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Turkish minister expelled from Rotterdam as police disperse protesters in Netherlands

The Netherlands decision to bar Turkish ministers from campaigning in the country has led to protests. Hundreds of pro-Turkish demonstrators gathered outside the Turkish Consulate.In another diplomatic escalation, Turkeys Family Minister was prevented from entering the Turkish consulate. Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya had travelled to Rotterdam by car from Germany.

Mar 12, 2017

Who is Carlos the Jackal? 5 things you need to know about the infamous terrorist

Carlos the Jackal will face trial for the deadly grenade attack on a Paris drugstore that killed two men and injured thirty four; here's five more things to know about the infamous assassin.

Mar 12, 2017

Delhi University hostels prohibit women students from playing Holi outside the premises

"No late night permission will be granted on March 12 and those desirous of playing Holi should go outside the residential block within the hostel premises," a notice issued by one of the hostels stated.

Mar 12, 2017

US Attorney Preet Bharara fired after refusing to resign

US Attorney Preet Bharara announced on Twitter that he had been fired after he defied a Justice Department request to resign as the Trump administration cleared out federal prosecutors who served under former President Barack Obama.

Mar 12, 2017

BJP reinstates Dayashankar Singh: Was firing a man who equated Mayawati with prostitutes a pre-poll stunt?

Dayashankar returned to the party fold after his wife Swati Singh won the UP Assembly election from the Sarojini Nagar constituency in Lucknow.

Mar 12, 2017

Defiant US prosecutor Preet Bharara fired by Trump administration

New York US Attorney Preet Bharara's defiant exit, first announced on Twitter, raised questions about President Donald Trump's ability to fill top jobs throughout his government.

Mar 12, 2017

Are rash drivers in India giving BMW a bad name with accidents and deaths? Here are 10 instances that prove it

There have been at least 5 accidents where BMWs were involved in 2017 so far, and some of them have even resulted in casualties.

Mar 12, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Karmara sector of Poonch; Indian Army retaliates

The Indian Army has retaliated to the ceasefire violation. Firing is currently underway in the Karmara sector.

Mar 12, 2017

Will Parrikar return as Goa's CM after state BJP passes resolution and MGP, GFP offer support ?

The move comes after neither the BJP nor the Congress managed to cross the halfway mark of 21 seats in the recently concluded Goa Assembly elections to form government in the state.

Mar 12, 2017

69 years after its release, Uday Shankar's Kalpana makes debut on national television

Uday Shankar's Kalpana was telecast on Lok Sabha Television channel at 9 pm on Saturday and will be screened today at 2 pm.

Mar 12, 2017

UP Elections 2017: BJP's politics has evolved with time but Narendra Modi's opponents have not; hence this result

The BJP's last major victory in UP had come in 1991 but that win was more driven by the Hindutva force. The BJP's mammoth success in 2017 can no more be defined as the same as the party has changed itself with the changing realities.

Mar 12, 2017

Turkey vows to respond strongly after Netherlands stops its ministers from addressing rally

The Dutch authorities restricted the Turkish ministers from addressing their country's nationals on their soil for a April referendum, fearing public disorder.

Mar 12, 2017

US man set Indian-Americans' store on fire in Florida mistaking them as Arab Muslims

The number of hate crimes against Indians has gone up in the recent past. A shooting had recently led to the death of an Indian engineer.

Mar 12, 2017

EVM controversy again? After Mayawati, now Harish Rawat claims voting machines were tampered with in Uttarakhand

Mayawati had said on Saturday that the BJP had tampered with EVMs, and that is how they could win in Muslim-majority constituencies in UP.

Mar 12, 2017

Holi 2017: Vastu tips to keep in mind while playing with colours this festive occasion

Celebrity astrologer and vastu expert Jai Madaan has listed down 5 Vastu tips to keep in mind during Holi.

Mar 12, 2017