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Activists want India-US talks to include human rights issues

Human rights and religious freedom in India have suffered during the two years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rule, say global campaigners and activists.

Jun 9, 2016

Mumbai sex racket busted: 'Savdhan India' actress among 4 arrested

The Mumbai Police acting on a tip-off busted the racket in Goregaon area on Wednesday.

Jun 9, 2016

FDI ban in tobacco sector: Finance ministry says yes, NITI Aayog not on board

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion would soon hold discussions with the Department of Commerce and the NITI Aayog on the issue.

Jun 9, 2016

Former sidekick of Colombian drug lord Escobar is now YouTube celeb

John Jairo Velásquez has served a 22-year prison sentence for killing 300 people and ordering the deaths of thousands more.

Jun 9, 2016

Ramadan: What is the Islamic holy month of fasting and prayers about?

Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, prayers and introspection, begins on 6 June.

Jun 9, 2016

Ramadan: What is the Islamic holy month of fasting and prayers about?

Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, prayers and introspection, begins on 6 June.

Jun 9, 2016

Anju Bobby George and EP Jayarajan row: Olympian says Kerala sports minister threatened her; minister denies [VIDEOS]

Jayarajan denied the allegations made by Anju Bobby George saying they had parted after an amicable meeting on June 7.

Jun 9, 2016

West Bengal: 22-year-old mother set on fire for her dark complexion

Somera Bibi, 22, succumbed to the injuries on Thursday after being set on fire by her husband and in-laws.

Jun 9, 2016

Kerala ex-sports minister K Sudhakaran's faux pas: Calls late Jimmy George as Anju Bobby's husband [VIDEO+TROLLS]

K Sudhakaran's slip of tongue has become the hot topic of discussion for social media users in Kerala.

Jun 9, 2016

Somalia: Al Shabaab kills 43 soldiers in attack on Ethiopian base

The Al Shabaab fighters reportedly rammed a suicide car bomb into the base, stormed inside and killed the soldiers.

Jun 9, 2016

Maneka Gandhi lashes out at environment minister for allowing states to cull animals

At least 200 nilgai or blue bulls have been shot dead in Bihar in the last six days following the approval by Prakash Javadekar.

Jun 9, 2016

Highlights of Narendra Modi's speech in US Congress

Previously, only four Indian prime ministers -- Rajiv Gandhi, PV Narasimha Rao, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh -- have addressed the joint sitting of US Congress.

Jun 9, 2016

India plans to export BrahMos missile to Vietnam: Report

Besides Vietnam, India is also eyeing Indonesia, South Africa, Chile and Brazil to sell BrahMos missiles.

Jun 9, 2016

Teenager dragged by her hair during assault

CCTV footage shows the victim being dragged from a bus by her hair before being assaulted

Jun 9, 2016

Baghdad car bomb blasts kill more than 20, injure 70

The bomb blasts occurred at a time when Iraqi forces are fighting militants of the Islamic State group in neighbouring Fallujah.

Jun 9, 2016