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Bengaluru: PETA calls for better animal protection laws, with these stricter punishments

Animal rights group says current laws mandate a fine of Rs 10-50 for animal cruelty, and with a maximum of three months in prison.

Dec 10, 2016

Munnar: This is what a foreigner did when he really went 'cashless' in India after demonetisation

The incident happened at a restaurant in Munnar owned by Khader Kunju since 1989.

Dec 10, 2016

Bulgaria: At least five people killed in cargo train explosion

At least five people were killed and 25 more injured when a cargo train derailed and exploded in Hitrino, Bulgaria. Twenty buildings were also heavily damaged in the blast. The train had been transporting tanks of propane-butane and propylene.

Dec 10, 2016

Sushma Swaraj's kidney transplant at AIIMS successful

The transplant took place with the help of a kidney donated to the external affairs minister by an unrelated living donor.

Dec 10, 2016

South Koreans demand President Parks immediate resignation following impeachment

Following the impeachment of South Korean president Park Geun-hye protesters marched to her office demanding her immediate resignation. The president was impeached by parliament the previous day.The Constitutional Court now has 180 days to decide if the motion should be upheld.

Dec 10, 2016

MBAs, B.Techs clean drains to qualify for sweepers' jobs in Uttar Pradesh

The physical examination required the degree holders to clean drains as a test of their cleaning skills.

Dec 10, 2016

Donald Trump expected to choose Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers to head Interior Department

Cathy McMorris Rodgers is a GOP leader and a vocal advocate for increased oil and gas drilling on federal lands.

Dec 10, 2016

This is how PM Modi and Rajnath Singh replied to Rahul Gandhi's remarks on demonetisation and disruption in Parliament

The prime minister said he was not being allowed to speak in the Lok Sabha, and hence was speaking in jan sabha — public meetings.

Dec 10, 2016

Naperville: Marijuana-laced gummy bears led to hospitalisation of 14 students

Dry mouth, increased heart rate, dizziness and constant panic attacks were some symptoms shown by the admitted pupils.

Dec 10, 2016

Charleston church shooting: Accused Dylan Roof confesses on tape, says 'I had to do it'

The video was recorded shortly after Roof was taken into custody.

Dec 10, 2016

Climate change caused the 2016 Tibetan avalanche: Study

At least nine people were killed in the avalanche when a massive wall of ice and snow struck a Tibetan village.

Dec 10, 2016

OPINION: When male politicians break down, and no hue and cry is made

The Indian public has showed more than once that it can accept its leaders as mere humans, allowed to have weak moments.

Dec 10, 2016

Russia tried to help Donald Trump win US elections, secret CIA assessment says

The hacking of emails of the US Democratic National Committee was conducted by Russian hackers, US intelligence agencies are reported to have concluded.

Dec 10, 2016

Morning brief: SC pulls up Govt over demonetisation, former air force chief SP Tyagi arrested in AgustaWestland scam, Russia doping scandal and more

Also read about India's rank in Global Terrorism Index and Far-Right leader Marine Le Pen's stance on illegal immigrants.

Dec 10, 2016

Demonetisation: SC pulls up government, asks if it can guarantee minimum weekly cash withdrawal for people

The apex court asked critical questions to the government about if it had a plan for demonetisation before scrapping notes.

Dec 10, 2016