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Election 2015: Party leaders cast their votes as voting begins

The leaders of Britain’s major political parties cast their votes in Britains most unpredictable election in decades on Thursday (7 May).

May 7, 2015

Nepal Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 8,413

A Red Cross report put the number of injured at 17,576.

May 7, 2015

Lok Sabha Passes Amended Juvenile Justice Bill; 16-Year-Old Serious Offenders to be Tried as Adults

Opposing the amendment, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that this will affect children of poor families the most.

May 7, 2015

India Signs Deal to Build Port in Iran despite US' Pressure against it

The port in Iran will enable access to the sea for Afghanistan, which is dependent on India's rival Pakistan.

May 7, 2015

Isis reopens Ninawa International Hotel in Mosul for its top leaders.

Isis: Mosul's 'Hotel Caliphornia' a Big Hit among Social Media Trolls

Ninawa International Hotel in Mosul drew the attention of social media users after Isis announced that it has reopened the 5-star hotel for its top commanders.

May 7, 2015

APSRTC Employees Continue Protest in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh on Day 2; Bus Strike Hits Normal Life

Over one lakh employees have come out on the roads protesting for salary hike.

May 7, 2015

A man cries as he walks on the street while passing through a damaged statue of Lord Buddha a day after an earthquake in Bhaktapur, Nepal April 26, 2015.

Kathmandu Valley Rose 80cm after Earthquake, Shows Survey

The Kathmandu Valley is now situated at an altitude higher than what was 1,338m above the sea level.

May 7, 2015

After 7.3 Earthquake, Tsunami is expected to reach Indonesia, the Philippines, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands and Japan.

Tsunami Threat Warning Lifted After 7.2 Earthquake in Papua New Guinea

This is the fourth powerful earthquake to have hit the south Pacific nation in a week.

May 7, 2015

It's Official: Rahul Gandhi Joins Twitter; Gets 25.5K Followers within Hours

The description of Rahul Gandhi's new profile reads: "This is the official account of the Office of Rahul Gandhi".

May 7, 2015

Saudi Arabia Beheads Five Foreigners, Hangs their Corpses from Helicopter

The total number of beheadings in Saudi Arabia has already reached 79 this year. Last year, it was 87.

May 7, 2015

Elton John appeals for Congressional help to end AIDS

British singer Sir Elton John appealed to members of the US Senate on Wednesday (6 May) to step up efforts to eradicate AIDS

May 7, 2015

Jet Airways Pilot 'Incapacitated' on Bangkok-Delhi Flight

Passengers on a Jet Airways flight from Bangkok to Delhi have close shave.

May 7, 2015

Red Sanders Smuggling Racket Busted in Bangalore: Wood Worth ₹27 Lakh Seized

Bangalore City Crime Branch (CCB) police have seized red sanders worth of ₹27 lakh besides arresting a smuggler.

May 7, 2015

Bengaluru: Demolition Drive on Encroached Lake Beds Expands; over 3,500 BDA Plots Face Threat

The areas that face demolition threat include Banashankari, Kormangala, BTM, HSR, and JP Nagar.

May 7, 2015

Tamil Nadu Class 12th Results: 90.06% Pass Pecentage in 2015

The Tamil Nadu HSC Class 12 (Plus 2) results were announced on Thursday, 7 May, at 10 pm. The early reports state that the total pass percentage stands at 90.06 percent.

May 7, 2015