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PM Modi pays tributes to 9/11 victims, Swami Vivekananda's famous speech in Chicago

It has been 15 years since the United States witnessed terror attacks on the Twin Towers through hijacked aeroplanes.

Sep 11, 2016

Thailand confirms 21 new cases of Zika virus

The number of cases included a pregnant woman, who later gave birth without any complications.

Sep 11, 2016

Happy Grandparents Day 2016: Why is the day observed?

Find out when and why Grandparents Day is celebrated.

Sep 11, 2016

Morning brief: Tanzania earthquake kills 13, AAP's Amanatullah Khan booked for sexual harassment, iPhone 7 price in India and more

Here are a few stories to start your day with.

Sep 11, 2016

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan accused of sexual harassment by sister-in-law after he resigns

She has alleged that he was pressuring her into entering a physical relationship with him.

Sep 11, 2016

Earthquake in Tanzania kills 13, injures over 200

The earthquake hit the region of Lake Victoria close to the borders of Uganda and Rwanda.

Sep 11, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: 4 terrorists killed in Nowgam, 1 in Poonch; Deputy CM blames Pakistan

The police have cordoned off a building in which two to three terrorists have been holed up.

Sep 11, 2016

WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning begins hunger strike demanding 'dignity, respect, and humanity'

Human rights groups have also expressed concern over Manning's treatment at a military correctional facility in Kansas.

Sep 11, 2016

Water levels in reservoirs now at 69% of capacity; sowing picks up momentum

The 91 major reservoirs had 108.1 billion cubic metres of water as of Sept. 8 due to a good monsoon.

Sep 10, 2016

National Grandparents Day 2016: Best wishes, messages and greetings [PHOTOS]

National Grandparents Day is celebrated in the United States on the first Sunday after Labor Day.

Sep 10, 2016

Kashmir unrest: Two civilians killed, 45 injured in fresh clashes; curfew ends

Jammu and Kashmir has been hit by violence following the killing of Wani by security forces on July 8.

Sep 10, 2016

Bangladesh: At least 20 people have been killed and 70 injured in a huge factory fire

The fire took place after explosion is said to have triggered the blaze at around 6.15am local time (1.15 am BST). Around 20 units of fire fighters were deployed at the scene. Some 100 people were working inside the factory when flames spread through the building.

Sep 10, 2016

AAP vs LG Najeeb Jung: Supreme Court refuses to stay Delhi HC order, says Lieutenant-Governor administrative head

The Aam Aadmi Party had called the L-G an "employee of the central government" in "a master-servant relationship."

Sep 10, 2016

Jeremy Corbyn: Grammar schools give less chance to the majority

Jeremy Corbyn says he is opposed to the idea of new grammar schools as he claims selectivity at 11 divides communities, divides children.

Sep 10, 2016

US Patriot Day 2016: Best quotes, sayings and messages to be shared on 15th anniversary of 9/11 attack

The terror attack at World Trade Centre in New York took place at 8:46 am (EST) on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sep 10, 2016