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France goes to the presidential polls amid high security and fears of rioting

The polls have opened for the first round of the French presidential election. More than 47 million people are eligible to cast vote in the closely-contested election.Far-right Le Pen, the conservative Fillion, far-left Mélenchon and liberal centrist Macron are seen as frontrunners. Candidates must win more than 50% of votes to become president. If there is no winner, the two candidates with the most votes will face each other in a second round on 7 May.On Saturday, French expats began the voting abroad outside of France. The results of the election are expected to be confirmed at around midnight.

Apr 23, 2017

Nano-technology will soon make GM obsolete: MS Swaminathan

Speaking on the efforts for commercial cultivation of GM crops in India as well as the opposition to this by environment activists, Swaminathan said there was no clear public policy on GM crops.

Apr 23, 2017

BJP MLA leads rampage on police in Agra, a day after new UP DGP Sulkhan Singh promises action against goondaism

Newly appointed UP DGP Sulkhan Singh had said on Saturday that anybody indulging in goondaism would not be spared, even if they are from the ruling party. Read to find out what happened.

Apr 23, 2017

India looks to strengthen navy by procuring air-defence system from Israel

Israeli envoy Daniel Carmon has said the relationship between the two countries is no longer focusing on arms and ammunition alone but also looking to conducting a joint research and development.

Apr 23, 2017

Nasa celebrates Earth Day with breath-taking videos from space

To celebrate Earth Day 2017, Nasa has released a video with the best footage taken by cameras on the International Space Station.Sit back and relax as stunning views of mountains, rivers and deserts glide past, filmed from high above the clouds.

Apr 23, 2017

Aadhaar data leak: Personal information of more than 1 million Jharkhand pensioners released online

There are nearly 1.6 million pensioners in Jharkhand and around 1.4 million have linked their bank account with their Adhaar numbers to get direct benefit of subsidies.

Apr 23, 2017

Tamil Nadu bandh on April 25: Nadigar Sangam extends its support to the strike

Nadigar Sangam has decided to support the bandh call given by the DMK and all the film-related activities are likely to be halted on April 25 in Tamil Nadu.

Apr 23, 2017

World Book Day on April 23: Why is it observed and what is UNESCO's objective this year?

The idea was first conceived by Valencian writer Vicente Clavel Andrés and it was a way to honour the likes of William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes, who were born and died around the same date.

Apr 23, 2017

French elections 2017: Voting begins in France for next president amid tight security

Eleven candidates are contesting in the first round, including those from far-left, centrist and far-right parties.

Apr 23, 2017

MCD polls 2017: Here are 5 things that happened in the run-up to the civic body polls

From hashtag wars on Twitter to political leaders joining other parties and EVM tampering accusations; here are five round ups of the the civic body polls.

Apr 23, 2017

'Cow vigilantes' beat up 3 people in South Delhi: Would this be an issue in MCD elections 2017?

Cow vigilantism has been on the rise in the country, but it has possibly never reared its head in Delhi. Read to find out what the gaurakshaks did this time.

Apr 23, 2017

Afghanistan: Soldiers' death toll in Taliban attack rises to 140; President Ghani declares national day of mourning

The exact number of casualties have not been released. However, Reuters reported that an official, on condition of anonymity, said at least 140 soldiers were killed

Apr 23, 2017

Drought-hit Tamil Nadu farmers drink own urine even as AIADMK moves close to a merger

Farmers have been taking to different forms of protest at the Jantar Mantar since March 15 hoping to draw the attention of the Central Government and the AIADMK toward the severe drought in Tamil Nadu.

Apr 23, 2017

Bomb scare at France elections: French consulate in New York evacuated amid voting

Consul General Anne-Claire Legendre said a suspicious vehicle outside the institution prompted police to evacuate the building.

Apr 23, 2017

France elections 2017: French expatriates in US, Canada vote ahead of tight presidential polls

Thousands of French nationals living overseas in countries like the United States, Canada and elsewhere in South America are eligible to vote in the French elections.

Apr 23, 2017