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2 NRI women detained at Kolkata airport after empty cartridge cases found in luggage

The two Bengali women were related to a former air force personnel.

Mar 5, 2016

US election 2016: Ben Carson drops out of White House race

Republican presidential hopeful withdraws from campaign trail after string of poor primary results.

Mar 5, 2016

India seeks WTO's intervention in US' work visa programme

India claims the agreement, which treats people of either country on par with their own citizens, has been violated time and again.

Mar 5, 2016

Kanhaiya Kumar gets death threats; prize money offered to 'shoot dead,' 'cut off tongue' of JNU student leader

The threats came after Kanhaiya Kumar was released on bail and made a much-publicised speech at the university campus Thursday.

Mar 5, 2016

Over 60 injured as ferry engine explodes in Bangkok

70 passengers were aboard, when one of the engines exploded right before the ferry reached the dock.

Mar 5, 2016

MHRD recommends Rajat Sharma, Vijay Bhatkar for AMU executive council; Pranab Mukherjee returns file

President Pranab Mukherjee has sought for more recommendations for the seat in the Aligarh Muslim University executive council.

Mar 5, 2016

Philippines impounds North Korean cargo ship under UN sanctions

This is said to be the first such sanction to be imposed on North Korea after a resolution was adopted by the UN Security Council Wednesday.

Mar 5, 2016

Plans of creating a leaner Indian military sends ripples among the armed forces

India, the third largest standing military force, is planning to "cut flab."

Mar 5, 2016

Congress accuses Modi of 'Rahul phobia' over Parliament speech

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi hit out at PM Modi for what he said were personal attacks.

Mar 5, 2016

Berta Caceres: Honduras indigenous rights activist murdered near her home

Winner of 2015 Goldman Environmental Prize shot dead after promise of protection by Honduras government.

Mar 4, 2016

EU referendum: This is what you really need to know about the Brexit vote

Voters will be asked to Remain or Leave the EU when they go to polling places on 23 June.

Mar 4, 2016

MH370: 12 families file lawsuits against Malaysian Airlines and government

The families of 12 passengers aboard missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 filed suits against the carrier on 4 March, in a frantic rush to pursue claims before a two-year deadline for legal action expires. Under the Montreal Convention, any court action to claim damages from an airline must be made within two years from the date the aircraft arrived or should have arrived. MH370 disappeared on its way to Beijing on 8 March 2014, with 239 passengers and crew aboard.

Mar 4, 2016