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Child trafficking, abuse of minors: Why can't India protect its children?

Indians are seeing shocking headlines of abuse of children across the country. Why can't these incidents be stopped? Is there a lapse on the government's part? IBT speaks to experts on the issue.

Mar 7, 2017

3 workers die while cleaning Bengaluru sewage drains despite prohibition on manual scavenging

Over 50 manual scavengers have died in the last five years in Bengaluru, according to Clifton D'Rozario, advocate for BWSSB contract workers' union.

Mar 7, 2017

Lucknow shootout: Suspected terrorist linked to Bhopal-Ujjain train blast; opens fire at security forces in Thakurganj

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) is trying to capture the terrorist, who is hiding in Thakurganj on the outskirts of the city of Lucknow.

Mar 7, 2017

7 in 10 Indians pay bribe for healthcare services, ID related documents: Transparency International survey

India needs to urgently align bribery laws with its United Nations Convention against Corruption obligations, says Transparency International chairman.

Mar 7, 2017

British backpacker allegedly raped, held hostage in Australia for two months

A 22-year-old British backpacker was allegedly held hostage and raped and assaulted multiple times for two months by a man in the remote outback of northern Australia.

Mar 7, 2017

France avalanche: Many feared trapped as 'violent' avalanche hits Tignes ski resort; major search underway

Reports state that a "mass of snow and impacted ice" hit Carline piste in the Val Claret area of Tignes covering "numerous people on the slopes."

Mar 7, 2017

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PM Modi's visit to Israel ignores Palestine: Is that pragmatic policy, or geopolitical misstep?

India is on the verge of shedding its 'also that' policy vis-a-vis Israel and Palestine this year, as PM Modi will only visit Tel Aviv and not Palestine. But Palestine is not the only issue that India needs to address when it comes to Israel.

Mar 7, 2017

Police appeal for help identifying man who threatened Brixton church security guard

Police are appealing for information after a man brandishing knives walked into a church and threatened security staff. The incident happened at the Universal Church of Kingdom of God in Brixton Road, SW9 at approximately 20:30hrs on 13 February. The man walked into the church brandishing two knives and said he wanted to pray. A security guard confronted him and the suspect threatened to stab him. The man then left the premises. The suspect is described as a black man who is around 6ft tall. Anyone who recognises the man shown in the images released, or who has information that may assist the investigation, is asked to called Lambeth CID on 07785 774 447 or the police non-emergency line on 101.

Mar 7, 2017

GN Saibaba given life imprisonment under UAPA Act over Maoist links

The Gadchiroli Police have arrested Saibaba, a professor of English in Delhi University, from his official residence in the university in May 2014.

Mar 7, 2017

In a bid to stop 'lesbian activity' Kerala college bars female students from locking their doors while changing

The students of Upasana College of Nursing allege that the college management has been imposing bizarre rules and fines on them.

Mar 7, 2017

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International Women's Day: Why these 6 women will not be having a relaxing IWD at all

A lot of women leaders and politicians are directly and indirectly related to the Assembly elections, and for all of them, International Women's Day this year might not be a gala time with results out on March 11.

Mar 7, 2017

Protests, anger after Tamil Nadu fisherman shot dead by Sri Lankan Navy

The Indian High Commissioner has taken up the matter with the Sri Lankan PM, while the TN government has announced Rs 5 lakh solatium.

Mar 7, 2017

Kim Jong-nam murder: Malaysian police says North Korean suspects hiding inside embassy

Malaysias police chief Khalid Abu Bakar said on Tuesday (7 March) that North Korean suspects wanted in the murder of Kim Jong-nam – the estranged half-brother of Kim Jong-un – are hiding inside the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur. He also accused Pyongyang of not cooperating with Malaysian police in the murder investigation.

Mar 7, 2017

Now, Malaysia bars North Koreans from leaving the country in a tit-for-tat move amid diplomatic fallout

The Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the decision of barring North Koreans from leaving Malaysia, just hours after Pyongyang said Malaysians can't leave the nation.

Mar 7, 2017

Maneka Gandhi's curfew remark: Here's 5 other instances of moral policing

Minister of Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi said teenagers are "hormonally very challenged" while endorsing curfew in hostels.

Mar 7, 2017

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Child trafficking, abuse of minors: Why can't India protect its children?

3 workers die while cleaning Bengaluru sewage drains despite prohibition on manual scavenging

Lucknow shootout: Suspected terrorist linked to Bhopal-Ujjain train blast; opens fire at security forces in Thakurganj

7 in 10 Indians pay bribe for healthcare services, ID related documents: Transparency International survey

British backpacker allegedly raped, held hostage in Australia for two months

France avalanche: Many feared trapped as 'violent' avalanche hits Tignes ski resort; major search underway

PM Modi's visit to Israel ignores Palestine: Is that pragmatic policy, or geopolitical misstep?

Police appeal for help identifying man who threatened Brixton church security guard

GN Saibaba given life imprisonment under UAPA Act over Maoist links

In a bid to stop 'lesbian activity' Kerala college bars female students from locking their doors while changing

International Women's Day: Why these 6 women will not be having a relaxing IWD at all

Protests, anger after Tamil Nadu fisherman shot dead by Sri Lankan Navy

Kim Jong-nam murder: Malaysian police says North Korean suspects hiding inside embassy

Now, Malaysia bars North Koreans from leaving the country in a tit-for-tat move amid diplomatic fallout

Maneka Gandhi's curfew remark: Here's 5 other instances of moral policing

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]