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Delhi shocker: 11 members of a family found hanging in Burari home, cops suspect mass suicide

The Delhi police have launched an investigation to ascertain if it was a mass suicide or if they were murdered and then hanged. Reports suggest that it could likely be a case of suicide as the family was going through financial troubles.

Jul 1, 2018

Union minister Satyapal Singh reaffirms his stance on Darwin, claims his ancestors were not apes

Darwin's work might have shaped science as we know it, but looks like the father of evolution has failed to convince the man responsible for Higher Education in India. BJP leader Satyapal Singh, who has a PhD, seems to think evolution is baseless since humans "have always been humans."

Jul 1, 2018

Does the use of the last name signify a better reputation for scientists? Study reveals so

A recent study has found that scientists known by their last names enjoy more prestige than the females or other scientists known by their first or full names.

Jul 1, 2018

Dog 'trapped' in a car at McDonald's for 40 minutes in UK

Pets can die in hot cars as the vehicle can become as hot as an oven in just a few minutes - when it is 22 degrees Celsius, temperatures inside can reach 47 degrees Celsius.

Jun 30, 2018

Kashmir floods: PM's Rs 8,000 crore relief package, World Bank project lies unused

After the floods in 2014, then J&K Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu had submitted a proposal of Rs 44,000 crore to the central government for building flood management infrastructure and rehabilitation of victims.

Jun 30, 2018

Andhra engineering student drugged and gang-raped by seniors; act filmed

When the 22-year-old reported the crime to her college, the management asked the two accused students to delete the video and apologise to the girl. However, the seniors shared the video with college mates, one of whom demanded Rs 10 lakh from the gang-rape victim.

Jun 30, 2018

Gruesome 'Skull Tower' in Mexico reveals the horror of Aztec human sacrifice rituals

New research reveals the gory rituals of human skulls turning into masks. Grisly 'tower of skulls' reveals full horror story of Aztec human sacrifice.

Jun 30, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed more than one killing per day in 2018

In a shocking revelation around 90 local boys have joined the militant ranks, with over 50 local youngsters from south Kashmir

Jun 30, 2018

India-Pakistan diplomats' row: Help of defence attache caught in fresh spat

In a fresh spat, it is being said that the help of India's defence attache was forced to stop working for the official by a few local authorities. While it is not known why the authorities took such a step, India has taken up the matter with Pakistan.

Jun 30, 2018

Indian-American Seema Nanda appointed CEO of Democratic Party's National Committee

Seema Nanda appointed as CEO of the DNC as the party eyes the upcoming 2020 elections. She replaces interim CEO Mary Beth Cahill, who took the helm of the DNC in February after replacing Jess O'Connell, a seasoned operative who left after less than a year on the job.

Jun 30, 2018

Modi govt destroying regulatory mechanism: Yechury

CPI-M leader Yechury targets the government after approval for LIC's stake in IDBI bank.

Jun 30, 2018

CRPF women commandos all set to tackle stone pelters in Jammu and Kashmir

The women have been given rigorous training by the CRPF to tackle the increasing stone pelting incidents, often including female miscreants as well, in the conflict-ridden region.

Jun 30, 2018

One year of GST: Real estate players hopeful of benefits in long run, but concerns persist

The impact of GST on real estate has caused several problems, but as the new tax regime nears one year since its implementation, industry experts hope that the remaining issues can be smoothened.

Jun 30, 2018

After Kiara Advani, Swara Bhasker's masturbation scene, sale of sex toys for women in India rose by 44% [Exclusive]

Looks like the recent masturbation scenes in Veere Di Wedding and Lust Stories have made Indian women more curious about using sex toys, at least the available data suggests so.

Jun 30, 2018

Comedian says he prank called Donald Trump on Air Force One

A comedian reportedly got in touch with the US President through his son-in-law Jared Kushner by pretending to be Senator Robert Menendez.

Jun 30, 2018