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Achal Kumar Joti appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner

Achal Kumar Joti has been appointed as Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi will quit office later this week.

Jul 4, 2017

Why have Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen and Libya broken ties with Qatar?

Qatar to boost gas production to 100 million tonnes a year amid deepening Gulf crisis

The head of Qatar Petroleum said the country intends to raise the production of natural gas to 100 million tonnes a year by 2024.

Jul 4, 2017

Qatar crisis: Will the Gulf country prove to be Cuba of West Asia?

The isolation of tiny Qatar by its big neighbour Saudi Arabia and its allies has a similarity with the way the US had blockaded Cuba for several decades. But eventually, the US policy did not gain much as Fidel Castro continued with his rule.

Jul 4, 2017

Video shows moment man is bitten by shark at North Carolina beach

According to WNCN, a fisherman was attempting to reel in the 6ft-long shark near Johnnie Mercer Pier on the evening of June 29. Two other men venture into the sea to help reel in his catch. But when one of the men tried to grab the shark and amp;#39;s fin, the animal whipped around and bit his lower arm. Further footage and pictures, uploaded to Facebook the following day, showed people trying to release the shark after it had been pulled to the beach.

Jul 4, 2017

Jean-Claude Juncker calls European Parliament ridiculous after small number of MEPs attend debate

The president of the European Commission angrily complained that only about 30 MEPs showed up for a debate on the Maltese presidency of the Council of the EU on 4 July. Juncker later declared that he would never again attend a meeting of this kind.

Jul 4, 2017

Kim Jong Un regime will face destruction South Korea warns after missile launch

South Koreas military warned North Korea on July 4 after the North claimed it successfully test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Director of Operations at South Koreas Joint Chief of Staff Cho Han-Gyu said, If North Korea ignores our militarys warning and continues provocations, we clearly warn that Kim Jong Un regime will face destruction.

Jul 4, 2017

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Are villagers sending their elders into Pilibhit Tiger Reserve as prey to escape poverty?

Authorities from the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve suspect that villagers have been sending elders of their families to the forest as prey for the tigers in an attempt to get some compensation from the government.

Jul 4, 2017

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Kerala actress kidnap: Who forced advocate BA Aloor to represent Pulsar Suni in court?

Advocate BA Aloor said he had a lot of pressure to represent Pulsar Suni since the beginning of the case.

Jul 4, 2017

Here's how a liquid nitrogen cocktail left businessman with a huge hole in his stomach

Liquid nitrogen which instantly freezes any food item should only be consumed when the smoke evaporates. Here's what happened when a man had a cocktail with liquid nitrogen.

Jul 4, 2017

Social media slurs pointing towards SC, ST are punishable, rules Delhi HC

This judgement had come with reference to a Facebook 'wall' post. But the bench cleared that it can be extended to other social media platforms as well.

Jul 4, 2017

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While China roars against India in Sikkim sector, Trump's tough talk rattles it over North Korea crisis

Beijing has shown its jingoist face against India over the standoff in Sikkim sector but when it comes to taming North Korea, Washington's warnings have clearly unsettled it.

Jul 4, 2017

ISIS burns cleric who hinted at leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death

An IS cleric Abu Qutaiba admitted to the ISIS chief's death as he broke into tears while mentioning his name during Friday's sermon.

Jul 4, 2017

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Protests in Surat, Ahmedabad: Did Narendra Modi govt err in executing GST ahead of Gujarat election?

With cloth and kite traders refusing to accept the GST, has the NDA government endangered BJP's chances in the crucial Gujarat election scheduled later in 2017?

Jul 4, 2017

Failings in Jerseys child care system led to significant numbers suffering abuse

An inquiry into historic child abuse on the island of Jersey found a catalogue of failures in its care system spanning several decades, according to findings published in a report on Monday (July 3).The inquiry, led by Frances Oldham QC, heard 553 offences took place between 1947 and 2004. More than half of them are said to have happened at the former childrens care home, Haut de la Garenne. The report has recommended demolishing the building to eradicate its unhappy past.

Jul 4, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Chinese expert warns of 'military' action if India doesn't withdraw troops from border

The Global Times carried a report quoting "observers" that "there could be a chance of war if the recent conflict between China and India is not handled properly".

Jul 4, 2017

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Achal Kumar Joti appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner

Qatar to boost gas production to 100 million tonnes a year amid deepening Gulf crisis

Qatar crisis: Will the Gulf country prove to be Cuba of West Asia?

Video shows moment man is bitten by shark at North Carolina beach

Jean-Claude Juncker calls European Parliament ridiculous after small number of MEPs attend debate

Kim Jong Un regime will face destruction South Korea warns after missile launch

Are villagers sending their elders into Pilibhit Tiger Reserve as prey to escape poverty?

Kerala actress kidnap: Who forced advocate BA Aloor to represent Pulsar Suni in court?

Here's how a liquid nitrogen cocktail left businessman with a huge hole in his stomach

Social media slurs pointing towards SC, ST are punishable, rules Delhi HC

While China roars against India in Sikkim sector, Trump's tough talk rattles it over North Korea crisis

ISIS burns cleric who hinted at leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death

Protests in Surat, Ahmedabad: Did Narendra Modi govt err in executing GST ahead of Gujarat election?

Failings in Jerseys child care system led to significant numbers suffering abuse

Sikkim standoff: Chinese expert warns of 'military' action if India doesn't withdraw troops from border

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]