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Chhota Rajan sent to judicial custody in Tihar jail; CBI awaits other case files

A CBI official said the probe agency did not require further custody of Chhota Rajan in the fake passport case.

Nov 20, 2015

New Isis video threatens attack on White House, Obama and Hollande [VIDEO]

It shows an Isis fighter threatening to "pound" French monuments and vowing to strike at the White House.

Nov 20, 2015

Universal Children's Day 2015: Best quotes, messages, wishes, greetings

The UN general assembly had suggested that all countries introduce an annual event for children in 1954.

Nov 19, 2015

Peru: Mufasa the mountain lion freed from travelling circus after 20 years

It is believed that he was the last wild animal in a travelling circus in South America

Nov 19, 2015

Hindu woman marrying Christian not legal, if either does not convert: Madras High Court

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court observed that a Christian man marrying a Hindu woman in a temple was not legal.

Nov 19, 2015

Empowering the disabled: India Inclusion Summit takes place 20-21 November

IIS 2015 hosts eminent personalities who focus on empowering people with disabilities.

Nov 19, 2015

APEC summit: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau mobbed by adoring fans

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had to be whisked away from the APEC summit by police bodyguards on Thursday (19 November) as hundreds of excited journalists and staff swarmed around him in a bid to take photos and say hello.

Nov 19, 2015

Sheena Bora case: CBI nabs ex-media tycoon Peter Mukerjea

Peter was picked up from his Worli residence by a CBI team on Thursday evenin.

Nov 19, 2015

Worst Toys 2015: Dinosaur claws and fold-up trampoline top watchdog’s list

A set of dinosaur claws, a quick-folding trampoline for 6-year olds, and a slingshot-like device that can launch projectiles 100ft are on the short list of the most dangerous childrens toys this holiday season, a consumer toy watchdog said on Wednesday (18 November).

Nov 19, 2015

Palestinian attacker fatally stabs two people in Tel Aviv office building

48 of the 79 Palestinians killed in recent weeks died at the scene of attacks on Israelis.

Nov 19, 2015

Kerala bar bribery case: DGP Jacob Thomas sparks row with new Facebook post

The Facebook post, 'Swimming with the sharks without being eaten' has received over 2,000 likes, about 400 shares.

Nov 19, 2015

Asia-Pacific nations close ranks against terrorism to protect economies

APEC's 21 leaders vowed to prevent terrorism from undermining values that underpin their economies.

Nov 19, 2015

American Medical Association wants ban on consumer ads for prescription drugs

AMA says such ads lead to increasing costs and demand from patients for expensive treatment.

Nov 19, 2015

Paris attackers communicated on phones with no encryption, say reports

Intelligence agencies have repeatedly said they couldn't track the terrorists as they were using high-tech encryption.

Nov 19, 2015

Bihar: Who will attend Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony?

Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Bihar chief minister at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on 20 November.

Nov 19, 2015