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Hafiz Saeed-led JuD No More on List of Banned Outfits in Pakistan: Report
India has been pushing Pakistan to bring to justice the planners of the November 2008 Mumbai attacks. Saeed is the co-founder of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, which was responsible for the attack in which 166 people were killed.
Google Abandons Berlin Campus Plan After Locals Protest
The internet giant confirmed reports Thursday it will sublet the former electrical substation in the capital’s Kreuzberg district to two charitable organizations, Betterplace.org and Karuna.
BHEL Q2 Net Up 60 Percent to Rs 185.17 Crore
Net profit of the company stood at Rs 185.17 crore, or Rs 0.50 per share, in July-September period of this year compared with Rs 115.42 crore, or Rs 0.31 a share, in the same period a year ago, the company said in a statement here.
Chidambaram Wonders if Air India is Trying to Turn Profitable Through 'Ticket Cancellation Charges'
The senior Congress leader was scheduled to travel from New Delhi to Mumbai on Saturday but the Air India flight was cancelled and a cancellation charge of Rs 3,000 was levied, according to tweets.
Karva Chauth 2018: Survey Reveals Women Fast for Love, Not Tradition
When women were asked why they fast during Karva Chauth, 67 per cent said 'as an expression of love', 25 per cent said ‘a tradition' and 8 per cent said ‘societal pressure'.
CRPF Jawan Injured in IED Blast Triggered by Naxals in Sukma
Constable Virendra Yadav was injured in the blast and airlifted to Raipur. He is said to be stable.
PIL in SC Seeks Anti-harassment Guidelines at Places of Worship, Background Check of Religious Leaders
The fresh petition, filed by advocate Maneesh Pathak, said religious places constitute part of work place as many women are employed there, other than those working on a voluntarily basis.
‘French Spiderman’ Climbs 230-Metre Tall London Tower Without Ropes; Brings Traffic to a Halt
The 56-year-old so-called "French Spiderman" took around an hour to climb the 230-metre high tower without any ropes or harnesses, while traffic came to a halt as bemused crowds formed below.
Stakeholders of Vedanta’s Tuticorin Plant Seek PM Modi’s Intervention in Restarting Operations
The Tamil Nadu government had in May issued an order, directing the state Pollution Control Board to seal the Vedanta group's copper plant and close it down "permanently" following violent protests during which 13 people were killed in police firing.
I Dream of an India Where President Takes Oath on Vedas: Satya Pal Singh
The Union minister of state for human resource development made the remarks at the launch of a four-day global convention of the Arya Samaj which he said was a 'mahakumbh' of its followers.
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Accuses President, Minister of Conspiring to Topple Him
Israel's next legislative elections are scheduled for November 2019 but early polls could be held in case of a crisis within Netanyahu's ruling Likud-led coalition.
Two Militants Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in J&K's Baramulla
The official said an exchange of firing also took place Thursday evening at Arwani area of Anantnag district after security forces launched an operation based on a tip.
Kanhaiya Kumar Makes Political Debut at CPI's Anti-BJP Rally, But Tejashwi's Absence Raises Questions
Giving his first political speech from the party platform, Kanhaiya acknowledged that there was no single party that could defeat the BJP and urged all opposition parties to unite for the purpose.
China Army to Do 'Whatever it Takes' to Retain Taiwan
Tens of thousands of Taiwan independence campaigners took to the streets of Taipei on Saturday for a major rally that was a rebuke to Beijing.
Police Probe Suspicious Package Addressed to Actor Robert De Niro: Reports
The report came a day after the FBI said pipe bombs were sent to Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and other prominent Democrats.
Turkey Says Saudi Arabia Still Has Questions to Answer Over Khashoggi's Murder
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu repeated Erdogan's demand that those involved in the murder should be legally tried in Turkey, adding that Ankara was willing to cooperate with everyone.