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Nirbhaya rapists to hang: SC dismisses curative petitions of two convicts

A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice N V Ramana dismissed the petition of Vinay Sharma and Mukesh after an in-chamber hearing.

Jan 14, 2020

US President Donald Trump planning first visit to India in February

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking to build close ties with Washington, had previously invited Trump to attend India's annual Republic Day parade later this month.

Jan 14, 2020

Will Sadar Bazar constituency be a cakewalk for AAP again?

Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Som Dutt won from here in 2015 by defeating BJP's Praveen Kumar Jain and Congress' chief ministerial candidate Ajay Maken.

Jan 14, 2020

Seize phones of members of WhatsApp groups: Delhi HC directs cops on JNU attack

The Delhi HC has asked WhatsApp and Google to preserve and provide information - messages and photo - related to the JNU violence to the police.

Jan 14, 2020

Avalanche strikes Indian Army post in Kashmir, four soldiers killed

In another avalanche at Sonmarag in Ganderbal district, at least five people died on Tuesday at Kulan village.

Jan 14, 2020

Mumbai railway cop rapes cab driver for refusing ride to red light area

The shocking incident occurred when the cab driver was relaxing on a bench at the P D'Mello Road, near the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).

Jan 14, 2020

CAA against equality: Kerala becomes first state to move SC against Citizenship Act

The suit - which comes amid a nationwide uproar against CAA - seeks to declare the law as unconstitutional.

Jan 14, 2020

New Sultan of Oman: 10 facts you need to know about Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al-Said

In his first public speech, the new Sultan of Oman, Sayyid Haitham asserted that he will continue to pursue former Sultan Qaboos bin Said's peace-oriented foreign policy and focus on Oman's economic growth.

Jan 14, 2020

Massive fire breaks out at footwear factory in Delhi, 26 fire engines at spot

At least 26 fire engines have been rushed to the footwear manufacturing factory in Lawrence Road in New Delhi.

Jan 14, 2020

It's sad and bad: Satya Nadella joins CAA debate, speaks about talented immigrants

The statement comes a day after he joined the CAA debate by saying that whatever is happening in India due to this new legislation is just bad.

Jan 14, 2020

Over 95% women do not regret having an abortion: Study

The women reported that both their positive and negative feelings about abortion diminished over time.

Jan 14, 2020

Koalas could be endangered due to bushfires: Australian Environment Minister

Koalas have been considered "vulnerable" since 2012 but the Threatened Species Scientific Committee, which manages the status of all species in Australia, could soon downgrade it.

Jan 14, 2020

Who is Davinder Singh, the cop who is allegedly involved in 2001 attack on Parliament?

Dy SP Davinder Singh was arrested on Saturday while he was carrying two Hizbul terrorists from Srinagar to New Delhi.

Jan 13, 2020

Shivaji vis-a-vis Modi: Book equating Chhatrapati to PM kicks up storm in Maharashtra

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is the revered idol of Maharashtra and cannot be 'compared' with anyone, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said.

Jan 13, 2020

Clash over 144-ft Christ statue in DK Shivakumar's bastion: RSS, BJP oppose; say 'We don't want Jesus statue'

RSS, BJP and other pro-Hindu parties protested against the proposal of the construction of 114-ft tall Jesus Christ statue in Kanakapura in Ramanagara district.

Jan 13, 2020