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Women's March in Washington set to be one of the biggest protest rallies in American history

The rallying cry of the Women's March will be "women's rights are human rights," coined by the 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

Jan 21, 2017

At least 16 confirmed dead in bus accident in Italys Verona

At least 16 Hungarian students were killed in bus crash in northern Italy. Around 40 others were injured when the bus burst into flames.The schoolchildren were returning to Hungary from a trip to France. The bus crashed into a pylon on the motorway, but the cause is yet unclear.

Jan 21, 2017

Watch: This West Bengal Tourism Department video has Bengalis world over going ga-ga, and for good reason!

The video depicts the beauty of Bengal, minus many of the cliches, and ends with the tagline: "Experience Bengal: The sweetest part of India."

Jan 21, 2017

New Delhi: JNU student allegedly raped by 2 Afghan nationals in Green Park

The preliminary investigation has revealed that both the accused were living as refugees in India on an UNHCR card.

Jan 21, 2017

Watch President Trump and First Lady Melania on their first dance at Inaugural ball

New US President Donald Trump attended three inaugural balls with the First Lady Melania across Washington DC on 20 January. After appearing at the Liberty Ball, the first couple attended the Freedom Ball at the Washington Convention Center and attended a tribute event where they danced with servicemen and women at the National Building Museum.

Jan 21, 2017

Zaira Wasim controversy: Dangal actress gets death threats from masked men who burn her posters; Twitterati react

Masked men burnt posters of Zaira Wasim and threatened to kill her at Srinagar.

Jan 21, 2017

Donald Trump supporters celebrate at Great American Inaugural Ball

Hundreds of Donald Trump supporters have celebrated inauguration day with a glitzy ball in Washington DC. The Great American Inaugural Ball was sponsored by groups such as Bikers for Trump and Citizens for Trump, and was billed as a celebration of Trumps victory and the American armed forces. Actor and former model Antonio Sabato Jr hosted the opening ceremony. He had previously spoken in favour of Trump at the 2016 Republican convention, and caused controversy after he told ABC News that he believes Barack Obama is a Muslim. The ball also raised money for a number of charities, including the USO.

Jan 21, 2017

Kerala: 6 CPI (M) activists arrested in connection with BJP worker Ezhuthan Santhosh's murder in Kannur

The BJP has alleged that the murder was politically motivated and a continuation of the numerous attacks targeting BJP functionaries that have taken place in Kannur.

Jan 21, 2017

UP Assembly elections 2017: Long-time Mulayam aide Ambika Chaudhary leaves SP to join BSP

The development further weakens Mulayam, whose son and UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has already snatched power within the Samajwadi Party from him.

Jan 21, 2017

Donald Trump inauguration: 217 protesters arrested in Washington, 6 policemen injured

A large number of protesters who were gathered near the 12th and K streets reportedly began throwing rocks and bottles at the police.

Jan 21, 2017

Jallikattu Ban: DMK working president MK Stalin, Kanimozhi go on one-day hunger strike in support of bull-taming sport

Protesters refused to call off the agitation even after CM Panneerselvam promised that Jallikattu will take place within a day or two.

Jan 21, 2017

Pakistan blast: At least 20 killed, over 50 injured in Parachinar explosion

The blast reportedly occurred in the early morning at the Eidgah Market, where a large crowd had gathered to buy vegetables and fruits.

Jan 21, 2017

Climate Change page on the White House website has disappeared

The US President believes that climate change is a hoax and that it is not a real threat to our planet.

Jan 21, 2017

India news live updates: Pak returns Indian soldier, who inadvertently crossed LoC, at 3 pm via Wagah Border today

Sepoy Chandu Babulal Chohan will be debriefed and medical check-up will be carried out.

Jan 21, 2017

US President Donald Trump signs first executive order on Obamacare

Trump's signature sent a strong message that his first priority was to repeal Obamacare that looks after over 20 million Americans.

Jan 21, 2017