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Utkal Express derailed: Suresh Prabhu asks Railway board to fix responsibility by tonight

Engineering division of Railways had reportedly warned the Khatauli railway station authorities about the ongoing repair work on the tracks.

Aug 20, 2017

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India: At least 23 dead and over 100 injured after huge train derailment

Rescue workers are searching for survivors of a passenger train incident in India. 13 coaches derailed in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh on August 19. At least 23 people were killed and more than 100 people were injured. The cause of the derailment is not yet known but witnesses described a sudden jerk before the train turned upside down.

Aug 20, 2017

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Thousands of counter-protesters overshadow free speech rally in Boston

A free speech rally held by far-right activists was met by thousands of counter-protesters. The counter-protesters significantly outnumbered the small group of around 20, forcing the rally group to exit early without making their planned speeches. Counter-protesters erupted into applause as police escorted the rally attendees out.

Aug 20, 2017

AC jackets for Indian Special Forces soon: Manohar Parrikar

He said there were other capabilities at which the Tejas fared better than many of the best planes in the world.

Aug 20, 2017

Here's the video of altercation between Indian, Chinese troops at Pangong lake in Ladakh

While giving his statement, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the clash should not be linked to the India-China border stand-off at Doklam region in Sikkim border.

Aug 20, 2017

Uttar Pradesh: Teen raped by policeman, village head; father dies after hearing news

A 15-year-old girl in UP was gangraped by a police constable and the village head. Her father died of shock after hearing of the incident. Read to know more.

Aug 20, 2017

PM Modi asks ministers to shun 5-star hotels and perks from PSUs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned ministers in his Cabinet against staying in 5-star accommodations and making undue use of resources belonging to PSUs under their respective ministries. Read to know more.

Aug 20, 2017

UP survey of rural women: Want to work, watch news, go to parlours

While the survey indicates the rising ambitions of rural women and their desire to change their lives for the better, severe challenges remain.

Aug 20, 2017

Karnataka: Congress on back foot as official alleges pressure behind FIRs against Yeddyurappa

A KAS officer has said in a letter that political pressure from the Congress was behind the two new FIRs lodged against BS Yeddurappa. Read to know how this affects the Congress and the BJP in Karnataka.

Aug 20, 2017

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Six police officers shot in Florida and Pennsylvania on Friday night

A total of 6 police officers were shot in Florida and Pennsylvania respectively on Friday night, leaving one dead and three critically injured from three separate shootings.

Aug 19, 2017

Harry Potter 'Dementor' figure spotted in skies over South Africa [VIDEO]

A strange dark humanoid shaped cloud was seen in the skies of Kitwe above Mukuba Mall.

Aug 19, 2017

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Singer calls out man who groped woman during performance

During a performing of British metalcore band Architects at Lowlands music festival in the Netherlands on 18 August, singer Sam Carter paused the set to call out a man for groping a woman while she was crowd surfing during the performance.

Aug 19, 2017

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