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Is Dileep a 'King Liar'? Defence blames cops for conspiring against the actor

The prosecution has submitted further evidence in a sealed cover to the court that proves Dileep's involvement in the attack.

Aug 24, 2017

Kolar infant deaths: Newborns had sepsis due to unclean labour wards, say reports

Sepsis, which is usually considered to be one of the major causes of infant mortality, spreads due to untidy handlers and labour rooms during deliveries.

Aug 24, 2017

Supreme Court upholds privacy as fundamental right: For the common citizen, it's a huge relief

By upholding privacy, the apex court nullifies the government's tendencies to intrude into citizens' privacy by means of making Aadhaar mandatory or decide on their food habits. The judiciary has done a real favour to India's civil liberties through its latest verdict.

Aug 24, 2017

UP stalker hacks off hand of 15-year-old schoolgirl in busy marketplace

A man has been arrested by Uttar Pradesh Police for chopping off the hand of a schoolgirl who rebuffed him. Read to know more.

Aug 24, 2017

Doklam standoff: Is China really comfortable with Nepal PM's India visit after fuss over Shinzo Abe's trip?

While Beijing created quite a fuss about Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's September visit to India, it has said that it is happy to see good relations between India and Nepal.

Aug 24, 2017

Supreme Court says privacy is a fundamental right; what happens to Aadhaar-linking now?

The Supreme Court on Thursday, August 24, said privacy was a fundamental right. Read to know what that means for Aadhaar.

Aug 24, 2017

Torso identified as body of missing journalist Kim Wall

Police in the Danish capital of Copenhagen began investigating the journalists disappearance the early hours of August 11, after her boyfriend reported her missing at 2.30am local time.

Aug 24, 2017

Trumps approval rating slips to 73% among Republican voters

A new poll shows President Donald Trumps response to the violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Viriginia, isnt playing well among Republican voters, according to a new Politico/Morning Consult poll.

Aug 24, 2017

Can a $1 Billion crowdfunding campaign ban Trump from Twitter?

Speaking in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump gushed—again—about Twitter. If I didn and amp;#39;t have social media, I wouldn and amp;#39;t be able to get the word out, he said. That and amp;#39;s exactly what Valerie Plame Wilson is hoping for. The former CIA agent has launched a $1 billion GoFundMe campaign to finance her bid to purchase a controlling share of Twitter, according to USA Today. If she reaches the lofty goal, she plans to kick @realDonaldTrump off the website.  

Aug 24, 2017

US-Mexico border wall: Republicans rebuke Trump over govt shutdown threat

US President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans rebuked him on Wednesday after his threat to shut down the US government over funding for a border wall. Read to know more.

Aug 24, 2017

Time to raise a toast: Highway liquor ban not applicable within city limits, says SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, August 23, clarified that the highway liquor ban, which was announced on December 15, was applicable only to the vends on the roads connecting various cities.

Aug 24, 2017

Mamata bars Durga idol immersion for 24 hours: Can West Bengal BJP capitalise?

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday ordered a halt on Durga idol immersion for 24 hours for Muharram. Read to know more.

Aug 24, 2017

Chennai NGO uses Sarahah to reach out to sexual abuse victims

One of the messages read – "My uncle groped me when I was 15 and my parents still don't know because I'm scared.

Aug 23, 2017

US first family's frequent travel plans putting a strain on Secret Service funds

Secret Service estimates roughly 1,100 employees will work overtime during calendar year 2017.

Aug 23, 2017

Tamil Nadu opposition parties' demand for floor test gains momentum

Besides the DMK, the Congress unit in Tamil Nadu has also demanded for a floor test of the Edappadi K Palaniswami-led government. Read on to know more.

Aug 23, 2017