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Narendra Modi Meets Dutch PM Mark Rutte

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte here ahead of bilateral talks.

New Twitter Tool to Mark Real Candidates in 2018 US Midterm Elections

In line with its efforts to help users identify original sources and authentic information on Twitter, the microblogging site plans to add new labels to the campaign accounts of political candidates, starting with those running in the 2018 US midterm general election.

Instagram's New Feature to Allow Users to 'Mute' Other Accounts

Users can still see posts on the muted account's profile page and get notified about comments or posts they're tagged in

Tamil Nadu Taking Steps to Close Sterlite Factory, Says Chief Minister K Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami said on Thursday that his government was taking all steps to close the Sterlite factory at Thoothukudi after 13 people were killed in protests against it.

Four Years of NDA: After 1,460 Days of Narendra Modi Led BJP Government, 'Achhe Din' Yet to Come

There's only one year more to go for the BJP-led regime before another test at the hustings. But is the country any nearer to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promised 'acche din' (good days)?

Pakistan Again Raises Kashmir Issue at UN Security Council

Pakistan has raised the Kashmir issue yet again at the UN Security Council, trying to twin it with the Palestinian problem.

Anti-Sterlite Protest: 13 Killed in Police Firing, Opposition Calls for Tamil Nadu 'Bandh'

Opposition parties on Thursday called for a 'Tamil Nadu bandh' on Friday and sought the resignation of the "BJP's puppet government" in the state over the death of 13 people in police firing in protests against the Sterlite company in Thoothukudi.

Petrol Price Over Rs 85 in Mumbai, Crosses Rs 80 in Kolkata

AB de Villiers Bids Goodbye to International Cricket: From Anushka Sharma to Arjun Kapoor, Bollywood Celebs Wish South African Cricketer on Retirement!

AB de Villiers, who featured in 114 Tests, 228 ODIs and 78 T20Is for South Africa, sprang a surprise when he announced on Wednesday he was bidding adieu to all forms of international cricket with immediate effect.

2018 FIFA World Cup Official Theme Song ‘Live It Up’ to Be Sung by Will Smith

Sony Music and FIFA have announced that the song will be released on multiple streaming platforms on Friday

Indo-Bangladesh Border will be Sealed by December: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday announced that the India-Bangladesh border in the state will be completely sealed by December.

Rapper Will Smith to Sing 2018 FIFA World Cup Title Song 'Live it Up'

Actor-rapper Will Smith along with singers Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi are set to make the "world dance" to their official FIFA World Cup song titled "Live it up".

Dementia Decoded: Holistic Tips Will Improve Mental Health

While it is true that most cases of dementia cannot be treated, early diagnosis can greatly help in managing the symptoms in most cases.

Volcano in Indonesia: Transport Ministry Issues Warning to Airlines Over Ash From Merapi Volcano in Java Island

The warning was issued at 3.56 a.m. on Thursday by the AirNav Indonesia, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the spokesman as saying.

Pakistan General Elections 2018: 13 Transgenders Will Contest in Elections

This was officially announced on Wednesday at a national consultation organised by All Pakistan Transgender Election Network (APTEN) in collaboration with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)

Tired of False News? Facebook Unveils Three-Pronged Strategy to Fight Fake News

Apart from this, Facebook is also using machine learning to help its teams detect fraud and enforce its policies against spam.

Vaishno Devi Yatra Remains Suspended for Second Day Due to Forest Fire

Around 25,000 pilgrims were currently stranded at the Katra base camp for clearance to start the uphill trek to the shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.

Free Heart Surgeries for Children at AMU Medical College

Many children requiring corrective heart surgeries do not get treated due to financial constraints and even the affordable treatment available is sub-standard with poor expertise.

Raveena Tandon To Organise an Exhibition to Showcase Her Wildlife Photographs - Read Deets

Actress Raveena Tandon will showcase her wildlife photographs alongside the works of 75 wildlife photographers for a cause.

GST, Demonetisation PM Narendra Modi's Revolutionary Steps, Says M Venkaiah Naidu

Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said that the GST and demonetisation were "revolutionary steps" taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that many international institutions were highly appreciative of India's growth.