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International Youth Day 2016: Twitter users wish future generation, welcome sustainable change

The 2016 theme is "The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production."

Aug 12, 2016

Pax Global Technology CFO kicks out Macquarie analyst during earnings briefing

CFO Chris Lee of Hong Kong-based Pax Global Technology was angry with Macquarie analyst Timothy Lam for downgrading the firm's stock.

Aug 12, 2016

'Raees' actor Shah Rukh Khan detained at Los Angeles airport; Twitterati goes crazy

The U.S. State Department's Assistant Secretary on South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal apologised to the actor.

Aug 12, 2016

Shah Rukh Khan detained at Los Angeles Airport, released later with apologies

The actor later said he fully understands and respects "security with the way the world is."

Aug 12, 2016

Philippines: 10 inmates, including 2 Chinese, dead in blast and gunfire in Manila jail

People living near the Parañaque City Jail in Metropolitan Manila said they heard two to three blasts.

Aug 12, 2016

'Who are the real Indians?' Justice Markandey Katju all praise for Keralites

"Keralites are hard working, modest, and intelligent," says Justice Markandey Katju.

Aug 12, 2016

Ahead of Independence Day, mobile phone services snapped in Kashmir

As curfew entered 35th day, some relaxation has been allowed by the government to enable people to purchase essential commodities.

Aug 12, 2016

BJP leader Brijpal Teotia critical after 100 rounds fired at his convoy in Ghaziabad, 3 detained

The 49-year-old, and the five others who were injured in the firing, were rushed to the hospital.

Aug 12, 2016

Two blasts heard in Thai resort hours after overnight bombings

The latest blasts came after bombs that exploded late on Thursday killed one Thai woman and wounded 21 people, nine of them foreigners.

Aug 12, 2016

Antrix-Devas scam: CBI files chargesheet against ISRO ex-chief Madhavan Nair

A few other people were also named in the scam, which is estimated to have cost the exchequer Rs. 578 crore.

Aug 12, 2016

Air India, Jet Airways pilots suspended by DGCA for flying drunk

The two airlines have been directed to file FIR against the two pilots, who are apparently repeat offenders.

Aug 11, 2016

Irom back in hospital after locals say her decision to end her hunger strike is an 'act of betrayal'

While the police looked for options where to keep the activist, she was escorted to Imphal City police station.

Aug 11, 2016

Delhi hit-and-run: Man bleeds to death after accident; gets robbed instead of help from passersby [Graphic Video]

Hit by a tempo, a 40-year-old lay bleeding on the roadside for almost one-and-a-half hours, even as motorists, pedestrians and even a PCR van passed by.

Aug 11, 2016

China: Blast in chemical plant kills 21

The blast is said to have occurred in Dangyang, which is located in the Hubei Province of central China.

Aug 11, 2016

International Youth Day 2016: Top 15 inspirational quotes to motivate younger generation

International Youth Day is observed on Aug. 12 every year.

Aug 11, 2016