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India news live updates: Body of one of the 2 NIT Hamirpur students who went missing found near Shikari Devi temple.

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Jan 13, 2017

Srinagar: Massive fire at Lal Chowk leaves PNB, Vijaya Bank branches gutted

A post office was also gutted in the fire.

Jan 13, 2017

Mental stress, frustration over leave can't be why CISF constable killed 4 colleagues in Bihar, say senior officials

The CISF constable is said to have had an argument with his colleagues.

Jan 13, 2017

NSA raw data being shared with more US agencies; privacy may go for a toss

Earlier, the NSA would remove irrelevant names and personal information from feeds it would supply to the other 16 US agencies.

Jan 13, 2017

Huge explosion at Mezzeh military airport near Damascus; Syria accuses Israel

This is not the first time that Syria has accused Israel of attacking it.

Jan 13, 2017

President Obama honours Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Outgoing US President Barack Obama surprised Vice President Joe Biden by bestowing the countrys highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, upon him on 12 January. Biden was moved to tears as the medal was place over his shoulders. As the president announced his intention to give the VP the medal, Biden turned from the cameras to compose himself. Obama joked that the award would give the internet further reason to talk about their bromance. The president said he was recognising Biden for faith in your fellow Americans, for your love of country and a lifetime of service that will endure through the generations. The award came with distinction, an honour only given to three past recipients.

Jan 13, 2017

Will prehistoric monument Stonehenge be destroyed forever?

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, and has been declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO

Jan 12, 2017

Iraqi forces have no answer to ISIS' new weapon

ISIS has used small drones to drop bombs on Iraqi security forces.

Jan 12, 2017

Snow creates picturesque scene at Oban Airport in Scotland

Tiny Oban Airport in Scotland was given a scenic sprinkling of snow on 12 January, improving on its already scenic views. The region was braced for the expected snowfall, with warnings in place from the Met office.

Jan 12, 2017

Aakhiri Ahuti: IndiGo, Delhi Police to ferry mortal remains of underprivileged from the North East for free

Through Aakhiri Ahuti, the mortal remains will be transported free of cost to north-eastern destinations on IndiGo's network.

Jan 12, 2017

Watch emotional moments of adopted identical Chinese twins meeting for first time; videos go viral

The kids, who were adopted by different families, met for the first time during Good Morning America show.

Jan 12, 2017

Supermarkets are boycotting Nutella amid cancer concerns

The EFSA has said that even moderate consumption of the contaminants in palm oil could pose a health risk to children.

Jan 12, 2017

Air India to begin reserving six front-row seats for women passengers from January 18

The move comes after a woman passenger was allegedly groped by another flyer on board an Air India's Mumbai-Newark flight late last month.

Jan 12, 2017

Government can now take over Dawood Ibrahim's properties

The BJP government has received a nod from the Appellate Tribunal to take over Ibrahim's properties.

Jan 12, 2017

Obamacare: Republican Senate takes first step to repeal Affordable Care Act

The Republican-majority Senate voted 51-48 towards initiating the repealing process.

Jan 12, 2017