These illustrated Persian fables owe their origin to India's Panchatantra

The 'Anvar-i Suhayli' is a 15th century version of a story of two jackals, Kalilah and Dimnah.

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· Nov 11, 2016 · 08:30 pm

At least 15 killed, including government employees, in Peshawar bus blast

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. The condition of a majority of the 30 people reported injured was stated to be critical.

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· Mar 16, 2016 · 10:39 am

Pathankot attacks: Hizbul Mujahideen claims responsibility, says more strikes will come

Indian border security officials shot down a suspected terrorist near the Indo-Pak border soon after the terror outfit's chief, Syed Salahuddin's, announcement.

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· Jan 21, 2016 · 10:05 am

63 people evacuated, at least 20 dead after terror attack at Burkina Faso hotel

The Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb took responsibility for the violence at the 147-room establishment frequented by UN staff and foreigners.

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· Jan 16, 2016 · 08:38 am

Jakarta blasts: Islamic State claims responsibility

At least five militants and two civilians were killed after a series of explosions and shootings rocked central Jakarta on Thursday morning.

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· Jan 14, 2016 · 09:53 am

At least 14 killed, 10 injured in blast near polio centre in Quetta, Pakistan

According to the home minister of Balochistan, the explosion was a suicide bombing.

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· Jan 13, 2016 · 10:56 am

Three terrorists killed in gunbattle near Indian Consulate in Afghan city Mazar-e-Sharif

Three other militants are believed to still be hiding in the building adjacent to the consulate.

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· Jan 04, 2016 · 09:04 am

Security forces gun down sixth terrorist at Pathankot airbase

Security has been heightened in Delhi following intelligence inputs that Jaish-e-Mohammed is planning another attack.

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· Jan 03, 2016 · 09:15 am

Narendra Modi holds impromptu talks with Nawaz Sharif in Lahore

The Indian prime minister suddenly announced his plans to visit the city on Sharif's birthday, with the two discussing bilateral relations amid surprise and confused reactions.

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· Dec 25, 2015 · 01:59 pm

DDCA gave money to fake companies, inflated bills, says Kirti Azad at press conference

The BJP MP from Bihar played a 28-minute video that sought to expose corrupt practices at the Delhi & District Cricket Association.

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· Dec 20, 2015 · 07:00 pm

Delhi gangrape: Juvenile convict released as police clamp down on protests

Jyoti Singh's parents were joined by hundreds at Jantar Mantar and were going to march to India Gate before they were stopped.

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· Dec 20, 2015 · 08:31 am

DDCA files: Arun Jaitley deems AAP's allegations ‘untruth and defamation’

The Aam Aadmi Party demanded the finance minister's resignation claiming he was involved in financial malpractices during his term as DDCA president.

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· Dec 17, 2015 · 01:18 pm