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Sri Lanka Keeps Firebrand Buddhist Monk Behind Bars, But Releases 518 Others for I-Day
Galagodaatte Gnanasara has long been accused of instigating hate crimes against minority Muslims in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka.
With Second Snub to Mamata, KCR is Odd Man Out in the Opposition Again
Amid strong words of support from Rahul Gandhi, Chandrababu Naidu, Akhilesh Yadav, Sharad Pawar, Tejashwi Yadav and Mayawati, KCR is once again the odd one out in the oppositions, two weeks after skipping the anti-BJP rally hosted by Mamata Banerjee.
'TMC Not Allowing Our Political Programmes': BJP Delegation Complains to EC
A high-level BJP delegation submitted a memorandum to the poll panel to highlight instances that show that the TMC does not "believe" in democracy
There May Be Constitutional Breakdown in West Bengal, Says Rajnath Singh
Union Minister Rajnath SIngh termed the move to stop the probe agency from performing its duty as "unprecedented" and said that it was a threat to the federal system of the country.
Russian Doll Review: Death Is Not Morbid in this Engaging Netflix Show
Russian Doll plays close to the idea of absurdity, but manages to shine behind Lyonne’s terrific playact and a strong, multi-layered teleplay.
Vikas Gupta Reveals Details About Unaired Snake Bite Incident From Khatron Ke Khiladi Episode
Vikas Gupta was bitten by a python while trying to save co-contestant Bharti Singh on the sets of Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 in August. He has now shared pictures and details about the incident, which was not aired on the show.
ISRO to Launch Communication Satellite GSAT-31 on Feb 6 from French Guiana
The satellite will provide wide beam coverage to facilitate communication over large oceanic region comprising large part of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean using wide band transponder, ISRO said.
Indian National in US Pleads Guilty to Role in Dangerous Human Trafficking Conspiracy
Yadvinder Singh Bhamba pleaded guilty last month to one count of conspiracy and 15 counts of smuggling aliens to the United States for profit before US Magistrate Judge Sivia Carreno-Coll of the District of Puerto Rico. A sentencing hearing is scheduled f...
Gujarat Congress MLA Quits Ahead of Polls, Praises PM Modi in Letter to Rahul Gandhi
In her resignation letter to party president Rahul Gandhi, she said, "On one hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given 10 per cent quota for Economically Weaker Section, while the Congress is trying to create a rift between different castes here."
Unable to Repay Loans, Five Members of Trader's Family in Gorakhpur Commit Suicide
Senior Superintendent of Police Sunil Kumar Gupta said, "Before dying, Rachna Gupta said all of the family members had consumed poison. There was a lot of pressure on the family members, due to huge loans taken."
Pope Francis Reaches UAE in Historic First Visit by Pontiff to Arabian Peninsula
The pope touched down in Abu Dhabi for the 48-hour trip during which he will meet leading Muslim clerics and hold an open-air mass for some 135,000 Catholics.
ISRO’s Human Space Flight Centre Has Eyes on The Gaganyaan Project
The Gaganyaan project will involve a first unpiloted flight next year, in December 2020. The second stage of the project will involve a crewed mission flying into space in December 2021.
World Cancer Day 2019: Delhi Hospital Helps Treat Cancer with Ayurveda, Yoga
Ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4, the founder of Ayurvedic Cancer Treatment Hospital, located in West Punjabi Bagh area, said the facility raises awareness on combating the disease and many patients help in spreading its name through word of mouth...
New CBI Chief Rishi Shukla Set for Hectic Day 1 as Mamata Banerjee Hands Him His First Challenge
On Rishi Kumar Shukla's first day in office, the CBI is likely to approach the Supreme Court over alleged obstruction by the West Bengal government in investigations into the Saradha chit fund scam, in which it had sought to question Kolkata police commi...
Maduro Rejects European Ultimatum on Elections After US Recognises Opposition Leader as Interim President
The conflict between the President and the opposition leader Juan Guaido began after opposition leader declared himself the Latin American country's interim leader. After US recognised Guaido as Venezuela's interim president seven European nations, inclu...
Iraqi Novelist Gunned Down by Unknown Assailants After Attending Literary Event in Southern City
The writer, Alaa Mashzoub has 20 published books and wrote extensively about Karbala's history and culture, and about Iraq's once-thriving Jewish minority.