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Donald Trump finally admits to Russian hacking, but only of Democratic National Convention

The hacking led to release of emails that would discredit Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and help Donald Trump become US president.

Jan 12, 2017

Amazon Canada withdraws Indian flag doormat after Sushma Swaraj intervenes

The e-retailer also faced massive backlash from social media as people threatened to boycott the site.

Jan 12, 2017

Punjab Assembly elections 2017: So, is Sidhu the CM candidate for Congress?

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is yet to formally join the Congress.

Jan 12, 2017

Donald Trump hails Mexicans as phenomenal people

During a press conference in New York, the President-elect reiterated his campaign pledge that Mexico would pay for a new border wall with the US, but denied that he was prejudiced against Mexicans, hailing them as phenomenal people.

Jan 11, 2017

20 people rescued after being trapped in Australian rollercoaster malfunction

Riders on the rollercoaster were left stranded for two hours at Warner Bros Movie World Park on Australias Gold Coast.

Jan 11, 2017

Donald Trump admits hes a germaphobe

During a press conference in New York, the President-Elect said he was not vulnerable to blackmail by Russia. Trump denied the nverified allegations that he procured extensive sexual services from prostitutes in Russia when he judged a Miss Universe pageant in 2013, saying that he was extremely careful and was also very much of a germaphobe.

Jan 11, 2017

Donald Trump: Isis is number one tricky

During a press conference in New York, the President-elect defended his relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, saying that he could help the US fight the Islamist terror group as they are number one tricky. He added, If Putin likes Donald Trump, guess what, folks? That’s called an asset, not a liability.

Jan 11, 2017

You are fake news: Watch as Donald Trump rows with CNN reporter

During a fiery press conference, the President-elect clashed with CNNs senior White House correspondent Jim Acosta. Refusing to take a question from the reporter, Trump said, Dont be rude...You are fake news.

Jan 11, 2017

Dinosaurs protest Rex Tillerson’s appointment as Secretary of State

Demonstrators dressed as T.rex have been protesting Donald Trump’s controversial appointment for Secretary of State, global energy giant Rex Tillerson.

Jan 11, 2017

Donald Trump goes into Twitter meltdown after golden shower reports

Donald Trump vehemently denied allegations of collusion between his campaign and Russia. Trump turned to Twitter to decry reports by CNN and BuzzFeed, calling it a witch hunt by the media. The reports claim a multitude of allegations against Trump including that he watched prostitutes perform golden showers spurring on the Twitter trend #watersportsgate.

Jan 11, 2017

Stunning timelapse shows ice floating down the Danube

This timelapse video shows the icy conditions on the Danube river in Budapest, Hungary, on the January. Hungarian authorities had to suspend shipping on the river because of the risk from the floating ice. Freezing temperatures have gripped Hungary, Poland, Greece, Russia the Czech Republic and Ukraine in the past week.

Jan 11, 2017

European police warning over handgun that looks like a smartphone

Police across Europe have issued a warning about a new hand gun that looks like a smartphone. The gun has been designed by Kirk Kjellberg in the US to “hide in plain sight.” There are fears that the gun could be illegally imported into Europe.

Jan 11, 2017

UPSC Civil Services main exam 2016 results: How and where to check IAS, IPS, IFS results

The UPSC conducted Civil Services main examination 2016 in December and its results are expected soon.

Jan 11, 2017

The Pirate Bay free torrent download site wanted to fight crime, but copyright laws stopped them

When The Pirate Bay offered to help catch the bad guys, cops gave the free torrent site the cold shoulder

Jan 11, 2017

Pongal 2017: Everything you need to know about the harvest festival of Tamilians

The harvest festival Pongal will be observed by Tamilians on January 14, this year.

Jan 11, 2017