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North Korean Ballistic Missile Developer Ju Kyu Chang Dies at 89

Ju Kyu-chang, a central figure in the development of the North Korean ballistic missile programme at the beginning of this decade, died at the age of 89, state news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday.

Woman Youth Leader Alleges Sexual Abuse by CPI-M MLA in Kerala

A CPI-M woman youth leader has accused a party MLA in Kerala of sexual abuse. The Communist Party of India-Marxist said it is looking into the allegation.

Bombay High Court Refuses to Stop Framing of Charges in Malegaon 2008 Case

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday declined to stay a lower court order for framing of charges in a case against Lt. Col. Srikant P. Purohit and 13 other accused in connection with the 2008 Malegaon blast.

India's Airlines Suffering Double Whammy: IATA

India's passenger carriers are suffering from a "double whammy" of a steep rise in fuel costs and the decline in the Indian rupees value, global airlines association IATA said on Tuesday.

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Resigns From Lok Sabha

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday resigned from the Lok Sabha after being elected to the Meghalaya Assembly on August 27.

Uttar Pradesh: Class 11 Student Shot Dead in Shamli District

A Class 11 student was shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Shamli district in Uttar Pradesh when he was on way to school on Tuesday morning, police said.

RSS-backed Trade Union Says Modi Government Causing 'Extreme Labour Exploitation'

RSS-affiliate Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) will launch a nationwide agitation on Sep 6 against the Modi government's reforms that it says have led to "extreme exploitation and harassment" of the labour sector and led to increasing unemployment in the country.

NASA is Exploring Product Endorsements, Rocket Naming Rights: Report

Varun Dhawan Praises Anu Malik's Music For Sui Dhaaga, Says the Legend is Truly 'Made in India'

Actor Varun Dhawan has praised music composer-singer Anu Malik and said that he is a legend and is truly made in India.

NABARD Sanctions Over Rs 334 Crore to West Bengal Flood Protection Projects in August

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Tuesday said it has sanctioned Rs 334.75 crore in August, under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), to West Bengal for 158 minor irrigation and 23 flood protection projects.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, and Mohamed Salah; A Look at Top 3 Contenders for Best FIFA Men's Player Award 2018

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus), Croatia midfielder Luka Modric (Real Madrid) and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) were shortlisted on Monday for The Best FIFA Men's Player Award for 2018.

Twitter CEO Personally Taking Call on High-profile Accounts

As Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey gets ready to testify before the US Congress on September 5, reports have surfaced that he is personally weighing in on high-profile decisions to ban controversial accounts, frustrating some employees.

Would be Happy to Work with Amitabh Bachchan Again, Says Jaya Prada

Actress Jaya Prada, the premiere of whose maiden fiction TV show "Perfect Pati" will clash with that of the new season of Amitabh Bachchan's "Kaun Banega Crorepati" on Monday, says she would love to work with the megastar again if there are an opportunity and a suitable role.

Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra Enjoy 'Magical' Getaway at Mammoth Mountain

Engaged couple Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra enjoyed the Labor Day weekend here at Mammoth Mountain, the singer's favourite getaway.

Sensex Open Red by 38,460.96 Points, Nifty Low by 33.80 Points

The key Indian equity indices turned negative minutes after opening on a positive note on Tuesday.

Forex Rate Today: Rupee Falls to Fresh Low of 71.37 Per Dollar

The Indian rupee hit a new all-time low of 71.37 per dollar on Tuesday tracking a similar trend among its global peers and amid concerns of trade war escalation.

Typhoon Jebi Warning: Japan on Alert as Deadly Storm to Hit, 600 Flights Cancelled

The approach of powerful typhoon Jebi left more than 600 flights cancelled on Tuesday in Japan, following a forecast of strong winds and heavy rainfall in the western and eastern regions.

ISIS Seeks Alternative Sources of Finance: Russia

The Islamic State is seeking alternative sources of finance after its revenues from the sale of oil and collection of taxes from the population in Syria and Iraq shrunk drastically, a senior Russian security official said Monday.

Plane Crash Ignites Wild Fire in US State of Nevada

A wildfire ignited by a plane crash burned 80 acres (0.32 square km) on Mountain Rose, a popular recreation place located in northern US state of Nevada.

Google Announces New Artificial Intelligence Technology to Fight Online Child Sexual Abuse

US tech giant Google announced on Monday that it is employing a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to combat online spreading of contents involving child sexual abuse.