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Imam shot at by terrorists in J&K's Pulwama

The latest attack follows the killing of Indian Army rifleman Aurangzeb, who was kidnapped and tortured by terrorists in June.

Jul 6, 2018

With eye on China, Japan to send warship to South China Sea and Indian Ocean

Maritime trade routes, which sustain Japan's economy, pass through this region and Japan along with the United States are concerned that China will try and block access through these waters.

Jul 6, 2018

Who is Asiya Andrabi? Chief of all-woman brigade Dukhtaran-e-Millat who once raised Pakistani flag in Srinagar

Under the directions of Union Home Ministry, the NIA registered a case against Andrabi and Dukhtaraan-e-Milat for delivering hate speeches in Jammu and Kashmir. DeM was banned by the government under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

Jul 6, 2018

India to buy 70% controlling stake in Sri Lanka's ghost airport at Rs 1,660 crore

This move is seen as a step to counter China's influence in the country, which is constantly growing in presence in the island nation.

Jul 6, 2018

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years in prison over corruption charges

Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz was sentenced to seven years in prison while her husband Captain (retd) Safdar was given a year in jail in the case filed by the National Accountability Bureau.

Jul 6, 2018

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Russia on top: Five ultra-futuristic weapons to demolish US dominance for ever?

The new weapon system - comprising Sarmat ICBM, Fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter, Armata Tanks and S-500 air defence architecture -- will have no equals in the world, according to Yury Borisov, the Russian deputy prime minister.

Jul 6, 2018

Harvard University admissions process is under wraps

Why is Harvard University fighting to keep its admissions process under wraps?

The Ivy League university has been accused of racial discrimination against male Asian American students. Harvard's lawyers are asking that the documents pertaining to the school's admissions process be kept private.

Jul 6, 2018

Uttar Pradesh: Court sets 20-day deadline for voice sample of Mulayam Singh

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister is the chief accused in a case of threatening an IPS officer over the phone in 2015.

Jul 6, 2018

Hotel motel Patel wallas: Modi taps into sentiments of US-based Gujaratis to promote Indian tourism

Prime minister Narendra Modi also heaped praises on the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living in the United States and said that they were making India extremely proud.

Jul 6, 2018

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Thailand: Tourists missing after boat capsizes in Phuket

At least one man died and scores of Chinese tourists went missing after a boat capsized off the popular southern island resort in Thailand.

Jul 6, 2018

HC continues stay on Delhi Metro employees' proposed strike

Hearing a Delhi Metro Rail Corp (DMRC) plea, Justice Pratibha Rani restrained the staff council members from going on strike till further order and asked them to file a response.

Jul 6, 2018

Mangaluru man travelling with crying toddler thrashed by mob on suspicion of being child-lifter

The incident took place in Mangaluru's Ujjire town on Thursday (July 5)

Jul 6, 2018

Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak

Former Malaysian PM sues three top officials involved in 1MDB corruption probe

Najib Razak has filed lawsuits against top investigators probing a multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB, as he looks to clamp down on public criticism over his alleged role in the case.

Jul 6, 2018

Karnataka budget 2018 highlights: Top 10 announcements for capital city Bengaluru

Besides Rs 34,000 worth crop loan waiver, Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, in his maiden budget, has allocated funds to improve the infrastructure of the Bengaluru city. Read to know the major announcements.

Jul 6, 2018

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Three sadhus nearly lynched in Assam; you should be lucky to live on amid primitive kill lust

There are bigger chances of an Indian dying at the hands of a lynch mob than by an act of terror. What makes lynching a downright frightening prospect is that the "other" is easily targeted. Anyone who looks like a misfit in the very narrow definition of demographic identity can get killed.

Jul 6, 2018

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