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Suspected of smuggling cows, man lynched in Alwar

Akbar Khan, 28, was beaten by a mob of villagers in Alwar district of Rajasthan when he was caught taking two cows towards his village. The police are currently looking for the suspects, and are not clear if Khan was a cow smuggler.

Jul 21, 2018

Bengaluru bar dancer and boyfriend extort Rs 2.5 crore from lover after threatening to leak intimate photos, videos

The 31-year-old man, whose identity hasn't been revealed, said that he wanted to recover a few intimate photos and videos from the woman, who was his ex-girlfriend and a bar dancer. He said that she had been threatening to leak the photos and video online and also sending it to his wife.

Jul 21, 2018

Kolkata minister's son saves young couple from being molested by four men

The minister's son and his friend were travelling in a beacon-fitted car when they saw four men chasing a young couple on two bikes.

Jul 21, 2018

Shiroor Mutt pontiff Sri Lakshmivara Teertha's death mystery deepens, senior seer claims 'women and wine' caused it

Speaking of the death of the Shiroor Mutt pontiff, senior seer Pejawar Swami said that he couldn't have been poisoned by the seers of other mutts. He added that many people knew that the deceased pontiff drank excessively and that might have damaged his kidney and liver.

Jul 21, 2018

Bengal heritage building restoration work to be completed by October

Restoration of several heritage buildings in and around Kolkata is underway and monuments are expected to open to the public by October. Work is currently ongoing at the Victoria Memorial Hall and Science City.

Jul 21, 2018

US oil giants to lobby against tighter Russia sanctions

Oil companies such as Exxon Mobil have been vocal about their stance against Russia sanctions. Opponents claim sanctions unfairly penalise U.S. companies.

Jul 21, 2018

Haryana woman alleges she was raped by 40 men after being held captive for 4 days in guesthouse, 2 arrested

The victim said she was kept captive in a guesthouse in Morni Hills between July 15 and 18, during which 40 men took turns to rape her. A case has now been registered and an investigation is ongoing. The police have also arrested Sunil alias Sunny and Avtar Singh, who run Lovely Guesthouse.

Jul 21, 2018

Despite Kim's promises, US to keep pressure on North Korea

The US has asked the UN Security Council to keep its sanctions on North Korea, stating violations by Pyongyang despite Kim Jong Un's promise to denuclearise.

Jul 21, 2018

Narendra Modi government sails through no-confidence motion with easy win

The no-confidence motion was put to a vote after a 12-hour debate. The ruling NDA won 325 votes.

Jul 21, 2018

What is Meghalayan Age? Know about the new discovery in Earth's history

A new chapter in Earth's history has been discovered which the geologists have named as the Meghalayan Age.

Jul 20, 2018

Passports of 8 NRI husbands cancelled for dumping their wives

The government has also ordered an inter-ministerial agency committee with members from the Women and Child Development Ministry, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to probe the issue.

Jul 20, 2018

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye sentenced to another 8 years in jail for corruption

Park was accused of colluding with her long-time confidante, Choi Soon-sil, also in custody, to force big conglomerates, including Samsung Group, to donate $68.2 million to two non-profit foundations controlled by Choi.

Jul 20, 2018

Bihar govt hikes relief for rape and acid attack survivors to Rs 7 lakh

Bihar has witnessed a sharp rise in crime against women in the last seven years. Even after rolling several restrictive measures, the state has failed to arrest the steep rise in the number.

Jul 20, 2018

Assam: BJP MP's daughter, 18 others arrested in multi-crore job scam

The arrest was conducted in connection with a multi-crore scam that was arranged to enrol individuals to Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) in 2016.

Jul 20, 2018

Trinamool Congress Martyrs' Day: Stage set to celebrate 25th anniversary

Trinamool Congress celebrates Martyrs' Day to pay homage to 13 members of the party who took bullets for the party in 1993.

Jul 20, 2018

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Suspected of smuggling cows, man lynched in Alwar

Bengaluru bar dancer and boyfriend extort Rs 2.5 crore from lover after threatening to leak intimate photos, videos

Kolkata minister's son saves young couple from being molested by four men

Shiroor Mutt pontiff Sri Lakshmivara Teertha's death mystery deepens, senior seer claims 'women and wine' caused it

Bengal heritage building restoration work to be completed by October

US oil giants to lobby against tighter Russia sanctions

Haryana woman alleges she was raped by 40 men after being held captive for 4 days in guesthouse, 2 arrested

Despite Kim's promises, US to keep pressure on North Korea

Narendra Modi government sails through no-confidence motion with easy win

What is Meghalayan Age? Know about the new discovery in Earth's history

Passports of 8 NRI husbands cancelled for dumping their wives

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye sentenced to another 8 years in jail for corruption

Bihar govt hikes relief for rape and acid attack survivors to Rs 7 lakh

Assam: BJP MP's daughter, 18 others arrested in multi-crore job scam

Trinamool Congress Martyrs' Day: Stage set to celebrate 25th anniversary

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

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