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Meghalaya CM lobbying in Delhi to reopen 'rathole' coal mining operations

He has not disclosed that his wife owns several mines, say Reuters.

Oct 28, 2015

Kidnapped Hong Kong oil tycoon rescued; abductors wanted ransom in bitcoins

Wong Yuk-kwan is the chairman of Pearl Oriental Oil, a Hong-Kong-listed oil exploration company.

Oct 28, 2015

Bidhya Devi Bhandari is Nepal's first woman president

She defeated Nepali Congress nominee Kul Bahadur Gurung to win the post.

Oct 28, 2015

Isis plot: Turkey hunts beautiful terrorist with 'Mona Lisa smile'

The 20-year-old was identified by the Turkish police as Walentina Slobodjanuk from Kazakhstan

Oct 28, 2015

Netherlands: House explodes in fireworks after catching fire

A house in the Netherlands caught on fire on Monday evening (26 October) and produced an unexpected fireworks display for onlookers as all the fireworks stored in the house went off.

Oct 28, 2015

Australia paid off people-smugglers to return boat with 65 refugees

Documented evidence and testimony gathered by Amnesty International show illegal turnback of migrant boat

Oct 28, 2015

Kalburgi murder: Kannada scholar's suspected shooter found dead in Belgaum?

The Belgaum police has recovered the body of the man whose sketch was released recently.

Oct 28, 2015

Nigerian Army rescues 338 people held captive by Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army killed 30 Boko Haram terrorists also in the raid.

Oct 28, 2015

Washington DC: Crowds cheer on annual drag queen race

For the 29th year running, Washington DCs Dupont Circle hosted the annual High Heels Race on Tuesday night (27 October). Elaborately costumed drag queens were cheered on to the finish line by an enthusiastic crowd that came out in numbers despite the forecasted rain.

Oct 28, 2015

Now, see the Taj Mahal from a hot air balloon in November

The gondolas of the balloons can accommodate the pilot and up to four passengers. The fee is Rs.8,000 per person.

Oct 28, 2015

FTII students call off strike; will resume classes but continue protest

The students said they will not hold meetings with the I&B Ministry until Gajendra Chauhan is removed.

Oct 28, 2015

Jacob Zuma, Robert Mugabe and other leaders attend India-Africa Summit

Here are some of the prominent African leaders who are attending the summit:

Oct 28, 2015

Britain to maintain military presence in Afghanistan in 2016

Britain will extend its military presence in Afghanistan by a year due to the ongoing security challenge faced by Afghan forces, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said on Tuesday (27 October).

Oct 28, 2015

Mumbai-born British Lord 'curry king' Noon passes away

Lord Noon, a member of the Dawoodi Bohra community, started a sweetmeat shop in Mumbai nearly six decades ago.

Oct 28, 2015

New Delhi: Drone spotted near IGI Airport runway; CISF inspector suspended

The drone was seen at the runway while flights were taking off from the airport.

Oct 28, 2015