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China's 'National Flag Baby' Captivates Millions, Wants to Raise Flag at Tiananmen Square
The boy's father, Feng Xie, said Jianhan's habit started when he was a toddler. Upset one day, he stopped crying when he heard China's national anthem playing on TV during a flag-raising ceremony.
Mahalaya: As Countdown for Durga Puja Begins, How Devotees Observe the End of Pitru Paksha
On Mahalaya, devotees invoke Goddess Durga, who is treated as a daughter in Bengal, by chanting mantras to welcome her from her husband Lord Shiva's abode, Kailash.
Imran Khan's Maiden Speech at UNGA Focussing on Kashmir and Nuclear War Exceeds Time Limit
Of the 50-minutes that the Pakistan PM spoke from the podium of the UN General Assembly hall, half of his speech was on India and Kashmir, drumming up a hysteria about a nuclear war.
No Problem, Absolute Peace on Indo-China Border, Says Kiren Rijiju
Earlier this month, BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh Tapir Gao had claimed Chinese troops made an incursion in Arunachal Pradeshs remote Anjaw district and constructed a bridge across Kiomru nullah in Chaglagam circle.
'Islamophobia is Creating Divisions, Hijab is Now Becoming a Weapon': Pak PM Imran Khan at UNGA
Khan, who is currently on a week-long visit to the US, delivered his maiden address to the United Nations General Assembly and touched upon several issues, including climate change, money laundering and Islamophobia.
Man Kills Brother in West Delhi for Objecting to His Argument With Mother
The deceased, identified as Anand Tiwari, worked at a local gutka manufacturing company at Rama Road while his brother Amit is presently unemployed and used to do odd jobs, they said.
Shiv Sena Calls Key Assembly Poll-Related Meeting on Saturday
The Sena meet comes in the background of BJP leaders from the state holding discussion with the central leadership on Thursday in New Delhi to assess poll preparedness for all the seats.
Mixed Reaction to SC Order on Interim Compensation to Kochi Flat Owners
In its orders on Friday, the court directed demolition of the flats in Maradu within 138 days and asked it to pay Rs 25 lakh interim compensation to each flat owner within four weeks.
Indian-origin Singaporean Sentenced to 11 and a Half Years of Jail for Petrol Station Robbery
Visvanathan Vadivelu, 50, had pleaded guilty to committing armed robbery at a Shell petrol station in Singapore's Upper Bukit Timah Road on July 31, 2017, the Straits Times reported on Thursday.
'Acting Like An Agent of BJP': Karnataka Congress Questions EC's Move to Postpone Bypolls
Congress claimed that in the country's history, it was the first time the Election Commission has cancelled elections after issuing notification without giving any reason.
In Insurgency-Hit Dantewada, Congress Leader’s Widow Wins against Wife of BJP MLA Killed by Naxals
Devti Karma, a housewife till her husband Mahendra Karma was killed by Maoists in 2013, defeated BJP's Ojaswi Mandavi by 11,191 votes.
Govt Compulsorily Retires 15 More Senior Tax Officials on Graft Charges in Crackdown on Errants
Since June, this is the fourth round of sacking of corrupt tax officials. In the previous three rounds, 49 high ranking tax officers, including 12 from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), were compulsorily retired.
Beijing Rejects 'Smear' That Chinese Hackers Behind Cyber Attacks on Aerospace Giant Airbus
The hackers targeted Airbus suppliers -- British engine-maker Rolls-Royce, French technology consultancy and supplier Expleo, and two other French contractors -- in search of commercial secrets.
Fresh Restrictions Imposed in Parts of Kashmir, Markets Remain Shut on Day 54 of Lockdown
Restrictions were imposed in the areas of Nowhatta, Rainawari, Safakadal, Khanyar and Maharaj Gunj in downtown and in Srinagar's Hazratbal zone.
Class 8 DPS Student Succumbs to Dengue Fever in Ahmedabad
Dubey had a fever last Monday. When it did not subside he was admitted to a private hospital on SG Road, where he then developed severe complications and finally succumbed.
Feeling Depressed? This Chinese Game May be the Answer
When it comes to reducing depression risk among middle-aged and older adults in China, playing a game of mahjong may be the answer, according to new research.