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Dr Kafeel Khan gets freedom; Allahabad High Court revokes NSA, spent 200 days in captivity

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the release of Uttar Pradesh doctor Kafeel Khan, who was charged under NSA for anti-CAA speech.

Sep 1, 2020

PM Modi and other dignitaries pay floral tributes to Pranab Mukherjee at his residence in Delhi

Pranab Mukherjee's last rites will be held today and his body will be laid in state at his official residence 10 Rajaji Marg in New Delhi where people will be allowed to pay their last homage following the COVID-19 guidelines.

Sep 1, 2020

Largest faction of Japan's ruling party backs Suga to replace Abe as PM

Japan's top government spokesman, Yoshihide Suga, has won the backing of the largest faction of the ruling party to become its next leader, public broadcaster NHK reported on Tuesday, making him a strong front-runner to become the next premier.

Sep 1, 2020

Special Frontier Force officer on recce at LAC killed in mine blast

A Special Frontier Force officer was killed and another personnel of the force seriously injured in a landmine blast, while they were on a reconnaissance mission at the Line of Actual Control, sources said.

Sep 1, 2020

Karnataka coronavirus update: At 6,495 recoveries exceed new COVID cases

With 7,238 patients discharged from hospitals after treatment, recoveries exceeded new cases at 6,495 in Karnataka, an official said on Monday.

Sep 1, 2020

Who is Cheng Lei: Australian TV anchor detained in China amid rocky Sino-Australian relations

Chinese authorities notified the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs that Cheng Lei had been arrested on August 14.

Sep 1, 2020

Patriot Prayer — America's right-wing militia no stranger to Portland skirmishes

President Donald Trump and the Democrats, including rival presidential candidate Joe Biden have been accusing one another over the violence that has erupted amid protests in Portland, Oregon.

Sep 1, 2020

PM Modi's heart felt tribute to Pranab Mukherjee [Full Text]

India's 13th president Pranab Mukherjee passed away at the age of 84 in Delhi on Monday, following a major brain surgery post which he was under come. Here's what PM Modi writes.

Sep 1, 2020

Karachi turns blind eye to waterclogged roads, power outage; residents protest

The protesters, carrying placards and chanting slogans, demanded that the drainage system in the areas be improved and roads be repaired and made from scratch.

Aug 31, 2020

Kenosha shooting: Cops arrest 175 protesters, seize firearms, vehicles

Kenosha Police Department has released a statement summarizing the actions taken by the cops in wake of the riots ahead of Trump's visit.

Aug 31, 2020

Why one-rupee is most talked about currency denomination in India today

On Monday morning, the Supreme Court imposed a nominal fine of Re 1 on the defendant Prashant Bhushan, convicted of tweets against the judiciary in a contempt case.

Aug 31, 2020

Scalise resign: Why are netizens demanding Republican leader's resignation

Ady Barkan, Joe Biden and hundreds of netizens were not happy with Scalise's attempt at maligning former VP's image by doctoring the video of activist, who has ALS and uses computer voice to communicate.

Aug 31, 2020

Amid Prashant Bhushan case, netizens call out SC for casteism; remind them of Justice Karnan

In Prashant Bhushan's contempt of court case, he was asked to pay a fine of one rupee or spend three months in jail. While many have celebrated the lawyer for championing free speech, netizens are reminding the country of Dalit Justice Karnan who was held in contempt of court and sentenced to six months in jail.

Aug 31, 2020

Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84: Tributes pour in for former president from PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi

Veteran Congressman and India's 13th president Pranab Mukherjee passed away at the age of 84 in the national capital.

Aug 31, 2020

Breaking: Pranab Mukherjee passes away in Delhi hospital, condolences pour in

Pranab Mukherjee underwent a major brain surgery for the removal of a large clot and the veteran leader had also tested positive for COVID-19.

Aug 31, 2020