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China Navy Chief: Minor incident could spark war in South China Sea

China has overlapping claims with Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei in the South China Sea.

Oct 30, 2015

Pakistan: Ink attack victim Sudheendra Kulkarni to attend Khurshid Kasuri book launch in Karachi

Kulkarni was sprayed with black paint by Shiv Sena activists in Mumbai for organising the launch of the same book.

Oct 30, 2015

Iran-made missiles kill at least 23 Iranians in exile in Baghdad

As many as 80 missiles were fired on the camp, it is claimed.

Oct 30, 2015

Chhota Rajan's brother-in-law is deputy head of BJP's labour outfit

Chhota Rajan was arrested from Bali airport on Sunday.

Oct 30, 2015

Yemen: Footage shows aftermath of bombed MSF hospital

Yemen: Footage shows aftermath of bombed MSF hospital

Oct 30, 2015

Nirapara ban: Kerala government not to appeal against HC order

Nirapara spice powder products, which were banned in September, are expected to reach the markets soon.

Oct 30, 2015

Man who immolated for special status to Andhra Pradesh dies

At least five people in different parts of Andhra Pradesh have committed suicide over the issue.

Oct 30, 2015

Karnataka ministry expanded to take in Parameshwara, 3 others

Parameshwara, a Dalit from Tumakuru district, is the ruling Congress state unit president.

Oct 30, 2015

British government rejects appeal to build 'mega mosque' in London

A smaller temporary place of worship for Muslims in Newham will also have to close.

Oct 30, 2015

Esther Anuhya rape and murder case: Man accused of raping TCS employee sentenced to death

Sanap had raped and brutally murdered TCS employee Anuhya near Kanjurmarg suburb in Mumbai in January 2014.

Oct 30, 2015

Jeremy Corbyn: UK needs a government with an ‘industrial strategy’

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn called on the government to stand up to big powers on Thursday (29 October), to prevent more jobs from being lost in Britain.

Oct 30, 2015

At least 2,070 died in Saudi Haj disaster, not 769 as claimed, says Reuters tally

Saudi officials have stood by their official count of 769 dead and 934 injured.

Oct 30, 2015

Teenage drinking habits revealed on Instagram

Underage drinkers are usually willing to share their alcohol consumption experience on social media in the form of photographs and texts.

Oct 30, 2015

Chennai: Folk singer Kovan arrested, charged with sedition for viral song 'insulting' Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa

S Kovan is a member of the Makkal Kalai Ilakkiya Kazhagam, a performance group in Trichy.

Oct 30, 2015

Modi govt blocks screening of documentary on beef-eating practices in Mumbai

The film was based on the livelihoods dependent on the business involving beef in Mumbai.

Oct 30, 2015