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Demonetisation: TMC MPs Meet President, Says India Under 'Super Emergency'
Announcing its plan to continue with agitations against central government's witch hunt politics and demonetisation, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien on Wednesday slammed the government for the prevailing political situation in the country.
In UP's 'Jatland', BJP's 2014 Gains May Slip Away
Kharad village in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh played host to Jat leaders from eight states and leaders of prominent khap panchayats on January 8. The main agenda of the ‘Jat Sankalp Rally’ was to urge members of the community who had voted for...
Singer Buddy Greco Passes Away at 90
Buddy Greco, a jazz pianist and singer, who recorded more than 60 albums and had a hit with a version of The Lady Is a Tramp, is dead. He was 90.
China Tightens Security at PoK, Afghan Borders to Curb Terror
Amid rising terror threats, China has tightened security at its borders with PoK and Afghanistan to prevent terrorists from entering or leaving its volatile Xinjiang province which has recently witnessed violent attacks allegedly by the separatist East Tu...
Volkswagen Confirms $4.3 Billion U.S. Settlement Over Diesel Emissions
Volkswagen said with the addition of the fine, the automaker's diesel costs are now set to exceed the nearly 18.2 billion euros.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi Sends Envoy to Bangladesh as Rohingya Crisis Deepens
A special envoy of Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi will begin top-level talks in Bangladesh on Wednesday, as the United Nations said the Rohingya crisis prompted 65,000 people to flee Myanmar for Bangladesh in the past three months.
India U-17 Football World Cup Team Beats Belarus 1-0
The Indian U-17 football World Cup squad defeated Belarus U-18 by a solitary goal in their second match of the Granatkin Memorial Cup in Russia on Tuesday.
RBI Doesn't Decide Anything, PM Modi Does: Amartya Sen
After two former RBI Governors Y V Reddy and Bimal Jalan, Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen on Tuesday raised questions on Reserve Bank's autonomy saying now a days the central bank does not decide anything and all decisions are taken by Prime Minister Narendra...
US Senators Seek Russia Sanctions Over Hacking, Ukraine, Syria
Senior U.S. Republican and Democratic senators will introduce legislation on Tuesday seeking to impose a wide range of sanctions on Russia over its cyber activities and actions in Syria and Ukraine.
India's 2016 Fuel Sales Growth Highest in at Least 16 Years
India's fuel demand in 2016 grew at its highest pace in at least 16 years as low oil prices for most of the year boosted demand for gasoline and aviation fuels.
SC Directs Centre to Prosecute NGOs Failing to Explain Expenditure
Cracking the whip on over 33 lakh NGOs receiving government funds, Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to prosecute NGOs which failed to explain how the funds were spent.
Priyanka Chopra Was Involved In The Entire Process Of Sarvann: Director
With Sarvann, Madhu has also stepped into film production with their home banner Purple Pebble Pictures.
Former German President Roman Herzog Dies at 82
Former German President Roman Herzog, who pioneered remembrance of the Nazi Holocaust, has died at the age of 82, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Volkswagen Executive Charged With Fraud Over Emissions Scandal in US
Schmidt, who was shackled and wearing a jail uniform, was charged with fraud and conspiracy in not disclosing a cheating device used to rig US diesel emissions tests.
Snapchat Chooses London for Its International Headquarter
Messaging app Snapchat said it would make London the home of its international operations.
Golden Globes: This Is How Celebs Prepared For The Grand Event
How do you go about getting beautified for one of the biggest red carpet events of the year? With sheet masks, salad and a team of stylists, according to the Hollywood stars who took to Instagram to share their pre-Golden Globes routines.
