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Kolkata blast: One killed, two injured in suspected crude bomb explosion at factory in Cossipore

Three people were clearing the weed outside the factory when the suspected bomb went off.

Sep 25, 2015

Indonesia earthquake: Powerful underwater quake of 6.6 magnitude hits eastern province, 60 injured

More than 200 houses were destroyed in the powerful earthquake.

Sep 25, 2015

Special trains between Assam and Kolkata announced to ease rush during 'Durga Puja'

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has introduced "Puja special" trains between Guwahati-Kolkata and Dibrugarh-Kolkata.

Sep 25, 2015

Russian marines fight Isis along with Hezbollah in Syria, says report

It is the first time that the Russian soldiers from its Marine Brigade 810 fought in a battle in Syria.

Sep 25, 2015

Watch Live as Pope Francis addresses United Nations General Assembly in New York [VIDEO]

The Pope is expected to bring up climate change and the refugee crisis.

Sep 25, 2015

Chhattisgarh: Police seize 1,750kg explosive being ferried to Maoists in Bastar; 7 arrested

The explosives were reportedly being illegally transported to be handed over to Maoists.

Sep 25, 2015

PM Modi signs on Indian national flag, stirs debate

The Flag Code of India, under 2.1(vi) of Section I, Part II, states "lettering of any kind shall not be put upon the Flag".

Sep 25, 2015

Cyber security is high on agenda at US-Chinese talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on 24 September for a state visit and talks with President Barack Obama that are expected to be clouded by differences over alleged Chinese cyber spying, Beijings economic policies and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Sep 25, 2015

Kerala nun murder case: Prime accused Satheesh Babu confesses killing sister Amala in Palai

Satheesh Babu, who hails from Munnad in Kasaragod, was arrested from a Haridwar ashram.

Sep 25, 2015

5-year-old girl Sophie Cruz meets Pope Francis by crossing barricades [VIDEO]

Pope Francis kissed five-year-old Sophie Cruz and blessing her during his visit to the Washington DC.

Sep 25, 2015

When Sofia met Francis: Determined girl delivers message on behalf of millions to the Pope

A five-year-old American girl on a mission is fast becoming an internet sensation after she travelled from Los Angeles to Washington DC to break ranks and hand Pope Francis a poignant message.

Sep 25, 2015

Mecca: Stampede survivor from Iran claims Saudi rescue workers came two hours after accident

At least 131 Iranians were killed in the Mecca stampede.

Sep 25, 2015

Pope addresses US Congress, asks US to end hostility towards immigrants

Harsh rhetoric toward illegal immigrants has featured heavily in the Republican election campaign.

Sep 25, 2015

Pakistan tells UN India is 'building a wall' on LoC, India says terrorist Salahuddin behind accusation

Pakistan's accusation is said to be based on information from Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin.

Sep 25, 2015

Islam prohibits idol worship, true Muslims should never go to Durga pandal: BJP MLA Usha Thakur [VIDEO]

Last year, Usha Thakur had directed the local administration not to allow Muslims inside garba pandals during Navratri.

Sep 25, 2015