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April Fools' Day 2017: A brief history of the event

Also known as All Fools' Day, April Fools' Day is celebrated by people cutting across regions and cultures.

Mar 31, 2017

Karnataka govt panel mulls stopping women from working night shifts; Bengaluru influencers slam the notion

A govt committee in Karnataka has drawn flak for recommending the scrapping of night shifts for women. Though the MLA defended the move saying it was just about giving priority to women who prefer the morning shift, are they just dodging the main question?

Mar 31, 2017

UP residential school horror: Principal suspended after stripping girls to check if menstruating

The principal took the step after seeing blood in the school's bathroom. She was suspended after the guardians of the students protested against her act. The principal later said she was being targeted because she is strict.

Mar 31, 2017

Japan kills 333 whales in annual Antarctic hunt, draws international ire

A Japanese agency described the mission to kill the whales as "research for the purpose of studying the ecological system in the Antarctic Sea" in a press release.

Mar 31, 2017

Life imprisonment for those guilty of cow slaughter: Gujarat Assembly

The BJP government, which has consistently stood against cow slaughter, has said that there would be no ban on beef in the three northeastern states that are supposed to go to the polls in 2018.

Mar 31, 2017

Theres a lot of smoke US senator says of Russian interference claims

The top Democrat on the US Senate Intelligence Committee says he does not want to prejudge the investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 US election, but says there is clearly a lot of smoke.

Mar 31, 2017

MEA intervention: Homecoming for TN natives kidnapped in Sudan & 29 Indian workers held in Saudi

Tamil Nadu natives Midhun Ganesh and Edward Ambrose were released by rebels in South Sudan.

Mar 31, 2017

NEET 2017: SC allows candidates above 25 years to take exam, extends date of filling of forms till April 5

NEET 2017 will now be conducted in 23 new cities, taking the total number of cities, where the exam will be held, to 103.

Mar 31, 2017

Rajinikanth meets Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak: Is he the next Malaysian tourism ambassador?

Najib Razak is in India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss bilateral issues.

Mar 31, 2017

Mangalam channel honey trap: Backlash complete as CEO faces probe, journalist mutiny

The sting operation by Mangalam TV channel that has led to the resignation of Transport Minister AK Saseendran has received unprecedented backlash from all walks of life.

Mar 31, 2017

Pakistan blast: At least 11 killed, over 40 injured in Parachinar

Local political agent Ikramullah Khan confirmed the number of casualties in the Parachinar blast in Pakistan.

Mar 31, 2017

Cyclone Debbie havoc: Thousands in Australia asked to evacuate as flooding continues

The Category four storm, Cyclone Debbie, hit the northeastern coastal regions of Australia on Tuesday between Bowen and Airlie beach in Queensland state.

Mar 31, 2017

Supreme Court gives Justice Karnan 4 weeks to decide on trial or apology; he passes order on SC judges for violating 'principal of natural justice'

The Supreme Court has issued a warrant against Justice CS Karnan over contempt of court after he failed to appear before them earlier.

Mar 31, 2017

This tunnel will take you to Kashmir faster! Here's decoding the Chenani-Nashri tunnel

The Chenani-Nashri is seen as the 'Tunnel of hope' for J&K and Prime Minister Modi is all set to inaugurate it on April 2nd; IBT India's Sriparna Ghosh finds out more about the much awaited road tunnel

Mar 31, 2017

Malaysians return from Pyongyang after release of Kim Jong-nams body to North Korea

Nine Malaysian nationals, who were detained in North Korea over a diplomatic row between the two neighbours following the killing of Kim Jong-nam, have returned home to their families on Friday (31 March). Malaysian authorities secured their release after agreeing to send Kims body to North Korea as demanded by Pyongyang. The nine Malaysians were received by Foreign Minister Anifah Anan and their eager family members at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport early on Friday.

Mar 31, 2017