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Arvind Kejriwal gets death threats on official e-mail; 4 men want to kill Delhi CM

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has received death threats on his official e-mail on two different occasions.

Jan 25, 2017

Trump compared to Putin after National Park Service tweets about climate change are deleted

New US President Donald Trump has been compared to Russian president Vladimir Putin, after a series of tweets about climate change were deleted from an official National Park Service (NPS) official Twitter account.

Jan 25, 2017

Theresa May says Jeremy Corbyn would never have a ‘special relationship’ with the U.S.

In a heated debate in parliament Theresa May says she is ‘pleased’ that she is able to meet President Donald Trump so early in his administration and tells leader of the opposition, Jeremy Corbyn that he would never have such a ‘special relationship’. She also stated that any trade deal agreed with the United States would put British interests and values first.

Jan 25, 2017

Afghan forces kill over 36 ISIS militants, 20 injured

ISIS is known to be active in some parts of Afghanistan.

Jan 25, 2017

Assembly Polls 2017: EC wants RBI to increase weekly cash withdrawal limit for candidates

The five states of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh will be going to polls next month.

Jan 25, 2017

Republic Day 2017: President Pranab Mukherjee addresses the nation on the eve of 68th Republic Day

"Our tradition has always celebrated the argumentative Indian and not the intolerant Indian," President Mukherjee said ahead of Republic Day celebrations on January 26.

Jan 25, 2017

Padma Awards 2017: Yesudas, Sharad Pawar, Kohli, Kailash Kher to be honoured; full list

Padma Awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan usually around March or April.

Jan 25, 2017

Watch Republic Day 2017 live online: Where to watch the annual parade live on the internet [VIDEO]

Republic Day marks the first time the Constitution of India — authored by a team led by Dr BR Ambedkar — came into force.

Jan 25, 2017

Are you a taxpayer? Things you should do to avoid scrutiny from income-tax department

Common man can be harassed by the I-T department if they can't provide necessary documents of their incomes.

Jan 25, 2017

Somalia hotel bombing: 13 killed in Al-Shabaab hotel siege, car bombing in Mogadishu

Al-Shabaab militants have triggered a massive explosion followed by a gun attack in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Jan 25, 2017

Nicola Sturgeon accuses UK government of ignoring Scotlands voice on Brexit

Nicola Sturgeon said she was disappointed the court rejected arguments that Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish devolved assemblies should have a say in Britain leaving the European Union. She said she would bring a motion of consent to Edinburghs devolved assembly and pledged that Scottish National Party (SNP) members of the Westminster parliament would vote against triggering Article 50.

Jan 25, 2017

Footage of man who illegally climbed Egypts Great Pyramid of Giza

A Turkish student who filmed himself climbing the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt got in trouble with authorities. Faith Kömurcü was detained by police after scaling the historic structure on 16 January. The 23-year-old told The Great Middle East that he “could not restrain himself” from climbing the pyramid, which is part of a Unesco World Heritage Site. He was released by police on the condition he deleted all pictures and videos from his illegal ascent.

Jan 25, 2017

Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam backtracks on Coke-Pepsi ban, says only appealing to shops to not sell soft drinks

The Tamil Nadu Traders Federation, another big trade association, has also asked its members to stop the sale of products manufactured by Pepsi and Coca-Cola from March 1, 2017.

Jan 25, 2017

Govt issues guidelines for differently-abled and disabled for respecting national anthem before movies

The Supreme Court had made playing of the national anthem mandatory before films on November 30, 2016, and not standing up for it an offence.

Jan 25, 2017

Protests erupt after Donald Trump signs Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipeline orders

Trump signed executive orders on 24 January to reverse former president Barack Obama’s December move to block construction of the pipelines. Protesters gathered in several major cities across the United States in the evening, including Washington and New York.

Jan 25, 2017