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Russian billionaire, Andrey Melnichenko 's super yacht

Russian billionaire's seized super yacht released: Here are a few of the world's most expensive yachts

The luxury vessel was impounded by port authorities in Gibralter after its German makers demanded the owner to pay a whopping outstanding amount.

Feb 22, 2017

Highest-ranking ex-official Donald Tsang jailed for 20 months

Former Hong Kong chief executive Donald Tsang, the highest-ranking ex-official to be charged in history, was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment on 22 February. The nine-person jury on Friday found Tsang guilty of a charge of misconduct in public office.

Feb 22, 2017

Dakota Access Pipeline, Dakota Access Pipeline protest

US pipeline fights move from Dakota plains to Louisiana bayous

Opposition to the Energy Transfer Partners' planned extension of the Bayou Bridge pipeline has made Louisiana bayous the latest battleground in a nationwide war against new pipeline construction.

Feb 22, 2017

Sasikala at Parappana Agrahara: Why was her neighbour in the Bengaluru jail, Cyanide Mallika, moved?

Sasikala Natarajan, AIADMK chief, is imprisoned in Parappana Agrahara central prison in Bengaluru where her neighbour was Cyanide Mallika, a serial killer.

Feb 22, 2017

West Bengal offers new loan scheme: Borrow Rs 1 lakh, but return only Rs 70,000!

West Bengal Self-Help Group and Self-Employment Minister Sadhan Pande has said that the scheme will be implemented from FY 2017-18.

Feb 22, 2017

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

Trump and May discuss Russian sanctions in joined press conference

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

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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

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Russian billionaire's seized super yacht released: Here are a few of the world's most expensive yachts

Highest-ranking ex-official Donald Tsang jailed for 20 months

US pipeline fights move from Dakota plains to Louisiana bayous

Sasikala at Parappana Agrahara: Why was her neighbour in the Bengaluru jail, Cyanide Mallika, moved?

West Bengal offers new loan scheme: Borrow Rs 1 lakh, but return only Rs 70,000!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why is Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari still in the UK?

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]