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US-based Indian techie sentenced to 9 years in prison for sexual assault on flight

Prabhu Ramamoorthy, 35, who came to the US on an H-1B visa in 2015, will be deported after he serves his sentence, a federal court in Detroit said as it sentenced the Indian national to nine years of imprisonment.

Dec 14, 2018

Kamal Nath announced as Madhya Pradesh CM; assures he will fulfil every promise

Kamal Nath, who reached Bhopal late on Thursday, was formally chosen as the leader of the state Congress legislature party after party president Rahul Gandhi decided on his name over the other aspirant Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Dec 14, 2018

Modi government thinks it owns RBI, says Chidambaram

The former Union Finance Minister also hoped that new RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, although a vocal supporter of the much-debated demonetisation, would stand up for the central bank's autonomy.

Dec 14, 2018

Muslim preacher defies conservatism to preach in Indonesia nightclubs

With an eye on rising intolerance of "vice" in the world's largest Muslim-majority country, Habiburrohman said he upholds the right of worship for people who feel unwelcome in their community mosque because they work in clubs and bars

Dec 14, 2018

Detained Myanmar journalist Phyo Wai Win (R) leaves the court compound after a hearing in Yangon on October 26, 2018. - Three Myanmar journalists from Eleven Media were granted bail on October 26, but must continue to fight a defamation case after hopes t

Number of journalists jailed for doing job near record high

A near-record number of journalists around the world are behind bars for their work, including two Reuters reporters whose imprisonment in Myanmar has drawn international criticism, according to a report released on Thursday.

Dec 13, 2018

BJP aware it must tackle problems after state election setbacks

BJP said the gathering, to be chaired by Amit Shah, is a regular quarterly meeting but the losses in its stronghold states are likely to dominate discussions.

Dec 13, 2018

Rossell Techsys delivers wiring harness for advanced fighter helicopter to Boeing

Make in India: Rossell Techsys crosses milestone as Boeing supplier

Rossell Techsys delivers 15,000th wire harness and 500th electrical panel for the advanced multi-role combat chopper AH-64 Apache to Boeing, showcasing the success of 'Make in India' program and evolution of aerospace manufacturing in India.

Dec 13, 2018

Saudi to make biggest investment in Pakistan's history: Pak Minister of Finance Asad Umar

"The ball is in our court. It is going to the cabinet for approval next week, after which the announcement will be made," Umar said.

Dec 13, 2018

Geminid meteor shower to brighten up the skies tonight: When and where to watch

The Geminid meteor is a celestial occurrence which takes place every December. It occurs between 4th and 16th every December.

Dec 13, 2018

Bengaluru: Mumbai-based CEO of private firm harassed by Ola cab driver' tweets horrifying experience

The incident took place when Akanksha Hazari, a Mumbai-based Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a private company, boarded a cab from Kempegowda International Airport.

Dec 13, 2018

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