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With Yogi in driver's seat, Modi's Varanasi back in focus

According to officials, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spends 30 minutes daily to take stock of development projects in Varanasi.

Apr 19, 2017

Babri Masjid demolition case: A timeline

The SC has allowed the CBI appeal that challenged withdrawal of conspiracy charges against several senior BJP and Sangh Parivar leaders in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Apr 19, 2017

MCD polls: Arvinder Singh Lovely's move to BJP sounds the death knell for Congress in Delhi

The Congress is seeing the usual blame game over the resignation of Arvinder Singh Lovely, who joined the BJP. But does the party really understand how bad things are in its house?

Apr 19, 2017

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah sees red after Goa minister calls for eviction of Lambanis from beaches

Karnataka minister MB Patil and Priyank M Kharge have hit out at the Goa government for discriminating against the nomadic tribe from Karnataka.

Apr 19, 2017

Death-defying daredevil records illegal 200m-high crane climb

UK stuntman Ally Law recorded the nerve-wracking moment he illegally scaled to the edge of a 200m-high crane in Melbourne on 14 April. Law is known for climbing landmarks all over the world, posting his videos to YouTube where he has over 110,000 subscribers. Victoria state police have told 9news.com.au that they are now investigating the video.

Apr 19, 2017

Berkeley protests: The truth behind the woman seen being 'sucker-punched' in viral video

This victim, Louise Rosealma, stated that she did not exchange any words with the protesters and was simply standing in the corner

Apr 19, 2017

Arnab Goswami vs Times of India: The nation wants to know if Brand Arnab's personality can trump Times Group's legacy

Arnab Goswami's former employer. Times Group. might try to stop him from using the popular phrase 'nation wants to know', but will it convince audiences if a Jeetendra delivers Amitabh's dialogue?

Apr 19, 2017

BSF jawan Tejbahadur Yadav who posted video about substandard food dismissed

Tejbahadur Yadav's video had gone viral and led to a massive debate on the amenities given to soldiers.

Apr 19, 2017

Don't stand up for national anthem? You could end up in jail soon

The SC will take a stand on a Bhopal resident's plea to put a punishment in place for those who do not stand up for national anthem.

Apr 19, 2017

Here's why FBI has put a Rs 65 lakh reward on an Indian-origin man's head

Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel is wanted by the FBI for the alleged murder of his wife and taking an unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. He is suspected to have fled to Canada or even to India.

Apr 19, 2017

North Korea mock-up birthday video shows missiles blowing up America

North Koreas state television on 18 April aired footage of a musical show marking the 105th birthday of founding father Kim Il-Sung, which ended with a mock-up video of missiles engulfing the United States in flames.

Apr 19, 2017

No more red beacon cars for VIPs, not even PM Modi!

Red beacons have for long signified that a VIP is in a vehicle. Red beacon cars have also often stopped traffic, leading people to complain of VIP culture.

Apr 19, 2017

Shimla bus accident: At least 45 dead after bus falls into Tons River in Himachal Pradesh

Forty-five bodies have been recovered as of now while a search is underway to locate the rest of the passengers, Superintendent of Police Shimla DW Negi said.

Apr 19, 2017

US H1-B visa changes: Donald Trump signs executive order to overhaul visa system to end 'misuse'

Trump issued the 'Buy American, Hire American' executive order on Tuesday in Wisconsin, stating that the order will tighten guest worker visas like H1-B.

Apr 19, 2017

Sonu Nigam to Maulavi: Aalim Hakim will shave my head, keep your Rs 10 lakh ready

Accusing Sonu Nigam of being anti-national, the vice president of West Bengal Minority United Council had announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for shaving the singer's hair.

Apr 19, 2017