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How do you feel about Aadhaar verification for Facebook? Firm testing this authentication process for new users

Facebook is said to have been prompting new users to use their name as per their Aadhaar details, but the firm has said that it is just testing the verification process and it is not mandatory.

Dec 28, 2017

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These 11 cities in India are getting all-electric 390 buses, 370 taxis, 720 autos and Rs 437 crore subsidy

Here is the full list and breakdown of 11 cities in India that are getting hundreds of electric vehicles (EVs) and Rs 437 crore subsidy.

Dec 27, 2017

Here are weird things that vaginas went through in 2017

Here are some strange trends that women followed to maintain their vaginal hygiene and beauty this year.

Dec 27, 2017

Re measuring the height of Mount Everest

Nepal rejects India's proposal for 'Indo-Nepal Joint Scientific Exercise' in re-measuring Everest

While Nepal has sought India's help in extracting levelling data, China will provide crucial data on gravity, during the summit is underway

Dec 27, 2017

Who will facilitate Lalu Yadav in jail this time? No more visitors for the week, jail staff tell RJD leader

Jharkhand CM Raghubir Das of the BJP, where Yadav is jailed, remained non-committal on the RJD's request to let him to meet more visitors as he is a popular leader.

Dec 27, 2017

Rajya Sabha disrupted over Hegde's 'amend Constitution' remarks; Government disowns comments

The Rajya Sabha was on Wednesday repeatedly adjourned over Ananth Kumar Hegde's "amend the Constitution" remarks as the Central government distanced itself from the comments.

Dec 27, 2017

Deadly black snake curled up in a woman's thong gives her a Christmas shock! [PHOTO]

Black snakes are not an uncommon sight in Australia but they are dangerous and could kill humans.

Dec 27, 2017

'Pakistan Army obstacle in our path, waging war on Indian cities only way to win Kashmir,' claims al-Qaeda

The video released by al-Qaeda is supposedly filmed near the Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, where mass protests erupted last year. The major targets according to the video are Bangalore, Kolkata and New Delhi.

Dec 27, 2017

Serial offender Naresh Agarwal at it again? SP leader clarifies comments on Pak treatment of Kulbhushan

Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal faced flak from many sections after his statement on Kulbhushan Jadhav appeared to justify Pakistan's ill-treatment.

Dec 27, 2017

Assam: 2018 set to change the fate of hundreds of residents who will learn their nationality on New Year

After a long struggle of identifying the illegal migrants in Assam, the names of Indians, whose citizenship has been verified through their relation to their ancestors, will be released on December 31

Dec 27, 2017

Rajsamand murder: Accused cooked up love jihad story to hide affair with minor, hit the wrong target

Police said that Raigar was romantically involved with a minor girl and he committed the murder fearing that he might get exposed.

Dec 27, 2017

Google Doodle marks 220th birthday of legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib

Born on December 27, 1797, in Agra, Mirza Asadullah Baig belongs to the last years of the Mughal Empire.

Dec 27, 2017

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Who are Ri Pyong-chol and Kim Jong-sik? US sanctions Kim Jong-uns most trusted aides

The US has announced fresh sanctions on two key individuals, Kim Jong-sik and Ri Pyong-chol, involved in North Koreas ballistic missile programme. The treasury department has clamped travel restrictions on the two, and their assets, if any, will also be frozen.The duo were also among 16 North Koreans placed under the latest U.N. sanctions on 22 December.

Dec 27, 2017