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Columbus Day: What is the controversy? Here's what historians have to say

It would perhaps be fair to remember that as our historical knowledge evolves, a hero in one historical may be interpreted as a villain in another.

Oct 7, 2016

Royal Air Force's aerobatics display team in Delhi to celebrate Indian Air Force Day

The Red Arrows have performed over 4,700 displays in 56 countries.

Oct 7, 2016

'Nuclear blackmail' is Pakistan's strategy, says Arun Jaitley

The nuclear blackmail has been articulated by Sharif's envoys in their recent meetings in the US.

Oct 7, 2016

Is Jayalalithaa's health condition severe? CM may stay in hospital longer than expected

Apollo Hospitals has said in its latest bulletin on Friday that the Tamil Nadu chief minister's health is improving.

Oct 7, 2016

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire 25 times after surgical strikes, says Indian Army

Most of the violations took place on October 3, 4 and 5 in Poonch, Rajouri and Jammu districts.

Oct 7, 2016

SSC CHSL results 2015-2016 declaration date confirmed? Where and how to check CHSL Tier 2 results

The SSC CHSL Tier 2 examination was conducted on September 18.

Oct 7, 2016

Rahul Gandhi insulted Army with 'khoon ki dalali' comment, says Amit Shah

Shah did not negate the possibility of the surgical strikes featuring in BJP campaigns in poll-bound Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

Oct 7, 2016

US election 2016: Where the battle between Trump and Clinton will be won or lost

A handful of key battleground states are likely to dictate the outcome of the US presidential election.While there are as many as 11 real swing states in this years election, some have a far higher number of Electoral College votes, meaning candidates will battle it out for victory in just a handful of key states. Here, we look at the key states where the battle between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump could be won or lost.

Oct 7, 2016

Tamil Nadu Governor enquires about state govt in CM Jayalalithaa's absence

The state government has been functioning without CM Jayalalithaa for two weeks as she has been admitted to Apollo Hospitals.

Oct 7, 2016

Donald Trump to address Hindu-Americans on October 15

Half of the proceedings from the event would benefit Kashmiri Pandits in India.

Oct 7, 2016

India cannot unilaterally pull out of Indus Waters Treaty, says Pakistan

Tensions between India and Pakistan have raised clamour for scrapping the water-distribution treaty signed in 1960.

Oct 7, 2016

Hurricane Matthew: Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Mark Ruffalo, Reese Witherspoon and others pray for people's safety

Celebrities took to Twitter to send prayers for people affected by Hurricane Matthews.

Oct 7, 2016

Ukip MEP Mike Hookem describes scuffle with Steven Woolfe as handbags at dawn, girl on girl

In an interview with Sky News,Ukip MEP Mike Hookem described the circumstances that resulted in Steven Woolfe being hospitalised. Mr Hookem gave his account which involved Steven Woolfe inviting him to take this outside, mano il mano [sic], and then described the altercation as tussle between an elderly grandfather and a 40-year-old MEP. Steven Woolfe reportedly hit his head that resulted in two seizures and a CPR team being called the EU Parliament building in Strasbourg.

Oct 7, 2016

India to review 'Most Favoured Nation' status to Pakistan

Tensions between India and Pakistan have increased following violence in Kashmir.

Oct 7, 2016

SSC CGL results 2016 likely to be out on Friday: How to check CGL Tier 1 Results

The Staff Selection Commission has already said that the CGL Tier-2 exams (mains) would be tentatively held in November.

Oct 7, 2016