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10 coaches of Jhelum Express derail near Ludhiana; trains cancelled

Around four trains travelling on the same route have been cancelled due to the derailment.

Oct 4, 2016

Trump foundation asked to stop fundraising in New York following allegations of fraud

This is the latest in a series of money-related problems the Republican candidate has faced in his bid to become the US president.

Oct 4, 2016

Morning Brief: Jayalalithaa health update, fake messages from PM Modi, ISL results and more

Find out more about how Salim Khan took on haters of son Salman, and which global artiste is Jacqueline Fernandez's favourite.

Oct 4, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Militants steal 5 self-loading rifles from police

The state of Jammu and Kashmir has been facing unrest since mid-July.

Oct 4, 2016

Kingston hit by heavy rainfall as Hurricane Matthew draws closer to the Caribbean

Jamaica and much of the Caribbean is facing torrential rain as Hurricane Matthew is ranked a Category 4 hurricane.

Oct 3, 2016

Fake messages attributed to PM Modi on rise as tensions with Pakistan escalate

The PMO has even tweeted warning messages asking social media users to not fall prey to such fake posts.

Oct 3, 2016

Journalists in Kashmir protest against ban on newspaper Kashmir Reader

The state government said the newspaper publishes content which tends to incite acts of violence and disturb public peace.

Oct 3, 2016

Muharram 2016: Dates, wishes, significance and history of the Islamic New Year

The upcoming Islamic year will be 1437 AH.

Oct 3, 2016

Afghan refugees face persecution in Pakistan due to souring Indo-Pak relations

As Indo-Afghan relations prosper, Islamabad sends a record number of Afghans back calling them "Hindus" who stabbed Pakistanis in the back.

Oct 3, 2016

Jayalalithaa's health update: Tamil Nadu CM still under respiratory support

Dr Richard Beale has been flown in from London to treat Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

Oct 3, 2016

India, China joint military exercise to be held in Ladakh

The two countries will conduct a joint military exercise in October to boost mutual co-operation and trust.

Oct 3, 2016

China blocking Brahmaputra tributary: Tarun Gogoi asks PM Modi to intervene

Gogoi has requested the PM to take up the matter with China as such moves can cripple Assam's economy.

Oct 3, 2016

Cauvery row: Karnataka to release water for farmers

The move to release water was discussed at the business advisory committee meeting convened by assembly speaker on Monday.

Oct 3, 2016

Ethiopia stampede: 52 people die during anti-government protest at Irreecha festival

People started chanting anti-government slogans and waved rebel group's flag at the annual Irreecha festival of Thanksgiving.

Oct 3, 2016

Pope Francis calls gender identity classes in schools 'war against marriage'

Pope Francis says that changing the mentality of children is ideological colonisation.

Oct 3, 2016