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Three sadhus nearly lynched in Assam; you should be lucky to live on amid primitive kill lust

There are bigger chances of an Indian dying at the hands of a lynch mob than by an act of terror. What makes lynching a downright frightening prospect is that the "other" is easily targeted. Anyone who looks like a misfit in the very narrow definition of demographic identity can get killed.

Jul 6, 2018

Priest nabs alleged child abductor, locals thrash him

Locals in Rajkot thrashed an alleged child abductor in Rajkot.

Jul 6, 2018

Twitter lambast BJP leader Subramanian Swamy after he accused Rahul Gandhi of taking cocaine

Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal of Shiromani Akali Dal has also accused the Congress president Rahul Gandhi of taking drugs.

Jul 6, 2018

Chennai businessman's wife and niece pour hot water on maid; held for murder

Sushmitha Priya, 46, and her niece Mitrachini, 20, admitted to pouring hot water on Mahalakshmi as they were frustrated with her for beating Sushmita's eight-year-old son.

Jul 6, 2018

Unnao woman pleads 'bhaiyya, mat karo' as 3 men drag her into forest, molest her

The miscreants also shot a video of the molestation incident and it has gone viral on social media.

Jul 6, 2018

Zakir Naik will not be deported, says Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said that the preacher, wanted by Indian authorities over allegations of terror-related activities, will not be deported if he behaves.

Jul 6, 2018

Woman booked for flying drone at Charminar

A 26-year-old girl was held by police in Hyderabad for flying a drone at historic monument Charminar in Hyderabad.

Jul 6, 2018

Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad to visit China after suspending projects worth $20 billion

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday the "unfairness" of contracts for Beijing-backed projects would be a key issue he would raise during a visit to China next month.

Jul 6, 2018

Who was Shoko Asahara? Japan executes doomsday cult leader of Aum Shinrikyo

The members of the Japanese cult group Aum Shinrikyo were responsible for carrying out the infamous sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway in 1995.

Jul 6, 2018

US-China trade war begins with tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese products

Tariffs on Chinese goods go into effect. Beijing promises it will retaliate, but doesn't say how.

Jul 6, 2018

Supreme Court reiterates that Chief Justice is 'master of roster'; disposes Shanti Bhushan's PIL

Supreme Court ruled out outside intervention in the working of the apex court, saying it can harm the independence of the judiciary.

Jul 6, 2018

Who is Pinky Lalwani? Former Kingfisher air hostess living with Vijay Mallya in his London estate

Pinky Lalwani has been living with the liquor baron in his plush estate located in the quintessentially English upper-class village after Mallya fled India on March 2, 2016.

Jul 6, 2018

Netizens rejoice while artists lament as EU Parliament rejects controversial copyright law

318 members of European Parliament voted against implementing the Copyright Directive. While it would have protected the right of artists and musicians with original content, the law would also have stifled the sharing of articles and memes on social networking platforms.

Jul 6, 2018

Madurai Express derails while entering Khandala station in Pune

No casualties reported as the train derailed while entering Khandala station.

Jul 6, 2018

What does Melania Trump think of Donald Trump Jr.'s new girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle?

First Lady Melania Trump met Donald Trump Jr.'s new girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle at the White House during the 4th of July celebrations. Kimberly also met US President Donald Trump during the Independence Day celebrations.

Jul 6, 2018