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Barack Obama says Colin Kaepernick is exercising his constitutional right

Kaepernick sat down during his team the San Francisco 49ers pre-game singing of the national anthem on 26 August in a silent protest against the oppression of minorities, and he has since kneeled during another pre-game anthem. US president Barack Obama has defended Colin Kaepernicks decision not to stand for the national anthem, stating the American football player was exercising his constitutional right.

Sep 5, 2016

Sandeep Kumar sex scandal: AAP leader Ashutosh, National Commission for Women chief spar over summons

The author-turned-politician hinted that this was some scheme of the BJP, as the NCW chairperson belonged to the party.

Sep 5, 2016

Junior doctors strike explained

On the 1 September 2016, the British Medical Association announced four, five-day strikes that junior doctors would participate in over a long running dispute with their contracts. The argument over junior doctor contracts has become the worst industrial relations dispute in the history of the NHS, but why have have more strikes been announced?

Sep 5, 2016

Indian Navy denies interest in Russia's Kalibr missile system

Russian media had earlier reported that India was looking to acquire more missiles.

Sep 5, 2016

Afghanistan: At least 24 killed, several injured in multiple blasts in Kabul

Military sources said that multiple casualties are feared in the blasts near the compound of Ministry of Defence.

Sep 5, 2016

Evening Wrap: SC relief for Dhoni, Syria serial blasts, 'Rock On 2' teaser, and more

From SC's relief for Dhoni to serial blasts in Syria, here's are the biggest news from today.

Sep 5, 2016

Justice Santosh Hegde launches Nyaydarshi app

The app will function as a one-stop-shop for dispensing justice through integrated efforts of professionals and bureaucrats.

Sep 5, 2016

Taliban warn India over increased military aid to Kabul

India is likely to increase its military co-operation with Afghanistan, following a request from its President.

Sep 5, 2016

Syria: At least 43 killed, several injured in string of bomb blasts

No one has claimed responsibility for the blasts yet; however, Isis has previously attacked these areas frequently.

Sep 5, 2016

Indian Navy gets fast attack craft 'Tihayu'

Tihayu, named after an island in the Andamans, has a displacement of around 315 tons and endurance of around 2,000 nautical miles at 1,214 knots speed.

Sep 5, 2016

G20 Summit: Modi, Xi Jinping hold first bilateral meeting, discuss PoK and terrorism

The Chinese president said that China is willing to work with India to maintain their hard-won sound relations and further advance their cooperation.

Sep 5, 2016

Kashmir unrest: Separatists don't believe in 'insaniyat,' 'Kashmiriyat,' says Rajnath Singh

Singh also accused the separatists of being against democracy.

Sep 5, 2016

Supreme Court directs Karnataka to release 15,000 cusec water to Tamil Nadu for 10 days

Last week, the apex court asked the Karnataka government to "live and let live" as the two neighboring states tussled over access to water for farmers.

Sep 5, 2016

Sandeep Kumar sex scandal: Former AAP leader's secretary detained for circulating CD

A Tis Hazari Court in New Delhi on Monday sent Kumar to three-day police remand after he was arrested late on Saturday.

Sep 5, 2016

Arvind Kejriwal-Jung battle: Supreme Court to hear Delhi government's plea against High Court ruling

The Kejriwal-led government has been struggling since 2015 to establish that the government, and not the L-G, holds the reigns of the city.

Sep 5, 2016