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US: Divided Supreme Court wrestles with same-sex marriage case

The US Supreme Court appeared sharply divided on 28 April along ideological lines on whether the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage, but Justice Anthony Kennedy, a pivotal vote, seemed open to legalising same-sex marriage nationwide.

Apr 29, 2015

Boy kept chained in a police station in Andhra Pradesh

Minor Held in Chains for 5 Days at Police Station in Andhra Pradesh [VIDEO]

In a video, the juvenile is seen crying in a corner with his left leg chained to a window.

Apr 21, 2015

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Rights group applauds Arkansas governors rejection of religion bill

A group of human rights activists rallied outside the state capitol building in Little Rock, Arkansas on 1 April, against a bill they say allows people to use religion as a basis for discrimination.

Apr 2, 2015

800 More Indians Rescued Under Heavy Shelling in Yemen; 1,800 Return to India So Far

Nearly 3,000 Indians are yet to be evacuated from Yemen which is under war-like situation.

Apr 5, 2015

Saudi Arabia Guarantees Assistance for Indians Stranded in Yemen

Minister of state for external affairs VK Singh flies to Djibouti to oversee evacuation efforts.

Mar 31, 2015

Instagram Apologizes for Censoring Menstruation

Menstruation Still a Taboo? Instagram Apologises for Censoring Photo of Woman on her Period [PHOTOS]

An Ontario-based woman had uploaded her photo with period blood on her pants on the photo-sharing site a few days ago.

Mar 28, 2015

India Votes Against Gay Couples in UN along with China and Islamic Nations; Faces Twitter Ire

The Russian-drafted resolution had proposed that same-sex couples working at the UN should not be given the same benefits extended to other staff.

Mar 25, 2015

South Africa: Indian-Origin Author Zainub Priya Dala Hit in the Face with Brick for 'Praising' Rushdie; Twitteratis React

Zainub Priya Dala said the assaulters called her Rushdie's b*t*h.

Mar 24, 2015

Journalists protest in front of Myanmar Peace Center where Myanmar's President Thein Sein is meeting with Myanmar's film stars, in Yangon

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US: Divided Supreme Court wrestles with same-sex marriage case

Minor Held in Chains for 5 Days at Police Station in Andhra Pradesh [VIDEO]

Rights group applauds Arkansas governors rejection of religion bill

800 More Indians Rescued Under Heavy Shelling in Yemen; 1,800 Return to India So Far

Saudi Arabia Guarantees Assistance for Indians Stranded in Yemen

Menstruation Still a Taboo? Instagram Apologises for Censoring Photo of Woman on her Period [PHOTOS]

India Votes Against Gay Couples in UN along with China and Islamic Nations; Faces Twitter Ire

South Africa: Indian-Origin Author Zainub Priya Dala Hit in the Face with Brick for 'Praising' Rushdie; Twitteratis React

Myanmar Jails Two Journalists for Defamation

Pakistan Postpones Hanging of Shafqat Hussain Tortured As a Child into Confession of Murder

European Central Bank Opening: Anti-Capitalist Protesters and Police Clash Turns Violent [PHOTOS]

Siddhartha, Samantha, Rakul Preet, Prakash Raj Condemn Ban on 'India's Daughter' Documentary

Nirbhaya Documentary: Home Minister Rajnath Singh Objects to BBC's Airing of 'India's Daughter'

Stop Acid Attack: Disney Princesses Paint Gory Picture of Macho Reality, Atrocities Against Women

Bali Nine: Indonesia Rejects Mercy Pleas, Will Not Delay Executions of Chan and Sukumaran