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Las Vegas: Major fire at world famous Bellagio resort and casino put out

With a span of two weeks, the Bellagio resort and casino of Las Vegas witnessed an armed robbery and shooting and then a major fire.

Apr 14, 2017

First-ever female Muslim judge in US washes up dead on Hudson River bank

The first-ever female Muslim judge in the US has been found floating on the Manhattan side of the Hudson River, it has been reported. Sheila Abdus-Salaams body was discovered on Wednesday (12 April) afternoon.

Apr 14, 2017

Big deal? PM Modi lauded for saying women can retain their maiden names on their passport; but they could anyway!

Modi's statement caused confusion, and many people took to social media to ask whether the rules were indeed new.

Apr 14, 2017

BSP supremo Mayawati appoints brother Anand Kumar as party's vice-president

In December 2016, the ED had found cash deposits of over Rs 104 crore in demonetised notes in BSP's bank account and Rs 1.43 crore were found in Kumar's account with United Bank of India in Delhi.

Apr 14, 2017

J&K Police are going after those seen heckling CRPF jawans in viral video

Four days after videos showing CRPF jawans being heckled and abused went viral, Jammu and Kashmir Police have identified the culprits and registered a case. But is it too little too late? Read on to find out.

Apr 14, 2017

ISIS recruit from Kerala killed in US strike in Afghanistan: Report

Murshid is suspected to have got killed when the US dropped the GBU-43, or the 'mother of all bombs', in Afghanistan, his family reportedly revealed after they received the news through Telegram.

Apr 14, 2017

US drops 'Mother of all Bombs' on ISIS in Afghanistan

The US attacked a branch of ISIS hiding in tunnels in Afghanistan, and the munition used was the largest non-nuclear bomb in the world. Watch how the bomb works, and read more about it.

Apr 14, 2017

Rongali Bihu 2017: Top 10 old, new songs you can download for free and celebrate the festival [VIDEOS]

Here is a compilation of 10 best Bihu songs that will add more fun to Rongali Bihu 2017.

Apr 13, 2017

Defiant Karnan 'summons' CJI, six SC judges to 'appear before him'

Asked whether he, as a sitting judge of Calcutta High Court, had the jurisdiction to pass such an order against the apex court judges, Justice Karnan said: "Their jurisdiction and my jurisdiction are different."

Apr 13, 2017

Bypoll results 2017 round-up: BJP wins 5, Congress 3 out of 10 seats in 8 states

The BJP managed to not only snatch five out of the 10 seats up for grabs, but also gave political rivals a run for their money. Read to find out how.

Apr 13, 2017

Parenting tips: Here's why celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay won't cook up $188 million feast for his kids

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay also believes that just because his children have been in the spotlight doesn't mean they shouldn't be well-behaved.

Apr 13, 2017

Srinagar byelection repolling concludes: Zero votes in 20 out of 38 polling stations

Amidst fear of violence and a tight police bandobast, 709 voters exercised their franchise for the repolling in Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency.

Apr 13, 2017

ED issues non-bailable warrant against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik

The Central Agency had issued four summons to Naik to appear before the court till date.

Apr 13, 2017

BJP leader Nupur Sharma dares Arvind Kejriwal to contest elections against her from New Delhi

Nupur Sharma had lost to Kejriwal in the 2015 Delhi Assembly elections; but she told IBTimes India she is throwing an open challenge to Kejriwal to fight elections against her once again. Will he do it?

Apr 13, 2017

SC directs Centre to allow candidates to take NEET exams in Urdu from 2018

The solicitor general on March 31 told the Supreme Court that SIO, which sought to include Urdu language in NEET exams, had accused the Centre government of being communal.

Apr 13, 2017