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Dalit scholar at JNU threatens to commit suicide over extension of research grant

JNU's Controller of Examination said that Madan Meher's grant was not approved as he did not clear his finances with the university.

Jan 27, 2016

Female IPS officer from UP scales highest peak in Antarctica

Aparna Kumar hoisted the Indian flag on Mount Vinson Massif on 17 January and became the first female All-India services officer to achieve the feat.

Jan 27, 2016

Saudi women who won historic election get death threats for sitting with men at council meetings

The two female members in the Jeddah municipal council had rejected demands to be seated separately behind a glass wall during meetings.

Jan 27, 2016

Denmark to confiscate cash, valuables from refugees to pay for expenses

Human rights group Amnesty called the move as cruel and said that the increased time period for reuniting families will have a devastating impact on families.

Jan 27, 2016

Delhi: AAP govt constitutes committee to suggest measures on women's safety

The panel will look into complaints of sexual violence, harassment of women, stalking, voyeurism and other crimes since 2013.

Jan 27, 2016

Arrest of wildlife refuge protest leader leads to violent clash; 1 killed

Ammon Bundy, who led the protesters at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, was arrested along with four others.

Jan 27, 2016

UN invites warring parties to Syria talks this week

A decision by the opposition's High Negotiations Committee on whether to accept the invitation is to be taken at a meeting in Riyadh.

Jan 27, 2016

SC sends notice to Centre over President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh

The Supreme Court will next hear Congress' plea challenging the Union Cabinet's decision to impose President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh on 1 February.

Jan 27, 2016

Brazil: Watch 40-inmate prison break after dramatic explosion

Dramatic footage has emerged showing the moment in which at least 40 inmates broke free from a Brazilian jail, following an explosion through an external wall on 23 January. The video, which was circulated by the Folha de Pernambuco newspaper, shows a man entering the compound shortly before an explosion, which sends inmates running and tumbling over the smoking wall, before many turn back. Two inmates are also depicted running away outside the compound.

Jan 26, 2016

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Dalit scholar at JNU threatens to commit suicide over extension of research grant

Female IPS officer from UP scales highest peak in Antarctica

Saudi women who won historic election get death threats for sitting with men at council meetings

Denmark to confiscate cash, valuables from refugees to pay for expenses

Delhi: AAP govt constitutes committee to suggest measures on women's safety

Arrest of wildlife refuge protest leader leads to violent clash; 1 killed

UN invites warring parties to Syria talks this week

SC sends notice to Centre over President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh

Brazil: Watch 40-inmate prison break after dramatic explosion

Brexit: Irish PM Enda Kenny warns of risks to Northern Ireland over leaving the EU

Unicef: 2016 to be worst year for 43 million children needing humanitarian aid

Indonesia: Iron Man claims to have created mind controlled robotic arm out of scrap metal

DRC: Free and fair vote in elections could end Congo crisis and break conflict mining curse

Brighton: Watch pedestrian thrown into the air in dramatic hit and run

Porn ban: Pakistan to block over 400,000 adult websites

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]