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Larry Nassar sex abuse survivors take stage at ESPYs; over 100 gymnasts honoured for courage

Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty in November 2017 to molesting dozens of female athletes under the guise of medical treatment in incidents dating back to the 1990s.

Jul 19, 2018

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister charges opposition and media with spreading falsehood to malign govt

Edapaddi Palaniswami was speaking to media persons after opening the sluice gates of Mettur dam to release water into the Cauvery delta region farms.

Jul 19, 2018

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son calls Japan 'a stupid country' for prohibiting ride sharing

The Japanese government outlaws non-professional drivers from transporting paying customers on safety grounds and the country has a vocal taxi industry lobby that has opposed deregulation.

Jul 19, 2018

Senior J&K cop Basant Rath slaps pedestrian in Srinagar; video goes viral

J&K's politicians and several social media users have now come forward and reported Basant Rath's behaviour to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, J&K Governor NN Vohra and Director General of Police Sheesh Paul Vaid.

Jul 19, 2018

Dairy farmers strike in Maharashtra threatens to halt milk supplies in Mumbai

As the agitation entered its fourth day, supplies of milk in Mumbai have shrunk to low levels which may see the city without milk. Chief minister Fadnavis is set to meet dairy farmers to work out a compromise later on Thursday.

Jul 19, 2018

Female teacher in Mumbai arrested for pulling down 6-year-old boy's shorts for whistling in class

The police have registered a case under section 23 (cruelty to juvenile or child) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000.

Jul 19, 2018

Kolkata woman chops off husband's ears for trying to leave her

The young man, who is half the age of the accused woman named Mumtaz, was a victim of domestic violence and was reportedly trying to escape from her clutches when the incident occurred.

Jul 19, 2018

Donald Trump fears Vladimir Putin; a personality trait analysis shows it

Battle-hardened Trump cares little for criticism and would not change his stance just because domestic critics demand a change. Yet he took a U-turn on Putin's role in election hacks. Why couldn't he take that stance in Helsinki, in Putin's presence?

Jul 19, 2018

Special forces to get new weapons, equipment to enhance their lethality

Special forces of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force are getting new weapons and equipment to make them more effective in war and anti-terror operations.

Jul 19, 2018

Israel passes new Jewish nation-state law; Arab minorities protest

The new law went on to state that the "whole and united" Jerusalem is the capital of the nation.

Jul 19, 2018

Apocalypse fear looms large again: Is there a reference to July 27 Blood Moon in Bible?

Many adamant Christian believers argue that the upcoming blood moon on July 27 is the sign of an inevitable apocalypse

Jul 19, 2018

Chhattisgarh army jawan kills wife by electrocuting her private parts over infidelity issues

The accused jawan, Suresh Miri, is a cook with the 6th battalion of the CAF in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.

Jul 19, 2018

Malaysia foils plot to kill PM Mahathir Mohamed and King Muhammad V, 7 suspected ISIS terrorists arrested

The Malaysian police have arrested seven suspected members of terror group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. This includes a man, who had reportedly threatened to assassinate Malaysian King Muhammad V and Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed.

Jul 19, 2018

Horrified Melania Trump gifts internet best meme-worthy expression during Trump-Putin meet

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were in Finland recently where they met Russian President Vladimir Putin. The FLOTUS became the laughing stock online after her haunted expression went viral.

Jul 19, 2018

Hyderabad cab driver arrested for putting up rider's number on toilet wall, victim says she received lewd texts

The woman reportedly approached the police on July 8 and said that she had been receiving lewd texts and calls from unknown numbers. The police then launched an investigation into the incident and arrested the culprit.

Jul 19, 2018