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Budget regional airlines, a step closer to reality; five airlines win bids for UDAN flights

The fares of UDAN flights have been capped at Rs 2,500 per hour, as per the regional connectivity scheme unveiled by PM Modi.

Mar 26, 2017

Hong Kong escalator reverses without warning, sending shoppers tumbling

An escalator accident has injured at least 18 people at a shopping mall. The escalator at Langham Place suddenly reversed and sped up. Dozens fell over and tumbled down the escalator.One man suffered a serious head injury. The escalator was only recently inspected and the cause of the accident is unknown.

Mar 26, 2017

Anti-Romeo Squad: 3 cops suspended for detaining couple without women personnel in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad

A video had surfaced showing the cops questioning the couple. The policemen were seen screaming at the couple and then taking them to the PCR van and making them sit inside the car.

Mar 26, 2017

After income tax, PAN, EPF and mobile numbers, now Hajj applications to be linked to Aadhaar!

I appeal to the rich Muslims to give up their Hajj subsidy, so that the poor and deserving may get an opportunity, Uttar Pradesh's Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mohsin Raza said.

Mar 26, 2017

Sewol disaster ferry fully lifted from sea

Salvaging the sunken South Korean ferry Sewol continues. The boat was successfully loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel. It has been recovered from a depth of 44 metres.The ferry will now be taken to Mokpo port for inspection. More than 300 people were killed on 16 April 2014, when the Sewol ferry capsized.

Mar 26, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in Pulwama district's Padgampora village

An encounter between security forces and terrorists had taken place in the Padgampora village earlier this month. Two terrorists and a civilian were killed in the encounter.

Mar 26, 2017

Las Vegas strip closed as gunman opens fire on bus

An incident on top of a Las Vegas bus has been resolved by police. A man in his 50s reportedly suddenly started shooting at other passengers. One person was killed and another was injured.Police officers were finally able to storm the bus after a four-hour stand-off. They believe the suspect may have mental health issues.

Mar 26, 2017

Cities across the world switch lights off for Earth Hour

Buildings all over the world had their lighting switched off for an hour on 25 March. Earth Hour aims to increase awareness of climate change and efficient energy use. The event is in its 10th year and was started by the World Wildlife Fund. 7,000 cities across 172 countries participated, including Sydney, Paris, Dubai and Shanghai.

Mar 26, 2017

Kerala transport minister AK Saseendran resigns following sexual harassment charges against him

Saseendran is the second minister in the current Kerala Cabinet to resign from his post, the first being EP Jayarajan last year.

Mar 26, 2017

Beef ban unofficially in place in UP? BJP MLA threatens to break limbs of anyone who kills cows

Vikram Saini, an MLA from Khatauli in Uttar Pradesh, is an accused in the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots.

Mar 26, 2017

Hong Kong makes history, Carrie Lam becomes first female leader amid political tension

Lam, who will take office as the region's next leader on July 1, won 777 votes while her closest rival and former financial secretary John Tsang secured 365 votes.

Mar 26, 2017

Man stabbed by Westminster attacker Khalid Masood 15 years ago speaks out

A stabbing victim of Westminster attacker Khalid Masood has spoken out. Danny Smith was stabbed by Masood, then known as Adrian Elms, in 2003 after an argument. Elms was later acquitted from a charge of attempted murder by a jury. Smith believes Masood should have been sent to prison for the attack.

Mar 26, 2017

Carrie Lam is Hong Kongs first female chief executive

China-backed Carrie Lam has become Hong Kong’s first female chief executive. The 59-year-old was elected by the Election Committee with 777 out of 1,194 votes. The committee consists largely of Beijing loyalists and Lam is considered fiercely pro-Beijing.Protesters outside the polling site called the election a sham since almost none of Hong Kongs 7.3 million voters had a right to vote.Lam’s win is likely an attempt to smooth relations between the Mainland and the city.

Mar 26, 2017

Ohio shooting: At least 14 shot, one dead after man opens fire in Cincinnati nightclub

According to some reports, the gunman is reportedly still on the loose.

Mar 26, 2017

Muslim cleric arrested in UP for raping and blackmailing woman

The accused, identified as Hafiz Aslam, has been arrested from the Chawla village and is currently in police remand.

Mar 26, 2017