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Shah Rukh, Aamir Khan tarnished India's image, says VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi

The two Bollywood actors and SP leader Azam Khan have teamed up with Congress president Sonia Gandhi, she alleged.

Dec 8, 2015

Indian Navy set to negotiate purchase of multi-role Sikorsky helicopters

Although the helicopters were selected in December 2014, there were some issues over cost escalations.

Dec 8, 2015

Russia gifts France a German Shepherd pup as tribute to dead police dog, Diesel

The puppy, Dobryana, was given to the French ambassador in the French embassy in Moscow.

Dec 8, 2015

China: Beijing issues first ever red smog alert

Chinas capital Beijing issued its first ever red alert, the highest of a four-colour warning system for pollution, late on 7 December, as the city government warned that Beijing would be shrouded in heavy smog for three days starting from the following morning. Chinas leadership has vowed to crack down on environmental degradation, including the air pollution that blankets many major cities, following decades of unbridled economic growth.

Dec 8, 2015

F-16 fighter jets, other military hardware will be used against India, Pakistani former diplomat warns US

Husain Haqqani urges US to adopt a policy towards Pakistan that supports a better standard of living for its citizens.

Dec 8, 2015

Eagles of Death Metal join U2 onstage in Paris

Eagles of Death Metal join U2 onstage in Paris

Dec 8, 2015

Venezuela: MUD's victory will bring about radical changes

MUD is likely to win two-thirds of the legislature.

Dec 8, 2015

Trump calls for total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the US

Proposal would apply to all Muslims including tourists and citizens abroad.

Dec 8, 2015

RBI governor Rajan hopeful of GST Bill passage; National Herald case could spoil the game

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan reportedly made the statement while talking to FIIs at an event organised by USBIC.

Dec 8, 2015

California shooter Tashfeen Malik travelled to India once, says Saudi Arabia

A Saudi Interior Ministry official told The New York Times that Malik had flown from Saudi Arabia to India on 6 October 2013.

Dec 8, 2015

Chennai floods: Class 5 students from Coimbatore donate towels, cash for victims

Met has predicted more rainfall in the next 24-48 hours.

Dec 8, 2015

California shooter Tashfeen Malik's religious school in Pakistan also connected to 4 Canadian women who joined Isis

The institute, founded by Islamic scholar Farhat Hashmi, has often been criticised for its radical and conservative teachings.

Dec 8, 2015

Narendra Modi, Nawaz Sharif give green signal to India vs Pakistan series: Report

A formal announcement is expected to be made on Tuesday.

Dec 8, 2015

Donald Trump calls for ban on Muslims from entering the US

Donald Trump responded to the California shooting by calling for a ban on Muslims entering the country.

Dec 8, 2015

South China Sea: US to deploy Poseidon P-8 spy plane in Singapore

The aircraft will be deployed in Singapore between 7-14 December.

Dec 8, 2015