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5 ways in which Bengaluru's impossible traffic has made me a better person

The traffic snarls in Bengaluru are something all complain about. But if we turn a bit philosophical while struggling on the roads to crawl forward, we will discover that there are many things to gain as well.

Jul 4, 2017

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Beijing slams Indian border troops crossing into Chinese territory as very serious

China has accused Indian border forces of allegedly crossing into its territory. It described the border incursion near North Indian state of Sikkim as very serious and slammed New Delhi of violating a convention signed in 1890 between Britain and China relating to Sikkim and Tibet.The cross-border tensions rapidly escalated in recent days due to a road construction by China, which both India and Bhutan oppose. It resulted in India and China reportedly deploying thousands of troops in frontier positions. The last time the two countries engaged militarily in Sikkim was in 1967.

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Beijing slams Indian border troops crossing into Chinese territory as very serious

China has accused Indian border forces of allegedly crossing into its territory.

Jul 4, 2017

This Indian university is giving transgenders an opportunity to study for free

The identity proof being demanded by IGNOU from these transgender candidates is to keep imposters at bay. Seeing that there is a fee waiver, there are chances that many might turn up calling themselves transgender.

Jul 4, 2017

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This is racism: Video of black man being dragged from Munich train goes viral

The video shows a man being dragged from an S-Bahn train on June 27, after apparently being caught without a ticket. The clip has been viewed on Facebook nearly two million times after it was uploaded by journalist Natalija Miletic.

Jul 4, 2017

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Taxi Plows Into Crowd Outside Boston Airport, Injures 10

A vehicle plowed into a group of pedestrians near Bostons Logan International Airport, injuring several people, the Massachusetts State Police said on Monday (July 3).

Jul 4, 2017

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Tokyo blasts North Korea over latest missile launch that landed in Japanese waters

North Korea has yet again test-fired a missile on Tuesday (4 July), landing in Japans exclusive economic zone after travelling about 40 minutes. The distance covered by the projectile reportedly showed that it was a mid-range missile. It reportedly flew more than 930km (580 miles). Japanese government said it had strongly protested against Pyongyang and called the latest launch a clear violation of U.N. resolutions.

Jul 4, 2017

Modi govt to give 'Bharat Ratna' to LK Advani? The grand old man should refuse it and walk off

The man who had made the BJP a force in Indian politics, failed to become the PM or president because the saffron camp did not support him at crucial times. The talk of making him the Bharat Ratna is nothing more than a humiliating consolation.

Jul 4, 2017

Is the tea stall where PM Modi worked becoming a tourist spot? Here's the truth

That Prime Minister Narendra Modi started off selling tea at a stall on the Vadnagar railway station is known to many. Read to find out whether there is a plan to make that tea stall a tourist destination.

Jul 4, 2017

Telangana: Leopard electrocuted in Nizamabad after it climbs up electric pole

Some villagers from Mallaram Gandi village in the Nizamabad district saw the dead leopard on the pole and informed forest officials about it.

Jul 4, 2017

Sikkim standoff: China deploys submarine in Indian Ocean as border tensions intensify

Amid border tensions in Sikkim, China has deployed a Yuan class conventional diesel-electric submarine in the Indian Ocean Region.

Jul 4, 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee gives nod to allow buffalo sport Kambala in Karnataka

The Karnataka High Court had banned Kambala after a PIL was filed against the buffalo-racing sport by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) last year.

Jul 4, 2017

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Paintball fire

Two people were missing and feared dead after a massive fire ripped through the Special Ops Desert Storm Paintball warehouse in St. Helens, England, just after 5:00 pm on Monday, July 3.Part of the roof of the building has collapsed and a nearby factory has been evacuated while the Merseyside Fire and Rescue department continue to battle the blaze. Multiple witnesses on social media said it was the largest fire they had ever seen.

Jul 4, 2017