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Fire in South Mumbai's Colaba building: No casualties reported

Eight tenders were at the spot to douse the fire.

Jun 2, 2016

Acquiring assets criminal only if source of money is illegal, SC rules in Jayalalithaa assets case

The apex court asked the Karnataka government to prove that the money circulated among the co-accused belonged to the Tamil Nadu chief minister and was illegal.

Jun 2, 2016

Newborn weighing half a kg survives, thanks to a rural Telangana hospital: Report

The pre-term baby weighed as much as a cellphone at the time of birth, but is at a healthy 2.5 kg now, reported NDTV.

Jun 2, 2016

Australian MP faces flak after admitting to hunting and eating an elephant

Robert Borsak is a member of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party, which advocates for the rights of hunters.

Jun 2, 2016

Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raises LGBTQ flag on Parliament Hill in Ottawa

The prime minister hoisted the flag in celebration of Pride Month

Jun 2, 2016

China tells US not to take sides on South China Sea dispute

The U.S. should not decide its policy on the disputed South China Sea based on its allies, China said on Thursday.

Jun 2, 2016

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte sparks outrage after saying journalists are not exempted from assassination

You are not exempted from assassination if youre a son of a b***h, said Duterte.

Jun 2, 2016

President Obama blasts Trump in town hall event

The president declined to use Trumps name, saying: I figured Ill let him do his advertising for him.

Jun 2, 2016

Fallujah: Over 100 Iraqi soldiers killed in ISIS attacks, says report

The fighters of the Islamic State group are reportedly using civilians trapped in the city as human shields.

Jun 2, 2016

Odisha: 17 killed in lightning, 9 injured

The casualties on Wednesday took place in Kendrapada, Bhadrak, Ganjam, Khurda and Mayurbhanj districts.

Jun 2, 2016

Somalia ends operation, secures hotel bombed by al Shabaab

Islamist militant group al Shabaab, affiliated with al Qaeda, claimed responsibility for Wednesday's attack on Hotel Ambassador.

Jun 2, 2016

Photos from besieged Fallujah reveal plight of 50,000 people without food and water

As the Iraqi troops fight to retake Fallujah, UNICEF warned to protect children trapped inside the city.

Jun 2, 2016

Japanese boy missing in bear-infested forest

Civilians, police and military are searching for the child

Jun 2, 2016

#DabbawalaDelivers: Eno Fast Relief video will leave you craving for mother's love, and food

The video reminds a son working in some other city that even though he may not have time to eat food on time, mother's love and care will never fade away.

Jun 2, 2016

Justice for Jisha: New sketch of key suspect released by Kerala police [PHOTO]

ADGP B Sandhya was appointed to investigate the brutal murder of Jisha after Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government took charge.

Jun 2, 2016