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Pune teenager hacked to death by cousin; murderer accused of molesting family member

The cause behind the murder is suspected to be personal enmity as Kanhurkar and the deceased were cousins. Kanhurkar had allegedly circulated pictures and other information online about the victim's sister after which the family had even filed a police complaint

Jun 13, 2018

Here's how Mumbai Police nabbed absconding Armaan Kohli for assaulting Neeru Randhawa

Armaan Kohli was on the run for almost a week after a physical assault complaint was filed against him by his girlfriend Neeru Randhawa, a 35-year-old model, on June 3.

Jun 13, 2018

Here are the reasons why angry VHP activists uprooted Taj Mahal's west gate

The VHP members damaged the turnstile gate installed by ASI near Basai Ghat as it was blocking their way to an ancient Hindu temple which is located on the same premises.

Jun 13, 2018

Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen terror recruitment cell active in West Bengal, reveals arrested terrorist

Hizbullah was detained from the ticket counter of Bandel railway station in West Bengal's Hooghly district late on Sunday. He is said to be a resident of Samsherganj in Murshidabad district.

Jun 13, 2018

Are humans getting dumber? IQ scores of people dropping since 1970s, says study

New study finds that for every generation, IQ scores are dropping by about 7 points on average, posing a severe challenge to the future of human species and their intelligence compared to other creatures.

Jun 13, 2018

Infosys' Narayana Murthy to head Karnataka planning board? Kumaraswamy extends offer

Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy has said that he is looking to appoint Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy as the head of Karnataka Planning Board and believes that this will help build the government's image and also bring in a lot of foreign investors to the state

Jun 13, 2018

Narendra Modi's yoga video goes viral in minutes, HD Kumaraswamy was quick to respond

PM Modi nominated Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy to take up the fitness challenge, he lauded the PM but also replied stating that he is more concerned about the "development fitness of the state."

Jun 13, 2018

'Being a Muslim, I shouldn't be here': BJP MLA gets threat letter with bullets

The police have registered a case under Sections 153 A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race etc) and 506 (criminal intimidation).

Jun 13, 2018

Bus with travellers on roof overturns killing 17 in Uttar Pradesh

The accident took place when the bus, which was carrying around 60 to 70 passengers, was on its way from Rajasthan's capital Jaipur to Farrukhabad in UP.

Jun 13, 2018

'Things need to be said:' Reham Khan on sexual favours, harassment and scandalous Imran Khan details

Reham Khan talked about the leaked manuscript of her book and addressed the controversies. She also spoke about the allegations about her former husband Imran Khan being a homosexual and why the book is releasing before elections.

Jun 13, 2018

Abhay Nayak: Arrested urban naxal and Maoist blogger is a Bengaluru techie

A Bengaluru-based techie, Abhay Devdas Nayak is suspected to be an "important part of the Maoist overground network" and also a part of the outlawed outfit's propaganda bureau. In addition, the 34-year-old is also known to be the one writing and sending out press releases for the outfit.

Jun 13, 2018

Jayanagar election: Congress-JDS coalition wipes out big margin from BJP's 2013 result

The voting for Jayanagar constituency took place on Monday (June 11) as the polls were countermanded after BJP MLA N Vijayakumar passed away while campaigning for the elections last month.

Jun 13, 2018

West Bengal: Lightning strikes claim 12 more lives, death toll reaches 33

The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, has expressed her grief over the deaths. The Bengal government has declared a relief of Rs. 2 lakh for the families of the victims.

Jun 13, 2018

Night before Eid al-Fitr or 'Laylatul Jaiza': Best practices, prayers for 'night of reward'

Here are the most important prayers to be performed on the night preceding Eid al-Fitr, which is likely to fall on Friday or Saturday.

Jun 13, 2018

Four BSF troopers killed in Pakistan firing on Jammu and Kashmir border

The Pakistan ceasefire violation has happened days before the annual 'Urs' (festival) at the Baba Chamliyal shrine in the Ramgarh Sector. The Urs festival is scheduled for June 28.

Jun 13, 2018