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'Couldn't believe what I was hearing': White House aides testify in impeachment probe

The White House's top Ukraine expert, Lt Col Alex Vindman, said Trump had made an "improper" demand of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a July 25 phone call that led to the impeachment probe.

Nov 20, 2019

GST portal stops working, returnees gripe on Twitter

The GST portal stopped working, forcing hassled taxpayers to gripe over the issue on Twitter.

Nov 20, 2019

Why Indian tourists find the Gulf region an attractive destination?

According to the latest statistics released ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, the number of Indian tourists to the GCC states is expected to surge 81 per cent to 9.8 million in 2024 from 5.4 million in 2018.

Nov 19, 2019

Parliament winter session begins: Citizenship Bill, economic slowdown among key bills to be discussed today

This year, the winter session of the parliament marks the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha and also the commencement of the second parliament session of the BJP-led NDA government. The session is scheduled to end on December 13.

Nov 18, 2019

Saudi Aramco IPO: Oil giant may beat valuation shock with record stake sale

Saudi national oil company Aramco lowers valuation target to $1.71-trillion from earleir $2 trillion; 1.5% stake sale could still top Alibaba's $25-billion IPO to become the world's biggest.

Nov 18, 2019

Congress announces 6 more candidates for Karnataka by-polls

The elections will be held for 15 assembly constituencies, of which 12 were held by Congress.

Nov 17, 2019

Shocking! Another controversy in Australian cricket, top international player banned for abusing opponent

After more than a year since the sandpaper-gate controversy, once again an Australian player's on-field conduct has been reprimanded.

Nov 17, 2019

Rajat Sharma resigns as DDCA president, says 'no compromise with principles'

The DDCA took to Twitter to share the news: "News alert: @RajatSharmaLive has tendered his resignation from the post of President, DDCA with immediate effect and forwarded it to the Apex Council."

Nov 16, 2019

JNU VC to file FIR after admin block, Swami Vivekananda statue vandalised

Jawaharlal Nehru University students painted slogans and messages inside the administration block for the Vice Chancellor as they allegedly barged the building to discuss the fee hike situation.

Nov 15, 2019

Venice flooded by highest tide in more than 50 years

The high water submerged the city's historic squares and alleyways, including some of the favourite tourist spots such as St Mark's Square.

Nov 15, 2019

Time to get back to classes: After protests, JNU announces 'major rollback' in hostel fee hike

The JNU body has also proposed a scheme for economic assistance to students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

Nov 13, 2019

Ball-tampering controversy erupts again, West Indian cricketer banned for the offence

In a surprising transgression of the law, a cricketer from West Indies was caught on camera trying to alter the condition of the ball.

Nov 13, 2019

Maharashtra Governor invites NCP to form govt after Sena losses face: Development so far

The NCP, which has time till 8.30 pm on Tuesday to show letters of support, said they will take a call after meeting with Congress.

Nov 12, 2019

Bride, groom brandish automatic weapons during wedding in Nagaland

On November 9, Bohoto Kiba, son of Kilo Kilonser of the militant NSCN-U, got married in Dimapur. The bride and groom were seen brandishing automatic rifles - M16 and AK 56 - during the wedding reception.