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Jia Jia, world's oldest captive panda, dies in Hong Kong; a look at her life in photos

Vets at Hong Kong's Ocean Park, Jia Jia's home since 1999, euthanized her on Sunday to prevent suffering.

Oct 17, 2016

Morning brief: Russia to invest about $500M in India, Syrian rebels capture Isis stronghold of Dabiq, Tyson Gay's daughter killed and more

Also read about how Bigg Boss welcomed its contestants and Apple's Watch series 2 Nike+ edition.

Oct 17, 2016

Blame it on personal laws: 4 of every 5 divorced Muslims in India are women

The Muslim Personal Laws allowing men of absolute powers like triple talaq and apathy of successive governments are to blame for skewed ratio.

Oct 16, 2016

7th Pay Commission: Staff, pensioners of autonomous govt bodies yet to get new pay benefits

The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers has urged Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to intervene in this regard.

Oct 16, 2016

Karnataka: RSS swayamsevak killed in broad daylight in Bengaluru

Rudresh was reportedly killed by two unidentified assailants while returning from a march to showcase the RSS uniform.

Oct 16, 2016

Boris Johnson: Unpublished article argues Brexit would cause economic shock

The contents of a previously unpublished pro-EU article written by Boris Johnson two days before he publicly announced his support for the Leave camp, have been made public.When asked about the article Johnson stated he had written one article each both for remaining and leaving the EU to weigh up the arguments. He was not aware how the Remain piece had been leaked.The existence of the article, which Johnson wrote for The Daily Telegraph, was well known, but the contents were not - until they were shared in the Brexit book All Out War, by Tim Shipman, the political editor of The Sunday Times.

Oct 16, 2016

Evening wrap: PM Modi calls Pak 'mother-ship of terrorism', Theresa May to visit India and Pak violates ceasefire again

Also read about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Ranbir Kapoor's hot photoshoot and Donald Trump praising India.

Oct 16, 2016

BRICS Summit 2016: Full text of Goa Declaration adopted by India, China, Russia, Brazil and South Africa

The BRICS countries discussed crucial issues ranging from conflicts, terrorism, socio-economic prosperity to climate change.

Oct 16, 2016

Black clothes sell out across Thailand after King Bhumibol Adulyadejs death

Black clothes are selling fast in Thailand. Thais mourning the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej are buying dark clothes to express their grief. Civil servants and state officials were ordered to wear black clothes for an entire year.Retailers have removed coloured clothing from their shelves and ordered more dark clothing.Tourists in Thailand have been advised to wear subdued clothing.

Oct 16, 2016

World Food Day 2016: What is it, and why is it celebrated?

Find out when World Food Day is, what the theme for this year is, and how it is significant for people all over the world.

Oct 16, 2016

Four dead after US Navy serviceman drives truck off bridge onto festival crowd

Four people were killed when a car crashed into a festival, after falling off a bridge. The pickup truck broke through the guardrail of Coronado Bridge and fell 60ft onto people below.Four people died almost instantly. Nine others were injured.The driver has been identified as off-duty US Navy serviceman Richard Anthony Sepolio, 25. He was taken to hospital with major injuries and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Oct 16, 2016

Museo de Enervantes: One of the world's most surreal museums

The museum is called the Museo de Enervantes (roughly translated as Museum of Stupefacients) and known more popularly as the drug museum.

Oct 16, 2016

Screenwriter Salim Khan lashes out at Asaduddin Owaisi for abusing Salman Khan

The famous screenwriter, who has defended Salman on several occasions, expressed his anger towards Owaisi on Twitter.

Oct 16, 2016

BRICS Summit: Read the full text of the speech in which PM Modi explains how terrorism affects economies

PM Modi on Sunday spoke at length on how economic development can be hampered by terrorism.

Oct 16, 2016

Trump promises better ties with India if elected president at Hindu rally

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump appeared at a charity event in New Jersey and addressed a huge gathering of Americans belonging to the Hindu community on Saturday, 15 October. The event, Humanity United Against Terror, was organised by the Republican Hindu Coalition, whose founder Shalabh Kumar, is one of the biggest fundraisers for Trump.Speaking to a crowd of thousands, Trump said: I am a big fan of Hindu and a big fan of India.

Oct 16, 2016