Shweta Prabhu

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DCW rescues Nepali women in Central Delhi

Delhi hotspot of human trafficking; DCW rescues 73 Nepali women in one week

The police's refusal to file an FIR has raised eyebrows and attracted severe criticism from the general public.

Aug 2, 2018

Relief for SC/ST communities? Modi govt approves amendment, overturns SC order

The cabinet of union ministers approved a bill that overturns the apex court's March ruling which said that no immediate arrest is required in cases registered under the SC/ST Act, an order that had resulted in widespread protests across the nation.

Aug 1, 2018

A child embraces a woman as people protest against Trump

Did an immigrant child die due to 'negligent care' at ICE in Texas?

An immigration lawyer's explosive claim indicates that an immigrant child at the Immigration and Customs' detention centre in Texas has died due to "possible negligent care".

Aug 1, 2018

SUC stuck in a sinkhole on Agra-Lucknow expressway

Agra-Lucknow Expressway caves in: 4 men escape death as SUV plunges into 65-feet deep sinkhole

The Agra-Lucknow Expressway witnessed a staggering 688 accidents in less than a year, between August 2017 and February, killing 90 commuters.

Aug 1, 2018

Aeromexico crash survivors recount terrifying incident; call escape 'nothing short of a miracle'

All 99 passengers and four crew members on board the flight from Durango to Mexico City survived the crash.

Aug 1, 2018

8 men booked for gangraping pregnant goat

The complainant, who is a shepherd, stated that he was out looking for the goat on Wednesday night and came upon the group of men sexually violating the animal.

Jul 29, 2018

Bihar shelter home a haven for rapists: Number of victims now stands at 34, CBI takes over probe

The CBI has stepped into the scene and immediately filed cases against all ten employees of the shelter home in Muzaffarpur, as well as Brajesh Kumar, the man in charge. The horrifying rape, abuse and torture of girls aged between 7 and 18 is believed to have continued for years.

Jul 29, 2018

Delhi floods: Kejriwal chairs emergency meet amid Yamuna flood warning

The Delhi government has jumped into action amid flood warning and has already evacuated 1,500 people in low-lying areas around the Yamuna river. Tents have been set up, supplies are stocked up and schools and night shelters are cleared to accommodate people.

Jul 29, 2018

Mahesh Kumar Malani and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Who is Mahesh Malani? Pakistan's first non-Muslim elect to National Assembly is a Hindu

The 55-year-old Pakistani Hindu Brahmin has been an active participant of politics in the country for close to 2 decades. Mahesh Malani, who is a known face in the minority community of the Sindh province, is expected to be a vocal critic of extremist ideas in the National Assembly.

Jul 28, 2018

A blazing trail of destruction: California fire in photos

Multiple fires in different parts of California continued to leave a trail of destruction. The blazing flames carried further by the soaring temperatures and strong winds in the region.

Jul 27, 2018

July 2018 Lunar Eclipse: Karnataka's cabinet ministers take a break from work

The July 2018 lunar eclipse spells bad news for the cabinet ministers of Karnataka, or at least, that's what astrological predictions indicate. Many politicians are off on temple visits amid murmurs of disagreements in the Congress-JD(S) coalition.

Jul 27, 2018

Sanju: Abu Salem threatens to sue Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra over Sanjay Dutt biopic

Salem, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai terror attacks, has accused the makers of the film for wrongly implying his connection with actor Sanjay Dutt.

Jul 27, 2018

Pakistan general elections 2018: Coalition government a possibility?

While Imran Khan's PTI is leading the race to power in Pakistan's 2018 general elections, the possibility of a coalition is not completely out of the picture.

Jul 26, 2018

DCW busts trafficking racket, 16 women rescued

The girls, who were brought from Nepal on pretext of employment, were supposed to be sent to Gulf nations. Cops, however, denied the allegations.

Jul 25, 2018

Pakistan election 2018: Imran Khan alleges human rights violations by Indian forces in Kashmir

The frontrunner for the prime minister's office, PTI candidate Imran Khan said that he wants to improve relations with India but slammed the Indian media for portraying him as a "Bollywood villain" in their coverage of the elections.

Jul 25, 2018

Rajasthan a haven for communal violence? Dalit man lynched over alleged affair with Muslim woman

The incident, reportedly due to communal violence, led to the death of a 22-year-old man in Barmer. However, the Alwar mob lynching case which occurred on the same day grabbed headlines and fuelled debates over 'gau rakshaks' in the BJP-ruled state.

Jul 25, 2018

Delhi mid-day meal fiasco continues: 12 kids hospitalised

The news comes after two incidents of mid-day meal food poisoning earlier this month and the government turning a deaf ear to numerous complaints against the scheme.

Jul 25, 2018

The number of trafficked children has surged in India in the last few years

How Ranchi child trafficking row proves it is a deep rooted menace that needs immediate cure

According to a report published by the US Department of State, "India is a source, destination and transit country for men, women and children subjected to forced labour and sex trafficking.

Jul 13, 2018

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Articles by Shweta Prabhu

Delhi hotspot of human trafficking; DCW rescues 73 Nepali women in one week

Relief for SC/ST communities? Modi govt approves amendment, overturns SC order

Did an immigrant child die due to 'negligent care' at ICE in Texas?

Agra-Lucknow Expressway caves in: 4 men escape death as SUV plunges into 65-feet deep sinkhole

Aeromexico crash survivors recount terrifying incident; call escape 'nothing short of a miracle'

8 men booked for gangraping pregnant goat

Bihar shelter home a haven for rapists: Number of victims now stands at 34, CBI takes over probe

Delhi floods: Kejriwal chairs emergency meet amid Yamuna flood warning

Who is Mahesh Malani? Pakistan's first non-Muslim elect to National Assembly is a Hindu

A blazing trail of destruction: California fire in photos

July 2018 Lunar Eclipse: Karnataka's cabinet ministers take a break from work

Sanju: Abu Salem threatens to sue Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra over Sanjay Dutt biopic

Pakistan general elections 2018: Coalition government a possibility?

DCW busts trafficking racket, 16 women rescued

Pakistan election 2018: Imran Khan alleges human rights violations by Indian forces in Kashmir

Rajasthan a haven for communal violence? Dalit man lynched over alleged affair with Muslim woman

Delhi mid-day meal fiasco continues: 12 kids hospitalised

How Ranchi child trafficking row proves it is a deep rooted menace that needs immediate cure

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'