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Iran, Russia warn of growing Isis presence in Afghanistan, with 2,500 already recruited

The development could spell trouble for India, as any terrorist activity in Afghanistan could spill over to it by way of Pakistan.

Sep 15, 2016

Cauvery water row: Bandh called in Tamil Nadu on September 16

The bandh is being called to protest against the violence targeting Tamils in the neighbouring state of Karnataka.

Sep 15, 2016

Indian Navy targets to induct indigenously built aircraft carrier by 2018

Vice Admiral G S Pabby said the Navy is "seriously considering" to have a second aircraft carrier, dubbed IAC-2 or INS Vishal.

Sep 15, 2016

Mumbai: Fire at Hiranandani Towers in Kandivali under control

Eight fire tenders and two ambulances have rushed to the spot.

Sep 15, 2016

Tourist arrivals using e-tourist visa rise sharply during January-August

More than 6 lakh foreigners visited India on e-tourist visas between January and August this year, up 257 percent.

Sep 15, 2016

Engineers' Day 2016: The 8 best engineering colleges in Karnataka

Check out the list of reputed and quality engineering colleges in Karnataka.

Sep 15, 2016

With Modi's absence, has India neglected historic burden of leading Non-Aligned Movement in its 17th summit?

Vice President Hamid Ansari is filling in for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 17th NAM summit.

Sep 15, 2016

Delhi health minister cites Google, says you cannot die from chikungunya

Six people have been reported to have died in Delhi from complications arising from the vector-borne disease.

Sep 15, 2016

Passengers on board IAF's missing AN-32 plane 'presumed dead'

The IAF AN-32 aircraft, travelling from Chennai to Port Blair with 29 people on board, went missing on July 22 this year.

Sep 15, 2016

Happy Engineers' Day 2016: Funny picture messages and memes on engineering [PHOTOS+VIDEOS]

As India celebrates the 49th Engineers' Day, here are some funny picture messages and memes on engineering.

Sep 15, 2016

Cauvery dispute: 'Rail Roko' protest in Karnataka today, security personnel deployed at stations

There could be delay in train schedules owing to protests at different stations.

Sep 15, 2016

Exposed: Donald Trump has business deals with both 'allies and enemies' of US

The GOP candidate's personal interests could trump those of the US public.

Sep 15, 2016

Libya: 2 Indian teachers abducted in 2015 rescued, says Sushma Swaraj

Two other Indian employees of the University of Sirte were rescued days after they were abducted last year.

Sep 15, 2016

Soumya murder case: Supreme Court scraps death penalty for convict Govindachamy

Govindachamy will serve rigorous imprisonment for 14 years.

Sep 15, 2016

Meghalaya: No Confidence Motion to be taken up against Congress government today

A No Confidence Motion against the speaker will be taken up on Friday.

Sep 15, 2016