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Jeweler jumps to death from revenue intelligence office over gold smuggling allegations

The jeweler, Gaurav Gupta's, house was raided by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officers April 24 and 25. The officers seized 41 kg foreign-marked gold, 213 kg silver bullion and Rs 48 lakh in cash from his house. He reportedly jumped off from the sixth floor of the DRI building.

Apr 26, 2018

Congress rushes to take credit for rapist Asaram's arrest

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, whose government in Rajasthan had arrested Asaram, said that the Jodhpur trial court's verdict has proved that his government was right in arresting him.

Apr 26, 2018

Caitlyn Jenner or Melania? Twitter confused over US first lady's wax statue

Melania Trump has become a part of a viral meme after recently she had an awkward hand-holding moment with her husband and US President Donald Trump during the official state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte.

Apr 26, 2018

Indu Malhotra: First woman to be SC judge directly from the bar

Indu Malhotra, who is likely to take oath Friday, will be the first SC judge to be directly appointed from the bar. The SC has had six women judges in 68 years, but all of them had been elevated from the High Court.

Apr 26, 2018

Tea seller shares heart-warming story about his happiest day

A Facebook page called Humans of Bombay shared a story of a tea seller from India who said his happiest day was when he was able to give his kids a treat at McDonald's.

Apr 26, 2018

Special 'Indian drink' cow urine in Dubai supermarket: WhatsApp message prompts raids

The message, which went viral on WhatsApp, claimed that bottles of Gomutra (cow urine), which is illegal in Dubai, UAE, are being sold at a supermarket. The message prompted inspection at several stores of the supermarket by Food Safety Department, but it was later revealed that the message was fake.

Apr 26, 2018

Aadhaar leak: State government reveals bank, personal details of 1.3 lakh people

An independent security researcher Kodali Srinivas has claimed that the Andhra Pradesh government shared personal and bank details of about 1.3 lakh people with several private agencies and that the details are readily available on the State Housing Corporation's website.

Apr 26, 2018

13 children dead in school bus-train collision in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed his condolences and has announced an ex-gratia of 2 lakh for the families of the victims. He has also directed the police commissioner of Gorakhpur to start an inquiry into the Kushinagar accident.

Apr 26, 2018

Cop jumps out of moving train, changes coach to foil rape bid

The officer had heard a woman screaming in the ladies compartment of the train. He jumped out of the moving train to change the coach, entered the ladies compartment and pushed the man who was sexually assaulting a 25-year-old woman. The man was said to be in an inebriated condition.

Apr 25, 2018

Watch: Donald Trump's efforts to hold Melania's hand become Twitter meme

US president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were again caught in an awkward public display of affection when French president Emmanuel Macron arrived at the White House, April 24. Trump tried holding Melania's hand, but the FLOTUS remained stoned-faced.

Apr 25, 2018

Dealing with Maoism: The other voices from jungles of Gadchiroli

Why are legions rising with an intent to change the unchangeable? Why are they so subsumed by a difficult, unwinnable ideology? Why are they so wantonly willing to die and eager to kill?

Apr 25, 2018

Karnataka elections: Siddaramaiah trains guns on 'north Indian imports' Modi and Yogi

In the run-up to the Karnataka assembly elections, Siddaramaiah upped the ante as he called PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath as 'north Indian imports'. The official Twitter handle of the state BJP wing wasted no time to retaliate as it tweeted "Imports? How much lower can you stoop Mr. CM?"

Apr 25, 2018

Asaram followers pray for release before sentence is pronounced

The Jodhpur Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe Court will pronounce its verdict on Asaram rape case on Wednesday. Security has been beefed up ahead of the verdict.

Apr 25, 2018

Asaram rape case: Key witness claims threat to life, seeks security

Chawla also expressed faith in judiciary saying, "I am confident that Asaram will be convicted. I request judiciary that such rapists should be hanged. Though I have security, I request Centre for additional security, my life like other witnesses is constantly under threat."

Apr 25, 2018

Police want to install jammers to kill drones near the Taj Mahal

Making videos and taking pictures of the Taj Mahal using drones is strictly prohibited. Violators could end up serving jail time in addition to heavy fines. Now the police also want drone killing jammers to make sure that there is no way for tourists or miscreants to fly near the national monument.

Apr 25, 2018

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Jeweler jumps to death from revenue intelligence office over gold smuggling allegations

Congress rushes to take credit for rapist Asaram's arrest

Caitlyn Jenner or Melania? Twitter confused over US first lady's wax statue

Indu Malhotra: First woman to be SC judge directly from the bar

Tea seller shares heart-warming story about his happiest day

Special 'Indian drink' cow urine in Dubai supermarket: WhatsApp message prompts raids

Aadhaar leak: State government reveals bank, personal details of 1.3 lakh people

13 children dead in school bus-train collision in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar

Cop jumps out of moving train, changes coach to foil rape bid

Watch: Donald Trump's efforts to hold Melania's hand become Twitter meme

Dealing with Maoism: The other voices from jungles of Gadchiroli

Karnataka elections: Siddaramaiah trains guns on 'north Indian imports' Modi and Yogi

Asaram followers pray for release before sentence is pronounced

Asaram rape case: Key witness claims threat to life, seeks security

Police want to install jammers to kill drones near the Taj Mahal

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