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Kurdish forces in fresh push to capture Mosul from Isis

The advancement by Kurdish Peshmerga forces began after heavy shelling and air strikes by a US-led coalition against Islamic State militant group.

Aug 14, 2016

Independence Day 2016: Govt urges use of paper flags, not plastic ones

The missive also calls for adherence to the Flag Code of India, 2002, and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.

Aug 14, 2016

Happy Independence Day 2016: Best patriotic SMS, messages, wishes, greetings to be shared on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter [PHOTOS]

The 70th Indian Independence Day is celebrated on Monday, Aug. 15.

Aug 14, 2016

Syria: Manbij women burn burqas to celebrate freedom from Isis

Isis had held around 2,000 civilians as hostages to use them as human shields against the armed forces.

Aug 14, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Here is the reason behind pools turning green and smelling like fart

At least two pools at the official Olympic venue had turned green recently, and begun to give off an odour akin to flatulence.

Aug 14, 2016

Hot 'Pokemon Go' brings Rio Olympic Games fever down

Pokemon Go's release in Brazil two days before the Olympics started saw youths thronging the Games venue hunting for virtual creatures, rivaling the popularity of the Olympic Games.

Aug 14, 2016

Fidel Castro thanks well-wishers at gala to mark his 90th birthday

Many Cubans still revere Castro, who built a Communist state on the doorstep of the U.S., for introducing universal, free healthcare and education.

Aug 14, 2016

Abdul Basit dedicates Pakistan's Independence Day to 'Azad Kashmir' amid Baloch protests

The Pakistan High Commissioner's statement assumes importance in light of PM Modi's recent remarks that PoK is an integral part of Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 14, 2016

Independence Day 2016: Where to watch flag hoisting and PM Modi speech from New Delhi [VIDEO]

Here are the places where you can live-stream the Independence Day celebrations taking place in New Delhi.

Aug 14, 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee harassed on Facebook, gives it back to the pervert

She has also lodged a complaint against Partha Mandal, the harasser, with the cyber crime cell of the Delhi police.

Aug 14, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: India retaliates after Pakistan resorts to ceasefire violation in Poonch

Firing is still going on in the area, according to local media reports.

Aug 14, 2016

India, China eye new frontiers in bilateral ties despite NSG tussle

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed a host of topics with PM Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Aug 14, 2016

70th Independence Day 2016: Inspiring patriotic quotes of freedom fighters, leaders on India [PHOTOS]

Indians observe the 70th Independence Day on Aug. 15, 2016.

Aug 14, 2016

'Tiranga yatra' will end when tricolour hoisted in PoK, says Jitendra Singh as Baloch activists thank PM Modi

Balochistan activists have urged Narendra Modi to raise the issue in the next session of U.N., and speak out on Pak atrocities.

Aug 13, 2016

Shah Rukh Khan should have returned after being detained at US airport: Shiv Sena

The party, in its mouthpiece "Saamana," said the actor should have returned after yet another "insult" in the U.S.

Aug 13, 2016