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War over smog: Delhi, Punjab and Haryana CMs blame each other as people gasp for breath

Punjab CM, Amarinder Singh called Kejriwal as a 'peculiar person,' but understands nothing.

Nov 9, 2017

Archaeologists discover 2300-year-old gymnasium in Egypt

Dating back to the Greek or Hellenistic period, this ancient gymnasium is present at around 80 kilometres (50 miles) in the southwest of Cairo in Egypt.

Nov 9, 2017

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Gujarat Assembly elections 2017: Is BJP postponing Winter session of Parliament for key poll?

The BJP may be looking to shorten or postpone the Winter session of Parliament. How does it think this will help its prospects in Gujarat?

Nov 9, 2017

In photos: First Louvre Abu Dhabi museum opens its doors

The £1billion newly-built Louvre Abu Dhabi features a statue of a sphinx dating back to the 6th Century BC, Koran, a gothic bible, and a Yemenite Torah among other artworks.

Nov 9, 2017

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Activists scale Sydney Opera House in protest of Manus island detention centre

Four members of Whistleblowers, Activists and Citizens Alliance scaled Sydney Opera House on Nov. 8.They hoped to unfurl a banner criticizing the government for its handling of the detention centre on Manus Island.Currently 600 men are refusing to leave the detention centre that closed on Oct. 31 due to concerns for their safety from the local people of Manus Island.One of the activists was apprehended by police.

Nov 9, 2017

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UN warns world will see its largest famine in decades if no aid is provided to Yemen

UN aid chief Mark Lowcock on Wednesday said that the Saudi-led military coalition must allow humanitarian aid access to the citizens of Yemen.

Nov 9, 2017

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Smog alert: Odd-even scheme back in Delhi from November 13-17

This decision comes in the wake of rising pollution and breathing problems in Delhi, due to smog.

Nov 9, 2017

"We will win more than 65 seats in 2018 assembly elections in Chhattisgarh," says CM Raman Singh [VIDEO]

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh said that the state is a prime destination for investment & can be the next logistics hub owing to GST.

Nov 9, 2017

Looking for a job? Niti Aayog is hiring 65 young professionals

Out of the 65 people hired, around 45 will be a part of the Niti Aayog for a period of two years and the others will work for the recently formed Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.

Nov 9, 2017

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Donald Trump says trade with China has been Unfair in joint Xi speech

US President Donald Trump called on China to do more to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue and said bilateral trade had been unfair to the United States, while Chinese President Xi Jinping said his country would be more open to foreign firms. Trump made clear that he blamed his predecessors, not China, for the trade imbalance, and repeatedly praised Xi, calling him a very special man.

Nov 9, 2017

Ryan murder case: Detained senior confesses to murdering Pradyuman during CBI grilling

The senior student's confession comes after the Juvenile Justice Board granted permission to conduct a thorough interrogation on Wednesday, and sent the senior student to three-day CBI custody.

Nov 9, 2017

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Middle East Round-up: 'News' on Saudi succession, Louvre glory for Abu Dhabi, Bin Nayef's assets frozen and Saad Hariri still 'missing'

Did Saudi Arabia announce dates for the crowning of Prince Mohammad Bin Salman as the next king and then withdrew the news?

Nov 9, 2017

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Students storm train station in Barcelona

Demonstrators blocked roads and railway lines as a general strike disrupted much of Catalonia. It came as Madrid offered concessions to try to defuse Spains worst political crisis in decades.

Nov 9, 2017

Indian-origin British minister Priti Patel resigns over Israel trip row

Patel's position as an international development minister became questionable after reports of her meetings with Israeli officials emerged.

Nov 9, 2017

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Move over Donald Trump, granddaughter Arabella Kushner charms Chinese President Xi Jinping

Arabella Kushner, the 6-year-old daughter of Ivanka Trump, became an internet sensation in China in February and now she is winning hearts of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife.

Nov 9, 2017

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