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Eid 2016: Crescent moon not sighted on Monday, Eid Al Fitr to be celebrated on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia and other countries

Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia and other countries on Wednesday.

Jul 4, 2016

Bangladesh terror attack: Irrfan Khan, Taslima Nasreen condemn incident, but with opposing views of Islam

While Irrfan puts out a heartfelt message on Facebook, Taslima holds back no punches in dissecting the attack's religious motivations.

Jul 4, 2016

Delhi University admissions 2016: Second cut-off list likely to be released on July 5

Several colleges may not release a second cut-off list as the seats have been filled up after the first cut-off list.

Jul 4, 2016

EgyptAir MS804 crash: Search vessel recovers human remains from sea

The process of recovering the bodies was supervised by the Egyptian and French forensic doctors on board the search vessel.

Jul 4, 2016

Baghdad attack: In photos, Iraqis mourn death and destruction during Ramadan as toll rises above 200

The bombing in Baghdad on Sunday night killed more than 200 people and injured almost as many.

Jul 4, 2016

Ratha Yatra 2016: Find out when the Puri Ratha Yatra is taking place; where to watch online

The Ratha Yatra is celebrated with great pomp and fervour at the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri.

Jul 4, 2016

Saudi Arabia: Blast near US consulate in Jeddah on July 4th

Investigation into the blast has been initiated and the U.S. State Department is working with the Saudi authorities.

Jul 4, 2016

Al Qaeda wants Indian Muslims to carry out lone wolf attacks; target police, administrative officials

The call for violence comes days after a major attack in the capital of Bangladesh, which is also a part of the Indian Subcontinent.

Jul 4, 2016

PM Modi to reshuffle his Cabinet tomorrow: Who will come in, who will go out?

The rejig has been on the cards for quite some time, given that important Assembly elections are coming.

Jul 4, 2016

4th of July: Top 5 Independence Day displays in the US; where to watch Macy's 4th of July fireworks

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Jul 3, 2016

US Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton questioned by FBI on private email servers

She later said her husband Bill Clinton's talk with Attorney General Loretta Lynch was a "chance meeting."

Jul 3, 2016

Punjab: AAP MLA booked in Quran desecration case

The news comes just before Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's three-day visit to Punjab which begins on Sunday.

Jul 3, 2016

PM Modi to attend Baba Banda Singh Bahadur's 300th martyrdom anniversary event in Delhi

The commemorations come months ahead of the assembly elections in Punjab to be held in 2017

Jul 3, 2016

Absconding Mahrashtra ATS officer walking freely in Mumbai: Report

Inspector Ramesh More, wanted in connection with the disappearance of a witness in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, visits his family every day and even partied this week in the housing society.

Jul 3, 2016

Dhaka attacks: Local gunmen behind cafe killings; PM Hasina declares 2-day mourning

Shahidur Rahman, deputy inspector general of police, was quoted by Reuters as saying that the gunmen were from rich families and well-educated.

Jul 3, 2016