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King of Saudi Arabia has directed officers to help stranded workers return to India: Sushma Swaraj

The Saudi government has promised free passage to workers who wish to return to India and has also said that their dues would be cleared.

Aug 4, 2016

Emirates flight evacuation was delayed by Indians who gave priority to their bags [VIDEO]

A video has emerged of the inside of the Thiruvananthapuram-Dubai flight after the plane crash-landed at Dubai airport on Wednesday.

Aug 4, 2016

Gujarat HC quashes 10% quota for economically backward classes in state

The quota would have affected the EBCs in upper castes, including the Patidars.

Aug 4, 2016

Setback for Kejriwal: Delhi High Court says Council of Ministers can't take decisions without consulting Lt Governor

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi has been in a protracted standoff with the Centre and its representative over policy-making.

Aug 4, 2016

No India-Pak bilateral meeting at SAARC home minister's meet: Home secretary

Sharif said that SAARC has made commendable contribution in promoting greater regional integration in South Asia.

Aug 4, 2016

London: Knife attack in Russell Square leaves one dead, five injured; attacker arrested

The crime scene has been cordoned off and a police forensics tent has been set up on Southampton Row.

Aug 4, 2016

US envoy hits back at suggestion US provoked North Korea

Pyongyang's ally China has said Washington's decision last month to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system would only worsen tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Aug 4, 2016

Only eight artefacts were returned after PM Modi's visit to U.S., not 200

"US authorities have returned only eight antiquities to the Prime Minister of India during his visit to the US," Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.

Aug 3, 2016

Rajnath Singh arrives in Pak for SAARC meet amidst protests and Pak PM's provocative comments

Rajnath is expected to bring up Pakistan's role in allegedly extending support to terrorists including Dawood Ibrahim and other groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba(LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Aug 3, 2016

GST Bill debate in Rajya Sabha: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut demands special status for Mumbai, flays Modi Govt

Raut alleged that with the GST implementation and removal of octroi check-posts, Mumbai will lose about Rs. 7,000 crore in annual revenue.

Aug 3, 2016

India will need 5 billion pairs of shoes in 2020: Govt

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will inaugurate the second edition of India's B2B footwear fair on August 5 in New Delhi.

Aug 3, 2016

Artist paints semi-nude graffiti of Hillary Clinton in Melbourne covered with Niqab

Leaving only Clinton's eyes showing, the artist Lushsux painted the message: "If this Muslim woman offends u, u r a bigot, racist, sexist Islamophobe."

Aug 3, 2016

GST Bill in Rajya Sabha: Twitter has a field day with 'Girgit Samjhauta Tax'

Social media platforms were abuzz with humour and insight.

Aug 3, 2016

Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda elected as Prime Minister of Nepal

He becomes the 24th Prime Minister in 26 years since the Himalayan nation adopted multi-party democracy in 1990 and the eighth since the 239-year-old monarchy was abolished eight years ago.

Aug 3, 2016

Emirates EK521 crash-landing: Twitter erupts in appreciation for airline after passengers confirmed safe

The airline confirmed that all the 282 passengers and 18 crew members were safe.

Aug 3, 2016