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Activist Rehana Fathima Surrenders Before Kochi Police in POCSO Case
The allegation against Fathima, who made an attempt to enter the hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa in Sabarimala in 2018, is that she asked her children, a boy and girl aged 14 and 8 respectively to paint on her semi-nude body.
Police Lodge FIR over Anti-PM Recorded Message in UP
The calls asked Muslims in India to stop PM Narendra Modi from unfurling the national flag on the Independence Day over the recent groundbreaking of a Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Lebanese vent rage against their leaders after blast; protesters gather
As Beirut mourned its dead and grappled with the scale of rebuilding after this week's massive blast, some Lebanese angered by their government's response called on foreign states on Saturday to topple their leaders and run the country.
News18 Evening Digest: Kerala Plane Crash Investigation and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering this evening: sources say runway friction at Kerala airport was not tested before Air India flight crash-landed in heavy rain; Union minister says pilot saved lives by turning off the engine but DGCA says it will...
In the Backdrop of Kozhikode Plane Crash, Another 'Risky' Airport in Patna Cries for Attention
The Jaiprakash Narayan International Airport had hit the headlines on July 17, 2000 when more than 60 people were killed when a Delhi-bound Boeing 737 from Kolkata ploughed through a residential locality.
With GoM Dissolved, New Cabinet Committee to Probe 6-month Tenure of Kamal Nath Govt in MP
Bisahulal Singh, who was an MLA with Congress prior to March this year, has found a place in the committee and will be probing the six-month tenure of his own previous government.
A District Doubles Back: Central Delhi's Inspiring Tale of a Turnaround in Combating the Covid-19 Crisis
Central Delhi initially topped the list of the national capital's 11 districts in terms of positive cases as well as fatalities Now, with a combination of innovative containment strategies, it has dropped down to the ninth spot.
Special Team 'Angels of Air India' Flown to Kerala From Mumbai for Relief and Grief Counseling
The Air India Express flight from Dubai with 190 on board overshot the tabletop runway at Kozhikode airport on Friday night while landing in heavy rains and fell into a valley 35 feet below and broke into two, killing at least 18 people.
Kerala Crash: Air India Plane Circled Karipur Airport as Pilot Tried to Land Twice in Bad Weather
The flight skidded off the tabletop runway at Kozhikode Airport and fell into a 35-feet valley breaking into two portions.
Screams, Blood-soaked Clothing, Terrified Kids at Kozhikode Crash Site
Amid downpour, while rescue personnel, including the local civil police hastened to pull out the injured men and women from the aircraft that broke into two big chunks with a deafening sound.
Dawood, Other Terrorists Enjoying 'Patronage' in a Neighbouring Country: India to UNSC
India called for focused international efforts to address threats posed by the fugitive gangster and terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
Australia to host T20 World Cup in 2022, women's WC postponed
Australia will host this year's postponed Twenty20 World Cup in 2022 with India retaining their tournament next year, the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday.
Soaring gold prices further erode lustre in pandemic-hit retail hubs
Physical gold remained out of favour in most Asian hubs this week as a worsening pandemic kept retail buyers away with global benchmark spot prices at historic highs, while logistical challenges plagued the Indian market.
Sensex, Nifty End Flat as Coronavirus Cases Top 2 Million
The Nifty, which climbed 0.9% on Thursday, closed 0.12% higher at 11,214.80, while the Sensex ended up 0.04% at 38,040.57.
Let Italy Compensate Families of Victims: Supreme Court Sets Condition to Close Marines' Case
The Supreme Court made clear to the Centre it would not pass any order on the plea seeking closure of cases against the two marines without hearing the victims' families.
32-year-old in Sikkim Arrested for Brutally Killing Dog after Quarrel With Family, Locals Demand Justice
A complaint was filed by the owner of the dog and later by the People For Animals (PFA), Sikkim, following which the police took action against the man. However, he was later released on bail.