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RSS leader's solution to stop mob lynchings – give up beef

RSS leader Indresh Kumar said that the violence of mob lynchings could be stopped if people gave up eating beef and developed the "right sanskaar".

Jul 24, 2018

Welfare cuts in UK hit poor; rate of child poverty increases

A new report by The Resolution Foundation found that child poverty rose by three percent in 2017 as the British government is still facing issues with the rollout of its Universal Credit scheme.

Jul 24, 2018

PNB scam accused Mehul Choksi fears lynching; moves court to cancel arrest warrant

Accused in the PNB fraud case, Mehul Choksi moved a Mumbai court to cancel his non-bailable warrant citing fears of being lynched if he returned to India. The application did not give his current location.

Jul 24, 2018

Maharashtra bandh LIVE updates: Maratha community members call off strike in Mumbai

The Maratha groups want reservations for the community members in government jobs and education.

Jul 24, 2018

26/11 convict David Headley battling for life after jail attack, US silent on assault

Media reports have said that David Coleman Headley, convicted of plotting the 26/11 Mumbai attacks was assaulted on July 8 and sustained serious injuries. He was then rushed to the North Evanston hospital, where he is at the critical care unit.

Jul 24, 2018

Muslims voluntarily demolish mosques to make way for Kumbh pilgrims

With Allahabad Development Authority all geared up for widening the roads ahead of 2019 Kumbh Mela, Muslim community in Sangam city has gone an extra mile.

Jul 24, 2018

Morni gang rape: Congress women's wing protests against Haryana government

On July 20, a 22-year-old woman from Chandigarh alleged sexual assault by at least 40 men over a period of four days in the Morni Hill area of Haryana's Panchkula district.

Jul 24, 2018

Supreme Court lifts 'blanket ban' on peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar, Boat Club

The apex court has ordered the Delhi Police to prepare rules in accordance with the areas around the buildings where the people can peacefully hold such events.

Jul 23, 2018

DMK ups the ante; demands TN CM Palaniswami be booked under Prevention of Corruption Act

DMK working president MK Stalin took his battle to Governor Banwarilal Purohit and submitted a memorandum seeking action against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edapaddi Palaniswami.

Jul 23, 2018

Haryana leads in sex determination tests in the country

Around 15 lakh female foetuses are aborted every year around the world and 5 per cent of all ultrasound tests are related to pregnancy.

Jul 23, 2018

Snapchat to terminate its digital payment feature Snapcash

According to reports, Snapchat has been struggling through a PR crisis, and that could be one of the possible reasons for the shutdown.

Jul 23, 2018

Muzaffarpur shelter home rapes: Police dig for minor girl's body

Till now, 11 people, including a few government officials, have been arrested in connection with the rape of the girls.

Jul 23, 2018

BJP, RSS are encouraging lynching in the country: Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said that the party will raise the issue of cow vigilantism.

Jul 23, 2018

It's Congress non-working committee under a non-performing president: Sambit Patra

Reacting to the CWC meeting, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sambit Patra said, "I will call it as Congress non-working committee meeting under the leadership of a non-performing president Rahul Gandhi."

Jul 23, 2018

It has become difficult for us to even breathe in alliance with the BJP: Manoj Jha

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha sided with the Congress and lashed out at the BJP.

Jul 23, 2018