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Paradise Papers: Leaked documents expose tax haven secrets of the worlds wealthy

A massive leak of financial documents revealed how the ultra-wealthy and powerful, including the Queens private estate, have secretly invested vast amounts of money in offshore tax havens. The leak, referred to as the Paradise Papers, also revealed President Donald Trumps commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, has a stake in a firm dealing with US sanctioned Russians, the BBC reported. The Paradise Papers contain 13.4m documents, primarily from one leading firm in offshore finance.

Nov 6, 2017

India to ramp up security after Doklam standoff; plans underground tunnels along China border

The Border Roads Organisation, which is in charge of building roads and infrastructure in tough terrains, plans to build 17 highway tunnels along the LAC.

Nov 6, 2017

Homosexual lions in Kenya's Masai Mara 'influenced' by gay visitors; moral policeman calls for 'counselling'

"The demonic spirits inflicting in humans seems to have now caught up with the animals. That is why I will say isolate the crazy gay animals," the 'moral policeman' said.

Nov 6, 2017

From drawing Tamil Nadu CM to Salman Khan; here are 5 controversial cartoonists who faced wrath of power

Recently, cartoonist G Bala invited controversy for his caricature of Tamil Nadu CM. Read on to know about others who faced the wrath for their critical strokes.

Nov 6, 2017

Chelsea Handler suffers Twitter backlash for comment on Texas church shooting: Too soon for her wit?

Comedian Chelsea Handler blames Republicans for the Texas church mass shootings and suffers backlash from Twitter.

Nov 6, 2017

Chenab Bridge: Construction of world's tallest rail bridge over a river bed restarts in J&K

The Chenab railway bridge project was initiated in 2004, but it reportedly hit a sudden pause in 2009 over safety measures, due to the frequency of high-velocity winds in the Reasi region.

Nov 6, 2017

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President Trump believes Texas mass shooting is not a guns situation

President Trump has said the mass shooting at a church in Texas on November 5 is not a guns situation.At a press conference in Japan he said the shooting that left 26 dead was a mental health problem, describing the shooter as a deranged individual.

Nov 6, 2017

Video: Watch female fan PUNCHED hard by male cop in college football game

The shocking incident took place at the Hard Rock Stadium while Miami Hurricanes beat Virginia Tech. The cop, identified as Douglas Ross, is left scot-free.

Nov 6, 2017

Sikh politician running for mayor in New Jersey called 'terrorist' in flyers

The flyers had a picture of New Jersey Councilman Ravinder Bhalla. In red letters above him, the flyers read: "Don't let terrorism take over our Town!"

Nov 6, 2017

Kamal Haasan confirms political ambitions, set to launch app on his birthday

Superstar Kamal Haasan needs Rs 30 crore to launch his political party and he hopes to gather these funds through his mobile app, which would be launched on his 63rd birthday

Nov 6, 2017

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Paradise Papers: Leaked documents expose tax haven secrets of the worlds wealthy

India to ramp up security after Doklam standoff; plans underground tunnels along China border

Homosexual lions in Kenya's Masai Mara 'influenced' by gay visitors; moral policeman calls for 'counselling'

From drawing Tamil Nadu CM to Salman Khan; here are 5 controversial cartoonists who faced wrath of power

Chelsea Handler suffers Twitter backlash for comment on Texas church shooting: Too soon for her wit?

Chenab Bridge: Construction of world's tallest rail bridge over a river bed restarts in J&K

President Trump believes Texas mass shooting is not a guns situation

Video: Watch female fan PUNCHED hard by male cop in college football game

Sikh politician running for mayor in New Jersey called 'terrorist' in flyers

Kamal Haasan confirms political ambitions, set to launch app on his birthday

From Ram Rahim's income to her favourite actors: Revelations from Honeypreet Insan's diaries

Lost city of Atlantis found? Scientists discover ancient city floating in the middle of the ocean [VIDEO]

Gorakhpur tragedy: 58 children dead in 4 days in BRD medical college

Indian man's massive earthquake and tsunami prediction sets off alarm bells in Pakistan

Paradise Papers leak: Documents show Trump officials, Queen Elizabeth's offshore investments