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Border Security Force seizes abandoned Pakistani boat from Tota Guru post in Punjab

The ICG ship 'Samudra Pavak' had seized another Pakistani boat with nine crew members on board off the coast of Gujarat on October 2.

Oct 4, 2016

Jayalalithaa in hospital: Madras HC seeks report on Tamil Nadu CM's health

A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed by social activist K R Ramasamy at the Madras High Court on October 3.

Oct 4, 2016

India-Pakistan tensions updates: More ceasefire violations along LoC

Amid tensions, Pakistan envoy Abdul Basit states neighboring countries should work things out.

Oct 4, 2016

Iraq: Woman decapitates Isis members, cooks their head as revenge for killing her kin

Wahida Mohamed Al Jumaily has received personal death threats from Isis chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Oct 4, 2016

Om Puri draws heavy criticism for controversial remarks against Uri soldiers

During a chat show, Puri insulted the Border Security Force soldier Nitin Kumar, who sacrificed his life in Baramulla attacks on October 2.

Oct 4, 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee not to seek second term?

A retirement house for Pranab Mukherjee has been decided upon.

Oct 4, 2016

Isis chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 'seriously ill' after alleged poisoning attempt

Baghdadi has reportedly been transferred to an unknown location under strict measures.

Oct 4, 2016

10 coaches of Jhelum Express derail near Ludhiana; trains cancelled

Around four trains travelling on the same route have been cancelled due to the derailment.

Oct 4, 2016

Trump foundation asked to stop fundraising in New York following allegations of fraud

This is the latest in a series of money-related problems the Republican candidate has faced in his bid to become the US president.

Oct 4, 2016

Morning Brief: Jayalalithaa health update, fake messages from PM Modi, ISL results and more

Find out more about how Salim Khan took on haters of son Salman, and which global artiste is Jacqueline Fernandez's favourite.

Oct 4, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Militants steal 5 self-loading rifles from police

The state of Jammu and Kashmir has been facing unrest since mid-July.

Oct 4, 2016

Kingston hit by heavy rainfall as Hurricane Matthew draws closer to the Caribbean

Jamaica and much of the Caribbean is facing torrential rain as Hurricane Matthew is ranked a Category 4 hurricane.

Oct 3, 2016

Fake messages attributed to PM Modi on rise as tensions with Pakistan escalate

The PMO has even tweeted warning messages asking social media users to not fall prey to such fake posts.

Oct 3, 2016

Journalists in Kashmir protest against ban on newspaper Kashmir Reader

The state government said the newspaper publishes content which tends to incite acts of violence and disturb public peace.

Oct 3, 2016

Muharram 2016: Dates, wishes, significance and history of the Islamic New Year

The upcoming Islamic year will be 1437 AH.

Oct 3, 2016