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CPI-M Kerala secretary's son Binoy Kodiyeri booked in rape and assault case in Mumbai

The 33-year-old woman alleges that she was working at Mehfil dance bar in Dubai when she first met Binoy, who was a regular there. She has accused Binoy of sexually exploiting her after promising marriage.

Jun 18, 2019

India's population to surpass China by 2027: United Nations report

This study highlights that India, along with eight other countries, will make up over half of the estimated population growth between now and 2050.

Jun 18, 2019

Bengaluru: Woman tried to smuggle drugs by hiding in sanitary pads, arrested

The woman was accompanied by three agents when the NCB sleuths nabbed them from a car at the parking lot of Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport after receiving information on the drug cartels operations.

Jun 18, 2019

US to send 1,000 more troops to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran

The acting Defence Secretary, Patrick Shanahan said that the US does not 'seek conflict with Iran'.

Jun 18, 2019

'What's the cricket score?': Bihar Health Minister asks during meeting on encephalitis

The death toll in the AES case has reached 126 while 300 children are undergoing treatment in local hospitals in Bihar.

Jun 18, 2019

6.0 magnitude earthquake hits China's Sichuan province; 12 killed, 125 injured

The earthquake's epicentre with a depth of 16 km was monitored at 28.34 degrees north latitude and 104.90 degrees east longitude.

Jun 18, 2019

JP Nadda is new BJP working president, Amit Shah to remain boss for now

Jagat Prakash Nadda was appointed as the BJP's working president. However, Amit Shah remains the party's national chief.

Jun 18, 2019

Kolkata magician attempts Houdini-like trick, drowns in Hooghly river

No proper security measures were taken by magician Chanchal Lahiri.

Jun 17, 2019

Hyderabad horror: Woman stripped, thrashed for refusing sex with customers

The four women were arrested by Panjagutta police, while the man who is privy to the crime is still on the run but efforts are on to nab him.

Jun 17, 2019

This J&K Police officer took bullets to save fellow CRPF soldiers lives; many bid tearful adieu

Arshad Ahmad Khan, a brave and resilient officer, who took bullets on his chest while chasing away militants in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 17, 2019

12 civilians killed in insurgent attack at govt-held Aleppo region in Syria

It is reported that the attacks struck a wedding celebration. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that out of the 15 civilian casualties, four were children and 15 injured people were taken to the hospital.

Jun 17, 2019

Odiyan director VA Shrikumar Menon booked for defamation

Kalyan Jewellers files defamation case against prominent feature film director VA Shrikumar Menon and former Tehelka editor Mathew Samuel over alleged fake video.

Jun 17, 2019

WATCH | Gramin Sewa driver attacks policemen with sword after road rage incident in Delhi

The incident occurred in Mukherjee Nagar on Sunday when the Gramin Sewa vehicle driver had grazed a police vehicle parked outside the station.

Jun 17, 2019

Saudi Arabia to not execute teenager arrested for taking part in anti-govt rally

Murtaja Quereris was arrested by the Saudi officials in September 2014 on charges of terrorism.

Jun 17, 2019

Bihar heat wave: Section 144 imposed in Gaya, govt schools to remain shut till June 30

The order bans all governmental or non-governmental construction work, MGNREGA labour work and any cultural programme or gathering in open spaces between 11 am and 4 pm.

Jun 17, 2019