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California has NOT legalised child prostitution; in fact, the new law protects minors

The law essentially means that child prostitutes will now be considered victims rather than perpetrators of a crime.

Dec 30, 2016

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2016 at a glance: PM Modi overshadows Brexit, Opec deal, Raghuram Rajan's exit

The first half of 2016 was lacklustre, but the final months witnessed PM Modi's demonetisation,long queues and push for digital economy.

Dec 30, 2016

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North Korea likely developing a lethal radioactive bomb drone, experts say

North Korea may have already begun to develop the drone, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported.

Dec 30, 2016

Manish Sisodia

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's office burgled; computers and documents stolen

According to reports, computers and several documents were stolen.

Dec 30, 2016

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India news live updates: Sasikala Natarajan to formally take charge as AIADMK General Secretary on Saturday

Read all the live updates here.

Dec 30, 2016

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Arunachal Pradesh: Takam Pario takes over as chief minister after Pema Khandu's ouster

Pema Khandu and six other MLAs were suspended from People's Party of Arunachal for anti-party activities.

Dec 30, 2016

Philippines: Duterte says God warned him off swearing

Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte backtracks on statement about throwing people off helicopters, says he was joking

Duterte had also admitted to killing people during his tenure as the mayor of Davao city.

Dec 30, 2016

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Roof collapses after fire in Lucknow godown, several feared trapped

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Dec 30, 2016

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Indian Railways to increase RAC seats from January 2017

More number of berths will be available under RAC for wait-listed passengers from January 16, 2017, according to Indian Railways.

Dec 30, 2016

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7 IIT-Madras websites hacked, defaced with pro-Pakistan messages

The websites of the central library and six other departments on the same server were hacked.

Dec 30, 2016

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Syria ceasefire announced by Russia after midnight; rebel groups ready for truce talks

Putin said that all the parties involved in war hostilities were ready to begin peace talks.

Dec 30, 2016

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Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba takes over as chairman of chiefs of staff committee from Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha

The government is also working on bringing about reforms in the defence forces.

Dec 30, 2016

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Jharkhand mine disaster: 12 workers dead, CM announces Rs 2 lakh compensation for deceased

According to the locals, a heap of mud collapsed and blocked the entry point of the Lalmatia coal mine.

Dec 30, 2016

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Pune bakery fire: At least 6 feared killed in blaze

A short circuit is believed to be the cause of the fire.

Dec 30, 2016

Akhilesh Yadav and Shivpal Yadav

UP Assembly Elections 2017: Father-son feud widens as Akhilesh releases separate list of 235 candidates hours after Mulayam releases his

Akhilesh's list includes several names that do not feature in the list issued by Mulayam.

Dec 30, 2016

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