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Pune techie murders wife, commits suicide after she shares personal details on WhatsApp

A 34-year-old Pune-based techie allegedly wrote in a letter that he was upset after she shared details of their fertility treatment on social media.

Jan 20, 2017

Donald Trump inauguration: Republican billionaire's presidential inauguration to be the costliest yet

We all know that US presidential inaugurations are always expensive and Trump's inauguration will be nothing short of that.

Jan 20, 2017

Donald Trump tells his supporters Im going to be cheering you on

President-elect Donald Trump speaks to the crowd gathered outside of the Lincoln Memorial for his inauguration concert, Thursday (19 January) and tells them he will be cheering them on during inauguration day. Trump is preparing to sign executive actions on his first day in the White House on Friday to take the opening steps to crack down on immigration, build a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border and roll back outgoing President Barack Obamas policies.

Jan 20, 2017

India news live updates: RBI in talks with banks to reduce transaction costs

TN CM Panneerselvam says draft ordinance on Jallikattu may be ready by Friday evening.

Jan 20, 2017

Donald Trump inauguration: US hasn't seen a president with facial hair for over a century, and there's a reason for that

The last American president to have facial hair was William Howard Taft, who held office during 1909-1913. Has the look become anachronistic in US politics?

Jan 20, 2017

Goras and Desis: The rise and fall of managing agencies in India | BOOK REVIEW

Omkar Goswami's book Goras and Desis, traces the fascinating history of managing agencies in India

Jan 20, 2017

Alibaba's Jack Ma says US wasted trillions on warfare and still blames others for loss of jobs

Alibaba's Jack Ma said the US has no one but itself to blame for its economic woes and much of the problem is rooted in wasteful spending on warfare.

Jan 20, 2017

Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2017: Samajwadi Party releases list of 191 candidates

Akhilesh Yadav wrested control of Samajwadi Party after weeks-long infighting with his father and will be leading the party in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election 2017.

Jan 20, 2017

New CBI chief: PM, CJI concurred Alok Verma was well-suited for CBI chief's position; opposition leader in LS backed RK Dutta

SC refused to examine selection process of CBI director after Centre said that Alok Verma has been appointed for the post.Verma had taken over charge of Delhi Police in February 2016 from BS Bassi

Jan 20, 2017

Melbourne CBD: Footage of man being arrested after he ploughed his vehicle into pedestrians

A man was arrested after he drove his vehicle into pedestrians in a busy Australian business centre area near Bourke Street mall in Melbourne on 20 January 2017. Multiple deaths were reported and dozens of others were injured in the incident, which the Victoria Police has confirmed is not terrorism related.

Jan 20, 2017

Donald Trump presidential inauguration: Pro-LGBT protesters dance to US Vice President Mike Pence's residence

Although this protest was peaceful, there were reports of clashes between Donald Trump supporters and anti-Trump protesters outside the DeploraBall event organised by the President-elect's supporters in Washington

Jan 20, 2017

Western Union slapped with $586 million penalty over money transfer fraud

Western Union admitted to criminal violations and failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program and aiding wire fraud.

Jan 20, 2017

Nadigar Sangam protests Live updates: Rajinikanth, Ajith, Trisha at the pro-Jallikattu meet [Photos]

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ajith, Trisha and many other big names from Kollywood are attending the Nadigar Sangam protests in favour of Jallikattu.

Jan 20, 2017

Massive anti-Trump protests in DC as protesters and supporters clash at 'DeploraBall' ahead of inauguration

The 'DeploraBall'-- a play on Hillary Clinton's phrase for Trump supporters 'baskets of deplorables' -- was organised at the National Press Club building in Washington.

Jan 20, 2017

Hundreds protest outside alt-right DeploraBall event in Washington DC

Hundreds of activists, protesters and anti-fascist campaigners have demonstrated outside of the alt-right DeploraBall event in Washington DC. The pro-Donald Trump event at the National Press Club took place just one day before the controversial Republican is due to be sworn in as US president. Protesters could be heard chanting no Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA outside the event, as well as heckling attendees of the ball.

Jan 20, 2017