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Haryana to charge-sheet principals, teachers of schools with low pass percentage

At least 322 principals and teachers are expected to be charge-sheeted for the poor performance of Class X and XII students.

Jan 20, 2016

Jihadi John was killed in drone strike in Syria, confirms Isis

Isis' magazine Dabiq described him as a "martyr" and an "honourable brother" who was known for his "mercy and generosity".

Jan 20, 2016

NIA seeks help from Interpol in nabbing D-Company members

Javed Chikna and Zahid Miyan Sheikh have been implicated in the murders of two right-wing leaders Shirish Bangali and Pragnesh Mistry.

Jan 20, 2016

ISRO launches fifth regional navigation satellite from Sriharikota

The space agency will launch two more satellites to complete the Space Segment of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System.

Jan 20, 2016

Pakistan: Tehreek-e-Taliban leader denies responsibility for attack on Bacha Khan University that killed 21

Four terrorists stormed the university campus as about 3,000 students and staff were said to be present inside.

Jan 20, 2016

Iran-backed Shia militia kidnapped Americans in Baghdad, officials say

The three Americans, who were contractors for the US Army, had been kidnapped by gunmen in the Dora district of Baghdad on Friday.

Jan 20, 2016

Detained suspected militant 'planning to target' Kumbh Mela sent to police custody

Akhlaq, who is also being questioned in connection to the Pathankot attack, may be a member of Jaish-e-Mohammed outfit, PTI reported.

Jan 20, 2016

Military chiefs gather in Paris to bolster fight against Islamic State group

US defence secretary described the gathering as a chance for face-to-face talks among the contributors in the US-led coalition.

Jan 20, 2016

Kandahar cricket stadium to step up construction this week, following $1 million aid from India

Afghanistan Cricket Board and a private firm have inked an agreement to start construction of the Kandahar cricket stadium.

Jan 20, 2016

Libya's rival factions form national unity government under UN-brokered deal

The Unity Presidential Council has announced a 32-member cabinet under businessman Fayez al-Sarraj after negotiating through a UN-brokered deal.

Jan 19, 2016

Refugee crisis: Syrian familes warned of cold as Serbian border set to hit -20C

NGO Save the Children have warned that child migrants are arriving with blue lips from the cold.

Jan 19, 2016

California: Police scramble to catch six dogs following car chase

A car chase in Los Angeles, California, ended on 18 January with police scrambling to capture six dogs as some darted from the suspects car onto the freeway. The incident began after the driver failed to stop for California Highway Patrol officers in Orange County, local media said.

Jan 19, 2016

Islamic State forced to cut wages of jihadis by half over fund crunch

The loss of Ramadi, the capital of Iraq's Anbar province, in December has also added to the financial crisis faced by Daesh.

Jan 19, 2016

Sunny Leone faces 'misogyny' during interview with Bhupendra Chaubey; celebs laud actress, slam CNN-IBN journo

Sunny Leone was bombared with apparently uncomfortable questions regarding her past by CNN-IBN journalist Bhupendra Chaubey.

Jan 19, 2016

After Chennai relief operations, Anbodu Kochi in a mission to preserve ponds [PHOTOS]

‪The campaign is titled "Ente Kulam, Ernakulam" to spread awareness on the importance of pond restoration.

Jan 19, 2016