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US newspaper endorses Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera for third term

The Sacramento Bee based its endorsement on Bera's record and expertise over his competitor and appealed to voters to re-elect him.

Oct 23, 2016

Juhu aerodrome: Is India's first civil airport set to rise again?

Passengers can use the airport to fly to Aamby Valley in Lonavala and Hadapsar in Pune for Rs 1,770.

Oct 22, 2016

J&K: Pak violates ceasefire in Rajouri district again; Indian forces retaliate

Pakistan has violated ceasefire over 30 times since the Indian Army carried out surgical strikes across the LoC.

Oct 21, 2016

Bolivian glaciers melt threatens 2.3m people

A new study published in The Cyrosphere has found that Bolivian glaciers shrank by 43% between 1986 and 2014 and will continue to due so if temperatures continue to increase. This puts water supplies in the region at risk,as irrigation drinking water and hydropwer could affect up to 2.3 million inhabitants.

Oct 20, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: 12 state government employees sacked for anti-national activities

The employees were sacked as they were a threat to security, sovereignty and integrity of the state, a spokesperson said.

Oct 20, 2016

Aberfan disaster: 50th anniversary of the coal tip landslide that killed 116 children

Fifty years ago, on 21 October 1966, disaster struck in Aberfan, Wales. 116 children aged between 7-10 and 28 adults were killed when a landslide destroyed the local school and several houses. The avalanche happened after a build-up of water in a coal tip above the village. The National Coal Board (NCB) had ignored concerns of local authorities about the location of the tip. They were found guilty of extreme negligence by a tribunal in 1997.

Oct 19, 2016

Uttarakhand: IAF MI-17 chopper crashes shortly after take-off in Badrinath

The crew is safe and there has been no damage to property.

Oct 19, 2016

Naruto Shippuden episode 480 spoilers: Naruto and Hinata wedding on the cards?

Naruto Shippuden returns with a set of flashback episodes before the Anime series comes to an end.

Oct 18, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Pak violates ceasefire in Naushera; Over 150 smuggled pigeons seized for espionage

Pakistan has violated ceasefire over a dozen times along the LoC since the Indian Army carried out the surgical strikes.

Oct 16, 2016

We are concerned about peace, don't care about surgical strikes: Farooq Abdullah

Abdullah convened an all-party meeting in Srinagar on Friday over the present situation in the Valley.

Oct 14, 2016

Senior Jammu and Kashmir policeman suspended for giving sensitive information to Pakistan

The top cop had inadvertently passed on the information, falling for a ruse adopted by the Pakistani side.

Oct 14, 2016

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Congress politician 'greets' Muslims on the occasion of Muharram

The undated poster conveying Muharram greetings has been issued by Prakash Devi Pahadiya, who claims to be Congress politician.

Oct 12, 2016

Andhra Pradesh registers 20% rise in tourist arrivals in January-August 2016

Anantapur district is the "most visited destination" by foreign tourists.

Oct 11, 2016

Indian Railways to introduce coaches with glass roof soon

The aim of introducing glass-ceiling coaches is to boost tourism in the country.