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Karnataka HC upholds decision to ban Praveen Togadia's entry in Bangalore

Bengaluru, Feb 06 (ANI): The Karnataka High Court on Friday upheld the state government's decision to ban Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Praveen Togadia's entry in Bengaluru. Togadia, who was banned from entering Bengaluru and participating in any public meeting/ function between February 5 and February 11 in view of maintenance of law and order in the city, had in his petition claimed the order issued by Police Commissioner MN Reddi is arbitrary and unconstitutional. The VHP leader is scheduled to take part in the Virat Hindu Samajotsava to be held in the city on February 8.

Feb 6, 2015

Fresh snowfall turns Kashmir into picturesque landscape

Srinagar, Feb 06 (ANI): The fresh spell of snowfall in Kashmir has brought cheers to tourists and residents alike as the Valley is turned into a picturesque landscape. Tourists came out in large numbers to rejoice the weather and take boat rides in the world famous Dal Lake. The temperature has plummeted to zero and minus levels in several regions of the state. Locals, hoteliers and businessmen are happy as fresh snowfall is likely to boost tourism in the region. During winters, holidaying crowd from the plains of India and other parts of the country prefer to throng northern states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir to experience snowfall.

Feb 6, 2015

Russian military practices helicopter drills near Ukrainian border

ROUGH CUT: NO REPORTER NARRATION STORY: Russian Air Force personnel practiced precise shooting drills on Thursday (February 5) as part of a two-week training exercise in the Southern Military

Feb 6, 2015

This 8-Year-Old Boy can Read, Cycle and Make Origami Completely Blindfolded

Mid-brain activation through unique sound waves helped Samyak Jain attain the special trait.

Feb 6, 2015

Putin has Asperger's Syndrome, Says Pentagon Study; Russia Calls it 'Stupid'

The think tank studied Putin's facial expressions and body language to theorise he had an autistic disorder.

Feb 6, 2015

Uruguayan Carnival: Barrio Sur, Palermo Come Alive with Drummers, Dancers [PHOTOS]

Hundreds of costumed drummers and dancers kicked off the Uruguayan Carnival "Las Llamadas"

Feb 6, 2015

Harvard University Bans Professors from Having Sex with Undergraduate Students

Harvard, one of America's Ivy League Universities, has officially imposed a ban on professors having sex with their students.

Feb 6, 2015

Black box information revealed

Information from the black box voice and data recorders show that one of the engines on the TransAsia flight that crashed in Taiwan did not produce enough thrust. Officials said attempts to restart

Feb 6, 2015

Reports on claim that Jordan's King Abdullah is participating in airstrikes against ISIS.

Hoax Busted: Jordan's King Abdullah Not Flying Combat Mission against ISIS

Several reports had earlier claimed that King Abdullah,who is a trained pilot,will led bombing missions against ISIS to avenge the slain pilot

Feb 6, 2015

Park Ji-hyun narrated stories of how prisoners in North Korean Labour camps were required to work from the crack of dawn until it became pitched dark.

North Korea: Prisoners Ate Seeds From 'Animal Dung', Menstruating Women Beaten for Washing Towels

A defector narrates her experiences at detention and labour camps in a documentary

Feb 6, 2015

After Blistering Campaign Kejriwal and Bedi Look up at Gods

Both Chief Ministerial candidates of BJP and AAP are preparing for the three-cornered battle in Delhi.

Feb 6, 2015

BREAKING: Nitish Katara Murder Case -- Delhi High Court Rejects Death Plea, Awards Life Term to Vikas Yadav, 2 Others

Though happy with High Court's verdict, Nitish Katara's mother Neelam Katara wants to appeal to SC for death penalty.

Feb 6, 2015

Dalai Lama at the National Prayer Breakfast

China Calls US 'Trouble-Maker' After Obama-Dalai Lama Meet at Prayer Breakfast

Obama called the Dalai Lama a 'good friend' at the National Prayer Breakfast, which angered China.

Feb 6, 2015

Politicos react over full-page newspaper advertisement in favour of Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday react over a full page newspaper advertisement in favour of AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal. However, AAP said that the ad was not issued by the party and that they can even go to the Election Commission to complain on the use of their party symbol without permission if need be. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the whole campaigning has witnessed a series of advertisements by both BJP and now AAP. Meanwhile, BJP said that AAP violating model code of conduct through this ad and that the EC should take appropriate action over the same.

Feb 6, 2015

BJP, Congress hopeful of positive results ahead of Delhi assembly polls

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): BJP and Congress remained hopeful of positive results for their respective parties ahead of the Delhi assembly elections. The national capital will go to polls on Saturday and the counting of votes will take place on February 10. While BJP remained confident of gaining majority, Congress leaders were optimistic of a significant improvement in its performance in the polls.

Feb 6, 2015