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US President Donald Trump to speak to PM Modi tonight

Narendra Modi will be the fifth world leader Trump will be conversing with after formally assuming the US presidential position.

Jan 24, 2017

Donald Trump spokesman Sean Spicer to media: The White House will 'never lie to you'

Spicer had slammed the media for showing 'false reports' about the size of the audience present at Trump's inauguration ceremony.

Jan 24, 2017

Odisha Accident: At least 40 injured after tourist bus from Bengal overturns in Dhauli, Bhubaneswar

The bus was carrying 65 passengers, including four children, when it overturned in Dhauli.

Jan 24, 2017

India news live updates: Two terrorists killed in Ganderbal encounter, Pak national apprehended near International border

An infiltration bid was also foiled by the security forces in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jan 24, 2017

Saturday Night Live writer Katie Rich suspended for 'first home-school shooter' tweet about Donald Trump's son Barron

Social media went into frenzy during the presidential inauguration on Friday, where Barron frequently appeared on television sitting behind his father.

Jan 24, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Two LeT terrorists killed in Ganderbal encounter; Infiltration bid foiled in Rajouri

The encounter broke out in the Hadoora area of the district's Khimber locality in Ganderbal district while the infiltration bid was foiled in the Rajouri district.

Jan 24, 2017

Budget 2017: EC asks Centre not to announce schemes, highlight achievements for poll-bound states

The EC order came after a delegation of Opposition parties met CEC Nasim Zaidi demanding that the presentation of the Budget be postponed.

Jan 24, 2017

After Donald Trump pulls out of Trans-Pacific Partnership, Australia opens doors for China to join trade deal

The TPP was a 12-nation Pacific-wide trade deal, which covered more than 40 percent of the global GDP.

Jan 24, 2017

100s of dolphins tortured in Japan in alarming Facebook Live stream

In a bid to raise awareness of horrific practices, marine welfare charities are streaming the torture of a pod of dolphins by Japanese hunters in Taiji, Wakayama via social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter for the fourth day in a row. Sea Shepherd has been involved in an 11-year-long battle with the government over illegal whaling and currently have two ships in the ocean chasing after whaling ships. Sea Shepherds Cove Guardians campaign Facebook page has 370,433 likes, but over the last seven days, visibility for its Live videos has reached 10 million users.

Jan 24, 2017

Urban Explorer climbs Tower Bridge without harness

YouTuber CassOnline has posted a video of himself climbing Londons Tower Bridge with no harnesses or ropes. The so-called Urban Explorer decided to climb the famous structure after his previous video reached 250 likes.

Jan 23, 2017

Budget 2017: FRBM panel submits report on GDP, tax numbers to Arun Jaitley

The FRBM committee was constituted by the Narendra Modi government in May 2016 under the chairmanship of former MP NK Singh.

Jan 23, 2017

Thousands of refugees begin returning to Gambia following Yahya Jammeh’s exile

Political turmoil in Gambia has driven about 45,000 people, mainly children, to flee into Senegal since 1 January, the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) said.

Jan 23, 2017

With Jallikattu back, protesters now turn out for Kambala; but what is Kambala?

Kambala was an annual buffalo race held in Karnataka. The bull taming sport was banned by the Karnataka High Court.

Jan 23, 2017

National Bravery Awards: 25 young bravehearts honoured; 4 posthumously

Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged the children to ensure that the award does not become the end of their life's purpose.

Jan 23, 2017

DroneShield's Drone Gun kept the skies above the World Economic Forum in Davos clear of UAV intruders

DroneGun, a tactical drone jammer, was deployed by Swiss Police during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Jan 23, 2017