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J&K: Man arrested for raping his daughter; son files complaint

The medical examination has confirmed rape, the police said, adding that statements of the victim and other witnesses were being recorded.

Oct 29, 2018

Enforcement Directorate sends notice to top Airbus executive in Rs 8,000 cr aircraft deal

In 2013, CBI started investigations into the alleged irregularities in the procurement of 43 Airbus A320 passenger aircraft over allegations which included corruption and favouring the European firm over its bitter rival Boeing of US.

Oct 29, 2018

Siddaramaiah warns BJP against Operation Lotus 2.0

Siddaramaiah criticised Yeddyurappa for making baseless allegations against the Congress-JD(S)-led coalition government headed by HD Kumaraswamy. He said the BJP is in a state of coma.

Oct 29, 2018

Ayodhya case: Supreme Court adjourns hearing till January 2019

A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and KM Joseph is hearing the matter.

Oct 29, 2018

Shashi Tharoor responds to Twitter outrage over controversial 'Scorpion on Shivling' comment on PM Modi

Tharoor quoted journalist Vinod K Jose of the Caravan, who in turn was quoting an unnamed RSS leader. The original quote came out six years ago.

Oct 29, 2018

Qatar enforces exit visa reform, foreign workers will not need employer's approval to leave country

While foreign employees can leave the country without the permission of their bosses, the employer too retains a few powers. An employer can submit a list of employees to the labour ministry who will be required to take permission due to the nature of their work.

Oct 29, 2018

Knife attack on Jaganmohan Reddy: Memorandum submitted to HM for probe

Jaganmohan Reddy had sustained minor injuries in a knife attack by a young man at the Visakhapatnam airport when he on his way to Hyderabad on October 25.

Oct 29, 2018

Delhi Imam's wife raped by brother-in-law

The SHO said the victim got divorce notice from the Imam after the incident.

Oct 29, 2018

Musharraf asked Kashmiri separatists to seek concessions from Indian government: J&K governor

Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq acknowledged that Musharraf had discussed with them a four-point formula which included demilitarisation and free movement across the LoC.

Oct 29, 2018

UN chief voices concern over deepening political crisis in Sri Lanka

Guterres called on the Sri Lankan government to respect democratic values and constitutional provisions and process.

Oct 29, 2018

Modi in Japan Day 2 LIVE: PM urges Japan to increase engagement with India in speech

PM Narendra Modi is on a visit to Japan for the 13th India—Japan Annual Summit, follow him live here.

Oct 29, 2018

Far-right Bolsonaro rides anti-corruption rage to Brazil presidency

Bolsonaro won 55.2 percent of votes in a run-off election against left-wing hopeful Fernando Haddad of the Workers Party (PT)'s 44.8 percent.

Oct 29, 2018

#MeToo: Sabarimala activist Rahul Easwar named in alleged sexual harassment claim

The victim alleged that Sabarimala activist Rahul Easwar invited her to his flat and tried to molest her multiple times.

Oct 29, 2018

Indonesia plane crash: Lion Air flight with 189 on board plunges into sea, no confirmation on survivors

The Lion Air flight was on a domestic route and was on the way to the city of Pangkal Pinang on Sumatra. The aircraft is said to be a Boeing 737 Max 8, with 189 people on board, including 3 children and 8 crew members.

Oct 29, 2018

Life after death real or fake? Heart attack victim felt joy and exhilaration during near-death experience

The near-death experience victim revealed that he felt no fear, but utmost calmness during the event

Oct 29, 2018