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'Is it wrong to speak in favour of Hindus?' Karnataka BJP MLA defends his anti-Muslim statement

In a video that has gone viral, Basangouda S Patil Yatnal made anti-Muslim comments. He also said that "those who wear burqas and skullcaps" should not come into his office.

Jun 8, 2018

Bhubaneswar: Auto, taxi drivers on 12-hour strike; commuters suffer

The members of the Auto Chalaka Mahasangha staged a demonstration at different places of the state. The 12-hour strike created difficulty for the commuters across the state of Odisha.

Jun 8, 2018

Bengaluru: Bomb threat at Embassy Tech Village turns out to be a hoax

The Embassy Tech Village in Bengaluru received a bomb threat around noon, after which employees working at the premises were evacuated. The city police, sniffer dogs and a bomb disposal squad was called in, who searched the campus.

Jun 8, 2018

Air India pilots call for mass non-cooperation amid salary woes

Pilots have been facing delays in salaries since airline's cash crunch in April. The country has been struggling to sell a stake in the debt-ridden carrier since last year.

Jun 8, 2018

Who is Hammad Safi? 11-year-old motivational speaker from Pakistan will leave you captivated

A young motivational speaker from Pakistan has become an overnight internet sensation. Hammad Safi's videos have been watched by thousands of viewers across the world.

Jun 8, 2018

Maoists conspiring to kill Modi? Pune police tell court about 'Rajiv Gandhi incident'

The Pune police found a letter in the house of one of the five people arrested for alleged links with CPI (Maoists). The police said the letter spoke about another 'Rajiv Gandhi incident'.

Jun 8, 2018

India clears the air: No Indo-Pak meeting at SCO summit in China

Indian Ambassador to China confirms that the two countries will not engage formally, no request from Pakistan. Ambassador Bambawale underscored that terror will certainly form a substantial part of discussions at the summit.

Jun 8, 2018

Organ donation streamlined: West Bengal first to get organ transplant registry

The arrangement is made to ensure that all donated organs are utilized effectively. Currently, the process of organ retrieval and transplant is disorganized due to the lack of an organ registry.

Jun 8, 2018

Haryana: 10 men gang-rape Kenyan woman after offering her lift

The police have arrested three accused men and have seized the vehicle in which the woman was abducted. They are trying to nab the rest of the gang.

Jun 8, 2018

Karnataka rains: Heavy downpour pounds coastal regions, schools and colleges shut

Heavy rainfall has been pounding the coastal regions of Karnataka and the monsoon is also likely to affect south interior Karnataka, and some parts of the North interior Karnataka over the weekend. Mangaluru and Udupi have been witnessing heavy downpour and schools and colleges have also been shut down.

Jun 8, 2018

Teenage girl found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bengaluru hostel room

According to the police, the victim's body bore no physical injury and the cops did not find any sign of violence.

Jun 8, 2018

Bengaluru Airport heli-taxi to add a second route and here's what you should know about it

The new route of the Bengaluru heli-taxi will be between the HAL Airport and the Kempegowda International Airport and discussions on the operation is said to be ongoing. However, flyers may have to shell out higher fares, which may act as a dampener.

Jun 8, 2018

West Bengal school headmaster suspended for leaking board question papers

Haridyal Roy was caught on camera opening papers before the scheduled time. The state exam board will now take action against teachers helped the students cheat.

Jun 8, 2018

Hurriyat leader Geelani's aide, one of the richest separatist leaders, says pension hike his right

When asked how will he explain drawing favours from the government when he is against the Indian government, Sumji said that he is still opposed to the 'Indian occupation' in Kashmir but would claim his right over pension and other arrears.

Jun 8, 2018

Andhra CM accuses Centre of conspiring to take over Tirumala temple

Chandrababu Naidu has accused the Modi government of conspiring to take over the functioning of Tirumala, says he will not let them succeed. The chief minister went on to disapprove the Centre's move to backtrack on their word regarding AP's SCS request.

Jun 8, 2018