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HRD minister Smriti Irani spars with journalist on Twitter over report of 5000 'quota admissions' in Kendriya Vidyalayas

"Her action only serves to promote a culture of patronage," the Economics Times report said.

Nov 23, 2015

Russian special forces kill 14 Isis-linked terrorists in northern Caucasus region

The counter-terrorist operation took place near Nalchik earlier on Sunday.

Nov 23, 2015

Religious sisters pose as prostitutes to rescue human trafficking victims

The sisters are proactive on trying to save children being sold into sex slavery by their parents.

Nov 23, 2015

Foreign women will be asked to drape sarees over 'short dresses' at Kashi temple to promote Indian culture

The dress code was put in place also because of complaints by other devotees.

Nov 23, 2015

Many warning signals missed before Paris attacks

On many occasions, police and security services had a chance to detain some of the men who launched the attacks.

Nov 23, 2015

Belgium: No prime suspect among the 16 Paris attacks related arrests

The government locked down the capital, Brussels, for a third day on Monday.

Nov 23, 2015

16 people injured as gunmen open fire at New Orleans playground

Teenagers are among the injured persons.

Nov 23, 2015

Syria: For the first time, Iranian Tomcats fly with Russian Bear, Blackjack bombers on raids [VIDEO]

Iranian planes are using their intelligence-collection and tracking systems in Syrian air space near the Israeli border.

Nov 23, 2015

Afghanistan earthquake: 5.9-magnitude quake shakes Kabul, New Delhi, Islamabad

The epicentre of the quake lay about 300 kms from Kabul near Ashkasham.

Nov 23, 2015

Russia suspects Ukraine nationalists behind destroying power lines to Crimea

Crimea was left without electricity supplies from Ukraine on Sunday.

Nov 22, 2015

Twitter debate: Was upside-down Indian flag at Modi-Abe meet photoshopped?

The Indian tricolour was seen hoisted upside down during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo op with Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.

Nov 22, 2015

Study: New boutique chocolates to satisfy sweet cravings

Striking difference in aroma among chocolates made from different yeast fermentations.

Nov 22, 2015

Guerrilla hideout busted in Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir

Cache of arms, ammunition seized from militant hideout

Nov 22, 2015

Jaipur Art Summit: Police bring down 'floating cow', detain two for protesting

Some protesters also arrived at the site and dismantled the art installation after worshiping it.

Nov 22, 2015

New York: Rat takes a selfie from sleeping man's phone

As the man jumped, seeing the rat on him, his cell phone dropped and somehow took a picture of the rat while it ran away.

Nov 22, 2015