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Cow urine is now liquid gold for Rajasthan dairy farmers

Cow's urine is used by organic farmers to keep their crops free of insects and pesticides and also in religious rituals.

Jul 24, 2018

An aerial view of Kibera slums in Nairob

Kenya's new highway bulldozes into 30,000 homes

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority demolished 30,000 homes as well as two schools to make way for a new $20 million dual carriageway in Nairobi, claiming the inhabitants were all staying illegally.

Jul 24, 2018

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Four boys stab 18-year-old classmate to death in Haryana school

The victim, Ankush, suffered stab wounds to his stomach and back. He succumbed to his injuries in the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.

Jul 24, 2018

RSS leader's solution to stop mob lynchings – give up beef

RSS leader Indresh Kumar said that the violence of mob lynchings could be stopped if people gave up eating beef and developed the "right sanskaar".

Jul 24, 2018

Demonstrators listen to speakers at a rally in Trafalgar Square

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Welfare cuts in UK hit poor; rate of child poverty increases

A new report by The Resolution Foundation found that child poverty rose by three percent in 2017 as the British government is still facing issues with the rollout of its Universal Credit scheme.

Jul 24, 2018

Urvashi Sharma and businessman Mehul Choksi

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PNB scam accused Mehul Choksi fears lynching; moves court to cancel arrest warrant

Accused in the PNB fraud case, Mehul Choksi moved a Mumbai court to cancel his non-bailable warrant citing fears of being lynched if he returned to India. The application did not give his current location.

Jul 24, 2018

Maharashtra bandh LIVE updates: Maratha community members call off strike in Mumbai

The Maratha groups want reservations for the community members in government jobs and education.

Jul 24, 2018

26/11 convict David Headley battling for life after jail attack, US silent on assault

Media reports have said that David Coleman Headley, convicted of plotting the 26/11 Mumbai attacks was assaulted on July 8 and sustained serious injuries. He was then rushed to the North Evanston hospital, where he is at the critical care unit.

Jul 24, 2018

Muslims voluntarily demolished mosques to make way for Kumbh pilgrims

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Muslims voluntarily demolish mosques to make way for Kumbh pilgrims

With Allahabad Development Authority all geared up for widening the roads ahead of 2019 Kumbh Mela, Muslim community in Sangam city has gone an extra mile.

Jul 24, 2018