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Note ban: Political parties exempt from tax scrutiny on old Rs 500, Rs 1,000 deposits; Kejriwal lashes out

As per law, if donations are above Rs 20,000 per individual, they have to be deposited through cheques or bank drafts.

Dec 17, 2016

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South China Sea crisis: US demands release of underwater survey drone 'unlawfully' seized by China

The incident hit a new point of tension between the US and Chinese military in the disputed South China Sea waters.

Dec 17, 2016

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Over 1 lakh college students volunteer for govt's digital financial literacy campaign

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said students who participate in the Vittiya Saksharta Abhiyan will earn academic credits.

Dec 17, 2016

Morning brief: India's foreign exchange reserves dip, Aleppo battle, Julia Roberts' television debut and more

Also read about India's internet speed being lowest in Asia and India Vs Belgium at the Hockey Junior World Cup Final in Lucknow.

Dec 17, 2016

UFO spotted over Jeffreys Bay

The UFO was detected flying around 1,000 feet (300 meters) above a cargo carrying aircraft by the captain and co-pilot.

Dec 16, 2016

Escalating DRC crisis is shockingly simple, entirely avoidable says US envoy

Thomas Perriello, the US Special Envoy for the Africa Great Lakes region, has said that the Democratic Republic of Congo is unnecessarily flirting with disaster. Perriello emphasised calls that the people of Congo want a chance to choose their next leader. Congos President Joseph Kabila is due to stand down on 19 December, but he has been accused of political manoeuvring to ensure he can remain in power indefinitely.

Dec 16, 2016

Will North Korea ever be free of dictatorship? Here are hints of its future

Anti-Kim Jong-un propaganda has started spreading in the country, especially in the capital city Pyongyang.

Dec 16, 2016

This Russian 'super weapon' can break through best missile defence systems

Russia is wary of US missile defence systems based in eastern Europe.

Dec 16, 2016

Modi govt's carrot-and-stick strategy: IDS and IT raids recover Rs 6,700 crore and unearth Rs 3,000 crore

The Income Disclosure Scheme has generated over Rs 6,700 crore as the first instalment of tax that was to be deposited by November 30.

Dec 16, 2016

Raul Hinojosa tragedy: Man dies of leukemia hours after getting married

Hospitalised at Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital, Raul wanted to fulfil his last wish of marrying 34-year-old Yvonne Lamas.

Dec 16, 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin calls for nationwide ceasefire in Syria

Vladimir Putin has said Russia are in very active talks with rebel forces in Syria, about calling a nationwide ceasefire. The Russian presidents comments come after thousands of people have been evacuated from Aleppo during a ceasefire in the city.

Dec 16, 2016

Pro-government Syrian forces release footage of Aleppo advance

As the world wakes up to Aleppo tragedy, here are four ongoing wars it seems to have forgotten

Aleppo isn't the only war going on, there are many more going on across the world with as many casualties.

Dec 16, 2016

Muslim leaders carry out mission to uncover harsh reality of Isis in Iraq

An international delegation of Muslim leaders has returned from the frontlines of the battle against the Islamic State in Iraq to share with their communities in Britain, the US and Malaysia the cold, hard reality of life under the militant group.The three member delegation: Shaykh Muhammad Umar ibn Ramadhan from the Ramadhan Foundation in the UK, General Tan Sri Azumi from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Malaysia and Mohammed Khan from the King Fahad Mosque in Los Angeles spent a week in Iraq visiting areas of the country liberated from the Islamic State and meeting religious, political and military officials.

Dec 16, 2016

Winter Session of Parliament: Who do you think should be blamed for washout?

Lok Sabha worked for 14 percent and Rajya Sabha for 18 percent in the winter session amid the expected showdown between Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi.

Dec 16, 2016

Fake News Checker: Because you can't believe everything you read

There are tricks and trades of online propaganda, do not get fooled.

Dec 16, 2016

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Note ban: Political parties exempt from tax scrutiny on old Rs 500, Rs 1,000 deposits; Kejriwal lashes out

South China Sea crisis: US demands release of underwater survey drone 'unlawfully' seized by China

Over 1 lakh college students volunteer for govt's digital financial literacy campaign

Morning brief: India's foreign exchange reserves dip, Aleppo battle, Julia Roberts' television debut and more

UFO spotted over Jeffreys Bay

Escalating DRC crisis is shockingly simple, entirely avoidable says US envoy

Will North Korea ever be free of dictatorship? Here are hints of its future

This Russian 'super weapon' can break through best missile defence systems

Modi govt's carrot-and-stick strategy: IDS and IT raids recover Rs 6,700 crore and unearth Rs 3,000 crore

Raul Hinojosa tragedy: Man dies of leukemia hours after getting married

Russian President Vladimir Putin calls for nationwide ceasefire in Syria

As the world wakes up to Aleppo tragedy, here are four ongoing wars it seems to have forgotten

Muslim leaders carry out mission to uncover harsh reality of Isis in Iraq

Winter Session of Parliament: Who do you think should be blamed for washout?

Fake News Checker: Because you can't believe everything you read

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]