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Kashmir unrest: Mobile services partially restored, curfew continues for 43rd day

Post-paid mobile services across all connections were partially restored in the Valley, however curfew still remained in force.

Aug 20, 2016

Will Germany follow France to ban women from wearing face veils in public?

Those arguing for the ban suggest that it encourages women empowerment and addresses security concerns.

Aug 20, 2016

PM Modi's controversial suit enters Guinness Records as most expensive suit ever sold

The suit that had Modi's name monogrammed as pinstripes in gold was bought by a diamond merchant at an auction for Rs. 4,31,31,311.

Aug 20, 2016

UP woman accuses hospital of stealing her kidney during childbirth

The hospital refuted the allegations and claimed it to be a conspiracy by rivals.

Aug 20, 2016

Twitter users support two cyclists on a 4,000 km journey through India

Two cycle enthusiasts will travel 4,400 km starting on July 19 to spread awareness on girls' education and raise Rs. 50 lakh for the cause.

Aug 20, 2016

Pramukh Swami Maharaj was a Guru to millions of devotees around the world, says Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton along with other US lawmakers paid their respects to the spiritual leader Pramukh Swami.

Aug 20, 2016

Donald Trump to African-American voters: 'What the hell do you have to lose?'

Addressing the African-Americans, Trump said that the Democratic Party has done "nothing" for them and they should support him for a "better future."

Aug 20, 2016

Rajiv Gandhi 72nd birth anniversary: West Bengal Congress unit goofs up on Twitter

Even though the tweet quoting Rajiv Gandhi on anti-Sikh riots was quickly deleted, the damage was done.

Aug 20, 2016

Bangladeshi senior citizens to get multiple-entry Indian tourist visa of 5 years

Indian government extends tourist visa duration for Bangladesh citizens above 65 years.

Aug 20, 2016

Kerala stray dog menace: 65-year-old woman dies after being attacked by 50 canines

Another woman, identified as Daisy, from Pulluvilla was injured after dogs attacked her. She has been hospitalised.

Aug 20, 2016

Shoreham Airshow crash: One year on from the deadliest UK disaster since 7/7

11 people were killed after a Hawker Hunter jet crashed into the A27 in Shoreham on 22 August 2015. It caused the highest number of civilian causalities in the UK since the 7/7 attacks in 2005.

Aug 20, 2016

US Election 2016: Donald Trump makes appeal to African-American voters

The controversial candidate said African-Americans communities have “suffered” under Democratic governments, and appealed for them to give him a chance asking “what have you got to lose?”

Aug 20, 2016

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif inaugurates country's largest warship tanker

Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the 17,000-tonne warship tanker in Karachi and hailed it as a symbol of Pakistan-Turkey friendship.

Aug 20, 2016

Doctor brutally attacked by patient's father in Odisha; admitted to ICU

The doctor had declared the patient dead after which he was beaten up

Aug 20, 2016

Arunachal Pradesh: Sukhoi-30 MKIs land at advanced airfield inauguration

The ALG was inaugurated by Minister of State Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Friday.

Aug 20, 2016