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Mississippi National Guard survey damage from Hattiesburg Tornado

At least four people were killed when a tornado ripped through southern Mississippi on Saturday (21 January). The weather wrecked homes and left people trapped in their homes while extensive damage was reported in the Hattiesburg area, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Thousands of homes and businesses were reportedly left without power.

Jan 22, 2017

Pope Francis warns people against despots like Hitler who rise to power with popular vote

The Pope was was speaking about US President Donald Trump as he was being sworn into the White House.

Jan 22, 2017

After peaceful protests for its reinstatement, 2 killed as Jallikattu celebrations turn violent

Nearly 83 persons were reported to be injured in the Jallikattu celebrations.

Jan 22, 2017

Pawan Kalyan asks AP politicians to take inspiration from Tamilians fight for Jallikattu to get special status for AP

Power star Pawan Kalyan feels that like Tamilians' fight for Jallikattu, Andhra Pradesh can also get special status through silent movement.

Jan 22, 2017

Will Poland buy F-16s to replace its Su-22 and MiG-29 jets? Russia wary of Polish move

Poland is contemplating on buying used F-16s from the US.

Jan 22, 2017

Uttarakhand elections 2017: Congress office vandalised by supporters of party leaders who did not get poll tickets [VIDEO]

The incident — whose video is currently circulating online — further dented the party's image in one of the few states that still has a Congress government.

Jan 22, 2017

Republic Day 2017: Here's a glimpse of what to expect at this year's military parade [Pictures]

India is celebrating its 68th Republic Day on January 26, 2017.

Jan 22, 2017

Ayush ministry to take misleading advertisers of ayurveda and yoga to task

The ministry has tasked the advertising watchdog ASCI to scan through advertisements across 900 publications and 500 TV channels.

Jan 22, 2017

Assam Rifles vehicle ambushed in Tinsukia district along Assam-Arunachal border, two soldiers killed

An encounter between the terrorists and forces is still underway. Sporadic firings have been reported in the area.

Jan 22, 2017

India News Live updates: Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav releases Samajwadi Party manifesto in Lucknow

The Samajwadi Party has stitched up an alliance with the Congress, after both parties agreed to a seat-sharing plan.

Jan 22, 2017

Trump inauguration: Donald Trump's inaugural address as Batman villain, SNL host Aziz Ansari takes a jab at Trump, and other buzz

Trump's inaugural cake was reportedly commissioned to look exactly like Obama's inaugural cake, says Pastry chef.

Jan 22, 2017

US President Donald Trump praises CIA in first official visit

Following a feud over the CIAs investigation into the Russian hacking of Democrats emails, US President Donald Trump made the intelligence agency his first official stop after his inauguration. He praised the work of the CIA employees and promised to back them in the future.

Jan 22, 2017

Jallikattu Protests: Locals call off bull-taming event in Madurai's Alanganallur village demanding permanent solution to the ban

The event was supposed to be inaugurated by Chief Minister O Panneerselvam at 10 am.

Jan 22, 2017

UP elections 2017: Alliance with Congress in place, SP releases manifesto

The SP has allowed the Congress to contest in 104-106 out of the 403 seats for the UP Assembly elections.

Jan 22, 2017

Cooperative banks debarred from accepting deposits under PMGKY tax amnesty scheme

The government took the decision after cooperative banks were found tampering with cash records to launder money after demonetisation.

Jan 22, 2017