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CBI files case against Lawyers Collective, Anand Grover for FCRA violation

In 2017, the NGO's license was suspended. In May his year, LC was slapped with a Supreme Court notice for alleged violations.

Jun 19, 2019

Water only for VIP, affluent areas in Chennai? 100 hostels closed as crisis worsens

The new development comes after the Tamil Nadu government vehemently stating that there is no water scarcity in the city and added that the media is creating an "illusion of scarcity".

Jun 19, 2019

SP leader Santosh Punem kidnapped, murdered by Maoists in Chhattisgarh

After Santosh Punem was kidnapped late on Tuesday evening, his family pleaded the Maoists to return him.

Jun 19, 2019

YSRCP lawmaker threatens to demolish Chandrababu Naidu's Amaravati home

Naidu has been staying in the bungalow for the last four years, and had written to the state government recently, seeking permission to use the 'Praja Vedika' for official purpose.

Jun 19, 2019

Karvy group rebuts accusations, says 'didn't mislead or cheat investors'

The company has claimed that Karvy Private Wealth (KPW) only acted as facilitator.

Jun 19, 2019

Fracking and earthquakes: This is why China says shale mining didn't cause Sichuan tremor

Fracking is highly controversial in many countries. While supporters say highlight economic benefits, others point out environmental impacts.

Jun 19, 2019

No more steel flyover in Bengaluru, Karnataka government revokes project

The state government informed the Karnataka High Court its decision to drop the controversial 6.7 km flyover project.

Jun 19, 2019

BJP's Om Birla elected Lok Sabha Speaker, Modi heaps praises on colleague

PM Modi congratulated Birla after his election, saying that he and Birla have worked together as BJP workers.

Jun 19, 2019

Watch: Crowd ransacks Delhi hospital over rape of minor, day after Kolkata doctors' strike ends

The altercation broke out when a minor who was allegedly raped was referred to another hospital by the doctors as emergency facilities weren't present at the Maharishi Valmiki hospital in Delhi.

Jun 19, 2019

Peace will come to Kashmir only when Jaish is wiped out: J&K police chief

The Director General of J&K Police, Dilbagh Singh, said that the killing of the top brass of JeM will help restore normalcy in the region.

Jun 19, 2019

Kolkata horror: Former Miss India Universe Ushoshi Sengupta harassed by youths, narrates horrifying ordeal

The 30-year-old model Ushoshi Sengupta narrated her ordeal on Facebook and also shared a video of the incident, in which the group of boys can be seen harassing her and the cab driver.

Jun 19, 2019

Super cop who questioned Dawood Ibrahim says Don confessed to crime

When asked how Dawood managed to become one of the most dangerous underworld dons in Asia, former Revenue Intelligence officer, BV Kumar said the biggest reason is the lack of political will.

Jun 19, 2019

Congress suspends Karnataka leader Roshan Baig for 'anti-party' activities

Roshan Baig, a former Congress minister, is an eight-time legislator from the Shivajinagar Assembly segment in the city centre.

Jun 19, 2019

Gurugram: Man masturbates on Delhi woman inside Huda City metro station; victim narrates ordeal on Twitter

The incident happened on June 14, Friday at the Huda City Centre Metro Station Complex in Gurugram.

Jun 18, 2019

Man live-streams suicide on Facebook; viewers post sad emojis but don't stop lovelorn victim

During the live stream, which lasted for two hours, many posted sad emojis, commented and liked the post.

Jun 18, 2019