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Auto driver allegedly rapes minor, enraged locals protest

"The girl was raped when she was returning with her family from a religious festival", said the police.

Apr 20, 2018

Japanese volcano erupts for first time in 250 years, no-go warning issued

Japan's Mount Io volcano erupted Thursday at around 3.39 pm local time, shooting smoke and rocks into the air.

Apr 20, 2018

Family cries foul as Sikh widow on pilgrimage converts, marries Pakistani man

The Sikh widow, identified as Kiran Bala, said she married Mohammad Azam in Lahore, and now fears that if she returns to India her life may be in danger.

Apr 20, 2018

Nirmala Sitharaman visit to Arunachal Pradesh

Gagan Shakti 2018 proves that India can overpower enemies, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Gagan Shakti is the biggest IAF exercise in terms of scale since Operation Brasstacks in 1986-1987 or Operation Parakram in 2001-2002.

Apr 20, 2018

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Why 19 crore adult Indians lack bank accounts, despite Jan Dhan Yojana

According to the latest Global Findex Database released by the World Bank, 11 percent of the world's unbanked adults are in India.

Apr 20, 2018

Who is Atishi Marlena? Oxford scholar ousted despite reforming Delhi's education system

Atishi Marlena was among nine AAP members to receive the dismissal letter due to a home ministry advisory that stated their positions were not approved by the Centre.

Apr 19, 2018

What is lyssinum? Naturist treats 'growling' 4-year-old with rabid dog saliva

The child was undergoing trouble sleeping and behaving in class, for which he was prescribed rabid dog saliva which is approved by the Canadian government.

Apr 19, 2018

Egyptian groom seeks divorce because bride's mother wanted to bid her farewell

The groom lost his temper when the mother of the bride requested him to let her say goodbye before they head for home.

Apr 19, 2018

Who is ReSet? YouTuber feeds homeless Oreos filled with toothpaste

The homeless man, who is actually from Romania, told a Spanish newspaper that he was never treated so badly in his entire life.

Apr 19, 2018

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes southern Iran near nuclear plant

The earthquake struck Iran's southern province of Bushehr, where the country's only operating nuclear power station is situated.

Apr 19, 2018

Karnataka elections 2018: These 9 candidates are sons of ex-chief ministers

The Karnataka assembly elections will be held May 12 in a single phase in all the 224 constituencies.

Apr 19, 2018

Woman tied to electric pole, thrashed by locals

The woman used to help solve issues of distressed women in the area and such interventions had developed many rivals.

Apr 19, 2018

Kerala man travels 6,000 km on foot to spread awareness about blood donation

Man walks 6,000 km to spread awareness about blood donation

He started his journey from Srinagar and went through places like Udaipur, Vadodara, Chennai, and Bengaluru. He is set to go to Kochi next, and then to Bhutan.

Apr 19, 2018