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David Guetta Noida and Delhi shows cancelled, but Mumbai show rescheduled and Hyderabad show on track

The reason for cancellation appears to be some form of security lapse or lack of arrangement on behalf of the organisers

Jan 14, 2017

Bihu 2017: Best wishes, greetings to share on WhatsApp and Facebook

Here are a few Bihu greetings messages that you can share with your loved ones.

Jan 14, 2017

BJP wants Congress election symbol cancelled after Rahul Gandhi's remarks at Jan Vedna Sammelan

The BJP's demand comes in light of a recent Supreme Court judgment barring all political parties from seeking votes in the name of religion, caste or creed.

Jan 14, 2017

Why is Cyprus divided?

Talks with the United Nations are taking place over the future of Cyprus, a country that is currently divided between Turkish control in the north and Greek control in the south. IBTimes UK takes a look at the history of the former British colony, how it came to be divided, and what the future holds for the Mediterranean island.

Jan 13, 2017

New London cafe takes exercise as payment for your lunch

Pop-up cafe Run for your Bun has been in London from the 11-13 January where customers have to undergo a 10 minute HIIT workout to pay for their lunch.

Jan 13, 2017

Samajwadi Party dispute: Election Commission reserves order on cycle symbol

Mulayam Singh Yadav has been pushed to the backseat by his son Akhilesh Yadav who claims to have good support of SP leaders.

Jan 13, 2017

Happy Pongal 2017: Best SMS, wishes in English, Gif images, picture messages, photos to share on Whatsapp, Facebook

The harvest festival Pongal is celebrated on January 14, this year.

Jan 13, 2017

Watch as adorable animals frolic in the snow at Oregon Zoo

River otters, Nora the polar bear, harbour seals and even Samudra the Asian elephant made the most of the snowfall that caused Oregon Zoo to close.

Jan 13, 2017

Melbourne jogger takes reporters question too literally

A journalist for Australias Seven Network got an unexpected answer when he asked for a joggers first and last name for the camera.

Jan 13, 2017

Surgical strikes may happen if the situation demands: Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat

The Chief of Army Staff also assured jawans that any complaints they make would be heeded without their names getting revealed.

Jan 13, 2017

Winter comes to real life Kings Landing Dubrovnik

A coating of snow has created stunning scenes in the city of Dubrovnik, as drone footage shot on the 13th January shows the white covered roofs. The extremely popular tourist destination is the backdrop for the popular HBO series Game of Thrones.

Jan 13, 2017

The history of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s bromance

US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have developed something of a bromance since the business mogul announced his presidential campaign back in 2015. With both praising each other numerous times, IBTimes UK looks back at the history of this relationship.

Jan 13, 2017

Will the world end this weekend? Some fear apocalypse is near

Conspiracy theorists are of the opinion that apocalypse is near and the world will end soon.

Jan 13, 2017

Govt mulls if scrapping Hajj subsidy is viable

Saudi Arabia has increased India's Hajj quota by 34,500.

Jan 13, 2017

US Secretary of Defense nominee John Mattis: We are going to have to confront Russia

US Secretary of Defense nominee James Mattis has told the US Senate Armed Services Committee that he has a very, very high degree of confidence in U.S. intelligence and put Russia at the top of a list of threats to Americas interests. Also on 12 January, Mattis was given a waiver to allow him to serve as Donald trumps secretary of defense, despite having retired as a Marine General in 2013. The panel voted 24-3 to waive a law on civilian control of the U.S. military that would have barred Mattis from assuming the position for seven years after his active duty service. The waiver must still be approved by the full Senate, the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee and the full House to allow Mattis to serve if he is confirmed to lead the Pentagon.

Jan 13, 2017