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US election 2016: How the presidential caucuses and primaries work

Before a US presidential election can take place, the Democratic and Republican parties need to choose a nominee. They do this by holding a series of smaller elections at the state level, which are called primaries and caucuses.

Mar 9, 2016

Kim Jong-un claims North Korea has miniaturised nuclear warheads

The claim comes days after the UNSC approved toughest sanctions against North Korea for violating certain UN resolutions.

Mar 9, 2016

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LCA Tejas, BrahMos, MBT Arjun have highest import content; missiles lowest

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar gave out the percentage of foreign components in indigenous defence platforms.

Mar 9, 2016

Unlikely to campaign in Kerala, West Bengal assembly polls: Kanhaiya Kumar

JNUSU president says he would like to continue with activism, and not enter mainstream politics

Mar 9, 2016

Nick Clegg denies claims of Queenâ€™s Brexit rant

Nick Clegg has strongly denied claims that The Queen backed Britainâ€™s exit from the European Union. Buckingham Palace has insisted the Queen is â€œpolitically neutralâ€ in the EU referendum campaign, after a report published in The Sun newspaper said that she had expressed strong Eurosceptic views.

Mar 9, 2016

Junior doctorsâ€™ strike: Views from behind the picket line

Englands junior doctors began a 48-hour walkout on 9 March, following the imposition of a new contract by the Secretary for Health, Jeremy Hunt. The government wants to introduce changes in the way doctors are being paid. The main sticking point is over weekend pay and whether Saturdays should be classed as normal working days. Junior doctors are currently paid a premium at weekend.

Mar 9, 2016

World Culture Festival gets NGT nod: Art of Living Foundation to pay Rs 5 crore for Yamuna bank damage

The green panel has also fined the Delhi Pollution Control Committee Rs 1 lakh.

Mar 9, 2016

Iran test-fires 2 missiles capable of reaching Israel: Reports

"Israel must be wiped out" was apparently written on the missiles that were launched Wednesday, according to AP.

Mar 9, 2016

Japan court orders shutdown of 2 nuclear reactors over safety concerns

The residents near the two nuclear reactors had taken the legal route against Kansai Electric alleging lack of safety measures.

Mar 9, 2016

US primaries: Donald Trump wins 3 states, Bernie Sanders beats Hillary Clinton in Michigan

Hillary Clinton managed to gain over half of the total number of delegates required to win a Democratic presidential nomination.

Mar 9, 2016

DRDO secretly tests nuclear-capable K-4 underwater missile: Report

The K-series missiles have been shrouded in secrecy since they are set to be the part of the Arihant-class submarines.

Mar 9, 2016

Modi urges Rajya Sabha to clear bills passed by Lok Sabha

"The nation is waiting for us to pass many bills," Modi said in the Rajya Sabha Wednesday.

Mar 9, 2016

Donald Trump laments â€˜$38m-worth of liesâ€™ as he grabs two Michigan and Mississippi

Republican front-runner Donald Trump rolled to primary wins in the big prize of Michigan and in Mississippi on 8 March, brushing off a week of blistering attacks from the partys establishment to expand his lead in the White House nominating race.

Mar 9, 2016