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1 Dec 2015
WorldBurkina Faso elects new President
Roch Marc Kabore won Burkina Faso's elections with more than 53% of votes, marking an end to the transitional period following Mr Compaore's removal.
30 Nov 2015
WorldBurkina Faso casts its votes in Presidential elections
Burkina Faso held its first elections since a popular rebellion overthrew the West African nation's longtime head and started a tumultuous period of transition.
29 Oct 2015
PoliticsSC to re-look at Islamic laws marriage/divorce laws
The Supreme Court has decided to re-look at the Muslim divorce law to safeguard Muslim women from arbitrary divorce and the adversity they face due to polygamy.
10 Oct 2015
IndiaSC rejects honor killing angle in Katara case
The SC ruled out death sentence or incarceration for life to convicts Vikas and Vishal Yadav and Sukhdev Pehelwan in the Nitish Katara case.
25 Sep 2015
PoliticsKarnataka Lokayukta's son features in SIT's 2nd charge-sheet
The Karnataka police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) named Ashwin Rao (son of Lokayukta Justice Bhaskar Rao), again in the 2nd charge-sheet in the Lokayukta scam.
19 Sep 2015
IndiaAmma Canteens have sold 24.01 crore idlis!
Chennai Corporation officials, who have been keeping track of the quantity of food sold at each Amma canteen, announced that the canteens have sold a total of 24.01 crore idlis since their inception.
18 Sep 2015
WorldBurkina Faso military seizes power in a coup
Fears that rose after the arrest of the interim leaders of the Burkina Faso government were confirmed by the military on Wednesday.
16 Sep 2015
WorldPentagon creates India Rapid Reaction Cell
In another important move in what has been a rapidly developing bilateral defense relationship between the US and India, the Pentagon announced the creation of a India Rapid Reaction Cell.
15 Sep 2015
WorldTurnbull to become Australia's new Prime Minister
In another dramatic event of what has proved the most turbulent period of Australian politics, Malcolm Turnbull ousted Tony Abbot in an internal party-leadership ballot, which he won 54-44.
12 Sep 2015
PoliticsAnd ABVP wins the DUSU elections, again!
ABVP, the BJP student wing, yesterday won the DUSU elections in a clean sweep, with all the 4 posts going to ABVP candidates.
11 Sep 2015
BusinessSatyam scam: Raju ordered to pay back Rs.1800 crore
In a fresh development in the 7 year old case, Raju and those associated with him were asked by SEBI to pay back the Rs.1800 crore they had swindled their investors out of in the Satyam scam.
10 Sep 2015
Technology#instagram #advertising #newideas #newleapforward
Instagram has decided to take a leap forward with its latest announcement that it will now be allowing advertisements.
9 Sep 2015
IndiaMumbai top-cop Rakesh Maria refutes retirement claims
Rakesh Maria, who was removed from the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner, denied claims that he was planning to retire.
3 Sep 2015
SportsDurban to host 2022 Commonwealth Games
Durban's bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been successful.
3 Sep 2015
WorldChinese military to be reduced by 300,000 troops
The Chinese military parade marking the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat in WWII held today, was overseen by President Xi Jinping, who described the conflict as "a decisive battle between justice and evil, between light and darkness".
2 Sep 2015
TechnologyNeonatal tetanus: Hurrah, it's gone!
Modi announced at the Call for Action-Summit that India is officially free of neonatal-tetanus.
1 Sep 2015
IndiaKarnataka CID to investigate Kalburgi murder
The police have been told by MM Kalburgi's daughter that he was killed for his outspoken comments; they are also looking into a probably property dispute as motive.
30 Aug 2015
WorldChina steps in as saviour for Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic, which has been the worst hit in the Carribean islands, will need time and funds to rebuild itself.
27 Aug 2015
SportsDoha to host Pakistan Super League!
PCB officials finally confirmed that the Pakistan Super League will be held in Doha.
26 Aug 2015
WorldWorld leaders to give WW2 parade a miss
China finally issued a list of the leaders who will be attending the military parade and the names of some world leaders were prominently missing.
25 Aug 2015
BusinessGlenmark Pharmaceuticals stock falls
Glenmark's stock closed at Rs.1,164.80, down Rs.60.55, or 4.94% on the Bombay Stock Exchange on Monday, 24 Aug night.
23 Aug 2015
WorldPraises for 'Heroes' who warded off France train attack
Authorities in Arras, Northern France, awarded the Americans and Norman, the British who was injured in the tussle, with medals for bravery.
19 Aug 2015
BusinessAmazon to look into accusations made by NYT
Bezos said that any company where employees were not given due consideration could have become as successful as Amazon.
17 Aug 2015
IndiaLife imprisonment for Vikas Yadav upheld
The Yadav's plea against their life imprisonment sentence has been turned down by the Supreme Court.
16 Aug 2015
IndiaKerala declared the first digital state in India
Kerala has been making several impressive advancements and implementing certain e-governance initiatives.
15 Aug 2015
BusinessControversy arises over Arun Sathe's appointment to SEBI
Controversy has arisen over Sathe's appointment to the SEBI board at a time when the government is being accused of political influence in key positions.
14 Aug 2015
WorldChinese government tries to control the Tianjin situation
The government stepped in to control the reaction to the Tianjin blasts in China.
13 Aug 2015
SportsPankaj Advani defends snooker title
Pankaj Advani fought off Yan Bingtao of China to hold on to his 6-red snooker World Championship title.
10 Aug 2015
EntertainmentMission Impossible: Unstoppable rogue!
The latest installment in the action spy series has been holding the No.1 position in the BO for the second week, and has made over $265 million worldwide already.
08 Aug 2015
TechnologyRs.10.8 crore fine imposed on telecom companies
Having been found guilty of exceeding radiation limits set by the government in 2012, telcos like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance and other major companies in India have been fined large amounts.