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ED issues show-cause notice to Karti Chidambaram over foreign exchange rules violations

Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram, has been issued a show-cause notice by the ED for alleged violations of the FEMA laws to the tune of Rs 45 crore.

Apr 17, 2017

Hilarious hoaxes: Fake news stories that will make you wonder what NASA's been smoking!

Here are some hilarious NASA hoax stories that have been doing the rounds, and they've got one common thread...weed

Apr 17, 2017

PM goes on an inauguration spree in home town; here's what Modi said at different venues

Narendra Modi said India still needs to focus on increasing the per capita milk production.

Apr 17, 2017

Indian life expectancy levels have shot up, but a lot still has to be done to compete with the best

Italian Emma Morano recently died at the age of 117 and she was officially the last living person from the 19th century. India has also improved on the life expectancy level chart over the decades, but it is still not close to countries that are doing the best.

Apr 17, 2017

Batamaloo killing: J&K Police file murder case against BSF battalion

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has called the killing "unfortunate" and told the security forces to exercise restraint.

Apr 17, 2017

Turks question referendum results as Erdogan declares victory

Some Turkish residents questioned the legitimacy of the referendum results, a day after President Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in gaining new powers. The referendum victory marks the first step in replacing Turkeys parliamentary system with an all-powerful presidency and abolishing the office of prime minister.

Apr 17, 2017

Arkansas governor backs record executions, saying families need closure

An unprecedented series of executions scheduled to begin in Arkansas Monday will bring long-awaited closure to victims families, the states governor says, as U.S. judges mull whether to halt the proceedings on grounds they are excessive and unlawful.

Apr 17, 2017

Road rage turns into communal violence in Hyderabad; 14 injured

The Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) said the fight broke out when the Muslim youths refused to chant "Jai Sree Ram". [Warning: Graphic Image in story]

Apr 17, 2017

Did PM Modi just sound the Gujarat poll bugle?

Though it is Modi's eighth visit in nine months to Gujarat, which is going into poll from November, it is his first visit to Surat since becoming the Prime Minister.

Apr 17, 2017

Two elephant calves die after being hit by Ranikhet Express in Uttarakhand

A report by the Elephant Task force, commissioned by the Ministry of Environment, revealed that 150 elephants were crushed to death by speeding trains between 1987 and 2010.

Apr 17, 2017

Kerala: IUML's PK Kunhalikutty wins Malappuram bypolls

IUML's Kunhalikutty had a lead of over 1.5 lakh votes and was way ahead of his nearest rival — MB Faisal of the CPI(M) — while BJP's N Sreeprakash finished third.

Apr 17, 2017

More videos of Kashmiri youth being abused surface on social media

Indian Army spokesperson Colonel Rajesh Kalia has assured that action will be taken once the veracity of the videos is ascertained.

Apr 17, 2017

Cleveland police hunt for suspect who broadcast murder on Facebook Live

Cleveland Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly killed a man and broadcast the act on Facebook Live. Identified as Steve Stephens, the suspect claimed that he had killed some other people as well. Police said the suspect was armed and dangerous. on April 16, in a series of posts on his Facebook page, Stephens complained of having ‘lost everything’ in gambling. The posts then named specific individuals he wanted to speak with – including his mother and another woman – and he threatened that he would not stop until then.

Apr 17, 2017

FIR against Sasikala's nephew TTV Dinakaran in bribery case over AIADMK's 'Two leaves' symbol

The Delhi Police filed an FIR against AIADMK Deputy General Secretary TTV Dinakaran for allegedly offering a bribe to the Election Commission for the 'Two Leaves' symbol of the party.

Apr 17, 2017

Turkey's Erdogan declares referendum victory, opponents plan challenge

Under the changes, the president will appoint the cabinet and an undefined number of vice-presidents, and be able to select and remove senior civil servants without parliamentary approval.

Apr 17, 2017