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US and South Korean Defence Chiefs discuss bilateral ties, North Korea

The talks will also include cyber defence and the trilateral relationship between the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

Nov 2, 2015

Civilian killed in police firing on Madhesi protesters blocking India-Nepal border route

The first fuel deliveries from China to Nepal began on Sunday with 73.5 metric tons of petrol.

Nov 2, 2015

Not much difference between RSS and Isis in terms of intellect: Historian Irfan Habib

Writers, artists and other intellectuals of India held a protest meet in Delhi against the "manufactured rebellion" allegations.

Nov 2, 2015

ECI serves notice to Amit Shah, Lalu and Rahul Gandhi for violating poll code

The three leaders have been asked to provide an explanation by 4 November for their alleged comments in Bihar.

Nov 2, 2015

Bejan Daruwala says he read Modi's palm; PM has 'great strength' but BJP weak

Daruwalla did not disclose when and where he had read Modi's hand.

Nov 2, 2015

Cruise missile BrahMos, with strike-range of over 290 kms, test-fired successfully

It was test-fired from the navy's newest stealth destroyer INS Kochi and hit a target ship.

Nov 2, 2015

Turkey returns to single-party rule; AKP wins in boost for Erdogan

Islamist-rooted AK Party swept to an unexpected victory in elections on Sunday.

Nov 2, 2015

Kerala civic polls first phase records 77.8% voter turnout

The first phase will cover Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Idukki, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod districts.

Nov 2, 2015

Russian jet broke up in mid air, too early for conclusions, official says

It was too early to draw any conclusions about the crash, Russian officials said.

Nov 2, 2015

India is world's 7th most valued 'nation brand'; US remains steady on top

It has shown the biggest surge forward among the top 20 nations, says Brand Finance.

Nov 1, 2015

Madhya Pradesh minister Kusum Medhele kicks minor seeking one rupee

The incident was captured on camera and went viral across media.

Nov 1, 2015

Saradha accused minister, Madan Mitra. walks out of hospital on bail

Hundreds of his supporters and party activists welcomed him at his residence.

Nov 1, 2015

Conviction rate low as Delhi sex crimes hit 15-year high, says DCW

21 cases of sexual abuse of women, on an average, are reported daily.

Nov 1, 2015

Jaitley slams Congress, Left for 'ideological intolerance' against Modi, BJP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is its "worst victim", he claimed.

Nov 1, 2015

Bihar polls: 58 percent voters get inked in fourth phase

As many as 776 candidates were in the fray on Sunday.

Nov 1, 2015