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Indian cities turn gas chambers after Diwali; Delhi worst affected by air pollution

Northern cities like Lucknow and Kanpur also recorded low air quality.

Oct 31, 2016

Isis target children in Mosul with booby traps in toys and teddy bears

With the war raging on for control of Mosul, Isis is now planting booby traps using children's toys and everyday items.

Oct 31, 2016

Clinton emails: Scandal could cost Hillary the election, as Trump closes gap rapidly

Among Democrats, a cause for concern – if not yet panic – is that very few polls published so far were carried out after news broke about the FBI and the emails.

Oct 31, 2016

This is why renowned Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh chopped off his ear

He was a genius, but also emotionally unstable. Van Gogh was not a successful painter during his lifetime and cutting off his ear is seen as a mystery even today.

Oct 31, 2016

Is Obama wooing Indian-American voters with diya lighting at Oval Office?

US President Barack Obama's message was a "reminder" to forget differences and was indicative of an inclusive and multicultural America.

Oct 31, 2016

Pakistan: Armed school student opens fire at private school; students evacuated

The armed men and the forces exchanged gunfire before the two terrorists escaped.

Oct 31, 2016

Italy earthquakes: These historical tourist attractions have been destroyed

The European country has been hit by a series of earthquakes this year, which have caused severe damage to homes, ancient buildings and businesses.

Oct 31, 2016

8 SIMI terrorists, who escaped from Bhopal central jail after hacking security guard, killed

The suspected SIMI men killed guard Ramashankar Yadav in the isolated C Block where they had been lodged.

Oct 31, 2016

Did Lord Ram return to Ayodhya from Sri Lanka in just 18 days? Netizens decode the mystery

Mythology states that Lord Ram travelled to Ayodhya in around 18 to 20 days after vanquishing Ravana.

Oct 31, 2016

Trump takes shots at Clinton after FBI email controversy

FBI has reopened the issue in the final leg of the elections, prompting some democrats to call it an attempt to influence the elections.

Oct 31, 2016

Fearing arrest, Zakir Naik misses his father's funeral

The Islamic preacher who has numerous criminal cases filed against him did not attend his father's funeral in Mumbai on Sunday.

Oct 31, 2016

5-hour shutdown of Mumbai runways every Monday, Thursday till Nov 28

Both the runways at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport will be non-operational between noon and 5pm for maintenance work.

Oct 31, 2016

Morning brief: PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers, South Korean president under pressure to resign, India beat Pakistan and more

Also read Tata Group's Indian Hotels to move Supreme Court in Taj Mansingh Hotel case and how Ranbir Kapoor's tactless comments might have upset Aishwarya family.

Oct 31, 2016

I kept my promise on OROP, first instalment of Rs 5,500 crore paid: Modi tells troops on Diwali

The prime minister made the announcement on Sunday while he was celebrating Diwali with soldiers at Sumdo, Himachal Pradesh.

Oct 31, 2016

China: Man climbs building with bare hands to save child

A Chinese man risked his life to save a child from the third floor. Liang Lei saw the two-year-old boy dangling out of a window with his head stuck between security bars.Liang climbed up without any safety equipment. He held on to the boy until someone inside pulled him back through the window.

Oct 30, 2016