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Madhur Bhandarkar hits out at Rahul Gandhi for his comment on Sacred Games' controversy

Meanwhile, Sacred Games' director Anurag Kashyap along with Swara Bhasker, Atul Kasbekar and others have appreciated Rahul Gandhi's comment on freedom of expression.

Jul 15, 2018

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About 1,400 people died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean in 2018, says a UN report

The International Organisation for Migration recorded 1,083 from Libya to Italy, the most amongst all routes from the middle east to Europe.

Jul 15, 2018

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To combat environmental impact, one company is going vegetarian

Real Estate firm WeWork announced a new policy banning meat in the company offices. It also won't reimburse employees for meals including meat as it looks to cut its carbon footprint.

Jul 15, 2018

Rahul Gandhi breaks his silence over Sacred Games' derogatory remarks against his father Rajiv Gandhi

A Congress member recently filed an appeal seeking a stay on streaming or deletion of an episode of Sacred Games. An actor has allegedly insulted former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in one of the episodes.

Jul 15, 2018

A woman buys wheat from a government-run ration shop

Himachal Pradesh goes digital in ration distribution to ensure transparency

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced several new steps to ensure fair distribution of high-quality ration in the state. It has set up a mobile app and a complaint redressal unit.

Jul 15, 2018

I-PAC launches forum to set agenda for 2019 general elections

The National Agenda Forum will allow citizens to vote for leaders, decide on the agenda for the 2019 elections. Once voting ends on August 15, the chosen leader will adopt the agenda as part of the party's manifesto.

Jul 15, 2018

1 killed, 3 injured after fight over WhatsApp message turns fatal

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Hyderabad techie lynched in Karnataka's Bidar over child-lifting rumours on WhatsApp

The techie identified as Mohammad Azam was killed by a frenzied mob over rumours of child lifting. Three of his other friends –including a Qatari national—were severely injured in the mob attack that took place in Karnataka's Bidar.

Jul 15, 2018

Cuba's new constitution will now recognise private property, prime ministerial position

Summary of the new constitution shows that Cuba will finally open up to private property as well as create the position of Prime Minister. The constitution is set to be presented to the National Assembly next week, with a referendum on its adoption later this year.

Jul 15, 2018

Modi's 'one nation, one election' plan gets backing from Rajinikanth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan for a single unified election for the Lok Sabha and Assembly has been the subject of much debate, attracting severe criticism from opposition parties all over the country. However, it now has a new supporter - Rajanikanth.

Jul 15, 2018

Family of 6 commits suicide in Jharkhand due to unpaid debt

Six members of a family in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district committed suicide on Saturday. A note left by the family cites a debt of Rs 50 lakh as the cause.

Jul 15, 2018

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HD Kumaraswamy breaks down, says CM's post is 'a bed of thorns'

Talking at a party function meant to felicitate his role as the chief minister of Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy went on an emotional rhetoric, saying that he would not hesitate to quit if the pressure of the coalition government continues to mount.

Jul 15, 2018

End of an era? Jamshedpur may no longer be under the Tatas

The Supreme Court has asked the Jharkhand Government to either take back the control of the city or designate it as an industrial township.

Jul 15, 2018

Brits ask Blenheim Palace heir to 'upskirt' Melania as he live-streams Trump's visit

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are in the United Kingdom on a four-day trip wherein they met UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Queen Elizabeth II.

Jul 15, 2018

A woman is assisted by a soldier as she leaves an army helicopter during a rescue operation at Joshimath in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand government to charge rescued passengers for chopper services

According to the BJP government in Uttarakhand, the price to save a life is Rs 3,100 per person. Passengers rescued by helicopter in case of natural disasters will have to pay for it, while the government has spent about Rs 6 crore to fly VIPs in the state.

Jul 15, 2018

Legendary rapper Tupac faked his death and is very much alive, claims time traveller

Noah, the self-proclaimed time traveller revealed that legendary rapper Tupac had faked his death after he came under pressure by a secret group

Jul 15, 2018

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