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Simbu-Anirudh beep song: 'Kolaveri di' hitmaker gives his statement to Coimbatore cops

The Coimbatore cops have recorded Anirudh Ravichander's statement in connection with the beep song controversy.

Jan 12, 2016

Mexico: Video footage of dramatic gunfight between marines and Guzmans guards released

The Mexican government has released a 15-minute video, which shows the gunfight that led to the capture of the worlds most wanted drug lord, Joaquin El Chapo Guzman. The video footage shows 17 elite Mexican marines raid a house in Mexicos northern city of Los Mochis, where Guzman, the head of the Sinaloa cartel, was taking refuge.

Jan 12, 2016

US-led airstrike destroys millions of Isis' money in Mosul

The money is believed to have been used to fund terrorist activities.

Jan 12, 2016

Turkey: At least 10 killed, 15 injured in explosion at tourist site in Istanbul

The blast reportedly took place at a market in the Sultanahmet district.

Jan 12, 2016

Sweden: Sexual assault of teenage girls by 'migrants' at Stockholm music festival come to light

Sweden's police force reportedly covered up nearly 40 cases of rape and sexual assault of teenage girls at the event.

Jan 12, 2016

Supreme Court puts Jallikattu on hold; Animal Welfare Board of India, PETA hail decision

The Modi government had made amendments to the 2011 Ministry of Environment notification, thus lifting the ban on the bull-taming sport.

Jan 12, 2016

United Jihad Council threatens more attacks until India withdraws forces from Kashmir: Report

UJC has reportedly threatened to target key military installations in Agra, Delhi and other northern states.

Jan 12, 2016

Canadian tourist released by Taliban after five years in captivity

Colin Rutherford was captured by Taliban in November 2010.

Jan 12, 2016

Syria: 400 'on the brink of death' need urgent evacuation from Madaya

The United Nations hopes the Syrian government will give permission for the evacuation of the people on Tuesday.

Jan 12, 2016

Pakistan hands over initial findings on Pathankot terror attack to India, reports say

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had called for the formation of a joint investigation team to probe the attack.

Jan 12, 2016

Kerala becomes 1st Indian state to achieve 100% primary education

The state achieved the goal through its literacy programme Athulyam.

Jan 12, 2016

India, Pakistan NSAs to meet in secret in third country?

The meeting between the national security advisers is likely to be held in the next few days ahead of the planned talks between the foreign secretaries

Jan 12, 2016

Swami Vivekananda birth anniversary: 10 inspiring quotes by Hindu monk to be shared on National Youth Day

National Youth Day is observed on 12 January in India on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.

Jan 12, 2016

Iraq: Isis claims responsibility for Baghdad mall attack that killed 18

At least 29 people were also killed in two attacks carried out at different locations in Iraq.

Jan 12, 2016

US may send strategic assets, but not warheads, to South Korea

North Korea said it tested a hydrogen bomb on Wednesday, displeasing China.

Jan 12, 2016