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Fadnavis faces criticism across political lines for brokering Ae Dil Hai Mushkil deal

The deal was brokered as MNS had threatened to stall the release of Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil to protest against the presence of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in it.

Oct 24, 2016

Kolkata: One injured as fire breaks out in building in Entally

Nine fire tenders have been rushed to the spot.

Oct 24, 2016

Actress Salma Hayek says Donald Trump harassed her after she refused to date him

Hayek recounted that Trump found out her home number by pretending to be a friend of her boyfriend.

Oct 24, 2016

Ensure robust justice delivery to achieve desired economic growth, says CJI TS Thakur

Speaking at a NITI Aayog conference, Justice Thakur said a better judicial system is deeply connected to India's economic growth.

Oct 24, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: 8-year-old boy killed, 4 injured in firing by Pakistani troops in Kanachak sector

BSF Head Constable Sushil Kumar also succumbed to his injuries after getting injured in cross-border firing on Sunday.

Oct 24, 2016

5 killed in light plane crash at Malta international airport; it burst into flames immediately, says witness

The aircraft was carrying five French people including EU officials.

Oct 24, 2016

Beer healthier than milk, says PETA

While beer aids longevity and strengthens bones, milk causes obesity, diabetes and cancer, PETA says.

Oct 24, 2016

Malta: Five killed in twin propellor plane crash

Five people have been killed after a twin propeller plane crashed shortly after take-off. The aircraft was believed to have been used by officials with Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. The reason behind the crash was not immediately clear.

Oct 24, 2016

Bengaluru steel flyover: Citizens opposing construction considering legal recourse

Thousands of people are against the planned construction of the flyover, which would cover a stretch of 6.7 km leading to the airport.

Oct 24, 2016

CCTV shows Corrie McKeague in the early hours of the morning he went missing

As enquiries continue to trace missing Corrie McKeague, police are releasing details of a further potential witness officers would like to speak to. Around 1.15am -1.30am on 24 September Corrie bought takeaway food at Pizza Mama Mia in St Andrews Street North in Bury St Edmunds before walking off towards Brentgovel Street, as seen on the first CCTV images issued by police. Police are releasing the 3.25am footage of Corrie McKeague as efforts continue to locate him.

Oct 24, 2016

Samajwadi Party rift: 'Why will I form a new party?,'Akhilesh Yadav breaks down at SP meet

Akhilesh reportedly left the meeting after an argument with father Mulayam Singh Yadav on the dais.

Oct 24, 2016

Indian Army doctor commits suicide after trying to strangle junior

Dr TV Jadhav was having an extra-marital affair with a Military Nursing Service officer.

Oct 24, 2016

Calais Jungle: First migrants evacuated in week-long operation to clear camp

France is beginning operations to evacuate and dismantle the Calais Jungle refugee camp. 60 buses are to take the 6,500 residents to refugee centres across France where they will be able to apply for asylum in the country. However, aid workers claim there are over 8,000 people in the camp, many of whom are unaccompanied children. Over the past weeks Britain has taken in 1,300 unaccompanied children. Clashes broke out on 23 October as migrants and militants set fire to portable toilets and threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas.

Oct 24, 2016

Haji Ali Dargah Trust gives in to backlash, to allow women to enter shrine within a month

The petition against the ban was filed by Muslim women's group Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan in November 2014.

Oct 24, 2016

Pakistan stands integrated with the world more than ever, says army chief Raheel Sharif

Sharif also added that Zarb-e-Azb Operation against militants brought "stability and prosperity" to Pakistan.

Oct 24, 2016