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US national's death in Goa: Autopsy suggests mud choking

Caitanya, who hailed from Ohio, reportedly displayed erratic behaviour and was chased by villagers, following which he fell into the watered field and probably choked.

Jan 18, 2016

Chinese President, Pakistani PM head to Saudi Arabia, Iran amidst tensions

While Sharif will leave for Riyadh on Monday along with Pakistani Army Chief Raheel Sharif, Jinping is expected to leave on Tuesday.

Jan 18, 2016

Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui booked for 'assaulting' woman over parking issue

The police registered the complaint under section 354 of the IPC (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) against Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

Jan 18, 2016

Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed drops travel to UK for surgery after govt demands family member as 'hostage'

The Maldives government had on Saturday allowed Nasheed's travel to the UK for a spinal cord surgery.

Jan 18, 2016

Fire breaks out at cooking oil factory in Hooghly, no casualties reported

As many as 10 fire brigades are at the location to douse the fire.

Jan 18, 2016

Big CNG scam behind odd-even scheme, says woman who splattered ink on Kejriwal

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia accused the BJP of scripting the attack on the Delhi Chief Minister.

Jan 18, 2016

Rohit Vemula case: Union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya, Hyderabad University VC booked

The deceased had been expelled along with four other students for attacking an ABVP leader last year.

Jan 18, 2016

Security heightened at Madras HC over DMK chief Karunanidhi's arrival; defamation case adjourned

A criminal defamation case was filed against Karunanidhi by Tamil Nadu Chief Minsiter J Jayalalithaa.

Jan 18, 2016

Iraq: Three Americans missing in Baghdad, suspected to have been kidnapped

State department spokesman John Kirby said the US is working with "full cooperation of the Iraqi authorities" to trace the abductees.

Jan 18, 2016

Iran says new US sanctions against ballistic missile programme 'not legal'

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said Iran will promote its defense capabilities more seriously.

Jan 18, 2016

South China Sea? For Beijing, Taiwan is the No. 1 security issue

Tsai's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is at pains to stress its election will not cause a return to tensions.

Jan 18, 2016

Burkina Faso and Mali to coordinate forces after deadly attacks

Their prime ministers met on Sunday, two days after al Qaeda militants seized the Splendid Hotel in capital Ouagadougou.

Jan 18, 2016

Isis massacre: At least 300 killed, several held hostages in east Syria

Isis-affiliated news agency claimed the militant group seized Al-Baghaliyeh and surrounding areas after defeating the government forces.

Jan 17, 2016

Udupi Paryaya 2016 live streaming: Where to watch the religious event online

Watch the Paryaya 2016 live online.

Jan 17, 2016

Sushma Swaraj on 2-day trip to Palestine, Israel

Her visit is likely to reaffirm India's political, diplomatic and developmental support to Palestine.

Jan 17, 2016