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Suicide Bomber Kills 62 Near Syria Town Taken From Islamic State
A suicide bomber killed 29 people, most of them rebels, on Friday near the Syrian town of Al-Bab, which they had taken from the Islamic State group just hours earlier, a monitor said.
Muslim Community a Major Factor in 10-odd Manipur Seats
As in many other states, Manipur too has its Muslim vote bank to sway fortunes of the political parties in an election, constituting nearly nine per cent of the electorate.
Sushma Swaraj Condemns Killing of Indian in US, Says 'I Am Shocked'
Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday condemned the killing of an Indian immigrant engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla in a crowded Austin's Bar and Grill in Olathe of Kansas in the United States on Wednesday night.
CBFC Refuses to Pass Lipstick Under My Burkha for Being 'Lady Oriented'
According to a media report, producer Prakash Jha and the film's director, Alankrita, were told by the CBFC that they cannot certify the film because "The story is lady oriented, their fantasy above life.
Jharkhand School Students Forced to Drink Drain Water For 14 Years
With no access to clean drinking water, students of a primary school in Jharkhand's Dumka district have been drinking water from a drain for the last 14 years.
BMC Elections 2017: BJP's Solo Gambit Pays Off, Grabs Congress-NCP Space
In electoral politics where winner takes all, the bigger story at times is lost in the jubilation and euphoria of the victory parades. The real shift in the polity at time is reflected in the decimation of the losing side.
BMC Elections 2017: Past Results at a Glance
The Shiv Sena is maintaining its hold on Mumbai, leading on 85 seats followed by BJP on 52 seats as trends of counting of votes in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, where the saffron allies are locked in a battle, poured in.
Genital Herpes in Pregnancy Doubles Autism Risk
Women who are infected with genital herpes early in their pregnancy may face twice the risk of bearing a child with autism, a team of US and Norwegian researchers said Wednesday.
Olympics, Smartphones Push Twitter Revenue Up 30% in Brazil
Earlier this month, Twitter posted its slowest quarterly revenue growth since it went public four years ago.
Bharti Airtel to Buy Telenor India in 7 Circles
Bharti Airtel, India's largest telecoms network operator, said it would buy Telenor (India) Communications Pvt Ltd, in a deal that will bolster Airtel's footprint.
I am Safe in UK, India Has No Grounds to Extradite Me, Says Vijay Mallya
Vijay Mallya, the one-time billionaire who co-owns the Force India Formula One team, said on Wednesday Indian authorities had no grounds to extradite him from Britain and he would not be leaving.
Protecting Trump Tower Costs New York City $24 Million
De Blasio asked the U.S. government in December for up to $35 million to cover security costs for protecting Trump in his home atop the 58-story skyscraper, which is located on Fifth Avenue near Central Park, an area popular with tourists.
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) Elections 2017 Live Results: BJP Leading With 74 Seats
Voter turnout for Pune Municipal Corporation (BMC) was 54%.
Nubia Set to Showcase Its Smartphone Range in MWC 2017
Devices like nubia Z11 Max, nubia Z11 Mini and nubia N1 will also be put on display.
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Pain Due to Obesity
Eating a Mediterranean diet that involves consuming more fish and plant-based proteins such as nuts and beans could decrease the chances an overweight person will experience regular pain, new research suggests.
Indian-Origin African 'Billionaire' Loses UK Divorce Ruling
An Indian-origin businessman, dubbed Africa's youngest billionaire, has lost a divorce battle in the High Court here and will have to fork out a considerable amount to his ex-wife as settlement.