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After Kiku Sharda, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh lands in trouble

A complaint has been lodged against Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

Jan 19, 2016

Mumbai court allows CBI to interrogate Chhota Rajan in J Dey murder case

The special MCOCA court has posted the next hearing for 5 February.

Jan 19, 2016

India deploys P-8I aircraft to keep an eye on Chinese submarines in IOR

India has deployed its advanced submarine hunter P-8I in Andaman and Nicobar Command.

Jan 19, 2016

56th Kerala State School Youth Festival (Kalolsavam) 2016: Full venue details, live streaming information

The 56th Kerala State School Youth Festival will commence at 4 pm on 19 January in Thiruvananthapuram.

Jan 19, 2016

Facebook to clamp down on hate speech posts in Europe

The initiative to fight online extremism follows complaints of increasingly xenophobic posts aimed at refugees and migrants.

Jan 19, 2016

Arvind Kejriwal asks PM Modi to apologise to the nation for Rohith Vemula's death

Rohith Vemula, a Dalit PhD scholar, committed suicide on Sunday after being expelled from the University of Hyderabad.

Jan 19, 2016

Delhi: Odd-even 2nd phase likely in May-June; exemption for women drivers unlikely

The Delhi government said a positive impact on the environment and traffic was observed when the scheme was into effect for 15 days.

Jan 19, 2016

Pakistan: Blast near police checkpost in Peshawar kills 10

The blast took place in Peshawar's Karkhano market, Pakistani media have reported.

Jan 19, 2016

Isis 'lone wolf' attack feared during French President Hollande's Republic Day visit

The threat was discussed during a security meeting chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday.

Jan 19, 2016

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'not in Pakistan's custody'

The government officials, citing intelligence inputs, said Pakistan has not taken any action against the alleged mastermind of the Pathankot attack.

Jan 19, 2016

David Cameron launches English language campaign for Muslim women

British Prime Minister David Cameron pledges £20m for English classes for women in isolated communities, but warns that migrants who cannot pass an English test after two years in Britain may not be allowed to stay.

Jan 18, 2016

Russian priest deported from Chennai over tourist visa, stirs diplomatic row

The Russin Orthodox priest Father Seraphim was deported from Chennai International Airport

Jan 18, 2016

Iran-US prisoner swap: Family of three detained Americans react to their release

Three Iranian-Americans arrived in Germany after leaving Tehran on 17 January, in a prisoner swap that followed the lifting of most international sanctions on Iran. Family members of released American detainees held in Iran were overjoyed on Sunday as they prepared to see their loved ones.

Jan 18, 2016

Tube wartime bunkers: A sneak-peek at what public tours will offer

Deep beneath the train lines in part of south London lies a warren of secret tunnels that were used as air-raid shelters for up to 8,000 people during World War II and will be opened to the public for guided tours, the Transport for London (TfL) said.

Jan 18, 2016

Delhi police nabs suspected al-Qaeda operative Abdul Sami from Haryana

Abdul Sami, who hails from Jamshedpur, has been remanded in police custody till 1 February.

Jan 18, 2016