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Srinagar: Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah heckled during Eid prayers; protesters shout azadi slogans

The protesters were reportedly angry because Abdullah had raised "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Jai Hind" slogans during the all-party meeting for former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Aug 22, 2018

Fake godman known as 'Kissing Baba' arrested for sexually exploiting female devotees in Assam

The self-styled godman claimed that he has the power of Lord Vishnu and that his kiss can cure any physical illness, marital issues or other problems.

Aug 22, 2018

Imran Khan lifts censorship on PTV, Radio Pakistan; state-run media to enjoy editorial independence

The previous government led by Nawaz Shariff had also promised the same reform but failed to do so during his tenure as the Prime Minister.

Aug 22, 2018

Autarky: Centre rejects UAE financial aid for flood-hit Kerala

The question of autarky debated as India rejects UAE's offer to give Rs 700 crore in financial aid to flood-hit Kerala.

Aug 22, 2018

Anil Ambani slaps legal notices to Congress, warns them over frivolous statements made on Rafale deal

The legal notice, which is in the form of a cease and desist letter, mentions the name of Congress leaders including Randeep Surjewala, Ashok Chavan, Sanjay Nirupam, Abhishek Singhvi, Sunil Kumar Jakhar and Priyanka Chaturvedi among others.

Aug 22, 2018

Aliens or demons? Mother and daughter face paranormal experience, record it on camera

Most of the users who watched the video argue that these spooky events are caused by aliens from deep space

Aug 22, 2018

Kerala floods: Tourism minister Alphons KJ shares 'sleeping picture'; Twitter users claim he is 'showing off'

Union minister Alphons Kannanthanam had been active on social media and has been constantly tweeting about the floods and his involvement in providing relief in the affected areas.

Aug 22, 2018

Kerala floods: Queen Elizabeth 'deeply saddened'; writes to Prez Kovind

Kerala now faces the daunting task of restoring and repairing infrastructure after the devastation.

Aug 22, 2018

Kerala floods: Why India might not accept the Rs 700 crore financial aid from UAE

One of the most considerable donations the state received was from the United Arab Emirates with Rs 700 crore for relief and rehabilitation.

Aug 22, 2018

Was underworld don Dawood Ibrahim behind close aide Jabir Moti's arrest in London?

A Pakistani national, Jabir Moti is known to be close to both Dawood and his wife Mehjabeen and handles their finances in the UK and the US. While it is not exactly known why the London police arrested him, 51-year-old Moti is likely to be investigated in drug-related charges.

Aug 22, 2018

Bihar woman set on fire for resisting gang-rape; suffers 60% burns

The woman is currently undergoing treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital.

Aug 22, 2018

Kerala flood relief: Tamil Nadu kid's generous act wins hearts; Hero Cycles makes her day

A young girl from Tamil Nadu donated all money she had saved to buy a bicycle to Kerala flood relief. Impressed by her gesture, Hero Cycles gifted her a brand new cycle!

Aug 22, 2018

Kerala floods: Modi govt grateful for foreign aid but turns down offers for relief work

The United Arab Emirates had promised a financial assistance of Rs 700 crore for the flood-hit state but sources say that India is unlikely to accept the aid.

Aug 22, 2018

Sex toys 'immoral and not useful or productive', says Indian Patent Office

The Indian Patent Office even reportedly believed that the use of sex toys should be brought under the umbrella of unnatural sex (IPC 377).

Aug 22, 2018

Mumbai fire: 4 dead, 16 injured in blaze at 17-floor Crystal Tower in Parel

Residents told media that there were no fire-fighting equipment or escape routes in the building premises in Parel.

Aug 22, 2018