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Irate Crowd Ransacks Delhi Hospital Over Rape of 6-year-old, Video Goes Viral
A video, purportedly of the hospital, shows a group of people engaging in an altercation with security staff and later ransacking the facility, causing damage to furniture and other objects.
Former Dance Bar Employee Accuses CPM Kerala Chief’s Son of Rape, Cheating
Based on a complaint by Binoy Kodiyeri, the elder son of CPI(M) state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, the state police may register a case of blackmailing against the woman.
Maharashtra Govt Presents Rs 20,292 Crore Revenue Deficit Budget Months Before Assembly Polls
The budget, which comes three months before state elections, envisions development of agriculture, irrigation and infrastructure and on welfare of women, backward and other backward classes and tribals.
Death of College Student Triggers Protest in Tamil Nadu, Siddha Doctors Seek Protection
A section of the Government Arts College students staged a demonstration in front of the institution seeking the immediate arrest of Siddha practitioner Gurunathan alleging that he was responsible for the death of their college-mate.
Over 90% People Favour Free Rides for Women in Delhi Metro and Buses, Claims AAP
Senior AAP leader Gopal Rai said the finding was based on a survey conducted by his party legislators, municipal counsellors and women wing over a period of 10 days with more than 71,000 people participating in it.
'Meri Koi Galti Nahi': Delhi Cop Involved in Mukherjee Nagar Road Rage Recounts Shocking Incident
Assistant Sub-inspector Yograj, for those who saw the viral videos of the shocking incident, was the policeman in plain clothes trying to overpower a tempo driver who was seen threatening cops with a sword.
SEBI Imposes Rs 12 Lakh Fine on NDTV for Disclosure Lapses
Sebi noted that Indiabulls Financial Services in January 2008 acquired 40 lakh shares of NDTV, amounting to 6.40 per cent of the total share capital of the firm. Further, the promoters of NDTV acquired 20.28 per cent of the total share capital of NDTV pur...
Angry Relatives Protest Against Nitish Kumar as Bihar Struggles to Contain Encephalitis Outbreak
The National Human Rights Commission had also sent notices to the Union Health Ministry and Bihar government on Monday over reports of increasing deaths of children due to the disease.
Four Held for Illegal Mining Near Yamuna in Noida, Flouting NGT Norms
Around a dozen machines, including tractors with mounted stone crushers and a JCB, were also seized from the spot by the district administration.
Maoist Carrying Rs 1 Lakh Reward Arrested by Security Forces in Odisha
During the operation, the BSF team had to face stiff resistance from the Maoist while approaching the mainland in dark, across the water body.
Akademi Rejects Kerala Govt's Request to Review Award for Cartoon on Rape-accused Bishop
Some Christian organisations took out marches on Monday to the akademi headquarters, demanding withdrawal of the award to the cartoon 'Viswasam Rakshathi' that had appeared in a Malayalam magazine last year after Bishop Mullakal was accused of rape by a n...
Infuriated Over Marriage Proposal Being Turned Down, Delhi Woman Burns Boyfriend's Face
The woman confessed that she decided to pour chemical and deface her partner, leaving him with no other choice but to marry her.
Nearly 100 Children Lose Battle to Encephalitis in Bihar; Angry Kin Confront Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
State government officials, however, maintained that majority of the victims had died due to hypoglycemia, a condition caused by very low level of blood sugar and electrolyte imbalance.
Magic Turns Tragic as Stuntman Goes Missing After Entering River Ganga Tied With Steel Chains, Rope
Chanchal Lahiri, known by his stage name "Jadugar Mandrake" (Wizard Mandrake), was lowered into the river by crane as family members, media and police watched from the banks.
Harsh Vardhan Writes to Rajya Sabha Chairman for Early Consideration of Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill
The bill provides for setting up of an Allied and Healthcare Council of India and corresponding state allied and healthcare councils, which will play the role of a standard-setter and facilitator for such professions.
21-Year-Old Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Boy Commits Suicide in Mumbai Sessions Court
Pawar was arrested on December 9, 2015 for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old boy, and had been charged with IPC sections pertaining to unnatural sex, apart from sections of POSCO.