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UP violence: Armed miscreants brutally assault mother-daughter duo in Lucknow

Six men armed with hockey sticks attack two women in Lucknow. The mother claims it was orchestrated by men who had a dispute with her.

Jun 12, 2018

Ancient statue dating back to 9th century BC could prove the existence of Bible Kings

Archeologists in Israel have discovered a two-inch statue that could be either depicting Ahab or Jehu of Israel or Ithobaal of Tyre.

Jun 12, 2018

Fish with pigeon-shaped head caught in China baffles onlookers [Video]

The mutant fish with a pigeon-shaped head was caught by a Chinese fisherman in Guiyang City in Guizhou Province on June 5.

Jun 12, 2018

Bengaluru techie jumps to his death from 12th floor of office building, no note found

The deceased has been identified as Bhavesh Jaiswal. He was reportedly a native of Madhya Pradesh and was working as a trainee decision scientist at Mu Sigma, Ascendas SEZ ITPB Area at Aviator Building. He moved to Bengaluru in 2017 and lived alone in Indiranagar.

Jun 12, 2018

Rahul Gandhi could be jailed for 2 years in RSS defamation case

RSS worker Rajesh Kunte had filed a defamation case against the Congress party president. But Rahul Gandhi has "pleaded not guilty."

Jun 12, 2018

Who was Shahzahan Bachchu? Prominent Bangladeshi writer and secularist gunned down

The police said Bachchu's murder could be an attack by Islamist extremists who disagree with his secularist views. No group has claimed responsibility yet.

Jun 12, 2018

Eid al-Fitr 2018 date in Pakistan, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK and other countries around the world

Eid al-Fitr (Eid ul-Fitr) will mark the beginning of the lunar month Shawwal. Every country marks the celebration on a different date, depending on the sighting of the new moon.

Jun 12, 2018

Health concerns arise as mobile network companies plan to roll out 5G in selected cities

A top health expert has revealed that 5G network may pose serious health risks to all species on the Earth.

Jun 12, 2018

Indian Railways to focus on 'Make in India' in ambitious Rs. 78,000 crore signalling project

Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the railways to focus not on 100 percent electrification, but on cost-effective electrification with a thrust on prioritising the routes.

Jun 12, 2018

Militant attack in Pulwama leaves two policemen dead

Militants attacked police guards at Pulwama's Court Complex and escaped with service rifles. The attack has left two dead and one injured.

Jun 12, 2018

Bengaluru couple kills themselves after fighting over wife's Facebook addiction

The 28-year-old man hung himself from the ceiling fan in one room while his 23-year-old wife took her life in the same way in another room. The couple killed themselves in the presence of their two-year-old son.

Jun 12, 2018

'Dharna without reason': Kejriwal, Cabinet ministers' sit-in at Raj Niwas enters 18th hour

Delhi chief minister, along with three other cabinet ministers refused to leave the Lieutenant Governor's office, accusing him of inaction against protesting IAS officers and demanding the approval for doorstep ration delivery.

Jun 12, 2018

Mother gives 14-year-old daughter knife to attack friend, says 'stab the b***h'

The 13-year-old victim suffered slashes to her face, arms, hands, and chest and was being treated in a hospital. The other girl, who is 14-years-old, also received minor bruising and scratches.

Jun 12, 2018

Lateral entry into government from the private sector: How feasible is that?

The Department of Personnel and Training has also advertised for professionals from other walks of life for a few positions in the government.

Jun 12, 2018

Manohar Parrikar to return from US next week? BJP denies reports after leaked Goa govt memo

It has been three months since the Goa CM left for New York, where he is undergoing treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer. The 62-year-old was earlier hospitalised on three occasions in Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital and the Goa Medical College.

Jun 12, 2018