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Apple says Facebook App Which Offered Users $20 For Access to Phone Data, Violated App Store Policies
Facebook says fewer than 5 percent of the app’s users were teens and they had parental permission.
Election Commission Full Bench Arrives to Review Lok Sabha Poll-preparedness in Bengal
On Thursday, the team will also meet District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police of all the districts to review law and order and preparation for the polls.
Afghan President Ghani Accuses Pakistan of Holding 'Keys to War'
Afghanistan has previously accused Pakistan of turning a blind eye to Afghan Taliban commanders on its soil and even of supporting the militant group it is fighting, which Islamabad denies.
Midwest US in Brutal Grip of Colder-than-Antarctica Deep Freeze
Temperatures in parts of the Northern Plains and Great Lakes plunged to as low minus 42 Fahrenheit (minus 41 Celsius) in Park Rapids, Minnesota, and minus 31F in Fargo, North Dakota, according to the National Weather Service.
Noida Policeman, 3 Journalists Caught Red-handed Taking 8 Lakh Bribe
Police recovered the bribe amount from Noida's Sector 20 police station, along with one factory made pistol, six phones and a Mercedes car.
Trump Says US Intelligence Services 'Naive,' 'Wrong' on Iran
In a hearing on global threats at the Senate Intelligence Committee, the top officials took issue with Trump's assertion that the Islamic State group has been defeated, and that North Korea can be convinced to forego its nuclear weapons.
Swine Flu Death Toll Rises; Rajasthan Worst-Affected
As per data compiled by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Rajasthan is the worst affected state with at least 1,856 (40%) of the total cases being reported from the state as of January 27. The state has witnessed 72 deaths in the past one mo...
Congress Faces Seat-Sharing Woes in Kerala As Key Allies Push For More Seats in LS Polls
Kerala has 20 Lok Sabha seats and the Congress usually contests in 16 seats, the IUML in two and the Kerala Congress (Mani) and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) in one each.
Rupee Ends Steady at 71.12/USD; Focus on Fed Policy, Union Budget
At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the rupee opened on a weak note at 71.34 then fell further to 71.36 against the US dollar.
Shamita Shetty Verbally Abused, Driver Roughed Up In a Road Rage Incident in Thane
A bike rammed into Shamita Shetty's car and the riders picked a fight with her driver in Thane on Tuesday. A police complaint has been filed.
DSP Among 6 Policemen Booked for Failing to Take Action in Dowry Complaint
On the direction of a court here, police registered a case against the policemen and doctor on Tuesday for not taking appropriate action on the complaint related to dowry harassment and torture made by the daughter of a retired police sub-inspector, he sa...
PM Modi Credits Demonetisation For Making Homes Affordable to Youth in Gujarat Address
The prime minister was addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone for extension of the new terminal at Surat airport in Gujarat.
CBI Books HAL Employees in Rs 13.28 Crore Fraud in Odisha
It is alleged that a senior manager in finance, in conspiracy with other employees, siphoned off Rs 13.28 crore from the coffers of the cash-strapped PSU during 2013-17.
LFW 2019: Tabu, Karan Johar Give a Magical Start to Gaurav Gupta’s Theatrical Extravaganza
Poetess Navkirat Sodhi performed while suspended on an aerial harness at the Royal Opera House along with Karan Johar and Tabu at the opening of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2019
Canadian Serial Killer Admits to Chopping Up 8 Men With Ties to Toronto's Gay Village
Body parts of seven of the victims were found hidden inside large planters that Bruce McArthur stored at a client's home in midtown Toronto. The remains of an eighth victim were later discovered in a ravine behind the property.
Environment vs Employment: Anger, Suspicion Run Wild in Thoothukudi Amid Wait for Sterlite Order
The top court will hear the Tamil Nadu government’s petition challenging the NGT order on Sterlite in the coming days. This is the last ditch effort by the government to ensure the closure of the copper smelter in Thoothukudi.