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Police drag away protesters in wheelchairs from Mitch McConnells office

Capitol Police removed protesters, many of whom are disabled and wheelchair-bound, from outside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnells office after text of the GOP Senate health care bill was released Thursday. Protesters were organized by a group called ADAPT, which identifies itself as a non-profit for people with disabilities.

Jun 23, 2017

BJP wants Indu Sarkar to be tax-free after Congress attacks Madhur Bhandarkar film

Madhur Bhandarkar's upcoming film Indu Sarkar is in the middle of a political battle between the Congress and the BJP. Read to know how just the trailer of the film has kicked up a storm.

Jun 23, 2017

Thiruvananthapuram tops list of 30 new smart cities, Amaravathi in 4th position, Bengaluru finishes 14th

Sonia Gandhi's constituency Rae Bareli absent from new roster, but will be in the fray next time around.

Jun 23, 2017

Karnataka: Dalit BJP leader Bandi Ramesh hacked to death in broad daylight

Karnataka BJP leader Bandi Ramesh was having lunch at a roadside eatery in Guggarahatti locality of Ballari when he was attacked by the unknown assailants.

Jun 23, 2017

Records on patient deaths and oxygen supply disappear from Indore Hospital after 17 people die of 'oxygen-cut off'

This Indore hospital believes the death of 17 patients including six in ICU alone was a 'routine affair'. The hospital in question holds a capacity of 1400 beds and the reason behind the 'oxygen supply cut' is unknown.

Jun 23, 2017

Delhi man cuts off daughter's ears; claims he was led on by a 'ghost'

Amrit Bahadur had allegedly tried to cut his daughter's neck before he was overpowered by the neighbours who handed him over to the police.

Jun 23, 2017

How you give rice at Rs 2 a kg? Awestruck world leaders ask Mamata Banerjee's finance minister at UN

Representatives from countries like Argentina, Kenya and others were filled with wonder to hear the Mamata Banerje govt in Bengal gives rice at Rs 2 a kilo. How's that possible they asked the state's finance minister, Amit Mitra

Jun 23, 2017

India says ISI put words in Kulbhushan Jadhav's mouth, warns of strong retaliation

A statement released by Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Jadhav has admitted to the charge of espionage, terrorism and subversive activities.

Jun 23, 2017

Presidential election 2017: It's a non-Jatav Dalit versus a dynastic Dalit

Both Ram Nath Kovind and Meira Kumar are known for their merits and achievements and their contest will see the monolithic identity of the Dalits, who are facing quite a bit of trouble in today's India, a boost.

Jun 23, 2017

New book on Jayalalithaa to throw light on her rumoured love child with Telugu star Shoban Babu

The new book on Jayalalithaa, Amma Aada Ammu, will reveal some details on her rumoured love child with Telugu star Shoban Babu.

Jun 23, 2017

Presidential election 2017: By picking Meira Kumar, is Opposition fighting Nitish Kumar more than Narendra Modi?

The Opposition led by Congress chose Meira Kumar, who hails from Bihar, perhaps to teach Nitish Kumar a lesson for his 'betrayal'. But what the Bihar CM did after seeing the Opposition's clueless state was right.

Jun 23, 2017

Kerala BJP Yuva Morcha leader Rakesh Erachery arrested over printing of fake currency notes

Rakesh Erachery was arrested after the police conducted a raid at his house at Anchamparathi in Sreenarayanapuram, Thrissur.

Jun 23, 2017

Liquor ban: Pubs and bars in Bangalore's central business district face closure from July

Hundreds of high-end pubs and bars in the city's central business district -- Brigade Road, MG Road, Church Street and Indiranagar -- may be shut down, Friday, June 30 onwards.

Jun 23, 2017

Liquor ban: MG Road, Brigade Road in Bengaluru are national highways? Really, 3 cheers to our authorities!

Abiding by the Supreme Court's order, the authorities have now decided not to renew licences of liquor sellers who do business in Bengaluru's heart since the roads there are known to be 'national highways'. Can it be more bizarre than this?

Jun 23, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: DySP Mohammed Ayub Pandith lynched by mob outside mosque in Srinagar

Mohammed Ayub Pandith was killed after he allegedly opened fire at a group of people near a mosque at Nowhatta, Srinagar.

Jun 23, 2017