16 Oct 2016

India defeated NZ in first ODI; Virat scored unbeaten 85

Virat Kohli's unbeaten knock of 85 runs helped India register an easy win over New Zealand in the first ODI match.

Manipur capital comes to a halt on Black Day

15th October 2016 was commemorated in Manipur by CorCom as 'National Black Day.'

Delhi police rescue kidnapped male escort

The Delhi police rescued a 26 year-old aspiring male escort from a village in Uttar Pradesh where he was being held captive for a ransom of Rs.10 lakhs.

India trounced Argentina to move an inch closer to semis

India moved an inch closer to book their semi-final berth after thrashing Argentina in Group A match of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup.

Details of surgical strikes done during UPA regime released

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SoftBank putting together a mammoth tech investment fund

Japan's SoftBank Group announced setting-up of a fund to invest as much as $100 billion in technology focused ventures, over the next five years.

Attempted coup to overthrow UN-backed government in Libya

Militias from Libya's Tripoli initiated a coup to overthrow the UN-backed 'Unity Government' by seizing important state buildings including Rixos hotel, a complex that houses state council assembly.

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Will Sushil Kumar be the next Indian at WWE?

Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar could be the next Indian after 'Khali' to be a part of World Wrestling Entertainment.

15 Oct 2016

Scientists lay down plans for "Asgardia"

A group of scientists have laid down plans for what they say will be a nation-state in space with its own citizenry.

Stampede in religious gathering in UP, 19 killed

A stampede in a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh led to the death of 24 people, mostly women.

Inventor of fake herbal fuel behind bars

In the years 1999 and 2000, Ramar Pillai earned fame in Tamil Nadu by claiming to create herbal fuel.

Poland destruct USA in a record margin win

Poland team set a record of highest team total as they handed a massive defeat to the United States of America in the Group B match of 2016 Kabaddi World Cup.

Bollywood movies with Pakistan artistes won't be screened

The soon-to-be-released Dharma Productions movie, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, has run into trouble with the Cinema Owners Association of India (COAI).

Novak Djokovic in favor of proposed changes in tennis

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic has backed the proposed changes in the scoring rules of tennis.

New UN chief to boost gender equality, women empowerment

After being unanimously voted as Ban Ki-moon's successor, Antonio Guterres vowed to work as a "convener and bridge-builder" prioritizing human dignity, gender equality and xenophobia.