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Theresa May drilled on TV debate absence during election campaign stop

British Prime Minister Theresa May faced multiple questions from journalists on 31 May about her planned absence from a TV general election debate after Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn agreed to take part. Corbyn had previously ruled out taking part in the 7-way leaders debate, and the decision may reflect an improvement in voter perception.

Jun 1, 2017

US Air Force veteran sentenced to 35 years of prison for trying to join ISIS

Judges of a Brooklyn federal court slammed the veteran stating that he was being sentenced not because he was a Muslim but because he betrayed his own country.

Jun 1, 2017

Chennai Silks building being razed after it partially collapses due to fire

The Chennai Silks building that caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday started collapsing after 24 hours of the continued blaze. Read to know the latest developments.

Jun 1, 2017

GDP heads south: The puzzle is clear; demonetisation was Narendra Modi's success till Uttar Pradesh elections

Although the government rubbished several experts saying demonetisation was a bold move which helped India in many aspects, the reality is that it was just a spin to win the UP polls.

Jun 1, 2017

Agra: Mother of 4 offers to sell kidney to help pay daughters' school fee

A mother in Agra has offered to sell her kidney to anyone in need to fund her children's education. Her daughters have been expelled from school as the family wasn't able to pay their fees.

Jun 1, 2017

Baap re Baap! Why do you charge so high fees for education, Mamata asks reputed Kolkata schools

After health, the Bengal CM turned focus on education to rein in the exorbitant fees culture prevalent in private schools. From where will the parents get so much money, she asked.

Jun 1, 2017

Delhi Police arrest 2, including minor, for murder of e-rickshaw driver Ravinder Kumar

Seven police teams and a team of Crime Branch are conducting a manhunt to trace the five other youths who brutally murdered Ravinder Kumar for objecting to urination in public.

Jun 1, 2017

Peacocks are celibate, says Justice Mahesh Chand Sharma who wants cow to be national animal [VIDEO]

Justice Mahesh Chand Sharma, a Rajasthan High Court judge, had earlier recommended that people found guilty of cow slaughter should be awarded life term.

Jun 1, 2017

India's first Scorpene-class submarine INS Kalvari to be commissioned in July-August

While INS Kalvari successfully test-fired its first torpedo last week as a part of the vessel's ongoing sea trials, INS Khanderi will be beginning its sea trials on Thursday.

Jun 1, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Sopore

The terrorists, who were hiding in a house, opened fire at the security forces during a search operation, which led to a gun battle.

Jun 1, 2017

Police dashcam footage of Tiger Woods arrest in Florida

Police dashcam footage shows an unsteady Tiger Woods being arrested in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Jun 1, 2017

Donald Trump pulls US out of Paris climate agreement

Axios news outlet, which first reported that Donald Trump would withdraw the US out of the Paris climate agreement, said details of the pullout are being worked out by a team including EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. The choice is between a formal withdrawal that could take three years or leaving the U.N. treaty that the accord is based on, which would be quicker but more extreme.

May 31, 2017

This is how cattle traders are circumventing Central government ban on sale of cows for slaughter!

Cattle traders have adopted a new and novel approach to selling bovines after the Central government banned the sale of cows for slaughter. Read to know how they are doing it.

May 31, 2017

Woman techie shot dead in Noida; murder captured on CCTV

The victim's family have alleged that she was killed by a friend from Etawah in Uttar Pradesh. They were classmates at Lovely Professional University in Punjab.

May 31, 2017

Watch: Indian Navy helps Sri Lanka and Bangladesh recover from natural disasters

India has extended a helping hand to both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, which are hit by a cyclone and flooding, respectively. How does it affect India's China policy? Read to find out about this and how Indian Navy is extending help in these two countries.

May 31, 2017