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Philippines' Duterte Offers Christmas Pass to Rebels Allowing Them Time with Families
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday urged communist rebels waging a decades-old rebellion to spend time with their families over the Christmas holidays, pledging to guarantee their safety.
Modi Govt behaving like 'Confused' Traffic Signal: Rahul Gandhi on Demonetisation
He posted the picture of a huge traffic signal showing red, yellow, blue and a few other colours at the same time, on Twitter with the caption, "Government orders after demonetisation."
Less-cash Economy ? Post-noteban Card Usage at PoSes Plunges
The average transaction at PoSes was Rs 1,714 for November and Rs 1,643 for December compared to Rs 2,229 in October, says an SBI Research report.
Modi Got Kickbacks From 2 Corporates as Gujarat CM: Rahul
The BJP immediately dismissed Gandhi’s allegations as baseless. “There is no merit in his allegations. Nobody takes Rahul seriously,” BJP spokesperson Zafar Islam told CNN-News18.
Goa Assembly Polls: Congress to Announce Candidates by January 12
Congress party on Wednesday said they will be announcing the list of their candidates for the upcoming Goa Legislative Assembly elections between January 10-12.
Chandrababu Naidu Says He Still Supports Demonetisation
Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has refuted reports that he was against demonetisation, and has clarified that he continues to believe the note ban is a “good decision, although implementation challenges exist.”
'Chillai Kalan' Begins With Coldest Night in Srinagar, Jammu, Leh
The first day of the 'Chillai Kalan' -- the 40-day long period of extreme cold in Kashmir Valley -- began on Wednesday with the coldest night of the season so far in Srinagar, Jammu and Leh.
Now a Purse That Will Charge Your Smartphone
The idea isn't new. HButler has been selling the Mighty Purse phone-recharging purse in the US since 2013, but for 2017 it has taken the original idea and expanded it to a full range of accessories in different styles and with different capacity recharge...
Human Trafficking a Problem in Many Conflict Zones: Ban Ki-moon
Outgoing UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on all countries to investigate and prosecute cases of human trafficking and said the most vulnerable victims are women, children and refugees caught up in conflict areas around the globe.
DSK Shivajians Rope in Sanju Pradhan and ISL Emerging Player Jerry Lalrinzuala
DSK Shivajians FC on Tuesday signed left back Jerry Lalrinzuala and attacker Sanju Pradhan from Indian Super League sides Chennaiyin FC and FC Pune City respectively for the upcoming I-League season beginning next month.
Karnataka Govt Draws Flak After Nude Protest by Tribal Women
The 577 adivasi families are reluctant to relocate as they fear becoming slaves to coffee plantation owners if they are separated from the community. Observers say that the reluctance comes from the prior experience as they have been ill treated over the...
NGT Slaps Rs 50,000 Fine on Airlines Dropping Human Excreta From Air
The tribunal asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to issue circular to all ground handling services and airlines to ensure that they do not release waste from human waste tanks while landing or anywhere near the terminals of the IGI Airp...
Climate change May Impact Hindu Kush-Himalaya Water Supply: Report
The Hindu Kush Himalayan region hosts several of Asia's great river systems, which provide water for drinking, irrigation and other uses for about 1.5 billion people.
Renault Kwid to be Exported From India to South Africa, Bhutan, Bangladesh Starting Next Year
To celebrate the first anniversary of Kwid, Renault embarked on a drive with the Kwid from India to France.
Mistry Moves Company Law Tribunal; Tatas Call it 'Deep Animosity'
A day after resigning from the boards of six listed Tata firms, Cyrus Mistry on Tuesday took the legal route in his fight against the Tatas by filing suit in National Company Law Tribunal against Tata Sons.
Armed Forces to Caste Vote Using e-ballot in Punjab Assembly Polls
Armed forces personnel will be able to caste their votes by using electronic postal ballot facility for the first time in the country in the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls, state Chief Electoral Officer V K Singh said on Tuesday.