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Nikki Haley will have to stand up for dignity of all people, says ex-US Political Affairs Ambassador to UN

Trump appointed Indian-American South Carolina governor Nikki Haley as the US ambassador to the United Nations in his administration on Wednesday.

Nov 24, 2016

Evening wrap: Rupee hits record low, 6 more held over Baahubali clip leak, Madonna stands by son, and more

Read about a possible recount following the US Presidential Election, and six students arrested for circulating leaked Baahubali 2 video.

Nov 24, 2016

UK's new visa rules for non-EU nationals to be implemented from today

The move is said to affect a large number of Indian citizens.

Nov 24, 2016

Nigel Farage predicts seismic shock in UK politics after Donald Trump success

Addressing party guests at The Ritz on 23 November, Nigel Farage hailed the revolution in America that has put Donald Trump in charge while referring to Obama as ghastly. Farage said he expected a “complete realignment” of British politics, and that he suspected the ruling Conservative party “were not fit with the legacy of Brexit.” The interim Ukip leaders comments come just two days after US President-elect Donald Trump called for Farage to be named the UKs ambassador to the US.

Nov 24, 2016

Sushma Swaraj to not attend Heart of Asia Conference in Amritsar

"Talks and terror can't go together. The environment has to be terror free for talks to take place," MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.

Nov 24, 2016

Narendra Modi app tops iTunes, Google Play charts on demonetisation survey

PM Narendra Modi had asked the app users to respond seeking feedback on his note ban move.

Nov 24, 2016

Thanksgiving 2016: 10 things you need to know about Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Here are a few more things you might not know about the famous pageant.

Nov 24, 2016

'Making a murderer' case: Judge orders new scientific testing of evidence

Steven Avery was charged and convicted in 2007 for the murder of a Wisconsin photographer Teresa Halbach.

Nov 24, 2016

Have a look at this alien object found on Mars!

This report by Scott C Waring, claimed that NASA publishes all the photos in false color with the aim of hiding the real color matters discovered.

Nov 24, 2016

Aakrosh Diwas: From petitions to posts, netizens vehemently oppose Bharat Bandh

Netizens across India are doing everything they can to show they are against this nationwide strike, and are willing to work on Monday.

Nov 24, 2016

Martin Schulz will not run for European Parliament president for a third term

EU Parliament President Schulz announces that he will instead return to German politics but said, ‘I will carry on my functions as president of the European Parliament with the same strength and conviction until the end of my mandate.’

Nov 24, 2016

Who is Betsy DeVos, to-be-education secretary in Donald Trump administration?

DeVos is a billionaire philanthropist who is married to Dick DeVos, son of the co-founder of Amway.

Nov 24, 2016

Jo Coxs husband says Britain should be ashamed of Thomas Mair

Brendan Cox, the husband of murdered MP Jo Cox, has said he feels pity for her killer Thomas Mair. The Labour MP was stabbed and shot in her Batley and Spen constituency on 16 June, one week ahead of the EU referendum. Far-right extremist Mair has been jailed for life after being found guilty of her murder at the Old Bailey on 23 November.

Nov 24, 2016