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US election 2016: Ben Carson pulls ahead of Donald Trump in national poll

Ben Carson has placed first in a recent national Republican presidential primary poll, pushing Donald Trump into second place for the first time since June. Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, received 26 percent of the support in the New York Times/ CBS News poll released on Tuesday (27 October) morning.

Oct 27, 2015

India tops the list of global fake journal publishers, says study

Out of 262 papers published in fake journals, 35% corresponding authors were from India.

Oct 27, 2015

Video of South Carolina officer body slamming black student sparks outrage and investigation

The officer placed on administrative leave during the sheriffs departments investigation.

Oct 27, 2015

Mumbai: Rapist who killed Andhra techie found guilty

A Mumbai court on Tuesday convicted a 39-year old man of robbing, raping, burning and killing a techie from Andhra Pradesh in January last year.

Oct 27, 2015

ICC, Amnesty asks India to arrest Sudanese President wanted for war crimes

ICC has issued two arrest warrants against the Sudanese president.

Oct 27, 2015

Boris Johnson takes a fall in a tug of war contest to launch Poppy Day

Mayor of London Boris Johnson launched London Poppy Day outside City Hall on Tuesday (27 October) by taking part in a tug-of-war with members of the armed services. Johnson took part in the competition with members of the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force at the launch on Potters Field.

Oct 27, 2015

Bihar election 2015 third phase: Everything you need to know

A total of 808 candidates are contesting for 50 seats in the third phase of Bihar assembly elections.

Oct 27, 2015

Halloween: Pugs show off outfits in Ukraine

Fans of pugs in Ukraine had their fill of scary and cute from the beloved dog breed in Kiev, at a Halloween-themed costume contest and fashion show on Sunday (25 October). About a hundred dogs dressed as spiders, angels, dragons and film characters showed off their costumes at the citys Glory park, watched closely by owners, some whom had also donned costumes like Santa Claus and Superman.

Oct 27, 2015

Superspy Ajit Doval hopes to use Chhota Rajan to get Dawood Ibrahim

Indian govt will use every strategy to deport him, says Minister Kiren Rijiju

Oct 27, 2015

Expressing anger may help men, but women lose influence: study

Men were perceived to be credible when they expressed anger, but women were perceived to be emotional.

Oct 27, 2015

Mark Zuckerberg in India: Questions the Facebook CEO may be asked at IIT Delhi Townhall [Where to watch LIVE]

Zuckerberg visited the Taj Mahal on Tuesday.

Oct 27, 2015

BJP leaders attack Arun Shourie for castigating Modi govt, PMO

The BJP top brass has hit back, saying Shourie is disappointed over not being part of the NDA government.

Oct 27, 2015

Mexicos millionaire getaways pummelled Hurricane by Patricia

Mexico may have dodged a bullet from the fury of Hurricane Patricia, but jet setters like Bill Gates, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cindy Crawford will have to find a new playground for now after the storm ravaged some of the worlds most exclusive holiday homes. Patricia, packing 165mph winds, carved a swathe through relatively remote parts of rural Mexico last week, hammering exclusive retreats favoured by A-list stars.

Oct 27, 2015