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Delhi Slum Drowning in Plastic as Environment Day Focuses on India
Taimur Nagar is one of many slums in Delhi and countless other Indian cities struggling to cope with waste, particularly the plastic pollution that is the main theme of World Environment Day.
At least 7 Killed, 20 Hurt by Erupting Volcano in Guatemala
Guatemala's Volcan de Fuego, Spanish for "volcano of fire," exploded shortly before noon. Hours later, around 4 p.m., lava began flowing down the side of the mountain. Eddy Sanchez, director of the country's seismology and volcanology institute, said the...
Film Federation Seeks Steps to Release Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' in Karnataka
The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) is upset with Rajinikanth's reported statement that whichever government comes to power in Karnataka should implement the Supreme Court order on Cauvery water sharing.
Indian-origin DJ Jailed in UK for Trying to Defraud Health Services of 837,000 Pounds
Sandip Singh Atwal, known as Sunny, was filmed dancing and working as a courier after claiming that negligent treatment he received from the UK's state-funded National Health Service (NHS) for minor injuries had left him unemployed and dependent. The 33-y...
Off-Duty FBI Agent Drops Gun While Doing Backflip, Accidentally Shoots Someone
The agent, whose identity wasn’t released, was dancing at the downtown club around 12:45 a.m. on Saturday when the firearm fell from the agent’s waistband holster onto the floor. It discharged when the agent picked it up.
Donald Trump Can Probably Pardon Himself, But has No Plan to, Says Rudy Giuliani
Asked whether Trump has the power to give himself a pardon, Giuliani said, "He's not, but he probably does." Giuliani added that Trump "has no intention of pardoning himself," but that the US Constitution, which gives a president the authority to issue pa...
Autopsy Report Says BJP Worker Found Dead in Purulia Killed Self, Party Demands CBI Probe
Dulal Kumar, a 32-year-old BJP secretary in Balarampur’s Block 10 Zila Parishad, was found dead on Saturday morning in second such incident this week.
Night Time Snacking Linked With Poor Sleep, Obesity
"Laboratory studies suggest that sleep deprivation can lead to junk food cravings at night, which in turn leads to increased unhealthy snacking at night, which then leads to weight gain," said Michael A. Grandner from Department of Psychiatry in the Unive...
'More Indians Planning Trip To Russia for FIFA World Cup'
According to ixigo, Russia has recorded a 23 per cent month-on-month increase in flight searches from India during the tournament.
Anupam Kher Joins Audit Advisory Board as Member
Anupam on Saturday shared a letter by Guljari Lal, Director General of Audit (Central), on Twitter, which reads that it's an honour and privilege to have the actor on board.
Israel, Gaza Exchange Fire After Palestinian Woman Killed at Border
The latest escalation came hours after thousands of Palestinians attended the funeral of a young female volunteer medic killed by Israeli fire in violence on the border in southern Gaza.
Qatar Crisis Creates 'New' Gulf With No Winners
The crisis between some of the world's richest countries erupted on June 5, 2017 as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt suddenly cut all ties with Doha, accusing it of supporting terrorism and Iran.
Water Crisis Cripples Shimla, Tanker Driver Mows Down Woman After Epilepsy Attack
Hundreds of residents blocked the road leading to the state secretariat in Kusumpti, raising slogans against the government and the Shimla Municipal Corporation, both ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Nazi Era a 'Speck of Bird Poop' in German History: AfD Chief
The party, known by its German acronym AfD, became the third largest in Germany's parliament after the 2017 election. It is also the largest opposition party.
Nipah Virus Outbreak: Some Kerala Schools and Colleges to Remain Shut, Exams Deferred
The Kerala University of Health Sciences has postponed all its theory examinations starting from June 4. Practical examinations in Kozhikode, Malappuram and Waynad districts have also been deferred. The APJ Abdul Kalam Technical university has also postpo...
Those Alleging EVM Tampering Are Seeking a Scapegoat, Says CEC OP Rawat
In an interactive session organised by Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) in Kolkata, Rawat said, “We should not doubt the integrity of the system (EVMs).”