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SC ruling on adultery claims first victim? Chennai woman commits suicide after husband justifies affair

Franklin apparently told his wife that she has no right to stop his philandering ways because it is not strictly illegal anymore.

Oct 1, 2018

Maldives HC grants bail to former president Gayoom days after Yameen loses elections

The Maldives High Court granted former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom bail on Sunday, making him the latest jailed opponent of President Abdulla Yameen to win freedom since Yameen lost a re-election bid a week ago.

Oct 1, 2018

Two killed, 120 injured as Typhoon Trami hits Japan

More than a thousand flights were canceled because of the typhoon nationwide, and another 230 flights were called off on Monday, according to national broadcaster NHK.

Oct 1, 2018

Cash-starved IL&FS wins shareholder approval for restructuring plan

A string of defaults by IL&FS in recent weeks have led to a series of rating downgrades on the company and its subsidiaries that house some of its debt.

Oct 1, 2018

Raj Kapoor's wife Krishna Kapoor dies at 87; Bollywood celebs share condolences

Krishna, who married Raj Kapoor in May 1946, is survived by her sons Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, and daughters Ritu Nanda and Rima Kapoor-Jain.

Oct 1, 2018

Nirmala Sitharaman defends India celebrating surgical strike

In response to a related question on why India isn't ready to talk with Pakistan on infiltrations, the Minister said the country will not hold talks so long as the terrorism continues.

Oct 1, 2018

From robusta to arabica, get ready to celebrate World Coffee Day on October 1

The country produces more than three lakh tonnes, with Karnataka contributing 85 per cent of this. Coffee in India has a rich history of 300 years, offering a livelihood to more than 15 lakh families. India grows mainly Robustas (70 per cent), with Arabica accounting for the rest.

Oct 1, 2018

This Irish village gets transformed into medieval battlefield

The grounds of the fully restored Anglo-Norman era tower house were transformed into a medieval battlefield as hundreds of enthusiastic visitors, many from around the world, re-enacted full contact combat and games from centuries ago.

Sep 30, 2018

Macedonians vote on whether to change country's name

Macedonians go to polls on Sunday to vote on whether to change their country's name to Republic of North Macedonia, urged by a pro-Western government to pave the way for NATO and EU membership by resolving a decades-old name dispute with Greece.

Sep 30, 2018

Manipur University: MUTA sets pre-conditions to end month-long agitation

MUTA also demanded the withdrawal of the FIR lodged by Yugindro Singh and removal of all security forces from the university campus as a pre-condition for talks, it said in a statement Saturday night.

Sep 30, 2018

Indian Army major booked for raping domestic help, killing her husband in Delhi

During the investigation, the police learnt that the woman's husband had committed suicide in the servant quarter where they used to reside, a senior police officer said.

Sep 30, 2018

UN chief voices concern over J&K, encourages positive dialogue to resolve disagreements

The UN chief will be in India October 1 to 3 during when he will meet with President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Sep 30, 2018

Chhattisgarh girl hangs self after getting reprimanded by teacher for using phone

The Class IX student hung herself from a tree in the premises of the government high school in Nonbirra village on Saturday afternoon.

Sep 30, 2018

Uttar Pradesh: 569 accused including 150 gang leaders booked under Gangsters Act in 17 months

The administration has now begun the process to attach the property and stop the bank transactions of the accused. The police feel that this would hit their source of funding.

Sep 30, 2018

AIIMS will be set up in Tamil Nadu as announced: LS deputy speaker Thambidurai

The Tamil Nadu government had in June said AIIMS would come up near Madurai at an estimated Rs 1,500 crore.

Sep 30, 2018