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Flight passenger detained after he opens emergency exit to get fresh air

The Chinese passenger claimed his innocence and said that he was unaware that his actions would open the emergency door. "Because it was so stuffy, so hot on the plane, I just pushed down on the window handle beside me. When the door fell out, I panicked," he said.

May 2, 2018

Why this popular travel destination wants to limit the tourist flow

Italy's most popular tourist destination Venice has decided to limit the number of tourists over a four-day long holiday weekend by installing temporary gates at the end of two bridges.

Apr 30, 2018

Over a dozen peacocks found dead in Ghaziabad

Local authorities suspect that an industrial unit is discharging a poisonous chemical which may have led to the deaths of peacocks

Apr 29, 2018

Google Assistant is the smartest, but Alexa is hilarious

If you like some proof on the best digital assistant, a new study shows Google Assistant beats Siri, Amazon Alexa, and Microsoft Cortana in terms of intelligence.

Apr 28, 2018

Pakistan court jails man in nation's 1st child pornography conviction

The accused, Sadat Amin, was found guilty on charges of being part of a child pornography racket in Europe and the United States. The accused was arrested from Sargodha in Pakistan after a complaint was filed by the Norwegian Embassy in April last year.

Apr 27, 2018

Ex-California policeman arrested in 'Golden State' serial killer case

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has previously said that the man sought in the 40-year-old case was tied to 12 slayings, 45 rapes and more than 120 burglaries in and around Sacramento, the eastern San Francisco Bay area and Southern California.

Apr 27, 2018

Avengers: Infinity War to record Marvel's biggest box office opening collection internationally

Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War releases in several international markets this weekend. And judging by the pre-sales in countries like India and UAE, the movie could record Marvel Studio's biggest box office opening and highest first-day collection in several international markets.

Apr 25, 2018

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Avengers: Infinity War post credits scenes confirmed: How many are there?

Following the world premiere of Avengers: Infinity War, it has been revealed that the Marvel movie will feature post-credits scenes. The event also confirmed the number of post-credits scenes. Avengers: Infinity War releases on April 27.

Apr 24, 2018

Avengers: Infinity War initial reviews deem it as 'Marvel masterpiece'

Marvel hosted the world premiere of Avengers: Infinity War on Monday and the first reactions from the movie are pouring in.

Apr 24, 2018

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro hands-on: New contender for mid-range smartphone king crown

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) has got all the right specifications and also comes with an apt price to claim the crown for the mid-range smartphone market leader. Prior to the launch, IBTimes India had the exclusive opportunity to check out the smartphone. Here's our take on the new Asus phone.

Apr 23, 2018

New tick species invading New Jersey? All you need to know

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture announced that the longhorned tick, which is usually found in East Asia, mysteriously appeared in New Jersey, survived the winter and has possibly become established in the state.

Apr 22, 2018

Who is Allison Mack? Smallville actress associated with NXIVM cult arrested

Allison Mack, who is member of NXIVM led by Keith Raniere, has been accused of sex-trafficking. She was a popular face on the TV show Smallville.

Apr 21, 2018

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KYC norms: RBI makes Aadhaar-bank accounts linking mandatory

The RBI's new direction comes at a time when the Supreme Court is in the final stage of hearing petitions challenging the validity of Aadhaar.

Apr 21, 2018

Who is Kris Kobach?

Kris Kobach is the secretary of state of Kansas and is the frontrunner to be the Republican candidate for Kansas governor. He has been found in contempt of court for not putting his proof-of-citizenship voter registration law on hold while it is investigated by a federal court for its legality. Music: Rondo brothers Puffer

Apr 20, 2018

SBI offers PoS way for cash withdrawal to beat currency crunch

Debit card holders of SBI and all other banks can withdraw cash from SBI's PoS machines.