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Wives of China's lawyers and activists go bald to protest husbands' unexplained persecution

Explaining that the country was "lawless" and that the government was targeting citizens, the women also attempted to enter a Beijing court aiming to submit a petition against the indefinite arrest of their husbands.

Dec 18, 2018

Case filed against Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra after car accident

A car said to be owned by Bindra was involved in an accident killing two people, including a 10-year-old in March of this year.

Dec 18, 2018

Aadhaar to be voluntary for mobiles, bank accounts

The changes in the relevant sections of the Telegraph Act and PMLA will be effected through the original Aadhaar Act.

Dec 18, 2018

Nashik farmer writes to PMO, dubs report of low quality onions

Sanjay Sathe, from Niphad tehsil in Nashik district of Maharashtra, had earlier sent Rs 1,064, his earnings from onion sale in the wholesale market, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 29 as a protest.

Dec 18, 2018

Mumbai hospital fire: Death toll rises to 8; ESIC Kamgar Hospital operated without fire NOC

"Altogether 176 persons, including three firemen, are now being treated in city hospitals," an official fromDisaster Management Unit of BMC said.

Dec 18, 2018

Russia, Iran and Turkey seek deal on new Syria constitutional body

President Bashar al-Assad's government and the opposition fighting to topple him have each submitted a list of 50 names, but the three nations have haggled over the final 50 members from civil society and "independent" members.

Dec 18, 2018

Vijay Mallya faces bankruptcy proceedings in UK High Court

TLT LLP has been representing the banks in their efforts to recover their dues as part of the worldwide freezing order, with the bankruptcy petition aimed at seizing his assets to recover dues.

Dec 18, 2018

Malaysia charges Goldman Sachs over 1MDB state investment fund scandal

Malaysia filed the charges against Goldman Sachs and its former bankers Tim Leissner and Roger Ng.

Dec 17, 2018

Are civilian killings propelling more militant recruitments in Kashmir?

The mainstream political parties based in Kashmir are saying in one voice that the muscular approach of BJP led central government is not working in Kashmir.

Dec 17, 2018

IHH Healthcare halts open offer for Fortis after Supreme Court ruling

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare Bhd said its open offer to buy an additional 26 percent stake in Fortis Healthcare Ltd will not proceed as per the timeline following a court ruling.

Dec 17, 2018

Mumbai: 1 dead, 47 injured after level-4 fire erupts at ESIC Kamgar hospital in Andheri

Eight fire tenders were rushed to spot, adding that efforts were on to douse the flames and evacuate the patients.

Dec 17, 2018

BJP moves Calcutta HC with fresh prayer to hold 'rath yatra'

The state government had held a meeting on the 'rath yatra' with a three-member BJP team as per the HC's direction, following which it informed the party on Saturday that permission could be granted for the 'yatra'.

Dec 17, 2018

AAP, BJP and Punjab Congress leaders welcome Sajjan Kumar's conviction in 1984 riots case

The Delhi High Court sentenced Sajjan Kumar for conspiracy to commit murder and sentenced him to imprisonment for life.

Dec 17, 2018

India-Maldives strengthen economic ties as PM Modi extends $1.4 bn package for island nation

The two countries also inked four pacts, including one on visa facilitation. "We held successful talks in a cordial atmosphere. We vowed to strengthen ties," Modi said in his press statement, with Solih by his side.

Dec 17, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir: Curfew imposed in parts of Srinagar; JKLF chief Yasin Malik detained

Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Yasin Malik was detained when he was leading a protest march to the Army headquarters in Srinagar.

Dec 17, 2018