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Sympathy waive: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announces Rs 34,000-cr farm loan waiver

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also said the government will tie up with banks to cope with the financial burden which would be repaid in instalments over four years.

Jun 24, 2017

Five Camden Council Estate Tower Blocks Evacuated Amid Fire Safety Concerns

Residents in five towers on the Chalcots estate are to be moved amid safety concerns after it was found that the blocks used cladding similar to that on the Grenfell Tower. While Camden Council had initially announced the evacuation of one tower block, Taplow, this was later extended to include all five tower blocks after safety checks were carried out by the London Fire Brigade.

Jun 24, 2017

Grenfell aftershocks: Hundreds of homes in London evacuated amid safety concerns

A massive fire had engulfed Grenfell Tower in North Kensington earlier this month, killing more than 80 people and injuring several others.

Jun 24, 2017

Hindi is our national language, impossible to progress without it, says Venkaiah Naidu

Naidu emphasises that it is necessary for people to learn to speak in their mother tongue but is also important to learn to speak in Hindi.

Jun 24, 2017

Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from July 17

The dates were finalised at a meeting chaired by home minister Rajnath Singh; the session will end on August 11.

Jun 24, 2017

Mecca bombing: Iran sets aside differences, offers help to Saudi Arabia to tackle terrorism

A suicide bomber blew himself up near the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, injuring six foreign pilgrims and five security personnel.

Jun 24, 2017

EC disqualifies Madhya Pradesh minister Narottam Mishra for paid news

The EC decision came on a complaint by Rajendra Bharti, who had fought the 2008 elections as a BSP candidate but is now with the Congress.

Jun 24, 2017

Palbinder Kaur Shergill: Indian-origin Sikh woman becomes first turbaned Canada SC judge

Justice Palbinder Kaur Shergill was appointed Queen's Counsel in 2012 and is a recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for Community Service.

Jun 24, 2017

Jewar airport in Greater Noida gets Centre's nod

The Ministry of Civil Aviation cleared a proposal to set up a greenfield airport in Greater Noida's Jewar region. The airport, which would be the second one for Delhi-NCR, is likely to start operations in the next five to six years.

Jun 24, 2017

Mamata Banerjee's Kanyashree Prakalpa for girls wins UN award

Kanyashree Prakalpa seeks to improve the status and well-being of girls, specifically those from socio-economically disadvantaged families.

Jun 24, 2017

Over 140 people buried alive during landslide in south-western China

Over 140 people are feared dead, and nearly 40 homes were destroyed, after the side of a mountain collapsed on Saturday (24 June) morning.

Jun 24, 2017

Prostitution racket operating in spa busted in Bengaluru; Nigerians arrested for peddling drugs

Bengaluru police bust prostitution ring operating in Touch Spa; two Nigerians found peddling cocaine arrested, fake Omega, Rolex watches seized.

Jun 24, 2017

Pakistan: At least 62 killed, over 100 injured in multiple attacks in 3 cities ahead of Eid

The first blast in Parachinar occurred during the rush hour in Turi Market, while the second one took place as rescuers rushed to help those who were hurt in the first blast.

Jun 24, 2017

Is Kochi Metro not rain-proof? KMRL rubbishes rumours with an explanation [VIDEO]

In a video that is doing the rounds on social media, water is seen dripping from the top of one of the coaches of a Kochi Metro train.

Jun 24, 2017

Mecca attack: Saudi security foils bombers' bid at Grand Mosque; what we know so far [PHOTOS+VIDEOS]

Saudi Arabia Interior Ministry confirmed that the suicide bomber blew himself up after the security forces surrounded the apartment he was in.

Jun 24, 2017