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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

Iran to block import of US goods on Ayatollah Khamenei's directive

Iran's Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade is set to follow Khamenei's orders.

Nov 1, 2015

US campus shooting: 1 student killed in Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina, another injured

The university was on lockdown for several hours.

Nov 1, 2015

Uttar Pradesh: Samajwadi Party corporator shot at in Lucknow

The police have launched a manhunt to nab the assailants.

Nov 1, 2015

Drought or cyclone, govt relief bypasses Odissa sharecroppers

CM Naveen Patnaik recently announced a Rs 1,000 crore special drought package.

Nov 1, 2015

TV ads with toys as premium entice kids to fast food restaurants, says study

A study found 37% of parents frequently visiting fast food outlets with child-directed TV ads.

Nov 1, 2015

VIKALP scheme: Waitlisted passengers to get confirmed tickets on alternate train

The Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme will initially be applicable only on two routes on trial basis.

Nov 1, 2015