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Philippines: Actor-politician Tito Sotto faces Muslims' ire after wearing Arab robe for Halloween TV show

He has been accused of "equating the Muslim garb as a costume to be feared, in the way that zombies and ghouls are to be feared".

Nov 2, 2015

West Bengal: 7 killed in bus-car collision in North 24 Parganas

At least 20 passengers of the bus sustained minor injuries.

Nov 2, 2015

Gangster Chhota Shakeel's aide killed in clash between Mangaluru jail inmates

One other undertrial was killed in the clash while 12 inmates were injured.

Nov 2, 2015

Iran's Khamenei calls for Syrian elections to end civil war in the country

The war, in its fifth year, has killed around 250,000 people and displaced millions more.

Nov 2, 2015

There is 'extreme intolerance' in India, says Shah Rukh Khan on his 50th birthday

The Bollywood superstar said he would give up awards as a symbolic gesture, if asked to.

Nov 2, 2015

Australia: Tourists will soon swim with humpback whales

Tourists can already swim with humpbacks off Mexico, Tonga and Queensland

Nov 2, 2015

'Hindu helpline' in Jharkhand: VHP, Bajrang Dal to use service to check cow slaughter, beef trade

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad already runs a national 24/7 'Hindu helpline'.

Nov 2, 2015

South Asian feminist caucus of academics in US slams Modi govt for rising intolerance

The letter has expressed "diasporic solidarity with those who are under attack in India".

Nov 2, 2015

Fatwa against Indian model Arshi Khan for tweeting about 'sex with Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi'

In September, the Indian model had tweeted that she 'had sex with Afridi'.

Nov 2, 2015

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