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Arvind Kejriwal asks PM Modi to apologise to the nation for Rohith Vemula's death

Rohith Vemula, a Dalit PhD scholar, committed suicide on Sunday after being expelled from the University of Hyderabad.

Jan 19, 2016

Delhi: Odd-even 2nd phase likely in May-June; exemption for women drivers unlikely

The Delhi government said a positive impact on the environment and traffic was observed when the scheme was into effect for 15 days.

Jan 19, 2016

Pakistan: Blast near police checkpost in Peshawar kills 10

The blast took place in Peshawar's Karkhano market, Pakistani media have reported.

Jan 19, 2016

Isis 'lone wolf' attack feared during French President Hollande's Republic Day visit

The threat was discussed during a security meeting chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday.

Jan 19, 2016

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'not in Pakistan's custody'

The government officials, citing intelligence inputs, said Pakistan has not taken any action against the alleged mastermind of the Pathankot attack.

Jan 19, 2016

David Cameron launches English language campaign for Muslim women

British Prime Minister David Cameron pledges £20m for English classes for women in isolated communities, but warns that migrants who cannot pass an English test after two years in Britain may not be allowed to stay.

Jan 18, 2016

Russian priest deported from Chennai over tourist visa, stirs diplomatic row

The Russin Orthodox priest Father Seraphim was deported from Chennai International Airport

Jan 18, 2016

Iran-US prisoner swap: Family of three detained Americans react to their release

Three Iranian-Americans arrived in Germany after leaving Tehran on 17 January, in a prisoner swap that followed the lifting of most international sanctions on Iran. Family members of released American detainees held in Iran were overjoyed on Sunday as they prepared to see their loved ones.

Jan 18, 2016

Tube wartime bunkers: A sneak-peek at what public tours will offer

Deep beneath the train lines in part of south London lies a warren of secret tunnels that were used as air-raid shelters for up to 8,000 people during World War II and will be opened to the public for guided tours, the Transport for London (TfL) said.

Jan 18, 2016

Delhi police nabs suspected al-Qaeda operative Abdul Sami from Haryana

Abdul Sami, who hails from Jamshedpur, has been remanded in police custody till 1 February.

Jan 18, 2016

Bangladesh: 5 Jamaat militants sentenced to 10 years in jail for 2005 blasts

Jamaatul Mujahideen Banglades had carried out synchronised explosion of hundreds of home-made bombs across the nation on 17 August 2005.

Jan 18, 2016

270 dogs set new dog yoga world record in Hong Kong

A new world record for the biggest dog yoga class was made in Hong Kong on 17 January with 270 pairs of doggies and yogis practising for just over half an hour. Led by doga teacher, Suzette Ackerman, the participants massaged, twisted and stretched their furry friends in a series of poses. Ackerman said that in the fast-paced city doga was a great way to bond and relax with your pets.

Jan 18, 2016

Five dead, dozens at risk of starvation in Syria's Madaya: UN

Madaya has been under siege for more than six months now.

Jan 18, 2016

Florida: Tornadoes kill two and leave four injured

Two grandparents were killed and four children injured in Florida early on 18 January when severe storms gusted in from the Gulf of Mexico, spinning off at least two tornadoes, local officials and the National Weather Service said.

Jan 18, 2016

Yemen: 20 killed in Saudi-led coalition airstrike on Sanaa police facility

As many as 30 people are believed to be trapped under the debris of the building.

Jan 18, 2016