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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 cubs dies in Uttarakhand after being hit by Ranikhet Express

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

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

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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

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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

Jammu and Kashmir: Police files FIR against Army over video of man used as 'shield'

The police said that the FIR was registered against the Indian Army's 53 Rashtriya Rifles unit at the Beerwah Police Station in Budgam district on April 13.

Apr 17, 2017

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Snapchat denies CEO Evan Spiegel's 'India is a poor country' remark

Snap Inc has denied the allegation that Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel had expressed disinterest in expanding business to "poor countries" like India, saying no such remark was made.

Apr 17, 2017

Erdoğan closes in on referendum victory with 96% of ballots counted

The constitutional referendum in Turkey appears to have ended in favour of change. With 96% of the ballots counted, the ‘Yes’ votes made up 51.5%, according to the state-run news agency Anadolu. This would mean a replacement of the parliamentary system with an executive presidency. The constitutional changes could also keep President Erdoğan in office until 2029.The opposition criticised the High Electoral Board’s decision to accept unstamped ballots. The Republican Peoples Party also claimed ‘many illegal acts’ were carried out in favour for ‘Yes’.

Apr 16, 2017

Turkish opposition questions decision to accept unstamped ballots

Following the Turkish electoral boards decision to accept unstamped ballots as valid votes, the opposition Peoples Republican Party (CHP) has questioned the legitimacy of the referendum. The High Electoral Board (YSK) stated on its website that many YSK officials at polling stations did not stamp polling cards, leading to complaints.

Apr 16, 2017