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J&K: Woman killed as terrorist opens fire on CRPF checkpoint in Udhampur

Security has been ramped up on the highway as the Amarnath Yatra is in progress and there have been threats against the pilgrims.

Jun 14, 2016

Islamic State: Man shot dead after killing French cop and his wife

The attacker reportedly stormed into the house of the cop after repeatedly stabbing him, and took his wife and son hostage.

Jun 14, 2016

Hindu Sena to celebrate Donald Trump's birthday in New Delhi today

The group had previously conducted a "havan" for Trump's victory.

Jun 14, 2016

ISIS leader al-Baghdadi killed in air strike: Report

The chief of the Islamic State group reportedly died in Syria on Monday.

Jun 14, 2016

Israel to head UN body for first time

Isarel would head one of the six permanent committees of the United Nations for the first time since its inception in 1949.

Jun 14, 2016

Orlando gunman likely 'radicalised' through internet, U.S. says

Mateen, 29, the U.S.-born son of Afghan immigrants, was fatally shot by police who stormed Orlando's Pulse club with armoured cars after a three-hour siege.

Jun 14, 2016

President withholds Delhi Govt's dual office bill; AAP goes into a huddle

The bill, if not passed, may lead to the disqualification of 21 AAP legislators, who hold an office of profit as they are parliamentary secretaries.

Jun 13, 2016

PM Modi calls for development in UP at party's national executive session in Allahabad

Modi took a jab at the current ruling dispensation in the state, calling it a party that practiced casteism, communalism, nepotism and hooliganism.

Jun 13, 2016

Malaysia grounds Rayani Air, the 'Sharia-compliant' airline owned by Hindu couple

Rayani Air's licence was cancelled over alleged violations of safety and security.

Jun 13, 2016

World Blood Donor Day 2016: Best quotes, slogans, sayings that will inspire you to donate blood

The theme of this year's World Blood Donor Day is "Blood connects us all."

Jun 13, 2016

Eritrea blames Ethiopia for launching attack at contested border

But Getachew Redda, the spokesperson of the Ethiopian government, said there were "no clashes that we know of".

Jun 13, 2016

Fear of Russian invasion raises tensions in the Baltic

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland appeal to NATO for air support to counter Russia's growing military presence in the Baltic Region

Jun 13, 2016

Oscar Pistorius returns to court for murder sentencing

Paralympics star was convicted of murdering girlfriend in December.

Jun 13, 2016

Is India unsafe for foreign travellers?

Fresh reports explore the safety challenges faced by tourists and travellers and the measures taken by the government to support tourism.

Jun 13, 2016

Snapchat video captures moment of shooting at Pulse nightclub

A Snapchat video has emerged showing the moment a gunman opened fire at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Amanda Alvear, one of the 50 people killed in the mass shooting, shared the video of her night out at the club.

Jun 13, 2016