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Congress calls Parrikar 'national embarrassment' after minister credits 'RSS teachings' for surgical strikes

Manish Tewari said that the Congress does not "intend to waste time" by demanding Parrikar's resignation.

Oct 18, 2016

Bhubaneswar Sum hospital fire kills 22; several injured

According to the police, some of the frightened patients tried to jump from the second floor.

Oct 18, 2016

Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2017: Akhilesh named Samajwadi Party's chief ministerial candidate

The move scotches several rumours of infighting within the Samajawdi Party and presents a united image in the run-up to the elections.

Oct 18, 2016

Morning brief: Parrikar gives RSS credit for surgical strikes, Iraqi Army pushes back Isis in Mosul, AirAsia bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and more

Also read about the very popular tea seller from Pakistan and tennis star Nick Kyrgios's hefty fine and suspension over Shanghai Masters controversy.

Oct 18, 2016

Mumbai: Fire at a high-rise kills 2 in Cuffe Parade

The apartment that got gutted in the fire was owned by Shekhar Bajaj, managing director of Bajaj Electricals.

Oct 18, 2016

This chaiwala aka tea seller in Pakistan is an internet sensation; check out his photos

The photo of the tea seller was clicked at Itwar Bazaar in Islamabad by photographer Javeria (Jiah Ali).

Oct 17, 2016

Iraqi Army pushes back Isis in Mosul with help from Turkey, Peshmerga and locals

Residents of two villages to the south of Mosul killed 16 Isis members in an armed uprising that coincided with the offensive.

Oct 17, 2016

Is Japan expanding its military base in Djibouti to counter the Chinese?

Djibouti, a country located in the Horn of Africa, houses Japanese, Chinese, US and French military bases.

Oct 17, 2016

Iraqi forces advance against Islamic State in Mosul offensive

As part of the Iraqi governments offensive on Mosul, Iraqi Kurdish military forces have started to clear several villages held by Islamic State. Some 30,000 Iraqi government forces, Kurdish Peshmerga militia and Sunni tribal fighters are expected to take part in the offence to drive up to 8,000 Islamic State militants out of Mosul. If Mosul falls, Raqqa in Syria will be Islamic States last city stronghold.

Oct 17, 2016

Now, Manohar Parrikar gives credit to RSS for surgical strike

The defence minister had earlier said that the strike had been made possible by the current government's political will.

Oct 17, 2016

Free Wi-Fi service at Patna railway station used for watching, downloading porn movies

The railway station in Patna, Bihar, tops internet search ever since free Wi-Fi service was introduced, followed by Bengaluru.

Oct 17, 2016

Germany: Several injured, many missing after blast at BASF chemical plant

Authorities have asked the nearby residents to remain indoors and close their windows.

Oct 17, 2016

Jails are overcrowded by 150%, says Supreme Court

The apex court terms the situation "not only tragic, but also pathetic."

Oct 17, 2016

Anti-trafficking legislation to be presented in Parliament during winter session, says Maneka Gandhi

The bill sets to make a distinction between those who were trafficked and the trafficker.

Oct 17, 2016

Beware of 'Children Bank of India' currencies; Actress cautions after she gets Rs 100 fake note from auto driver

The actress' Facebook post has gone viral with many thanking her for bringing it to their notice.

Oct 17, 2016