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PM Modi unveils e-trading platform for agri products

The National Agriculture Market would integrate 21 regulated markets (or mandis) in eight states on a pilot project.

Apr 14, 2016

Thousands of seals bask in the sun on Massachusetts beach

Thousands of seals were spotted at a beach on Monomoy Island in southern Massachusetts on 10 April. Local media said the island is an ideal habitat for seals, hence the large numbers. Pilot Aaron Knight captured the footage as he was flying over the island off Chatham, Massachusetts.

Apr 14, 2016

Mobile internet services blocked in tense Kashmir

Omar Abdullah targets Mehbooba Mufti for mishandling the situation as curfew continues for the second day in the Valley.

Apr 14, 2016

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif put up on sale for £66,000 on Ebay

The condition of the item, Nawaz Sharif, has been categorised as "new with defects."

Apr 14, 2016

Isis: Barack Obama says Daesh on the defensive

US President Barack Obama said on 13 April that the US-led coalition fighting Islamic State (Isis) in Syria and Iraq had put the militant group on the defensive, shrinking its territory and striking key leaders.

Apr 14, 2016

Mossack Fonseca raid: No evidence yet against Panama law firm, say officials

A 27-hour raid at Mossack Fonseca ended Wednesday with Panama authorities seizing several digital files.

Apr 14, 2016

HRD ministry considering linking students' performance to teachers' promotion: Report

The proposal suggests adding classroom performance of teachers to Academic Performance Indicators.

Apr 14, 2016

Boko Haram video shows abducted Chibok girls two years since kidnapping

Boko Haram released the video to Nigerian government ahead of second anniversary of mass kidnappings of Chibok girls April 14.

Apr 14, 2016

Irani accedes to NIT protesters' demand on final exam

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti reportedly said, "I'm confident they will come back."

Apr 14, 2016

Pakistan's ISI offered $200,000 to Haqqani Network for 2009 attack on CIA camp in Afghanistan: US cables

Declassified cables of the U.S. State Department highlighted frequent meetings between Haqqani members and the ISI in Pakistan.

Apr 14, 2016

Russia says fighter jets 'observed safety measures' in US Navy ship flyby [Watch Video]

The U.S. Navy had accused the two Russian SU-24 fighter jets of conducting simulated attack passes within metres of a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Baltic Sea.

Apr 14, 2016

Kashmiri girl denies molestation by Army jawan, says local youth harassed her

The Army released a video in which the "victim" has reportedly denied being harassed by a soldier.

Apr 13, 2016

Madras High Court asks Tamil Nadu govt to ensure safety of inter-caste couples

The state government has been asked to set up safe and short-stay homes for the couples facing wrath of the society for marrying outside their castes.

Apr 13, 2016

Earthquake measuring 7 hits Myanmar; tremors felt in Kolkata, New Delhi

Tremors were felt in Guwahati, Arunachal Pradesh and Patna as well.

Apr 13, 2016

Happy Vishu 2016: Best wishes, messages, picture greetings to be shared on new year [PHOTOS]

Vishu, one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated in Kerala, marks the Hindu New Year in the state.

Apr 13, 2016