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Noida: 40-year-old man held for raping teen daughter

The man, a daily wage labourer, had raped the 14-year-old girl two days ago after which she somehow reached the police and narrated her ordeal.

Sep 28, 2018

PM Modi among 48 world leaders to endorse UN chief's campaign to combat sexual exploitation

UN peacekeeping missions are facing allegations of sexual abuse in African countries. In 2017, Guterres had launched a campaign to prevent and end sexual exploitation by UN personnel.

Sep 28, 2018

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over Sardar Patel Statue; Amit Shah hits back

During his rally, Gandhi had also claimed while the Modi government is providing employment to 450 people in 24 hours, the Chinese government is providing 50,000 jobs to their youth.

Sep 28, 2018

Facing cash-crunch, Pakistan government auctions eight buffaloes kept by ex-PM Sharif

Pakistan is staring at acute financial crisis with its currency falling by over 20% in the last seven months owing to balance of payment crisis. The last fiscal year ended with current account deficit of $18 billion, which is 5.7% of the GDP. The budget deficit has crossed Rs 2 lakh crore.

Sep 28, 2018

India will continue to buy oil from Tehran, says Iran's foreign minister

After China, India is the second largest importer of Iranian oil and it has reduced intake but is yet to decide whether to end purchasing oil completely after sanctions on oil export from Iran take hold on November 4.

Sep 28, 2018

Air Niugini flight overshoots runway in Micronesia and lands into ocean

Air Niugini said in a statement the airline is "making all efforts" to look after the passengers and crew.

Sep 28, 2018

Bengaluru mayor election 2018: Congress-JD(S) wins top BBMP posts

Congress' Gangambike Mallikarjun is the new mayor of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. JD(S)'s Ramila Umashankar is the new Deputy Mayor

Sep 28, 2018

Walmart-Flipkart deal: 7 crore traders call Bharat bandh against FDI in retail

The traders' body also claimed that a 'Trade Bandh' will be observed by Delhi traders in which all wholesale and retail markets will remain closed as part of their participation in the 'Bharat Trade Bandh'.

Sep 28, 2018

SC opens Sabarimala temple to women of all ages; Kerala govt welcomes verdict

The centuries-old tradition bans women between 10 and 50 years of age from entering the Sabarimala Temple since the deity of the temple Lord Ayyappa was in a state of 'Naishtika Brahmachari'.

Sep 28, 2018

Mumbai: Construction ban in city suspended by SC till October 23

The recent order by the Supreme Court has extended the six-month relief period, allowing the BMC to issue new construction permits till October 23.

Sep 27, 2018

Man killed in traffic police chase accident in Hennur; cops likely to be suspended

The police have maintained that they were flagged at a check post for not wearing helmets. The men did not stop and fell down while taking a U-turn.

Sep 27, 2018

Even Lord Ram won't get elected if he doesn't spend money: Former Goa RSS chief

Former Goa RSS chief Subhash Velingkar was addressing a youth convention of the Goa Suraksha Manch (GSM) which is mentored by him in Panaji on September 27.

Sep 27, 2018

Baba Ramdev on Ayodhya verdict: Lord Ram shouldn't be made a medium to get power

Yoga guru Ramdev said that Lord Ram, who renounced his kingdom should not be made a medium to get power or throne.

Sep 27, 2018

Walmart to invest Rs 181 crore to improve farmer livelihoods in India

The new funding would expand the company's efforts to develop farmer producer organisations to help raise rural incomes. The Walmart Foundation, which is investing the money, will also closely work with NGOs to support farmer groups and develop farming practices and sites across the country.

Sep 27, 2018

Bengaluru road rage: Motorists stab pedestrian after altercation on Langford Road

Mohammed Umar is undergoing treatment at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital. He has sustained injuries on his face and hand.

Sep 27, 2018