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Chhattisgarh: SECL denies fire at Koriya mine raging for a month, allegedly burning coal worth Rs 832 crore [VIDEO]

Around 8 lakh tonnes of coal — valued at Rs 832 crore, given the current exchange rate — is reportedly burning to ash in the Chirimiri coal mine.

Mar 31, 2017

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Penis seat on train challenges sexual harassment on public transport

A campaign by UN Women and Mexico City’s government wants to raise awareness about sexual violence against women on public transport. For the campaign, a mould of an erect penis was installed on a train seat to let men experience what women go through on a daily basis.A YouGov poll has ranked the city’s metro as the worst for verbal and physical harassment and 9 out of 10 women have experienced physical or verbal abuse there.

Mar 31, 2017

2 burnt alive in Bengaluru chair factory fire

The two deceased hail from Bihar and were living in a madrasa next to the chair factory under JJ Nagar police jurisdiction.

Mar 31, 2017

April Fools' Day 2017: A brief history of the event

Also known as All Fools' Day, April Fools' Day is celebrated by people cutting across regions and cultures.

Mar 31, 2017

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Karnataka govt panel mulls stopping women from working night shifts; Bengaluru influencers slam the notion

A govt committee in Karnataka has drawn flak for recommending the scrapping of night shifts for women. Though the MLA defended the move saying it was just about giving priority to women who prefer the morning shift, are they just dodging the main question?

Mar 31, 2017

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UP residential school horror: Principal suspended after stripping girls to check if menstruating

The principal took the step after seeing blood in the school's bathroom. She was suspended after the guardians of the students protested against her act. The principal later said she was being targeted because she is strict.

Mar 31, 2017

Volunteers race to rescue 100s of pilot whales stranded on New Zealand beach

Japan kills 333 whales in annual Antarctic hunt, draws international ire

A Japanese agency described the mission to kill the whales as "research for the purpose of studying the ecological system in the Antarctic Sea" in a press release.

Mar 31, 2017

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Life imprisonment for those guilty of cow slaughter: Gujarat Assembly

The BJP government, which has consistently stood against cow slaughter, has said that there would be no ban on beef in the three northeastern states that are supposed to go to the polls in 2018.

Mar 31, 2017

Theres a lot of smoke US senator says of Russian interference claims

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Chhattisgarh: SECL denies fire at Koriya mine raging for a month, allegedly burning coal worth Rs 832 crore [VIDEO]

Penis seat on train challenges sexual harassment on public transport

2 burnt alive in Bengaluru chair factory fire

April Fools' Day 2017: A brief history of the event

Karnataka govt panel mulls stopping women from working night shifts; Bengaluru influencers slam the notion

UP residential school horror: Principal suspended after stripping girls to check if menstruating

Japan kills 333 whales in annual Antarctic hunt, draws international ire

Life imprisonment for those guilty of cow slaughter: Gujarat Assembly

Theres a lot of smoke US senator says of Russian interference claims

MEA intervention: Homecoming for TN natives kidnapped in Sudan & 29 Indian workers held in Saudi

NEET 2017: SC allows candidates above 25 years to take exam, extends date of filling of forms till April 5

Rajinikanth meets Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak: Is he the next Malaysian tourism ambassador?

Mangalam channel honey trap: Backlash complete as CEO faces probe, journalist mutiny

Pakistan blast: At least 11 killed, over 40 injured in Parachinar

Cyclone Debbie havoc: Thousands in Australia asked to evacuate as flooding continues