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PDP elects Mehbooba Mufti J&K chief ministerial candidate: Report

She will meet Jammu & Kashmir Governor NN Vohra Friday, after which the party will decide the date for swearing-in ceremony.

Mar 24, 2016

Defexpo India 2016: Russia to show up big, hold talks on defence cooperation

Russia will showcase over 800 models at the exhibition of land and naval armaments in Goa.

Mar 24, 2016

First phase of operation to retake Mosul from ISIS launched, says Iraqi military

The Iraqi forces recaptured several villages on the outskirts of Makhmour town, located east of Mosul city.

Mar 24, 2016

Syrian govt forces enter ISIS-held Palmyra: Reports

The Syrian forces have reached the "heart" of Palmyra, according to Reuters.

Mar 24, 2016

Delhi, Punjab, Assam on high alert over probable terror attack on Holi

The NIA received a call about seven terrorists who infiltrated into India and were planning to attack on Holi.

Mar 24, 2016

Brussels attacks: Second suspect emerges in Maelbeek metro blast, says Belgian media

Belgian media reported Thursday CCTV footage had shown another person along with Brussels metro bomber Khalid el-Bakraoui.

Mar 24, 2016

Nepal-China seaport deal lacks prerequisite land route

It is reported that 98 percent of Nepal's third-country trade goes through India and to the port of Kolkata.

Mar 24, 2016

Nationwide crackdown on ISIS militants in Malaysia, 13 suspects detained

Documents related to ISIS were recovered, Malaysian police chief tweeted.

Mar 24, 2016

Brussels attack: London lights up in solidarity with the people of Belgium

Iconic landmarks across the capital have been illuminated in the colours of the Belgian flag.

Mar 24, 2016

Good Friday 2016: Christians to commemorate Christ crucifixion [Where to watch Pope Francis live]

Good Friday is marked with fasting and prayers, as well as processions re-enacting the crucifixion through the ritual of Stations of the Cross.

Mar 24, 2016

Good Friday 2016: Quotes, sayings, Bible verses to commemorate crucifixion of Jesus Christ [PHOTOS]

Good Friday will be observed March 25 this year.

Mar 24, 2016

Afghanistan: 2.5 million children out of school due to terrorism

Afghanistan's education ministry said Wednesday 714 schools were closed down in the country over the last year.

Mar 24, 2016

Yemen retirement home attack: Bangalore priest kidnapped by gunmen still missing

It was recently reported that the priest, kidnapped March 4, 2016, would be executed on Good Friday.

Mar 24, 2016

ISIS has trained 400 to 600 fighters to attack Europe: Report

The terrorists reportedly function in semi-autonomous groups and don't require orders from Syria or Iraq to execute their plans.

Mar 24, 2016

MH370: Mozambique debris 'almost certainly' from missing Malaysia Airlines plane

Australia has confirmed that the debris was "highly likely to have come from MH370," the country's transport minister said Thursday.

Mar 24, 2016