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Afghanistan: Over 50 soldiers killed in Mazar-e-Sharif suicide bombing; here's a list of 5 attacks that took place in the city

Over 50 soldiers were killed and several wounded when 10 Taliban gunmen wearing Afghan military uniforms attacked the army base in the city of Mazar-e-Sharif in northern Afghanistan on Friday.

Apr 22, 2017

Adam Johnson reveals he slept with two celebs after having the urge to rape a minor

Former Manchester City winger was punished last March after being found guilty of indulging in sexual activities with a minor girl; 16 is the age of consent in England.

Apr 22, 2017

MCD Elections 2017: Delhi BJP prepares to send Kejriwal to Bengaluru for treatment over his comments

Kejriwal tweeted on Friday that Delhiites would face health hazards like dengue if they voted the BJP to power; prompting the Delhi unit of the BJP to hit back.

Apr 22, 2017

MCD Elections 2017: Barkha Shukla Singh joins BJP after Congress expels her for calling Rahul Gandhi 'mentally unfit'

In a scathing criticism, Barkha Shukla Singh had called Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi "mentally unfit" and raised many questions.

Apr 22, 2017

Earth Day 2017: Why is it observed, what is the theme this year and how is Google creating awareness?

This year's Earth day campaign is dedicated to an ambitious goal – to achieve global climate and environmental literacy within three years.

Apr 22, 2017

Ravi Shankar Prasad stirs controversy by claiming 'Muslims don't vote for BJP' but it still gave them 'proper sanctity'

Ravi Shankar Prasad was speaking at a New Delhi event when he made some comments about Muslims that may kick up a row and badly affect the BJP. Read to know how.

Apr 22, 2017

NASA is presently facing a lawsuit! Here's why

NASA is presently facing a lawsuit which was filed against the space agency by astrobiologist Rhawn Joseph. He has accused the agency of covering up the actual findings.

Apr 22, 2017

Good news for Central government employees: Govt all set to introduce Rs 5,000 crore pension plan

The 7th Central Pay Commission had suggested two methods to calculate pension. Instead, there is a third way. Read to know what it is.

Apr 22, 2017

Asia's largest church built in Nagaland; new church building set for dedication

The Sumi Baptist Church Zunheboto in the northeastern state of Nagaland, India, is believed to be Asia's largest church and will be dedicated on Saturday.

Apr 22, 2017

Video: Armed man threatens actor Ajaz Khan after he dares gaurakshaks to take on Harley-Davidson for using cow leather products

An armed man named Pramod Dubey hit out at Khan in another video after the latter criticised PM Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and the cow vigilante groups for allegedly dividing the country on communal lines.

Apr 21, 2017

Time for marijuana to get legalised in sports? UFC fighters, bodybuilders, NFL athletes approve

While UFC's Nate Diaz was seen openly smoking a CBD vape pen, Jim McAlpine plans opening a marijuana fitness gym in San Francisco; we ask the oft-asked question from the sports perspective.

Apr 21, 2017

Heartbreaking video shows 5-year-olds plea for safe return of family dog

Laura Wallace and her family were left devastated after their dog Buddy went missing on April 17, and her five-year-old daughter Madison wanted to make a video to help bring Buddy home. According to a post shared to Facebook by Wallace, the beloved pet got loose after her kids forgot to close the garden gate.

Apr 21, 2017

BrahMos supersonic cruise missile successfully test-fired by Indian Navy

Majority of the frontline ships of Indian Navy, like the Kolkata, Ranvir and Teg classes of ships, are capable of firing this missile.

Apr 21, 2017

Mans confession as the Spokane Spanker who slapped womens bottoms on hiking trail

Jonathan Smith, the so-called Spokane Spanker, entered a local TV network on 19 April and read a prepared speech – often sobbing – in which he admitted to a string of bizarre assaults on women. Reports of women being spanked by an assailant wearing a rainbow bandana as they walked along Spokanes Centennial Trail emerged in recent weeks, prompting nearby Gonzaga University to issue a warning to female students.

Apr 21, 2017

West Bengal: 7 killed in crude bomb explosions during clashes over sand mine's control

The incident happened in Labhpur in Birbhum district. The Opposition said the ruling Trinamool's factional feud was responsible for the clashes. The TMC rubbished the charges.

Apr 21, 2017