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Do people like Modi because 55% Indians support autocracy and military rule?

The report noted that military rule was not the preferred option for older citizens in India, who choose established democratic rule over an army state.

Oct 17, 2017

RSS leader Ravinder Gosain shot dead in Punjab, 5th Sangh man killed in 3 years

Ravinder Gosain, is the fifth right-wing leader in Punjab, who has been killed in the last three years. Read on to know more.

Oct 17, 2017

Bank account details on sale for Rs 500; MP police unearth Pak links to hack

The police also revealed that online scam was being run by a Pakistan national. Read on to know about the crackdown.

Oct 17, 2017

Donald Trump warns North Korea of devastating consequences if US uses military option

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North Korea warns of impending nuclear war as US 'mulls' pre-emptive strike

The latest threat has come at a time when top US military think tanks believe the chances of a pre-emptive US strike are higher than ever before.

Oct 17, 2017

Panama Papers journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia killed in car bomb attack in Malta

Maltese Prime Minister Muscat condemns the killing, saying it is a "barbaric attack on press freedom."

Oct 17, 2017

India, Russia to hold first tri-service combat exercise

This is the first time that India has deployed personnel from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force together for a military drill with any nation. Read on to know more about the upcoming exercise.

Oct 17, 2017

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Dramatic telescope footage shows fire tearing apart Louisiana oil rig

Telescope footage shows a fire causing severe damage to a Louisiana oil rig.

Oct 17, 2017

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President Trumps latest cabinet nominees include Kirstjen Nielsen, Barry Myers, John Rood and Andrew R Wheeler

Defense and environmental vacancies will soon be filled.

Oct 17, 2017

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Sessions stumps critics by sending top DOJ lawyer to help LGBTQ murder case

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has unexpectedly assigned a top federal hate crimes lawyer to prosecute a man on trial for the shooting death of gender-fluid teen Kedarie Johnson. Johnson, 16, was killed in an alley in Burlington, Iowa, in March 2016. Jorge Sanders-Galvez, 23, has been charged with first-degree murder in Johnsons death. Johnson identified as both male and female and sometimes went by the name Kandicee. Sessions, a staunch conservative, is known for battling against LGBTQ rights.

Oct 17, 2017

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Deadly wildfires continue to rip through Galicia, Spain

Firefighters continue to battle a wave of wildfires ravaging Spains northwestern Galicia region.

Oct 17, 2017

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Two US military allies could soon be at war

Tensions are mounting between two US backed military forces on the ground in Iraq. Iraqi military forces assaulted an oil field in Kurdish-controlled Kirkuk. This further complicates the fight against the Islamic State (Isis). The Iran-backed militia and the Kurdish forces have a common enemy in the Islamic State. And while the US supports both groups mission to eradicate Isis in the Middle East, Kurdish military officials claimed Iran-backed militias armed with US equipment took part in the attack.

Oct 17, 2017

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President Trump brags about his great relationship with Steve Bannon, The House and Congress

During a joint press conference with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Trump answered a question about his former chief strategists backing of controversial candidates in the 2018 congressional elections.

Oct 17, 2017

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