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180 million jobs for women at high risk globally; IMF urges closing gender gap in leadership positions

The global financial institution urged the world leadership to endow women with requisite skills, a close gender gap in leadership positions, bridge the digital divide and ease transition for workers.

Oct 9, 2018

MJ Akbar accused of sexual harassment as Me Too campaign jolts Indian politics

BJP leaders spoke in different voices on the #MeToo campaign with women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi supporting it.

Oct 9, 2018

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging Tharoor's anticipatory bail

The court was hearing advocate Deepak Anand's plea for canceling the anticipatory bail granted by a sessions court on July 5 to Tharoor, who is accused of abetting the suicide of his wife Sunanda Pushkar.

Oct 9, 2018

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Over 60,000 migrant workers flee Gujarat amid violence; BJP, Congress blame game ensues

Since the rape of a 14-month-old girl in Sabarkantha district on September 28 and the arrest of a labourer hailing from Bihar for the crime, six districts, most of them in north Gujarat, have seen sporadic incidents of violence against Hindi-speaking people.

Oct 9, 2018

Brahmos spy-ring probe goes deeper; Is honey-trap Pak ISI's best espionage tool?

The ISI would profile the scientists and then get in touch with them using fake online profiles of women. The fake handles then trap the victim through vulgar chats and erotic video calls.

Oct 9, 2018

Kolkata: Dance teacher molests minor girl; accused held as parents protest outside school

The school turned into a battlefield of sorts after angry parents arrived at the school demanding immediate action. The police baton charged to bring the crowd under control.

Oct 9, 2018

BJP-led Gujarat govt should quit for not protecting Bihar migrant workers: Sharad Yadav

He said it was "extremely unfortunate" that the workers from states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh had been "forced to flee" from Gujarat.

Oct 9, 2018

'Air war' thickens after S-400 deal; Pakistan orders 48 multi-role strike drones from China

With Russia starting deliveries of the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system to India in 2020, the air power balance in the region will decisively tilt in favour of India.

Oct 9, 2018

North India air pollution alert: Anti-stubble burning moves go up in smoke in Punjab, Haryana

Punjab alone contributes 65 per cent of the total residue produced by the northwestern states.

Oct 9, 2018

Muzaffarpur shelter home horror: Patna HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of former Bihar minister

The CBI had seized 50 live cartridges from the former Minister's Begusarai home and filed the FIR against Verma and her husband Chandeshwar Verma.

Oct 9, 2018

Shiv Sena attacks BJP over Ayodhya dispute; says Ram temple reduced to mere 'poll promise'

Shiv Sena, the BJP's carping ally in Maharashtra, has asked the Prime Minister Modi-led government to seriously take up the matter of constructing Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Oct 9, 2018

Bharatiya Janata Party MP backs Nana Patekar, says #MeToo movement is beginning of a wrong practice

"The #MeToo campaign is necessary but what is the meaning of accusing someone of sexual harassment after 10 years? After years how can it be possible to verify the facts of the events?

Oct 9, 2018

Chhattisgarh: Nine dead, 14 injured as powerful blast rips through Bhilai Steel Plant; rescue ops underway

The plant is operated by the state-run Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).

Oct 9, 2018

Bihar: Bajrang Dal activist shot dead in Saran district; probe underway

Piyush Anand was shot dead near a petrol pump in Saran's Aloni Bazar on Monday night, a police official said.

Oct 9, 2018

Me Too campaign reaches Mollywood: Actor Mukesh caught in molestation row

After getting caught in the 'Me Too' row, Mukesh claimed that he does not know a person named Tess Joseph

Oct 9, 2018

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180 million jobs for women at high risk globally; IMF urges closing gender gap in leadership positions

MJ Akbar accused of sexual harassment as Me Too campaign jolts Indian politics

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging Tharoor's anticipatory bail

Over 60,000 migrant workers flee Gujarat amid violence; BJP, Congress blame game ensues

Brahmos spy-ring probe goes deeper; Is honey-trap Pak ISI's best espionage tool?

Kolkata: Dance teacher molests minor girl; accused held as parents protest outside school

BJP-led Gujarat govt should quit for not protecting Bihar migrant workers: Sharad Yadav

'Air war' thickens after S-400 deal; Pakistan orders 48 multi-role strike drones from China

North India air pollution alert: Anti-stubble burning moves go up in smoke in Punjab, Haryana

Muzaffarpur shelter home horror: Patna HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of former Bihar minister

Shiv Sena attacks BJP over Ayodhya dispute; says Ram temple reduced to mere 'poll promise'

Bharatiya Janata Party MP backs Nana Patekar, says #MeToo movement is beginning of a wrong practice

Chhattisgarh: Nine dead, 14 injured as powerful blast rips through Bhilai Steel Plant; rescue ops underway

Bihar: Bajrang Dal activist shot dead in Saran district; probe underway

Me Too campaign reaches Mollywood: Actor Mukesh caught in molestation row

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