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Bhopal encounter: Police had orders to kill, reveals new audio clip

The SIMI undertrials had shot at the police, the audio clip revealed.

Nov 4, 2016

Morning Brief: C-17 Globemaster showcase, tips to fight migraine, Priyanka Chopra's new song and more

Also see Nasa images on Delhi pollution and cyclone in Bangladesh.

Nov 4, 2016

Cute twin pandas in a Vienna zoo are about to have their names revealed

A pair of baby pandas born in summer are to be named at a ceremony on 23 November. An online poll picked a name for the male cub, with the zoo choosing the name for the female. Some 12,000 people voted on the poll, with almost half picking Fu Ban, which means happy companion. The zoo has also revealed the name it had picked for the female cub – Fu Feng. Feng stands for phoenix and together, with the dragon (long), the two form the duality symbolised by yin and yang.

Nov 3, 2016

In unprecedented move Pak accuses eight Indian diplomats of espionage

In an unprecedented move, names, designations of Indian mission officials and their photographs were leaked to the Pakistani media

Nov 3, 2016

Confused Delhi government waiting for city's toxic air to reach critical levels to shut schools

Late in October, an AAP spokesperson, when asked by IBT, had downplayed the threat and outrightly dismissed the gravity of the situation.

Nov 3, 2016

Who is Meghan Markle? The girl rumoured to have captured Prince Harrys heart

There have been rumours flying around that American, humanitarian, and United Nations Womens Advocate Meghan Markle has captured the heart of the UKs Prince Harry. They have reportedly each posted pictures wearing matching bracelets and she is even said to have met Harrys father, Prince Charles. But who is the mysterious brunette?

Nov 3, 2016

Evening wrap: Karnataka High Court halts Bengaluru steel flyover project, SIMI encounter and OROP suicide to dominate winter session and more

Read more about British court's death blow to Brexit, Lara Dutta's speech at launch of Manipal Fertility Clinic and Thunder edging past Clippers.

Nov 3, 2016

Campaigner Gina Miller says High Court case on Article 50 is about process not politics

Miller spearheaded the campaign to allow MPs a vote on the Brexit process. Theresa May originally planned on using the royal prerogative to invoke Article 50 and formally start to leave the European Union. However, it must now be voted on in parliament, after a High Court ruling went against the government.

Nov 3, 2016

Nasa images expose ugly truth about hazardous air pollution in Delhi

Nasa images indicate it's not Diwali but the smoke released from burning of crop stubble that could have chocked Delhi.

Nov 3, 2016

Cyclone heads to Bangladesh, torrential rain forecast for Odisha

Surface wind with speed of 45-55 kmph and gusting up to 65 kmph would prevail along and off the Odisha Coast

Nov 3, 2016

Do Chennai local eateries sell cat biryani?

Police along with volunteers from People for Animals (PfA) rescued 16 cats from being butchered and sold to local eateries in Chennai.

Nov 3, 2016

India rejects Pakistan's 'baseless allegations' against its officials

India also said Pakistan compromised security of its High Commission officials by leaking their identification details.

Nov 3, 2016

NDTV India Hindi to be taken off air for a day due to Pathankot attack coverage

This is the first of its kind order against a broadcaster over its coverage of terrorist attacks.

Nov 3, 2016

Winter Session of Parliament: PM Modi's BJP scores self-goals over ex-jawan's suicide, missing JNU student, SIMI encounter

The winter session, which begins on November 16 and ends on December 16, is likely to be overshadowed by SIMI encounter, OROP and missing JNU student.

Nov 3, 2016

Brexit: High Court rules that parliament must vote over triggering Article 50

UK Prime Minister Theresa May had planned to trigger Article 50 without consulting parliament under the royal prerogative. However, a campaign run by investment fund manager and Remain voter Gina Miller has successfully challenged the government.

Nov 3, 2016