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Major fire accident in Mittai Theruvu, Kozhikode; situation under control; watch videos

The mishap occurred at around 11:30 am on Wednesday morning in Mittai Theruvu in Kozhikode.

Feb 22, 2017

Shobhaa De tweet mocking 'heavy' policeman has Mumbai police fuming

The Mumbai Police's reply to Shobhaa De's tweet, clarifying that the policeman and the uniform worn by him did not belong to their department, has gone viral.

Feb 22, 2017

Hafiz Saeed, 4 others challenge house arrest in Lahore HC; Pak cancels licences of 44 weapons issued to JuD chief

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed and four members of Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation are under house arrest for 90 days under Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Act.

Feb 22, 2017

BMC elections 2017: 5 reasons why voter turnout in Mumbai was the highest in 25 years and a headache for BJP

The 55 percent turnout for the BMC elections — for which Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated Mumbaikars — could well be a body blow for the BJP.

Feb 22, 2017

Is America ready to do away with the 'cruel' lethal injection? Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor thinks so

A death row inmate in Alabama, Thomas Arthur, had filed an appeal against the use of lethal injection as a method for his execution, deeming it extremely painful.

Feb 22, 2017

Donald Trump's sweeping deportation plan targets millions in the United States

According to Homeland Security Department memos, any immigrant who is in the United States illegally and is charged or convicted of committing any offence will now be a priority for the enforcement.

Feb 22, 2017

India news live updates: Naga People's Front President Shurhozelie Liezietsu sworn in as Nagaland Chief Minister

Shurhozelie Liezietsu was chosen by the Naga People's Front and the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland to be the next CM of Nagaland, instead of Neiphiu Rio, who had been tipped for the post.

Feb 22, 2017

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar begins visit to China; Masood Azhar, NSG and CPEC likely to be discussed

S Jaishankar will hold a "reconstituted" strategic dialogue with China's Executive Vice-Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui and discuss issues like counter-terrorism and India's bid to enter the NSG.

Feb 22, 2017

UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Main Exam 2016 results declared: Where and how to check results and interview dates

A total of 2,961 candidates have cleared UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 and will now take the interview for IAS, IFS, IPS posts.

Feb 22, 2017

Why is Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari still in the UK?

Buhari first left Nigeria on 20 January to undergo medical treatment, and was expected to return on 6 February. However, he prolonged his stay, and as of 21 February, remains in London. This has led to rumours about Buharis health, forcing the Nigerian presidency to deny that the 74-year-old is seriously ill or even dead.

Feb 21, 2017

Brave waiter drags flailing monitor lizard from restaurant

Diners enjoying Sunday lunch at a restaurant on New South Wales’ South Coast got a bit of a shock when a waiter dragged a struggling monitor lizard out among their tables towards the door. Also known as a goanna, the monitor lizard is a carnivore that typically eats small animals, insects or eggs.

Feb 21, 2017

Watch YouTubers scale Londons 770ft Canary Wharf skyscraper with no safety gear

The astounding video of the stunt at the top of One Canada Square in London was filmed by YouTuber Harry Gallagher, aka. Night Scape, and friend and regular collaborator Harry Dibsdale aka. HD.XR.

Feb 21, 2017

Heterosexual couple lose right to civil partnership in discrimination appeal

Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan took their case to the Court of Appeal to overturn a decision which blocked them from entering into a civil partnership instead of marriage. Civil partnerships between same sex couples have been legal since 2004, but are not permitted between different sex couples in the UK apart from on the Isle of Man.

Feb 21, 2017

BMC elections 2017: 'Record' 55 per cent turnout registered; has Mumbai finally got a civic sense?

While the BMC elections in 2002 saw a low turnout of 43.25%, the figures went up to 46.14% in 2007, but came down again to 44.85% in 2012.

Feb 21, 2017

Watch as freerunning daredevil Jason Paul takes on China’s ice city

International freerunner Jason Paul has pushed his skills to new heights by taking on the slippery slopes of Chinas Harbin ice festival. Paul travels the world creating freerunning sequences in various locations across the globe.

Feb 21, 2017