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Goans may lose Indian citizenship if name found in Portugal Registry

Portugal's acceptance of dual citizenship and India's legal stance of single citizenship has led to serious problems relating to both nationality and citizenship.

May 31, 2016

EU Referendum: Vote Leave says Brexit would lead to higher wages and cheaper energy bills

Boris Johnson, Michael Gove and Gisela Stuart say VAT would come off energy bills if UK left union.

May 31, 2016

India sees rise in modern slavery, tops global index

India, however, made significant progress in introducing measures to deal with the situation, the report on the Global Slavery Index 2016 noted.

May 31, 2016

Maharashtra SSC board result 2016 expected to be announced on June 6

The Maharashtra State Board chairman said Class 10th result 2016 will be announced a couple of days before June 8.

May 31, 2016

Stephen Hawking slams demagogue Donald Trump and backs Britain to remain in EU

Astrophysicist is completely stumped by Trumps popularity in America.

May 31, 2016

Haryana Jat quota stir: Probe panel report indicts 90 cops, officials

The report noted that "highest functionaries" in the state government failed to execute their duties when it was required the most.

May 31, 2016

Israel remapped West Bank to facilitate settlement construction: Report

Israeli authorities remapped over 15,000 acres of land in West Bank last year to facilitate settlement construction, says a Haaretz report.

May 31, 2016

Saudi intercepts, destroys Yemeni ballistic missile

Saudi Arabia condemned the Houthi rebels for violating the cessation of hostilities agreement in place since April 10, 2016

May 31, 2016

Rio gang rape: 16-year-old victim speaks out about horrific incident

The unidentified teenager said she was surrounded by men with guns when she came around

May 31, 2016

World No Tobacco Day 2016: Top quotes that will inspire you to quit using tobacco products

The WHO has called for plain packaging of tobacco products.

May 31, 2016

India has most number of hungry people in the world: Report

India had 195 million undernourished people in 2014-16, which is the largest in the world, showed a United Nations report.

May 31, 2016

Cincinnati Zoo director defends shooting dead silverback gorilla Harambe

The zoo director said, we stand by our decision.

May 31, 2016

Afghanistan: 16 killed in Taliban attacks, dozens held hostage

The incident took place in Aliabad district of Kunduz province.

May 31, 2016

Tanmay Bhat's 'Sachin vs Lata Civil War' video: BJP calls ally Shiv Sena 'bunch of jokers' during debate

The Tanmay Bhat video taking potshots at Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar has triggered a nationwide debate.

May 31, 2016

17 killed, 19 injured in blaze at Indian armys largest ammunition depot

Explosion at Central Ammunition Depot in Wardha district triggers fire.

May 31, 2016