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Over 95% women do not regret having an abortion: Study

The women reported that both their positive and negative feelings about abortion diminished over time.

Jan 14, 2020

Koalas could be endangered due to bushfires: Australian Environment Minister

Koalas have been considered "vulnerable" since 2012 but the Threatened Species Scientific Committee, which manages the status of all species in Australia, could soon downgrade it.

Jan 14, 2020

Who is Davinder Singh, the cop who is allegedly involved in 2001 attack on Parliament?

Dy SP Davinder Singh was arrested on Saturday while he was carrying two Hizbul terrorists from Srinagar to New Delhi.

Jan 13, 2020

Shivaji vis-a-vis Modi: Book equating Chhatrapati to PM kicks up storm in Maharashtra

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is the revered idol of Maharashtra and cannot be 'compared' with anyone, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said.

Jan 13, 2020

Clash over 144-ft Christ statue in DK Shivakumar's bastion: RSS, BJP oppose; say 'We don't want Jesus statue'

RSS, BJP and other pro-Hindu parties protested against the proposal of the construction of 114-ft tall Jesus Christ statue in Kanakapura in Ramanagara district.

Jan 13, 2020

Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow and Noida to get Police Commissioners, announces Yogi Adityanath

Adityanath also said that two women officers of Superintendent of Police (SP) and Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) ranks each is being deployed to curb crimes against women in the new police commissionerates.

Jan 13, 2020

Delhi Police identifies Komal Sharma, the masked woman in viral video of JNU violence

The woman will soon be served a notice to join the Delhi Police probe into the violence at JNU.

Jan 13, 2020

Terrorists open fire on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag

The entire area has been cordoned off and additional forces have been called in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district.

Jan 13, 2020

Babul Supriyo slams Dilip Ghosh for 'shot like dogs' remark, says 'very irresponsible'

BJP state president Dilip Ghosh questioned why CM Mamata Banerjee did not fire on those who destroyed public property. He also said her administration remained 'inactive'.

Jan 13, 2020

Want to enjoy life to the fullest? Yusaku Maezawa will fly you to the moon on a SpaceX rocket

The 44-year-old Japanese billionaire in on a quest to find a girlfriend fly around the moon with him on a SpaceX rocket.

Jan 13, 2020

US-Iran tensions: 7 rockets hit army base hosting US troops in Iraq's Salahudin, 4 injured

The attack took place when the rockets landed on the airbase, located around 90 km from the Iraqi capital Baghdad, wounding four and causing damages to nearby buildings.

Jan 13, 2020

Indian-American professor fired for 'sloppy humour' about Iran bombing 52 US sites

In response to US President Donald Trump's tweet about targeting Iranian sites, Asheen Phansey posted a joke on Facebook about Iran choosing 52 US cultural sites to bomb. He has been fired from the Babson College.

Jan 13, 2020

Bengaluru Police drums up team spirit during stress-busting 'Drum Circle' event

The Drum Circle session, held for 600 Bengaluru Police officers and staff of the North Division, was facilitated by the acclaimed musician Vasundhara Das in Orion Mall, Yeshwantpur.

Jan 13, 2020

3 years on, Aishe Ghosh episode mirrors Kanhaiya Kumar's tale

The current situation in JNU is the latest in a series of controversial incidents or developments that have accorded the university with a notoriety of sorts.

Jan 13, 2020

Air Asia bomb threat: Mumbai-bound flight returns to Kolkata after drunk woman threatens of explosives

The flight from Kolkata at 10.09 pm, returned after the threat was conveyed to flight captain John Lewis by the crew. The message was later passed on to the Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Jan 13, 2020