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US Defence Secretary Ash Carter with Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parikar

Will India take up these new US proposals on vertical lift aircraft and infantry combat vehicles?

The new US proposals have been put forward to India under DTTI, a mechanism for defence cooperation.

Dec 31, 2016

Police believe Greek ambassador Kyriakos Amiridis was murdered by wifes lover

Police believe Greek ambassador Kyriakos Amiridis was murdered by wifes lover

Following the violent death of Greeces ambassador to Brazil, Kyriakos Amiridis a Rio de Janeiro police officer has confessed to strangling him, according to investigators.Officer Sergio Moreira had an affair with Amiridis’ Brazilian wife Françoise.Investigators believe the couple had planned to kill the ambassador together.Amiridis’ body was found in a burned out car in a violent Rio neighbourhood.

Dec 31, 2016

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You are an organ donor in France from January 1 2017, if you don't opt out

People will now be allowed to express their refusal for organ donation after their death by using the refusal register.

Dec 31, 2016

Armed police on London Underground for first time on New Years Eve amid terrorist attack fears

Armed police on London Underground for first time on New Years Eve amid terrorist attack fears

Armed police on London Underground for first time on New Years Eve amid terrorist attack fears

Dec 31, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi announces housing schemes in rural and urban areas; schemes for pregnant women and senior citizens as well

Several schemes also announced for farmers and the MSME sector, as Modi also moots combined elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.

Dec 31, 2016

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PM Narendra Modi's speech live streaming: Watch the prime minister's New Year's eve address to the nation online

PM Narendra Modi will address the nation live on New Year's eve.

Dec 31, 2016

Greece ambassador's death

Greek ambassador to Brazil killed by wife's policeman lover

The Greek ambassador, Kyriakos Amiridis, 59, was missing since Monday night.

Dec 31, 2016

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Incredible India: 100 must-see monuments in the country

Taj Mahal, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Khajuraho temple, Red Fort and Ajanta Caves are among the 100 monuments listed by the culture ministry.

Dec 31, 2016

German police

Europe tightens security for New Year's eve after Berlin truck attack

Berlin police have closed Pariser Platz square in front of Brandenburg Gate and deployed more than 1,700 additional officers.

Dec 31, 2016

China's aircraft carrier group

China flexes muscles; deploys its only aircraft carrier group, Liaoning, to South China Sea

Liaoning has ventured into the West Pacific for the first time, according to reports.

Dec 31, 2016

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Israel warns citizens against travelling to India citing immediate threat of attack

The warning stated that tourists should avoid taking part in beach and New Year parties at popular tourist spots.

Dec 31, 2016

Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav

UP Assembly elections 2017: Who played peacemaker as Mulayam took back Akhilesh and Ram Gopal in SP?

The development came after hours of high drama, hectic political parleys and hasty meetings, including one between Mulayam and Akhilesh himself.

Dec 31, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Happy New Year 2017: Pub chain offers beer for Rs 31 every time PM Modi says 'Mitron' in December 31 speech

"Mitron," which means "friends" in Hindi, is a word often used by Modi in his speeches.

Dec 31, 2016

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 'still alive and leading,' US says

Baghdadi has always kept a low profile and the last confirmed sighting of Baghdadi was in Mosul, soon after ISIS captured the city.

Dec 31, 2016

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Anil Baijal, ex-union home secretary, takes oath as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

President Pranab Mukherjee had accepted former L-G Najeeb Jung's resignation on December 28.

Dec 31, 2016

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