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PM Narendra Modi on GST: Those who looted the poor will have to give it back

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday warned that those who had looted the poor would have to give them back their money. Read to know what else he said on curbing corruption.

Jul 1, 2017

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Two injured after plane bursts into flames in crash on motorway

Following the crash of a Cessna 310 aircraft on a busy California motorway, the two occupants of the plane had to be taken to hospital in a serious condition. The pilot tried to return to the airport shortly after take-off because of engine problems but instead came down between cars on the road.

Jul 1, 2017

GST fallout: Railway TTE caught on camera charging Rs 20 per passenger aboard Gujarat Queen Express [VIDEO]

A TTE has been caught on camera charging Rs 20 extra per person aboard the Gujarat Queen Express in the name of higher ticket rates due to GST regime. Watch the video here.

Jul 1, 2017

Germany tells social media giants to remove hate speech in 24 hours or face fine up to $57mn

The German law details hateful posts as ones containing racist, defamatory or otherwise illegal content.

Jul 1, 2017

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GST: High tax rates will dampen Diwali celebrations, say Tamil Nadu firecracker makers

"The 28 per cent tax rate will kill this sector," K. Mariappan, general secretary of Tamil Nadu Fire Works and Amorces Manufacturers Association, said.

Jul 1, 2017

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17 injured in shooting at Arkansas nightclub

Multiple people have been shot at a night club in Little Rock, Arkansas, on 1 July. The incident is reported to have taken place in the early hours of Saturday morning at the Power Ultra Lounge.Police have said that there are 17 victims, who include those shot as well as people trampled as patrons fled the club.

Jul 1, 2017

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Video shows destroyed Al-Nuri Mosque after its recapture from Isis in Mosul

Footage recorded one day after the recapture of the famous al-Nuri Mosque by Iraqi forces shows the widespread destruction of the area. The historic mosque and its leaning al-Hadba minaret were blown up by Isis fighters during their retreat on June 21.

Jul 1, 2017

Arkansas: At least 17 people injured in mass shooting at Little Rock nightclub

The shooting occurred at around 2:30 am EST and does not appear to be terror-related.

Jul 1, 2017

Manohar Parrikar reveals the 'insult' that triggered the 2016 surgical strikes

Parrikar said that an "insulting" question by a TV anchor to Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore after the anti-insurgency operation along the Myanmar border in 2015 prompted him to plan the surgical strikes of 2016.

Jul 1, 2017

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US image suffers under Trump presidency

The Pew Reseach Centers annual survey on global attitudes toward the US reveals that, US Image Suffers as Publics Around World Question Trumps Leadership.

Jul 1, 2017

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Three surprising ways Chinese people benefit from Hong Kong

July 1 marks the 20th anniversary since the United Kingdom handed sovereignty of Hong Kong back to China following the expiry of its 99-year lease. Two decades on China and Hong Kong still have many differences, some of those heavily benefit China. Here are three more surprising ways they do.

Jul 1, 2017

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Doctor killed in Bronx hospital in shooting by former worker Henry Bello

One doctor was killed and six more people injured when former employee Henry Bello opened fire in the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York. The shooter later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police are treating the shooting as an isolated incident.

Jul 1, 2017

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Grenfell Tower Fire: Kensington and Chelsea leader quits

The leader of Kensington and Chelsea council, Nick Paget-Brown, has resigned following weeks of criticism for the boroughs handling of the Grenfell Tower disaster. Announcing the decision, he said he accepts a share of responsibility for perceived failings in the councils response to the fire at the tower block in west London.

Jul 1, 2017

Gujarat woman delivers in Gir forest, baby gets lion's share of attention

The woman was on her way to the hospital when she delivered the baby with the help of the paramedic and was surrounded by 12 lions. Read on to know what happened when the lions blocked the path of the ambulance.

Jul 1, 2017

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This High Heel Race is only for men

This annual high heel race is only for men. Its part of World Pride Madrid festival for LGBT communities. This festival is held to celebrate the diversity and commemorate the Stonewall riots in 1969, which led to the first protest march for LGBT rights. Runners wear stilettos, wedges, kitten heels and colorful customs. Runners heels are required to be at least 4 inches high. Winners can get prizes worth up to 500 euros.

Jul 1, 2017

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