Algeria has turned off its internet nationwide during high school exams in a bid to tackle cheating. Blackouts will continue throughout the exam season, till June 25.


Algeria goes offline for school exam


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Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray has  requested the US to immediately reunite a girl with Down's syndrome and her brother with their family.


Mexico demands US reunite Down's syndrome girl with family


The Indian Embassy in Hungary has felicitated the celebration of 4th International Day of Yoga in seven cities of Bosnia and Herzegovina.


Indian Embassy felicitates International Yoga Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina


An Indian woman gave birth to a baby inside the toilet of a railway station here, a media report said.


Indian woman gives birth in Bangladesh railway station


NITI Aayog has ranked Rajasthan at No.1 among the states in water conversation as it registered a significant increase in the level of ground water.


Rajasthan No.1 in water conservation: NITI Ayog


While the LGBT community across the world is busy celebrating "Pride Month", a Kolkata-based transwoman's account of how she was asked questions about her breasts, sexuality and ability to give birth during interviews for a teacher's post has again brought into the open the attitude towards sexual minorities in the country.


Transwoman asked about breasts, conceiving at school interviews


Attired in smart-fit khakhi uniform and blue beret, constable Lalit Kumar Salve saluted his superiors here on Tuesday and rejoined duty a month after undergoing sex realignment surgery.


After sex change, Maharashtra constable joins duty as male


A team of doctors extracted a 2-inch earring stuck in the windpipe of a one-year-old toddler, an official said here on Tuesday.


Earring extracted from Mumbai toddler's windpipe


Archaeologists have discovered a city dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1384-1644) in China's Jiangxi province.


Ancient city found in China


A couple in the US has seen outpouring of support from thousands of people when they set out to raise money on Facebook for reuniting immigrant parents with their children, helping them raise $3.4 million in a matter of three days, the media reported.


Facebook helps couple raise $3.4mn for reuniting immigrant families


Abu Dhabi, June 18 (IANS/WAM) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has implemented new features enhancing its chauffeur services in the country.


Etihad Airways enhances chauffeur services in UAE


The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued fresh and crisp notes worth $3 billion to mark the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr


Pakistan issues fresh notes for Eid


An Indian-origin hotel tycoon in Britain is locked in a legal battle with Heathrow Airport over his plans to build a multi-storey car park on land he owns at the facility.


Indian origin hotelier in car park row with Heathrow Airport


Community kitchens (langars) in 10 major Delhi gurdwaras have implemented the food safety and hygiene standards set by food regulator FSSAI to make healthy food accessible to everyone.


10 Delhi gurdwaras implement food safety standards for langar


Consumed by the pain of losing his cat, a college professor has put up hundreds of posters across south Kolkata streets and started social media campaigns in the hope of getting his pet back.


Posters, online campaigns for missing Kolkata cat


The interiors of Himachal Pradesh, especially in the Kullu Valley infamous for cannabis and opium cultivation, have seen special drives by making officials and elected representatives at the grassroots accountable, the government said on Sunday.


Himachal sees drive against cannabis, opium cultivation


They are Muslims, yet they sing Krishna "bhajans" (hymns) from Hindu lore. They have adopted a hybrid culture that is a mix of both religions and lifestyles. Many of their names too blend two religions, like Shankar Khan and Krishna Khan.


Rajasthani musicians epitomise India's syncretic culture, but are a struggling lot (IANS Special Series)


Hundreds of yoga aficionados gathered at a stadium here on Saturday for a large-scale class.


Yoga enthusiasts in South Africa unite ahead of Yoga Day


Actress Dia Mirza, who was associated with an initiative that highlights Indian culture and diversity through graffiti art, says it is important to keep the cities clean and beautiful.


Important to keep cities clean, beautiful: Dia Mirza


Tourists from a Japanese cruise ship that docked in Guatemala this week have raised more than $11,000 for those affected by the eruption of the Fuego volcano in the Central American country.


Tourists raise over $11,000 for Guatemala volcano victims


Now children going to the Bal Bhavan can again enjoy a ride on the famous Mini Steam Locomotive, which has been restored, a Railway official said on Friday.

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