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Jamal Khashoggi was beheaded and cut into pieces alive after gruesome 7-minute torture

Salah Muhammad al-Tubaigy, Saudi interior forensic head, started cutting Khashoggi's body while he was alive. He put on a headphone and listened to music even as he chopped the body into pieces and asked his men to do the same, Middle East Eye says.

Oct 17, 2018

Sri Lankan President Sirisena says India's RAW is trying to kill him

Last month, Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) said it had arrested an Indian national who was "aware" of a plot to assassinate Sirisena

Oct 17, 2018

Sabarimala: Temple doors open but not for women amid violent protests and threats

This is the first time Sabarimala temple is opening after the landmark judgement by the Supreme Court that allowed women of all ages to enter the temple.

Oct 17, 2018

NSUI president Fairoz Khan accused of sexual harassment

#MeToo: NSUI chief Fairoz Khan steps down over sexual assault allegations

Last week, a woman had claimed that she was sexually harassed by Khan. Congress had set up a three-member committee to assess the situation and make a decision.

Oct 16, 2018

Allahabad renamed Prayagraj as Yogi's proposal gets UP cabinet approval

Congress has vehemently opposed the proposal, saying the name change would affect history.

Oct 16, 2018

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Watch BSP MP Rakesh Pandey's son brandish a gun outside Hyatt hotel in Delhi [Video]

The incident took place after an argument broke out between Ashish Pandey and a hotel staff. A case has been registered under the Arms Act.

Oct 16, 2018

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#MeToo: Union Minister MJ Akbar to have 6 lawyers and not 97, confirms law firm

MJ Akbar's defense team will comprise of the senior members of the law firm including the senior partners, senior associates and principal associate.

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

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Sangh Parivar labour union BMS flays ESI fund management by foreign bank and Anil Ambani company

Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management was awarded the mandate to manage ESI's Rs 35,000 crore while the Standard Chartered bank was selected as the custodian of the funds.

Oct 15, 2018

#MeToo: MJ Akbar moves court against Priya Ramani amid uproar seeking his resignation

Union minister MJ Akbar is among the few politicians, who have been called out on the recent #MeToo campaign, which has named and shamed a number of major actors and musicians in India.

Oct 15, 2018

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Congress materializes 'Mahagathbandhan' to tackle BJP in Jharkhand

Congress' performance in the last two elections has been abysmal with the fact that it could not even open its account in 2014 elections and managed to win only one seat in 2009 general elections.

Oct 14, 2018

Human rights situation in Iran: Court hangs man for insulting prophet Johan and sentences Woman for killing her rapist.

Iran President Hassan Rouhani calls Trump admin as most 'hostile' US govt in 40 years

Tensions have increased between Iran and the US after President Donald Trump withdrew from a multilateral agreement on Iran's nuclear programme in May.

Oct 14, 2018

US President Trump on illegal immigration: We want people coming in but only on merit

Responding to a series of question on illegal immigration, the president reiterated that he wants people based on merit, a move that can help technology professionals from countries such as India.

Oct 15, 2018