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Modi's 4-nation tour: India, Russia sign much-awaited deal to expand Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. and Russia's Atomstroyexport will build the reactors required for the Kudankulam plant, which will have the capacity to produce 1,000 MW of power per unit.

Jun 2, 2017

Manila casino attack: Lone gunman kills more than 30 people in Philippines

At least 30 bodies have been found after a gunman stormed into Resorts World Manila entertainment complex near the Philippines capital on 2 June. The unidentified attacker was dead, police said, releasing his CCTV images. The gunman opened fire on objects inside the complex, torched casino tables and also ransacked the casinos chip storage before setting himself on fire in one of the Maxims Hotel rooms.National Capital Region police office director Oscar Albayalde added that the ones dead could have died of suffocation following a fire at the hotel. Police also said there is no evidence pointing to the attack being an act of terrorism although ISIS has claimed responsibility.

Jun 2, 2017

Paris climate agreement: NamObama legacy over as President Trump blasts India; tough road ahead for PM Modi

PM Modi had overworked to improve relation with the US to make gains in international politics — politically, financially, strategically. But under Trump, it looks he has to start it all over again.

Jun 2, 2017

At least 36 people killed after gunman sets Philippine casino ablaze; police call it 'botched robbery attempt'

Over 50 people were also left injured after an unidentified gunman barged into a hotel casino firing shots and setting the gaming tables on fire at Manila in Philippines.

Jun 2, 2017

City of Orlando releases bodycam footage from inside Pulse nightclub

The city of Orlando released bodycam footage from police as they entered Pulse nightclub in the early hours of 12 June 2016. Video shows officers entering the nightclub as abandoned cell phones ring all around them. The shooting at the gay nightclub, the deadliest in US history, left 49 dead and 53 injured.

Jun 2, 2017

Manila shootings and explosions

Eyewitnesses reported gunshots and explosions at Resorts World Manila casino and hotel early Friday morning, June 2, as the building near the capitals international airport was evacuated and heavily armed police descended. Other hotels in the area were also on lockdown.

Jun 2, 2017

Deadly shootout captured on camera in car dealership

Two bounty hunters and the fugitive they were looking for were killed in a shooting at a Greenville, Texas, car dealership on Tuesday, May 30.The Dallas News, citing officials, said the dead were bounty hunters Fidel Garcia Jr and Gabriel Bernal, and a Minnesota fugitive named Ramon Michael Hutchinson.Video by a bystander was released by police, showing the incident.

Jun 1, 2017

Russia has 'deep cooperation' with India, and no 'tight' military ties with Pakistan: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said his country shares a "deep cooperation" in military ties with India. Read to know how he sidelined Pakistan.

Jun 1, 2017

Bihar toppers scam: 2017 humanities topper fails to answer basic questions

Seems like a deja vu in Bihar, with this year's arts topper failing to show his academic prowess. Watch to know how Ganesh Kumar may have just pulled a Ruby Rai!

Jun 1, 2017

Wikipedia page 'insults' Arvind Kejriwal, calls him 'Murkha Mantri'! [PHOTOS]

AAP chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is listed as "murkha mantri" — which translates to "foolish minister" on the Hindi page of Wikipedia. See for yourself!

Jun 1, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav will not be executed until he exhausts mercy pleas: Pakistan

A military court in Pakistan had sentenced the Indian "spy" to death for "espionage and subversive activities."

Jun 1, 2017

Jammu University students protest over delay in molestation case probe, demand professor's suspension

Fifteen days after a girl student filed a sexual harassment complaint against an assistant professor in Jammu University, students agitate as the varsity probe did not yield any result yet. Read to know more.

Jun 1, 2017

ISIS executes dozens of civilians, seals off mosque preparing for final showdown in Mosul

Around 47 people, mainly women, children and elders, were caught by ISIS trying to flee al-Shefa district towards security-controlled areas and were later executed.

Jun 1, 2017

Donald Trump's 'covfefe' and failed attempts of people trying to pronounce it

US President Donald Trump surprised millions of people on Twitter by using a strange word 'covfefe' in his tweet.

Jun 1, 2017

Dear BJP, empower India, stop this Hindu nation narrative: Actor Siddharth tweets

Actor Siddharth has come out against the Hindu nation narrative of BJP-led Union government.

Jun 1, 2017