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India pulls out of November SAARC summit in Pakistan, demands scrapping it

Three other countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan – are reportedly skipping the summit in Pakistan on November 9.

Sep 27, 2016

US Election 2016: Donald Trump says 'defective' microphone affected first-round debate performance

Talking about his performance at the debate, Trump said he felt he did well against his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

Sep 27, 2016

Rajnath Singh, BSF DG discuss ways to speed up development of border infrastructure

The home minister also discussed the construction of advance shelters for high altitude areas and acquisition of land for new battalions.

Sep 27, 2016

Samjhauta Express closure rumours in Pakistan worries visitors

The rumours originated from a Pakistani TV news channel.

Sep 27, 2016

Sadiq Khan: Labour not just talking the talk, but walking the walk

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, spoke to the Labour conference in Liverpool on 27 September saying that now the leadership contest was over they needed to concentrate on getting into power. In his speech he congratulated Jeremy Corbyn on his re-election, but made sure his message of Labour needing to be in power to make change was heard by party members.

Sep 27, 2016

Pakistan passes Hindu marriage bill aimed at protecting women's rights

The National Assembly has passed the Bill after 10 months of deliberation.

Sep 27, 2016

Typhoon Megi: Several dead after 100mph winds batter Taiwan

At least four people were killed in Taiwan on 27 September as Typhoon Megi made landfall in the country, bringing fierce downpours and winds of up to 100mph (160kph). Hundreds were also injured as trees were knocked down and power supplies cut off.

Sep 27, 2016

India, China to step up counter-terrorism cooperation

Officials from the two countries have also exchanged views on international and regional security situation.

Sep 27, 2016

Suspicious persons reported in Pathankot, search operation underway

The search operation underway includes about 400 security personnel along with the SWAT team of Punjab Police.

Sep 27, 2016

Alton Towers owners fined £5 million for failing to protect their customers in horror roller coaster crash

Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd have been fined £5m ($6.4m) after pleading guilty to breaching health and safety standards which resulted in the Smiler roller coaster crash that injured 16 people. The owners of the Alton Towers theme park admitted that failings caused by them led to the crash on 2 June 2015 that left two teenagers needing leg amputations.

Sep 27, 2016

India summons Pak envoy Abdul Basit, presents proof of cross-border origins of Uri attack

The identity of the guides has also been revealed by MEA.

Sep 27, 2016

Cauvery row: Karnataka farmers protest against SC direction to release water to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka says it is not in the position to comply with the order until December as it doesn't have enough water.

Sep 27, 2016

Evening wrap: Clinton Vs Trump, SC reply on Cauvery row, PV Sindhu's Rs 50-crore deal and more

In today's wrap, also read about Sushma Swaraj's United Nation General Assembly speech and Fawad Khan's exit amidst threats from the MNS.

Sep 27, 2016

India staged Uri attacks, says Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

Asif said five or 10 voices raised against us are not enough evidence to declare Pakistan a terrorist state.

Sep 27, 2016

Shiv Sena insults Maratha protests over reservations with cartoon in Saamana newspaper

In the cartoon, a man is seen kissing a woman and the message on a placard held up by the woman reads "Mooka Morcha" or "kiss' protest."

Sep 27, 2016