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Why Rajinikanth can never be another MGR or NTR in politics

If Rajinikanth formally joins BJP and begins his political career in Tamil Nadu, he will only bask in the reflected glory of PM Narendra Modi. Nothing more than that.

May 19, 2017

World's longest cat? Omar, at 3 ft 11 in, becomes an overnight internet sensation [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Adorable cat Omar, a Maine Coon, has shot to fame overnight and is probably the longest cat in the world. He also has an Instagram account with 39.7k followers.

May 19, 2017

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US imposes sanctions on eight Venezuela supreme court justices as violence continues

The US Treasury department announced on May 19 new sanctions on Venezuelan officials for alleged human rights abuses. The news comes as the month-long protests and deadly clashes continued against President Nicolas Maduros government.

May 19, 2017

ED registers money laundering case against Karti Chidambaram

The case has been registered against Karti Chidambaram on the basis of a corruption case filed by the CBI earlier this week. Read to know more.

May 19, 2017

Sigh of relief for Julian Assange: Sweden drops rape charges against WikiLeaks founder

The Director of Public Prosecution, Marianne Ny, issued a statement on Friday, stating that she has decided to discontinue investigation against Julian Assange.

May 19, 2017

Delhi BJP wants Babur Road renamed after Lt Ummer Fayaz; will it be the Mughal or the Martyr?

The demand for renaming Delhi's roads is back! This time the Delhi unit of the BJP wants Babar Road renamed after Lieutenant Ummer Fayaz, the Indian Army doctor was killed by terrorists in Kashmir on May 10, 2017. Read to know more.

May 19, 2017

Aircel-Maxis case: HC seeks response from Maran brothers on ED plea

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to Dayanidhi Maran and Kalanithi Maran, as the Enforcement Directorate challenged their acquittal in the Aircel-Maxis case. Read to know more.

May 19, 2017

Mamata opposes GST again; political tug-of-war pushes Bengal to brink of financial disaster

The Bengal CM has always used politics to weigh key issues, including her own state's financial well-being. The latest disagreement with the GST can put her state in a serious danger of collapse.

May 19, 2017

Arvind Kejriwal has nexus with hawala traders, says Kapil Mishra

Sacked AAP leader Kapil Mishra on Friday said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal regularly meets hawala traders, and has a nexus with them. Read to know more.

May 19, 2017

Who says thesis papers are boring? Harvard student submits senior thesis as rap album

Obasi Shaw has become the first student in Harvard to submit a thesis in the English department as a rap album. The album is called "Liminal Minds" and includes 10 tracks.

May 19, 2017

Pakistan says India can make 2,600 nuclear weapons: Will it affect Delhi's NSG bid?

Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria has said India is diverting fissile material to build nuclear weapons, and hence should not be in NSG Read to know more.

May 19, 2017

US hate crime: Two Americans given three years prison sentence for assaulting Indian-American man

The Indian-American man, Maan Singh Khalsa, was attacked in the Richmond Bay area in California last year by Chase Little and Colton Leblanc.

May 19, 2017

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NIA registers FIR against Hurriyat leaders over funding, as Yasin Malik assaults reporter

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a preliminary enquiry into the funding of Hurriyat leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani and other separatist leaders. Read to know more.

May 19, 2017

Millionaire landlord Fergus Wilson sued for banning 'coloured' tenants who leave 'curry smell'

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has sought a court injunction against Fergus Wilson for banning Indian and Pakistani tenants who leave "curry smell" in the house once they leave.

May 19, 2017

58-year-old Indian man detained at Atlanta airport, dies in custody

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly took Atul Kumar Babubhai Patel into custody at the Atlanta City Detention center for two days.

May 19, 2017

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