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WhatsApp rejects India's request to build a software to track messages; cites user privacy

The Indian government wants the messaging app to develop a software that can trace the origin of a message.

Aug 24, 2018

Delhi: Customer injured in accidental firing by security guard inside Vijaya Bank

Delhi Police have arrested the guard and recovered the weapon used. The injured man, identified as Rajender Singh, has been admitted to nearby Moolchand Hospital.

Aug 22, 2018

Mob Lynching: WhatsApp CEO meets Indian minister over privacy debate

Prasad told Daniels that WhatsApp must comply with Indian laws and build a corporate presence in the country. WhatsApp messages are encrypted and not compromised for public scrutiny.

Aug 22, 2018

Madhya Pradesh: Pet dog rescues 14-year-old girl by biting her rapist

Due to the brave efforts of the canine, the girl managed to escape and call out for help.

Aug 21, 2018

Kerala floods: Prisoners prepare 20,000 food packets, donate Rs 4.5 lakh to CM's relief fund

The inmates of Kannur Central jail have donated up to 4.5 lakh to the relief fund from their hard earned money.

Aug 21, 2018

Minor girl gang-raped, killed by 4 men; Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat assures strict action

According to the locals, the minor girl was kidnapped from her home by four men who were working in a construction project near the village on Friday night.

Aug 19, 2018

Asthi Kalash Yatra: Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Haridwar

The 'Kalash Yatra' procession which was organised by the BJP was started from the Shanti Kunj Ashram in Haridwar to the Har Ki Pauri Ghat.

Aug 19, 2018

Bullied 'fish-selling' college girl donates Rs 1.5 lakh to Kerala Chief Minister's Relief Fund

Some social media users had earlier mercilessly trolled and bullied Hanan Hamid for selling fish. Twitterati is now praising the girl for donating money to the Kerala flood relief fund.

Aug 18, 2018

Here's how world media recalls charismatic former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his demise

The world media paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee by calling him a gentleman and being "instrumental in strengthening India's international ties".

Aug 17, 2018

RIP Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Media pays tribute to India's gentle colossus

The former prime minister was known for integrity, humanity and inclusiveness. Both Indian and International media have called his demise as the end of "an era".

Aug 17, 2018

Mamata Banerjee alleges 25 lakh Hindus left out of Assam NRC, targets Amit Shah over his parents' citizenship

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said that around 1,200 people who protested against the exclusion from NRC were being sent to detention camps.

Aug 15, 2018

Google Doodle celebrates India's 72nd Independence Day with colourful 'truck art'

A click on the doodle will take the users to an assortment of entries on Independence Day, including news reports and videos.

Aug 15, 2018

Delhi: Class 11 student tries to jump off school building after being drugged, raped

The 16-year-old victim, who lives with her family in Ghaziabad, said she met a man near her school on August 3. The man later gave her an intoxicant and allegedly raped her.

Aug 12, 2018

Bihar shelter home rapes: CBI raids accused Brajesh Thakur's home, takes his son in custody

Bihar Police recovered a list of 40 mobile phone numbers along with the names of those revealed by Brajesh Thakur in the initial probe of this sex scandal case.

Aug 12, 2018

Despite big achievements, Delhi's innovative 'Traffic Sentinel App' still needs some improvements

Several app users claimed that despite registration of several complaints, no action has been taken by Delhi Police so far.

Aug 11, 2018

Online banking fraud: Beware of fraudsters' trap through messages, calls

As per the data provided by the Reserve Bank of India, over 25,800 fraud cases involving about Rs 179 crores were reported in December 2017.

Aug 11, 2018

In rare move, Rajya Sabha chair expunges PM Modi's jibe at UPA deputy chair candidate

PM Modi had made the remarks while congratulating NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh for his election to the post of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman by defeating Congress candidate BK Hariprasad.

Aug 11, 2018

Who is Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh? The incredible journey of a journalist

In 2014, Janata Dal gave Harivansh Singh a ticket to contest Upper House elections and he was elected unopposed.

Aug 10, 2018

Mumbai: 3 'Kiki' challengers held for viral video on moving train; court directs them to clean Vasai railway station

A case has been filed under sections 156 (performing stunts), 154 (endangering the safety of passengers), 147 (entering railway premises or damaging property) and sections 145 B (indecency or nuisance) of The Railways Act.

Aug 10, 2018

BPCL shuts Mumbai hydrocracker unit after massive fire injures 43 workers

The refinery at Mumbai's Mahul-Chembur area was set up in 1955 and is BPCL's second-largest refinery. It has an installed capacity of 12 million tonnes per annum.

Aug 9, 2018