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Supreme Court stands with Modi govt on demonetisation; refuses to provide interim relief to common man

The apex court, however, said that the government should try its best to honour commitment on weekly withdrawal of Rs 24,000 per person.

Dec 16, 2016

One China policy is sacrosanct, China says it would sever ties with anyone who disrupts it

Donald Trump had enraged Chinese officials by saying that America does not have to necessarily follow the One China policy.

Dec 16, 2016

Narendra Modi govt to ensure the safety and security of female rail passengers...here's how

The Minister of State for Railways has detailed how GRP and RPF help in the safety and security of women on trains.

Dec 16, 2016

Theresa May calls on Syrian government, Iran and Russia to help Aleppo evacuation

Speaking at an EU leaders meeting in Brussels on 15 December, UK prime minister Theresa May said the responsibility for the tragedy in Aleppo lies with the Syrian regime, Russia and Iran. May also pledged a further £20m to help vulnerable people in the Syrian city.

Dec 16, 2016

Actress Dhanya Mary Varghese detained in flat cheating case

The actress, along with other accomplices, apparently duped many people by collecting a huge sum of money and promising to construct flats at various places in Kerala.

Dec 16, 2016

EgyptAir crash: Traces of explosives found on victims' bodies suggest possible bomb blast on Flight 804

The findings suggest that the crash of EgyptAir flight MS804 may have been caused by a bomb explosion.

Dec 16, 2016

Barack Obama: ‘We need to take action and we will’ against Russian involvement in U.S. election

President Barack Obama said that the United States will take action against Russia for its involvement in the U.S. presidential election in an interview on 15 December with National Public Radio.

Dec 16, 2016

Dylann Roof trial: Charleston church shooting accused convicted, may face death penalty

Roof shot and killed nine parishioners at the Mother Emanuel church in Charleston in June 2015.

Dec 16, 2016

Sayanora Philip asks 'are women safe?' after Uber cabbie is attacked by auto drivers at Ernakulam

Sayanora Philip recalled that auto drivers at the railway station attacked the driver of the Uber taxi that she had hired on Friday morning.

Dec 16, 2016

Vijay Diwas: Top 5 Bollywood movies to ignite the feeling of patriotism on 45th anniversary of Indo-Pak war

Here, we bring to you the top 5 patriotic Bollywood movies to watch on the 45th anniversary of Indo-Pak war.

Dec 16, 2016

Delhi rape: Echoes of Nirbhaya after woman raped in moving car

The victim was given lift from Moti Bagh in a car bearing the credentials of the Union Home Ministry, and later raped.

Dec 16, 2016

Vijay Diwas: India pays homage to fallen heroes on 45th anniversary of 1971 war with Pakistan

Special programmes are scheduled for Vijay Diwas at the headquarters of the Eastern Command at the Fort William in Kolkata

Dec 16, 2016

Demonetisation: SC wants Centre to allow use of old Rs 500 notes for basic necessities

"What is your apprehension if government hospitals are allowed to accept scrapped notes?" the bench asked BJP.

Dec 16, 2016

Parliamentary debates: 'We should go ahead with whoever is with us,' says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a BJP parliamentary meeting on Friday, urging the common people to make digital economy a way of life.

Dec 16, 2016

DMK Chief Karunanidhi undergoes tracheostomy in Chennai hospital, condition stable

DMK chief Karunanidhi had a throat and lung infection the hospital said

Dec 16, 2016