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Twitter reacts to the closure of Londons Fabric nightclub

Fabric nightclub in London had its licence revoked after two drug-related deaths. The club has now been permanently closed down but many Twitter users dont think this is a way to solve the drug problem.

Sep 7, 2016

Evening Wrap: Iranian leader Khamenei calls Saudi royals 'evil'; Eid al-Adha holiday changed; India may shun Champions Trophy, and more

Here's our pick of top stories that have broken throughout the day so far.

Sep 7, 2016

HAL successfully conducts test flight of Light Utility Helicopter

The LUH will play an important role in the replacement of the ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters.

Sep 7, 2016

Kashmir unrest: All-party meeting decides to continue talks, split over AFSPA

The parties call for more dialogues, even as some want AFSPA revoked.

Sep 7, 2016

'Evil' Saudi royals don't deserve to manage Hajj, says Iranian leader Khamenei

Saudi Arabia has blocked Iranians for the annual Hajj pilgrimage over safety and logistical issues.

Sep 7, 2016

Cauvery row: Nagma asks Tamils to remember Kannadigas' help during Chennai floods

Nagma has spoken about the ongoing Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Sep 7, 2016

Grain Power Station: Watch as UKs tallest concrete structure ever to be demolished is blown up

Experts detonated the 244m-tall chimney of the non-operational Grain A Power Station in Kent on 7 September, and in the process created 40,000 tonnes of rubble. The power plant originally opened in 1979 and produced enough electricity to run more than one million homes. It was closed down in December 2012.

Sep 7, 2016

Muslim women's group asks SC to ban triple talaq, abolish Muslim Personal Law Board

The Muslim board had defended triple talaq saying that it was better to divorce a woman than kill her.

Sep 7, 2016

Malaria back in Delhi: Two deaths within three months

There is also a significant surge in other mosquito-borne diseases in the capital like dengue and chikungunya.

Sep 7, 2016

Hajj 2016: Stunning aerial view of the Kaaba before the start of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca

Hajj (Haj), the five-day pilgrimage, is the largest annual religious gathering in the world.

Sep 7, 2016

Narendra Dabholkar murder case: CBI names Virendra Singh Tawde as key conspirator, 2 other Sanathan Sanstha members as killers

The CBI also identified Dabholkar's killers as Vinay Pawar and Sarang Akolkar, other members of the religious organisation Sanathan Santha.

Sep 7, 2016

Upload FIRs online in 48 hours, SC tells states and UTs; cases involving sexual assault, children exempted

Criteria relaxed to 72 hours for places where the terrain is difficult and internet connectivity is poor.

Sep 7, 2016

US likely to clear India's request for MQ-9B Guardian drones

General Atomics' MQ-9B Guardian drones are equipped with instruments for enhanced maritime operations.

Sep 7, 2016

Chinas territorial disputes explained

China is embroiled in multiple territorial disputes with its neighbours both over land sea. The country contests ownership of islands in the South China Sea against Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Vietnam. There is also a long-running fued between China and Japan over Senkaku/ Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea. In the west of the country China and India fought a war over a swathe of disputed Himalayan border in 1962 and even in 2016 the spat continues to provoke fiery exchanges between Asiaâ€™s two biggest super-powers.

Sep 7, 2016

Waves of Tsunami 2004 destroyed countries and killed many people

UNESCO tsunami drill: 40,000 people being 'evacuated' along India's east coast

On Thursday, another earthquake measuring nine on the Richter scale will be simulated in the Makran Trench.

Sep 7, 2016

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Twitter reacts to the closure of Londons Fabric nightclub

Evening Wrap: Iranian leader Khamenei calls Saudi royals 'evil'; Eid al-Adha holiday changed; India may shun Champions Trophy, and more

HAL successfully conducts test flight of Light Utility Helicopter

Kashmir unrest: All-party meeting decides to continue talks, split over AFSPA

'Evil' Saudi royals don't deserve to manage Hajj, says Iranian leader Khamenei

Cauvery row: Nagma asks Tamils to remember Kannadigas' help during Chennai floods

Grain Power Station: Watch as UKs tallest concrete structure ever to be demolished is blown up

Muslim women's group asks SC to ban triple talaq, abolish Muslim Personal Law Board

Malaria back in Delhi: Two deaths within three months

Hajj 2016: Stunning aerial view of the Kaaba before the start of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca

Narendra Dabholkar murder case: CBI names Virendra Singh Tawde as key conspirator, 2 other Sanathan Sanstha members as killers

Upload FIRs online in 48 hours, SC tells states and UTs; cases involving sexual assault, children exempted

US likely to clear India's request for MQ-9B Guardian drones

Chinas territorial disputes explained

UNESCO tsunami drill: 40,000 people being 'evacuated' along India's east coast

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]