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Karnataka Elections 2018: Communal conflict rumors fail to disrupt peaceful polling in Bengaluru

Rumors about communal tensions have not disrupted peace as voters across the city turn up to exercise their constitutional right.

May 12, 2018

Supreme Court transfers Kathua gangrape and murder case to Pathankot

The Supreme Court has also rejected the plea, filed by two of the accused of the Kathua gangrape case, seeking to transfer the case to the CBI from the police.

May 7, 2018

Facebook's digital colonization and opaque business model needs an Indian response

Lawmakers and regulators across countries have failed to check Facebook's access to and harvesting of individuals' personal data, especially from India where privacy laws are still not very robust. The Indian government and private sector should craft a response to this digital colonization.

May 2, 2018

Pakistan court jails man in nation's 1st child pornography conviction

The accused, Sadat Amin, was found guilty on charges of being part of a child pornography racket in Europe and the United States. The accused was arrested from Sargodha in Pakistan after a complaint was filed by the Norwegian Embassy in April last year.

Apr 27, 2018

Salman Khurshid says Congress' hands are stained with blood of Muslims

Salman Khurshid said Congress' hands are stained with the blood of Muslims during an event with students of Aligarh Muslim University. He made the statement in reply to student's question.

Apr 24, 2018

Venkaiah Naidu rejects impeachment of CJI Dipak Misra; how Congress is reacting

The impeachment notice was sent by seven opposition parties – headed by Congress — after the Chief Justice of India was charged with "misbehavior and incapacity". The vice-president and chairman of Rajya Sabha rejected the notice following consultations with constitutional and legal experts.

Apr 23, 2018

Government issues ordinance on death penalty for child rapists

The Union cabinet made the decision in a meeting Saturday, April 21, after the country has been left rattled by the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, and several other incidents.

Apr 21, 2018

Center begins process to ensure death penalty for child rape

If the law is amended then those held guilty of raping minors below 12 year of age will be given death sentence under the POCSO Act.

Apr 20, 2018

TN Guv Banwarilal Purohit caught in controversy for patting female reporter's cheek

Journalists in Tamil Nadu had demanded an apology from Banwarilal Purohit. The act "was patronizing at best and a violation of her rights as a woman at worst," they stated.

Apr 18, 2018

Japanese pacifism Vs Chinese military assertion: Can Shinzo Abe amend constitution?

In the emerging security scenario in the Asia Pacific, Japan cannot afford to hide behind the veneer of a deemed 'illegality' of its military.

Apr 13, 2018

Lingayat votes: Amit Shah fights rearguard action after Congress ambush

During his meeting with around 250 Veerashaiva Lingayat seers, Amit Shah promised that the Lingayat community won't be split till the BJP is in power.

Apr 4, 2018

Exam cheating: Remember those who don't go to school at all

The RTE Act guarantees free and compulsory education for children up to age of 14. However, it appears that what's happening now is the free and compulsory enrolment. .

Apr 3, 2018

Politics of mockery: If you cannot beat him, laugh at him

When you promise the moon, you know very well you don't need to fulfill your promises, because they are unfulfillable.

Mar 27, 2018

Man gifts gun to six-year-old daughter to defend against school shootings

The man presented a pistol to six-year-old daughter, soon after the shooting at Great Mills High School in the US state of Maryland.

Mar 23, 2018

Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill passed by Parliament: 5 quick facts

Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill 2017 lets the government enhance the ceiling of tax-free gratuity to Rs 20 lakh and fix the maternity leave period for the female employees.

Mar 22, 2018

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