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Canada becomes largest country to legalise recreational marijuana, but it comes with conditions

In a move that had garnered a lot of cheer, as well as, some concerns, marijuana stores in Canada are set to throw their doors open on Wednesday, October 17. With this, Canada has become the second and largest country to legalise recreational marijuana, the first one being Uruguay.

Oct 17, 2018

Anna Burns wins 50th Man Booker Prize for 'Milkman'

Booker's chair of judges, the philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah, said that the novel is "incredibly original".

Oct 17, 2018

Govt aims to cut stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana by 70 percent as air pollution chokes Delhi

As pollution levels climbed to 12 times the recommended limit last year, India introduced some measures aimed at curbing crop burning.

Oct 17, 2018

Sabarimala: Temple doors open but not for women amid violent protests and threats

This is the first time Sabarimala temple is opening after the landmark judgement by the Supreme Court that allowed women of all ages to enter the temple.

Oct 17, 2018

Uttar Pradesh: Girl raped in hospital by ward boy on pretext of running medical tests

The victim's sister, who was attending on her, had gone out to get tea. The attackers overpowered the patient and raped her after taking her to the emergency room on the pretext of running some tests.

Oct 16, 2018

Karnataka: Woman thrashes bank manager for demanding sexual favours for loan [Video]

The bank manager in Davangere allegedly asked for sexual favours to approve a loan and the woman was having none of it.

Oct 16, 2018

India leads the world with #MeToo mentions overtaking US, finds new study

About 25 per cent of the global online and media chatter on #MeToo came from India.

Oct 16, 2018

NSUI president Fairoz Khan accused of sexual harassment

#MeToo: NSUI chief Fairoz Khan steps down over sexual assault allegations

Last week, a woman had claimed that she was sexually harassed by Khan. Congress had set up a three-member committee to assess the situation and make a decision.

Oct 16, 2018

2 Goa lawmakers resign after meeting Amit Shah; Congress allege BJP used 'fear psychosis'

The Congress official alleged that the Congress MLAs were a victim of "fear psychosis" due to constant threats from the BJP.

Oct 16, 2018

#MeToo: Filmmaker demands Vinod Dua's resignation to allow fair investigation

Filmmaker Nishtha Jain, in a series of tweets, has stated that there was no progress even after 24 hours and said that the publication has not contacted her yet about her allegations against their consulting editor Vinod Dua.

Oct 16, 2018

Remembering Paul Allen: Did you know Microsoft co-founder could play guitar like Jimi Hendrix

Paul Allen has truly left behind an unfillable void in the world of sports but the ultimate trail brazer was also one of the biggest names to emerge from Silicon Valley, California.

Oct 16, 2018

Gurugram shooter attacked judge's wife and son on refusal to visit his sick daughter

A relative of the shooter, Mahipal Singh Yadav, has come forward saying that the judge had denied leave to visit his ailing daughter. Yadav's daughter was unwell and needed medical attention.

Oct 16, 2018

Allahabad renamed Prayagraj as Yogi's proposal gets UP cabinet approval

Congress has vehemently opposed the proposal, saying the name change would affect history.

Oct 16, 2018

Jamal Khashoggi was supposed to be abducted? Saudi may admit 'death was caused by interrogation gone wrong'

It is being said that the Saudi report will probably claim that Khashoggi was intercepted at the consulate and interrogated without the permission of the Saudi authorities and that the country intends to punish those involved.

Oct 16, 2018

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar appoints election strategist Prashant Kishor as JD(U) vice president

Kishor, who has worked for a number of parties as a poll strategist, recently joined the ruling party in Bihar.

Oct 16, 2018

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Canada becomes largest country to legalise recreational marijuana, but it comes with conditions

Anna Burns wins 50th Man Booker Prize for 'Milkman'

Govt aims to cut stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana by 70 percent as air pollution chokes Delhi

Sabarimala: Temple doors open but not for women amid violent protests and threats

Uttar Pradesh: Girl raped in hospital by ward boy on pretext of running medical tests

Karnataka: Woman thrashes bank manager for demanding sexual favours for loan [Video]

India leads the world with #MeToo mentions overtaking US, finds new study

#MeToo: NSUI chief Fairoz Khan steps down over sexual assault allegations

2 Goa lawmakers resign after meeting Amit Shah; Congress allege BJP used 'fear psychosis'

#MeToo: Filmmaker demands Vinod Dua's resignation to allow fair investigation

Remembering Paul Allen: Did you know Microsoft co-founder could play guitar like Jimi Hendrix

Gurugram shooter attacked judge's wife and son on refusal to visit his sick daughter

Allahabad renamed Prayagraj as Yogi's proposal gets UP cabinet approval

Jamal Khashoggi was supposed to be abducted? Saudi may admit 'death was caused by interrogation gone wrong'

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar appoints election strategist Prashant Kishor as JD(U) vice president

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]