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Donald Trump cites civil rights and criticizes hate and evil in address to Congress

The president noted Black History Month is ending and said, “We are reminded of our nation’s path toward civil rights and the work that still remains to be done.”  Trump said recent bomb threats to Jewish Community Centers “remind us that while we may be a nation divided on policies, we are a country that remains united in condemning hate and evil in all of its many ugly forms”. 

Mar 1, 2017

Kabul blasts: Multiple explosions near police headquarters, Taliban claims attack

At least one person was reported killed and several others were wounded in the explosions.

Mar 1, 2017

Donald Trump delivers message of unity and strength

US President Donald Trump started his first address to the US Congress on Tuesday (28 February) by saying Im here tonight to deliver a message of unity and strength.

Mar 1, 2017

Amarnath Yatra 2017 registrations begin: Shrine board issues guidelines for annual pilgrimage

The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) has begun registration for Amarnath Yatra 2017 to be conducted from June 29 to August 7.

Mar 1, 2017

Rio Carnival 2017: Spectacular photos of the most glamorous revellers, samba dancers and costumes

Millions of revellers took part in the five-day pre-Lenten celebrations that ended on Tuesday, a day before Ash Wednesday or the beginning of Lent.

Mar 1, 2017

Trump says US immigration should be based on merit-based system

In a televised speech to the Congress, Trump stressed his desire to focus on problems at home by boosting the US economy with tax reform.

Mar 1, 2017

10 Mumbai schoolboys held for sexually harassing 12-year-old classmate

10 students from an Andheri Hindi medium school have been booked for sexually harassing their classmate, recording the sexual act on the phone and threatening to expose him.

Mar 1, 2017

Here are 5 people charged with sedition, that you would never have guessed!

The Delhi Police probed the ruckus on the campus of Delhi's JNU on February 9, 2016, and no clean chit was given to either Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya.

Mar 1, 2017

India news updates: ABVP holds Tiranga March in DU's South Campus, chants 'Vande Mataram' slogans

Read all live updates from across India right here.

Mar 1, 2017

Kerala priest rapes minor: Actor Joy Mathew recommends castration, 2 other measures, to curb sexual abuse

A priest was arrested on February 27 for allegedly raping and impregnating a minor girl in Kannur, Kerala.

Mar 1, 2017

Here's how much Obama will get for his post-presidency book deal

Book it! Get ready to read a forthcoming memoir about the Obama couple and their experiences at the White House in the eight years of Obama's presidency.

Mar 1, 2017

Javed Akhtar's ignorant name-calling of Virender Sehwag and Yogeshwar Dutt smacks of elitism | OPINION

Was it a momentary lapse of judgement that made a person like Javed Akhtar, who is known for his emotional intensity and intellectual depth, equate literacy with wisdom, maturity and intelligence?

Mar 1, 2017

Kanpur derailment: UP railway police chief refutes claim by Modi at UP election rally that Pakistan was responsible for the mishap

The Indore-Patna Express had derailed near Pukhraya station, about 60 km from Kanpur, on November 20, 2016, leading to the death of 140 people.

Mar 1, 2017

India test-fires interceptor missile from Abdul Kalam Island

India test-fired an interceptor missile from Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast on Wednesday. The test was successful and the mission objectives were fulfilled.

Mar 1, 2017

Supreme Court dismisses plea of woman to abort 26-week-old foetus with Down Syndrome

As the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act doesn't allow abortion after 20 weeks, the apex court decided not to entertain the appeal.

Mar 1, 2017