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Jharkhand: Maoists blow up railway tracks in Giridih district; alert railway staff avert major accident

The insurgents had called for a shutdown in five districts to protest the death penalty given to two Maoists accused of killing Pakur Superintendent of Police Amarjeet Balihar.

Oct 16, 2018

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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: Govt wants Telangana to return Rs 190 cr after it fails to meet PM's housing targets

The money was given to Telangana to build houses for the poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). However, records said that not a single house was built.

Oct 16, 2018

Senior kabaddi coach commits suicide days after being accused of molesting 13-year-old girl

The 59-year-old kabaddi and kho-kho coach at SAI South Center, Rudrappa V Hosamani was found hanging in a hotel room in Harihar town in Davangere on Monday. He had left a suicide note, addressed to his wife and son as well.

Oct 16, 2018

Maharashtra: Man commits suicide after female co-worker demands for regular sex

Sachin Mitkari's note said the woman was aware that he was married but nonetheless was harassing him, demanding to have sexual relations with him, police said.

Oct 16, 2018

#MeToo in cricket: ICC proposes ban for players, coaches and officials accused of sexual harassment - Report

According to the proposal, not just players and the support staff, even officials, journalists and advertisers accused of sexual misconduct will not be allowed to enter stadiums during ICC tournaments, including World T20, Cricket World Cup.

Oct 16, 2018

Dassault to deliver Rafale fighter jets to India from 2019, CEO Eric Trappier says

India signed a deal with Dassault in 2016 for the transfer of 36 Rafale jets.

Oct 16, 2018

Brazil vs Argentina: Football friendly live stream, TV guide and match preview

Mauro Icardi believes Brazil game is never a friendly as Argentina prepares to take on their familiar foes in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, October 16. Here's how you can watch the match live on TV, online.

Oct 16, 2018

Denmark Open 2018: Badminton live stream, TV listings and daily schedule

Indian shuttlers, including PV Sindhu and defending champion Kidambi Srikanth, have been handed tough draws in the World Tour Super 750 tournament in Denmark. Here's how you can watch the matches live.

Oct 15, 2018

Aravinda Sametha weekend box office collection: Jr NTR movie grosses $2.39 million overseas

Aravinda Sametha has collected approximately Rs 17.70 crore gross at the overseas box office in 4-day first weekend. The Jr NTR starrer has earned a share of Rs 10.02 crore for its international distributors.

Oct 15, 2018

Baliku Vadhu actress Roop Durgapal to sing and act in mashup video

Roop Durgapal who recently made a comeback on TV with the sequel series of 'Pyaar Tune Kiya kia" will recreate the popular song "Aaoge Jab Tum Sajna' from Jab We Met and 'Main Tenu Samjhwaan Ki' from Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.

Oct 15, 2018

India's data localisation decision leaves global digital payment firms in a bind

The RBI guidelines say that all digital payment firms like Google Pay, WhatsApp and others must store data locally for their businesses. The deadline to comply with the norms ended on Monday.

Oct 15, 2018

Nehha Pendse evicted from Bigg Boss 12: Is this the real reason behind her elimination?

Fans have stormed the social media platforms calling them out for their "unfair" and "biased" judgment. In fact, a war of words has ensued between the supporters of Nehha Pendse and Karanvir Bohra on various social media platforms.

Oct 15, 2018

Bigg Boss 12 October 15 episode: Who among 6 contestant should be saved from elimination? [Vote]

Bigg Boss 12 October 15 episode live updates: Six contestants -- Urvashi, Saba, Shivashish, Karanvir, Shristy and Jasleen -- have been nominated for elimination from Bigg Boss 12, while Anup Jolta and Sreesanth re-entered the house on October 15.

Oct 15, 2018

Vinod Dua-Nishtha Jain #MeToo row: Mallika Dua called 'hypocrite' for saying she will stand by her father

Although many had felt it was unnecessary to drag Mallika Dua into the alleged sexual misconduct by her father Vinod Dua, her recent post explaining her stand has raised eyebrows.

Oct 15, 2018