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Julie Bishop resigns as Australian foreign minister before PM Scott Morrison decides on new cabinet

Bishop stood for the Prime Minister post after Turnbull resigned but was eliminated in the first round.

Aug 26, 2018

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Guidelines proposed for live streaming of Supreme Court proceedings

The Attorney General of India, KK Venugopal, also backed the idea and said that it could be done through a Supreme Court channel on the lines of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha TV.

Aug 25, 2018

Rahul Gandhi denies Congress' involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots

The deadly riots had killed about 3,000 Sikhs. Some Congress politicians, including Sajjan Kumar, have been accused of leading the killer mobs. They have denied the allegations.

Aug 25, 2018

Scott Morrison to become Australia's new PM after Malcolm Turnbull loses party support

This move took place after the former PM Malcolm Turnbull faced a leadership challenge for the second time on August 23.

Aug 24, 2018

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull faces leadership crisis, under pressure over poor polling

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull is under pressure over poor polling and a push by conservative members of his party to replace him.

Aug 24, 2018

Lehman Brothers invite ire for party to mark 10th anniversary of global market meltdown

Lehman Brothers, a former financial services firm, has sent an email invitation to the party and addressed it to "Lehman Brothers & Sisters." The reception, complete with cocktails and canapes, is reportedly set to be held in London on September 15. The firm has also planned a reunion in New York and Hong Kong.

Aug 21, 2018

PNB fraud: Interpol confirms Nirav Modi is in UK; CBI moves extradition request

According to a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) official, the UK authorities confirmed Nirav Modi's presence in the country on Sunday through a mail on the basis of the diffusion notice issued against him by the probe agency to the Interpol.

Aug 20, 2018

Iran anti-money laundering law faces roadblocks as October deadline looms large

Tehran nears a deadline to pass legislation to help it attract investment while facing US sanctions.

Aug 18, 2018

Kerala floods: Mollywood actors join hands to donate for CM's Distress Relief Fund

Superstars like Mohanlal, Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan have been regularly updating the progress of rescue operations in Kerala floods.

Aug 17, 2018

Atal Bihari Vajpayee death: SRK, Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar and other celebs pay homage

Bollywood celebrities paid tribute to former Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who died in Delhi on August 16.

Aug 17, 2018

When Atal Bihari Vajpayee mocked Amitabh Bachchan over rumoured affair with Rekha

When Atal Bihari Vajpayee mocked Amitabh Bachchan over rumoured relationship with Rekha [Video]

In an old interview in 1987, Atal Bihari Vajpayee had made some remarks on Amitabh Bachchan, taking a dig at his then-rumoured affair with Rekha.

Aug 16, 2018

A leader like no other: Atal Bihari Vajpayee and his legacy

The Vajpayee-led NDA's tenure was the only time the country had a government ideologically committed to right-wing economics.

Aug 16, 2018

Odisha postman suspended for not delivering 6000 letters in over 10 years

For a decade, the postman had to shoulder the twin responsibilities of running the post office and delivering mail and this according to him was an impossible task.

Aug 15, 2018

Google Doodle celebrates India's 72nd Independence Day with colourful 'truck art'

A click on the doodle will take the users to an assortment of entries on Independence Day, including news reports and videos.