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Turkey buying oil from Isis? Syrian army releases photos of captured tanker

The tanker was captured from an Isis-controlled base in Hasakah.

Nov 23, 2015

Climate change root cause of Syrian war, refugee crisis: Prince Charles

The prince has faced accusations of meddling in the past when he has spoken out about climate change and sustainability.

Nov 23, 2015

Infosys Foundation sets up faculty chairs in 8 institutions in India

It will encourage research, offer advanced training, support student, faculty exchange programmes in India and abroad.

Nov 23, 2015

Isis claims to have 'regional leader' in Bangladesh, hints at fresh attacks

Indian and western intelligence agencies suggest some Isis recruits there belong to Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh.

Nov 23, 2015

British PM David Cameron to promise extra £12 billion for defence forces

Britain has committed 2% of its gross domestic product on defence to meet a NATO target.

Nov 23, 2015

Myanmar: Hopes fade as 100 people still missing after mine landslide

Video footage taken on Sunday (22 November) evening showed workers using cranes to search for victims of a landslide near a jade mine in northern Myanmar. Hopes were fading on Monday (23 November) that any of the 100 people still missing would be found alive two days after the landslide smashed into a makeshift settlement, burying mine workers as they slept. Rescue workers had recovered 104 bodies when the search was suspended on Sunday night, state newspaper the Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Monday.

Nov 23, 2015

Only online applications for New Pension System subscribers from April 2016

Making the withdrawal process online is an effort to support the Digital India campaign.

Nov 23, 2015

Bihar to initiate steps to ban liquor within six months, says Excise Minister

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had declared that prohibition would be imposed if he retained power .

Nov 23, 2015

US-China start 'space hotline' to communicate about space militarisation

It is an attempt to share information and avoid any crisis that might occur in the outer space.

Nov 23, 2015

Abdul Kalam bungalow row: Ex-president's grand nephew Syed Ibrahim quits BJP

The Delhi bungalow of APJ Abdul Kalam was allotted to Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma.

Nov 23, 2015

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru police on high alert over al Qaeda terror threat: Reports

Al Qaeda may target public places, tourist spots, iconic buildings, and places of worship.

Nov 23, 2015

Israeli woman stabbed to death, 3 Palestinian attackers shot dead in West Bank

The Palestinian government said in a statement that Israel was carrying out unlawful killings.

Nov 23, 2015

Kerala sex racket: Mediator surrenders; alleged audio of Rahul goes viral

Joshy, who hails from Kodencheri in Kozhikode, used to be an agent providing minor girls for sex trafficking in Kerala.

Nov 23, 2015

Myanmar landslide: Hopes to find missing 100 miners alive fading

An estimated 100 people are still missing, and the death toll was expected to rise as the search resumed on Monday.

Nov 23, 2015

Helicopter taking pilgrims to Vaishno Devi crashes in Katra; 7 killed

The helicopter caught fire minutes after it took off from Katra as per reports.

Nov 23, 2015