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Indian Air Force could get its own fleet of US-made Predator drones

The Indian Air Force could soon be getting a fleet of Predator drones from the US that can strike targets from across the sea and operate without endangering any Indian pilots. The American side of the deal has been sent over and it is up to the defence ministry to decide if they want it.

May 2, 2018

A member of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) tells a Rohingya girl not to come on Bangladesh side, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Myanmar military assures U.N of 'harsh' action on sexual assault

Nearly 700,000 Rohingya Muslims fled from Rakhine State to Bangladesh to flee a military crackdown launched in August that the United Nations and others denounced as "a textbook example of ethnic cleansing".

May 2, 2018

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Manali-Leh highway to reopen in 10 days

"The work to clear the snow is going on at a fast pace. If the weather remains favorable, traffic between Manali and Leh is likely to be restored in 10 days," Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Commander Col A.K. Awasthi told IANS

May 2, 2018

Myanmar ready to take back verified Rohingyas: Suu Kyi

Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi told a visiting UN delegation that the country was ready to allow the return of Rohingya refugees after they complete a verification process.

May 1, 2018

Who is Sameer Tiger? Hizbul Mujahideen's main recruiter shot dead in Kashmir

Sameer Tiger had dropped out of school after class 8 as he was not interested in studies, following which he involved himself in terrorist activities. He was killed along with another militant Monday.

May 1, 2018

Migrants From Caravan In Limbo As U.S. Says Border Crossing Full

About 50 people from a Central American migrant caravan including women, children and transgender individuals tried to seek U.S. asylum on April 29 but were not immediately allowed to cross the Mexico border because officials said the facility was full. About 20 people in the group were able to reach the final fence at the busy crossing, where they were watched by armed U.S. border guards who did not immediately open the gate.

Apr 30, 2018

Army officer allegedly threatens Twinkle Khanna, actor to take legal action

Twinkle Khanna had recently talked about her husband's announcement to auction the actual naval uniform he had worn in Rustom (2016) to raise money for the cause of animal rescue and welfare.

Apr 30, 2018

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3: Chris Pratt teases epic plot [Spoilers]

While fans enjoy the Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers crossover in Avengers: Infinity War in cinemas, Chris Pratt confirms that GotG director James Gunn has completed the script of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 slated to release in 2020.

Apr 28, 2018

Box office collection: Avengers — Infinity War poised to become 2018's highest opener

Avengers: Infinity War is expected to break the opening day box office collection record of Baaghi 2, which had earned Rs 25.10 crore. The Marvel film has also sold over 1 million tickets and is second to Baahubali 2 in the all-time advance booking sales.

Apr 27, 2018

Badminton Asia Championships quarter-finals live stream: Watch Srikanth vs Chong Wei online

India's Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal have all entered the quarter-final stage of Badminton Asia Championships in Wuhan, China. Here's how and when you can watch the badminton quarter-final matches on TV in India.

Apr 26, 2018

Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar's top aide shot dead in J&K

The group has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United States and several other countries. JeM operational commander Mufti Yasir was among those killed in the joint operation in Tral.

Apr 26, 2018

Who is Jim Bridenstine? Politician sworn in as the 13th NASA Administrator

Jim Bridenstine, who was the Republican Representative from Oklahoma, resigned from the House of Representatives Monday to take up the new role of NASA Administrator. He is the first politician to be named as the NASA administrator. Bridenstine was given the oath of office by Pence at the NASA Headquarters in Washington.

Apr 26, 2018