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Diwali 2016: BSF and Pak rangers won't exchange sweets at Wagah border

The BSF said it took the decision to oppose and protest the growing incidents of ceasefire violations by Pakistan.

Oct 30, 2016

Maoists call for bandh on November 3 in response to Malkangiri encounter that killed 28 Maoists

Maoists said the encounter was "the biggest loss" suffered by the party in 40 years of revolutionary struggle.

Oct 30, 2016

Italy earthquake: Extensive damage to historic buildings

An earthquake measuring 6.6 magnitude struck in central Italy on Sunday

Oct 30, 2016

Mann ki Baat: Diwali celebration should be tribute to our soldiers, says Modi

The 25th edition of the programme was thematically aimed at dedicating this Diwali for all the soldiers.

Oct 30, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Army destroys 4 Pakistani posts in fire assault, heavy casualties inflicted

The Army said that serious damage was inflicted to Paksitani posts and there were probabilities of heavy casualty.

Oct 30, 2016

Shi'ite militias launch offensive to seal off western Mosul

The battle for Mosul is expected to be the biggest in the 13 years of turmoil unleashed in Iraq.

Oct 30, 2016

Happy Halloween 2016: Best quotes, wishes, greetings, messages to be shared with friends and family

Halloween is celebrated a day before All Saints Day on October 31.

Oct 29, 2016

Iceland: The Pirate Party is in a tight race to become the largest party in parliament

Icelanders cast their votes in a parliamentary election, with polls showing the opposition led by the anti-establishment Pirate Party could topple the ruling centre-right coalition.

Oct 29, 2016

India ready to buy over 200 combat jets, but they have to be 'Made in India'

Indian Air Force needs to make for sharply declining combat squadron strength, from the sanctioned 45 to current 32.

Oct 29, 2016

Indian diplomat returns home after Pakistan's tit-for-tat move to expel embassy staffer

Pakistan had declared Surjeet Singh, an official of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, as persona non-grata.

Oct 29, 2016

Jungle in Calais: More migrants are pitching tents in Paris as the jungle shot down

Parisian authorities say there has been a huge rise in migrants sleeping rough since the demolition of the Jungle shanty town in Calais at the beginning of the week.

Oct 29, 2016

Saudi-led coalition airstrike leaves 11 Yemeni civilians dead

The coalition forces led by Saudi Arabia have been targeting areas held by Houthi rebels.

Oct 29, 2016

J&K: Curfew lifted in Srinagar, restriction on assembly remains

Curfew was declared in parts of Srinagar on Friday, following a call given to people by Kashmiri separatists to march to Jamia Masjid.

Oct 29, 2016

US elections: 'This changes everything,' Donald Trump on FBI revisiting Clinton emails

Hillary Clinton says that American citizens deserve to know the truth and has asked FBI to release all information.

Oct 29, 2016

Dame Helen Mirren backs Hillary in No Regrets video

Dame Helen Mirren has released a video supporting Hillary Clinton and asking American voters to learn from Brexit.

Oct 29, 2016