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West African migrants auctioned off as slaves by smugglers in Libya

African migrants are forced to work as slaves after they run out of money to pay the smugglers to find them passage to Europe.

Dec 4, 2017

Andhra government declares 5% quota to Kapus, state exceeds SC's mandate of 50% reservation

Naidu said, "As the quota for Kapus makes total reservation exceed 50 per cent, the central government nod is compulsory."

Dec 2, 2017

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7 painful facts about women living with HIV/AIDS in India [VIDEO]

The women end up being more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS infection than men. Here are some painful facts about woman living with HIV/AIDS in India.

Dec 2, 2017

Guardian lets Hadiya speak to husband; her father to move SC seeking ban on her meeting media, Jahan

"I will immediately move the Supreme Court seeking an order restraining Jahan from meeting her. It seems the college is not taking enough measures to ensure her safety," claims Hadiya's father.

Nov 30, 2017

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Women in India's smaller states least vulnerable: Report [VIDEO]

Goa ranked top and Bihar featured at the lowest in the GVI report, which is based on the states' respective performance in four key factors concerning women - protection, health, education and poverty.

Nov 27, 2017

'Courts can't force husband to keep his wife,' says Supreme Court; orders man to deposit Rs 10 lakh as maintenance

The man was booked earlier this year under various sections of IPC including dowry harassment.

Nov 26, 2017

Combatting Naxalism in Bastar [Exclusive Documentary]

The fight against the Naxals in Chhattisgarh has resulted in a loss of 151 human lives this year. 24 of which were civilians, 58 were the Jawans of our security forces & 69 were Naxals.

Nov 24, 2017

India allows Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife to go and meet him in Pakistan jail

Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former Indian Navy officer was arrested by Pakistani agencies from Balochistan in March 2016, alleging that he was an Indian spy.

Nov 23, 2017

After Varthur and Bellandur, Kaggadasapura lake spews poisonous froth; Where's Bengaluru headed? [PHOTOS]

The water bodies in the Garden City of India are dying. They have become pools of deadly cocktail of hazardous chemicals and waste.

Nov 23, 2017

St teresa's college, kochi college, transgenders

This Kerala college is offering a course for transgenders to improve their communication skills

Popular St Teresa's College in Kochi had introduced the Communicative English course for transgenders from November 18.

Nov 23, 2017

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Who is Cyntoia Brown and why are celebrities demanding her freedom?

The case of 16 year old sex trafficed Cyntoia Brown has resurfaced.In 2004 she was sentenced to life in prison for murder despite a horrific past of abuse and sex trafficking. Celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Rihanna demand she is freed on social media.

Nov 22, 2017

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Ratko Mladić sentenced to life imprisonment for Bosnia genocide

Ex-Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic has been sentenced to life imprisonment for genocide. Mladic was found guilty of genocide and crimes against humanities including persecution, murder and extermination committed in the 1990s Bosnian war. Mladic was removed from the court moments before the verdict was announced for shouting at the judges.

Nov 22, 2017

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