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Shiv Sena says it is set to contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections with or without BJP

Sena MP, Raut said that the Sena is keen for contesting in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and Maharashtra state's assembly polls, with our without the BJP.

Oct 31, 2017

Uttar Pradesh SHOCKER: 100-yr-old bedridden woman raped, dies

A 35-year-old man has been arrested for the attack. Read on to know the details of the crime.

Oct 31, 2017

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Manus Immigration Detainees Refuse To Leave Closing Detention Center

A video by Refugee Action Collective Victoria shows refugees and asylum seekers performing a peaceful protest in the Australian run detention center in Manus Island, Papau New Guinea. The detainees are worried about leaving the controversial detention center that is closing on Tuesday 31, Oct. In the video a spokesperson claims they are vulnerable to attacks from the locals, the unnamed man also explains they are unarmed and refusing to leave.

Oct 31, 2017

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Beijing cannot be contained by anyone, Chinese envoy says on US-India arms deal

The Donald Trump administration has decided to sell high-tech military equipment to India, including state-of-the-art armed drones.

Oct 31, 2017

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Beijing tells United States not to meddle in South China Sea talks

The South China Sea dispute involves islands and maritime claims in the region among several sovereign states. China claims sovereignty over all of the South China Sea.

Oct 31, 2017

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Netflix drama House of Cards to be cancelled

Netflix, pulled the plug on its groundbreaking political drama House Of Cards. The announcement comes less than one day after star Kevin Spacey was accused of sexual misconduct by an actor who says he was a minor at the time of the alleged incident.

Oct 31, 2017

Indian students attacked in Italy, Sushma Swaraj monitoring situation

The Indian consulate in Milan on Monday asked the students not to panic and opened a helpline to report any such incidents.

Oct 31, 2017

Chennai police arrests IPS officer for cheating during UPSC Mains; here's how he was cheating

The IPS officer was nabbed a few minutes after he started writing his exam on Monday. Read on to know how he was cheating and who was helping him.

Oct 31, 2017

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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman drops in for surprise visit at Elphinstone stampede site

At least 23 people were killed and more than 30 were injured in the Elphinstone stampede in Mumbai.

Oct 31, 2017

PM Narendra Modi flags off 'Run for Unity', slams Congress for ignoring Sardar Patel

While flagging off 'Run for Unity' at Delhi's Dhyan Chand Stadium, Prime Minister Modi took a jibe at the previous governments for ignoring Sardar Patel.

Oct 31, 2017

Ministry of Home Affairs relaxes Arms Rules; makers get lifetime licence

The government has liberalised the Arms Rules. Read on to know how it will benefit the arms manufacturers and the Indian military.

Oct 31, 2017

China to block resolution naming Masood Azhar as global terrorist

After Beijing blocked and put a technical hold on India's application that lapsed last year, the US in January had put a fresh proposal - backed by France and the UK - to ban Azhar.

Oct 30, 2017

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People are not happy about Kevin Spacey coming out

Kevin Spacey has apologised to actor Anthony Rapp following allegations he made a sexual advance towards him when he was 14. Kevin Spacey said he had no recollection of the incident but said he owed him his deepest apology if it happened. He also said he lives as a gay man after previously refusing to address his sexuality.

Oct 30, 2017