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Michelle Obama pushes for girls education in Japan

US first lady Michelle Obama on 19 March called for a united effort by the US and Japanese administrations to push for education of young women over the world.

Mar 19, 2015

International Day of Happiness 2015: Best Quotes That Will Inspire You to Stay Happy

The International Day of Happiness is observed on 20 March.

Mar 19, 2015

China: Illegal Siberian Tiger Breeding Ring Busted as Cub Jumps off 11-Storey Building

Three local politicians, who were part of the breeding ring, were forced to resign and pay a fine. None of them was prosecuted.

Mar 19, 2015

Armed Robbers Loot Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister on Jabalpur-Nizamuddin Express

At around 4 am in the morning, a gang of robbers forced their way into Jayant Malaiya's AC first class compartment of the Jabalpur-Nizamuddin Express.

Mar 19, 2015

Bihar: Parents Help Class 10 Students Cheat During Board Exam [VIDEO]

Shocking visuals show parents climbing up the walls of exam centres to pass chits to students on Thursday.

Mar 19, 2015

Mahatma Gandhi was a British Agent, Says Sadhvi Prachi

PCI chairman Markandey Katju had levelled the same allegation against Gandhi a few days back.

Mar 19, 2015

Centre Ready for CBI Probe into DK Ravi's Death, Waiting for Karnataka Govt's Approval: Rajnath Singh

CM Siddaramaiah is not convinced about ordering a CBI inquiry and maintained that the CID was well capable of handling the case.

Mar 19, 2015

Tunisia: Candlelit vigil held in memory of victims of museum attack

Dozens of Tunisians gathered in central Tunis on 18 March to pay their respects for the 20 people killed by two militants, including 18 foreign tourists, at a candle light vigil outside the Municipal Theatre.

Mar 19, 2015

Myanmar Jails Two Journalists for Defamation

A military representative had complained he was misquoted in a report.

Mar 19, 2015

Who is S. Mitra Kalita, the new Managing Editor of Los Angeles Times?

S. Mitra Kalita's parents are from Assam, but she was born in Brooklyn and raised in Long Island, Puerto Rico.

Mar 19, 2015

Dalit Youth Asks for Water After Being Assaulted, Non-Dalits 'Urinate' in His Mouth

The incident took place when twenty-year-old M Aravindhan had gone to his village to take part in a temple festival.

Mar 19, 2015

Saudi Arabia Puts e-Bracelets on Citizens 'Intending to Join Terror Groups'

The government has reportedly begun implementing the tracking devices.

Mar 19, 2015

Mosul: Iraqi Air Force Drops a 'Million' Leaflets Urging Citizens to Prepare for 'Liberation from Isis'

The leaflet urged Mosul residents to spy on Isis, so as to help the Iraqi forces in liberating the city.

Mar 19, 2015

Indian Muslims are Patriots not Swayed by Isis' Fundamentalist Ideologies: Rajnath Singh

Security situation in South Asia will stabilise if Pakistan discontinues support to terror groups, the home minister said.

Mar 19, 2015

SC Extends Stay on Teesta Setalvad, Husband's Arrest; Larger Bench to Decide on Bail Plea

The couple have been accused of misusing funds collected for a social cause.

Mar 19, 2015