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Witney by-election: Conservatives hold on to David Camerons former seat

Witney by-election: Conservatives hold on to David Camerons former seat

The Conservatives have held on to former Prime Minister David Camerons seat but with a sharply reduced majority. Robert Courts won the seat with a majority of 5,702 votes, 45% of the ballot. David Cameron had previously won with a majority of more than 25,000 votes.

Oct 21, 2016

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SP MLC accuses Akhilesh Yadav's stepmother of conspiring against him

In a letter, MLC Udayveer Singh said that Mulayam Singh Yadav needs to step down as the party chief and make way for Akhilesh.

Oct 21, 2016

Obama says he trusts Hillary Clinton.

Obama slams Donald Trump for trying to run away from comments towards woman

US President Barack Obama campaigned for fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton in Miami on 20 October, praising her attitude while slamming Donald Trumps towards women. Clinton and Trump went at one another on 19 October during their final presidential debate in Las Vegas, where Donald Trump tried to distance himself from comments he had made towards women on a recording from 2005.

Oct 21, 2016

Isis militants

Iraq: Isis terrorists try to escape Mosul dressed as women as Iraqi forces advance, with help from locals

The Iraqi forces, helped by Peshmerga fighters and others, have been making steady inroads, even as a refugee crisis arises.

Oct 21, 2016

students

CBSE class 10 board examination likely to be reintroduced

Reports state that Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) headed by the Union Minister Prakash Javadekar will take a decision soon.

Oct 21, 2016

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Jet Airways replies to Preity Zinta's charges on poor passenger service

In response to Preity Zinta's series of tweets, Jet Airways clarifies that it was her fault.

Oct 21, 2016

Japan earthquake

Powerful earthquake of 6.6 magnitude strikes Japan, no Tsunami warning issued

There are no immediate reports of damage in the area.

Oct 21, 2016

mehbooba mufti

AFSPA is not permanent; I want to ban pellet guns, says Mehbooba Mufti

"We can't force someone to talk by throwing stones on them," the J&K CM said, referring to stone pelting on security forces by civilians.

Oct 21, 2016

Army, Indian army, J&K

J&K: Pak violates ceasefire in Rajouri district again; Indian forces retaliate

Pakistan has violated ceasefire over 30 times since the Indian Army carried out surgical strikes across the LoC.

Oct 21, 2016

Sofia Ashraf

Rapper Sofia Ashraf now takes on the pregnancy issue

Known for her satirical humour, the rapper-singer has released a video in collaboration with Blush on the question married women face early in their marriage.

Oct 21, 2016

Embraer bribery scandal

CBI files FIR in Embraer case, names defence agent Vipin Khanna as key beneficiary

The agency only registered a preliminary inquiry into the Embraer case on September 16 and by October 18 it filed an FIR in a Delhi court and converted it into a regular case.

Oct 21, 2016

Convention of Clowns

Clowns convention in Mexico: Parades, juggling and lots of face paint

The event aims to maintain high standards of clowning in light of 'killer' clown craze.

Oct 21, 2016

Pierce Brosnan

Here is why Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan apologised for Pan Bahar ad

Brosnan blames the company for "grossly manipulating" the media into believing that he advertised Pan Bahar.

Oct 21, 2016

Water bird

Bird flu deaths: Gwalior Zoo shut down after 15 painted storks die in one week; Delhi's Deer Park also closed

Neighbouring states and locations that witness migratory birds have been put on alert fearing the spread of the disease.

Oct 21, 2016

Ranveer Singh

Morning Brief: 70 Nobel laureates endorse Clinton, 35 killed in bus accident in J&K, new Meizu budget smartphone release date and more

Also read about Ranveer replacing Salman as face of a beverage brand, and Philippines President Duterte bidding goodbye to US.

Oct 21, 2016

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