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Bihar: 45-year-old woman dragged out of Ganga river during a ritual, gangraped by 2 men

In the video, the victim could be seen pleading with the accused and asking them to consider the "sanctity" of the Ganga river which she addressed as "mother", where she was bathing to celebrate a Hindu festival.

Oct 3, 2018

With Indian rupee plumbing depths, 25 million expatriates to script new remittance record

The lion's share of remittances to India come from the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Kingdom, Qatar, Oman and Canada -- in that order.

Oct 3, 2018

Kerala nun rape case: HC rejects Bishop Franco Mulakkal's bail plea over prima facie evidence

The bail application read that the allegations levelled by the nun are "wholly concocted and cooked up only to wreak vengeance".

Oct 3, 2018

Glow of Hope: Woman portrayed in 7-decade old iconic painting passes away at 102

Though the masterpiece is Haldankar's creation, it has been wrongly attributed to legendary painter Raja Ravi Verma.

Oct 3, 2018

UK immigration laws to get a post-Brexit facelift; how will it affect Indians?

British Prime Minister Theresa May said that the new regulations will put an end to "freedom of movement once and for all" for European Union (EU) citizens, bringing the nationals of all the countries at par.

Oct 3, 2018

Woman tries self-immolation in protest against landmark SC verdict on Sabarimala

Hundreds of Ayyappa devotees took to the roads of the state capital protesting against the Supreme Court verdict that lifted the age-old ban on entry of women of menstrual age into the Ayyappa Temple.

Oct 3, 2018

Ranjan Gogoi sworn in as 46th Chief Justice of India; will oversee Assam NRC, Ayodhya cases

Earlier this year, Gogoi held an unprecedented press conference along with the other senior judges in the Supreme Court, criticizing the then-CJI Dipak Misra for his management of cases.

Oct 3, 2018

Chennai: Family of 3 found dead inside home after inhaling toxic gas from faulty AC

The neighbours raised an alarm when the family did not come out of their house for a long time. The police broke open the door to find Kalaiarasi, 30, her husband Saravanan, 35, and their son, Karthikeyan, 8 dead.

Oct 3, 2018

Uttar Pradesh cop sodomizes minor boy inside police station; booked under POCSO Act

The victim is an orphan and was working at a road side eatery when constable Sanjesh Yadav, 45, operating on PRV 1119 went there to eat and befriended him.

Oct 3, 2018

New York tax department confirms probe against President Donald Trump

Unlike past US presidents, Trump has so far refused to release his personal tax returns, so the New York Times has not seen the former business tycoon's tax details.

Oct 3, 2018

Former World Bible Society president predicts apocalypse will begin in 2021

The former World Bible Society president predicted before his death that the world will face its end in 2021

Oct 3, 2018

Massive fire breaks out at Kolkata Medical College Hospital

A disaster management team of the Kolkata Police, fire officials, and senior officials are fighting the blaze.

Oct 3, 2018

China constructing bomb-proof shelters to house fighter planes at Lhasa airfield

Bomb-proof shelters are critical in the event of hostilities breaking out. Aircraft which are usually parked in the open are vulnerable to air and missile strikes. Keeping them in shelters puts them out of harm's way and ready to fight when the need arises.

Oct 3, 2018

BBMP's Bengaluru Plog Run set to enter the Guinness World Records

Over 34 tonnes of plastic waste was collected by 7,000 volunteers in 50 locations across the city.

Oct 3, 2018

China intruded into Ladakh 14 times in August, soldiers came 18 km into Indian territory

The Chinese troops trespassed across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh 14 times between August 4 and 19. The incursions, on foot and vehicles, took place in the Daulat Beg Oldie, Depsang, Pangong Tso and Trig Heights areas.

Oct 3, 2018