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Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case; huge victory for MeToo Movement [reactions]

The court observed that right to reputation can't be at the cost of right to dignity and a woman has the right to put her grievance even after decades.

Feb 18, 2021

When air travel open up after lockdown is lifted

Travel, hospitality sectors hit hardest by COVID: Report

The tourism, travel and hospitality industries have been hit the hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic, a report by Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) said.

Feb 17, 2021

Set up separate toilets for transgender people in offices: Delhi Govt

The Delhi government has directed the civic authorities to provide separate toilets for transgenders.

Feb 17, 2021

Gaza gets its first COVID-19 vaccine shipment, officials say

Gaza received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday after Israel approved the transfer through its border with the Hamas Islamist-run territory, Israeli and Palestinian officials said.

Feb 17, 2021

Mumbai Mayor hits the streets, orders people to wear masks

As the state apparently hurtles towards a second lockdown, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Wednesday took to the streets and with folded hands, appealed to the people to follow all Covid-19 protocols in public interest.

Feb 17, 2021

Marry a Dalit woman: Ramdas Athawale counters Rahul Gandhi's "Hum do humare do" jibe

Union minister and Dalit leader Ramdas Athawale suggested Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should marry a Dalit girl if he wants to propagate the idea of 'Hum do, Humare do', a slogan he recently used to take a dig at PM Modi and Amit Shah.

Feb 17, 2021

2.5 kg gold saree offered to goddess on KCR's birthday

A gold saree of 2.5 kg was offered at a temple and prayers in places of worship of all major faiths here on Wednesday to mark the 67th birthday of Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao.

Feb 17, 2021

Open letter to anonymous anti-India propagandist published by British news website

"History will judge this British media house which published such a vile piece of disinformation against India without any fact-checks. In this propaganda piece, the "anonymous" writer uses a selective disinformation campaign to defame India." A not-so-anonymous Indian writes this open letter.

Feb 17, 2021

Pak opposes addition of new permanent members to UNSC | Details

Pakistan has opposed the addition of new permanent members to the UN Security Council (UNSC), warning of compounding the Council's inequality and dysfunctionality, Radio Pakistan reported Wednesday.

Feb 17, 2021

Disha's Arrest: Karnataka farm unions demand her release, join rail roko

While the Delhi Police says it followed due procedure, Disha Ravi's arrest has sparked debate, that deals with reasons for her arrest and second, the protocol and the manner in which she was arrested

Feb 17, 2021

Sidhi bus accident: Meet Shivani Lunia, 18-yr-old who jumped into canal and saved lives

Shivani, a class 12th student saved a woman and an elderly man after the bus carrying more than 50 passengers fell off a bridge into a canal in Sidhi district.

Feb 17, 2021

Shot dead for refusing to give Rs. 20 paan on credit | details

In Supaul district of Bihar a grocery shop owner was gunned down for refusing to give paan masala worth Rs 20 on credit.

Feb 17, 2021

Toolkit case: Nikita Jacob gets relief for 3 weeks from arrest

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted three weeks transit anticipatory bail to Mumbai-based activist lawyer Nikita Jacob in connection with the farmers' protest 'toolkit' case.

Feb 17, 2021

Drugged, jailed in villa: Dubai Princess secretly records video, makes shocking revelations | Watch

A shocking video of Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed al-Maktoum surfaced claiming that she was being held against her will in a barricaded villa.

Feb 17, 2021

Trump, Giuliani sued for conspiring to incite Capitol Hill riots | Details inside

A Democratic congressman, in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, accused former President Donald Trump, his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani and two right-wing groups of conspiring to incite last month's deadly riot at the US Capitol.

Feb 17, 2021

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India

Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case; huge victory for MeToo Movement [reactions]

Travel, hospitality sectors hit hardest by COVID: Report

Set up separate toilets for transgender people in offices: Delhi Govt

Gaza gets its first COVID-19 vaccine shipment, officials say

Mumbai Mayor hits the streets, orders people to wear masks

Marry a Dalit woman: Ramdas Athawale counters Rahul Gandhi's "Hum do humare do" jibe

2.5 kg gold saree offered to goddess on KCR's birthday

Open letter to anonymous anti-India propagandist published by British news website

Pak opposes addition of new permanent members to UNSC | Details

Disha's Arrest: Karnataka farm unions demand her release, join rail roko

Sidhi bus accident: Meet Shivani Lunia, 18-yr-old who jumped into canal and saved lives

Shot dead for refusing to give Rs. 20 paan on credit | details

Toolkit case: Nikita Jacob gets relief for 3 weeks from arrest

Drugged, jailed in villa: Dubai Princess secretly records video, makes shocking revelations | Watch

Trump, Giuliani sued for conspiring to incite Capitol Hill riots | Details inside

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh