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Section 377 verdict: RSS says homosexuality not a crime, but it's against nature

RSS maintained the Sangh's old stand and said gay marriage and such relationships were not "compatible with nature".

Sep 6, 2018

Section 377 verdict: Congress lauds SC for decriminalising homosexuality

Congress spokesperson Rajdeep Sujrewala took to social media to express the party's joy over the apex court ruling.

Sep 6, 2018

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UN says historic verdict on section 377 will help fight 'stigma against LGBTI' community

The United Nations in India hopes that along with decriminalising homosexuality, it would also help in guaranteeing fundamental rights to the LGTBQ community in India and ensuring justice for the community.

Sep 6, 2018

Section 377 verdict: Did the Supreme Court just 'legalise' gay sex? 5 things to know

What does the Section 377 verdict by the Supreme Court mean? What are its ramifications? Read to know.

Sep 6, 2018

Section 377 verdict : Supreme Court decriminalises homosexuality in India

Section 377 is a British-era law which was established in 1861. The Supreme Court gave the historic verdict on Thursday, prompting celebrations across the country.

Sep 6, 2018

Australia: Thousands of protesters rally against abortion bill in Queensland

The protestors held placards reading "Choose Life" and "Pro-Life = Pro-Woman".

Sep 3, 2018

Myanmar rejects UN findings on Rohingya genocide

The UN report said that Myanmar military leaders must face genocide charges.

Aug 29, 2018

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SC asks Assam govt to submit report on NRC's ramifications; raises doubts on Centre's role

The apex court has postponed the date for the commencement of receiving claims and objection, which was earlier scheduled to be held on August 30.

Aug 29, 2018

Anti-Pakistan protest in PoK leaves several injured as police use force to quell dissent

The protestors were demanding their basic rights from Islamabad, including freedom of speech and expression.

Aug 28, 2018

Over 53 lakh 'silent calls' from children asking for help this year and the numbers keep rising

Silent calls are calls where the child dials the number and the person on the other end of the line can hear the background audio for a few seconds and the caller hangs up

Aug 25, 2018

Sabarimala entry for women and floods linked, says RBI board member

RSS idealogue's tweet about Lord Ayyappa's anger causing Kerala floods has not amused the internet.

Aug 21, 2018

Boko Haram strikes again: African terror outfit kills at least 16 people in Nigeria

A resident of the village claimed that the police who were stationed nearby did not make any attempt to intervene and stop the attacks

Aug 22, 2018

OnePlus One India Launch:From right Pete Lou (OnePlus, CEO), Vikas Agarwal (OnePlus India, GM) and Amit Agarwal (VP and Country Manager of Amazon India)

Don't check work emails after 6 pm, Amazon India chief tells staff in leaked note

In an internal memo to his team this month, Amit Agarwal, the senior vice president of Amazon, has advised his colleagues to refrain from responding to work emails between 6 pm and 8 am to maintain a healthy "work-life balance".

Aug 20, 2018

Kofi Annan, the former UN Secretary General

Kofi Annan: Remarkable achievements of former UN general secretary that you need to know

Kofi Annan was the recipient of Nobel peace prize 2001 for his contributions to humanitarian work.

Aug 19, 2018

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Hiroshima-Nagasaki atomic bombing anniversary: Notable quotes on devastating attacks from WWII

Japan commemorates the 73rd anniversary of the atomic bombings on Hiroshima on 6 August and in Nagasaki on 9 August 2018. The devasting attack killed more than 2,00,000 people.

Aug 6, 2018

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