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Tulsi Gabbard calls to end federal ban on marijuana before leaving for active duty

Gabbard said incarceration of people for using marijuana counter "everything" America stands for and called to reform the criminal justice system in the US.

Aug 17, 2019

'Kashmiris have been caged like animals': Mehbooba Mufti's daughter writes to Amit Shah

Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Javed wrote an open letter to Amit Shah on Independence Day, regarding her detention following the abrogation of Article 370.

Aug 16, 2019

Malaysian ministers demand Zakir Naik's expulsion over his racially sensitive remarks

The Malaysian ministers said Naik's comments may have been aimed at driving a wedge between Muslims and non-Muslims in Malaysia, an allegation that Naik denied.

Aug 14, 2019

All departing flights cancelled in Hong Kong amid major protests at airport

Wearing black t-shirts and eye patches, the demonstrators listed out various incidents of police brutality on the visitors to the airport.

Aug 12, 2019

Korean pop idol Sunmi to take hard stand against defamation

Sunmi shot to fame as part of the Korean girl group Wonder Girls and then left the group to pursue her academic career.

Aug 9, 2019

Man from Detroit dies short of insulin shots weeks after deportation to Iraq

Aldaoud said in a video that he was vomiting, unable to take his insulin shots and sleeping in the streets of Baghdad since he was deported despite living in the US since he was six months old.

Aug 9, 2019

Minor girl gangraped in Haryana; asks for lift back home, raped again

In her statement, the victim said one of the rapists was her acquaintance and he lured her to an isolated location.

Aug 8, 2019

Moral policing in Kolkata: Woman abuses girl in shorts; says 'you deserve to be raped'

The 25-year-old girl who is pursuing her MPhil from Jadavpur University tried to protest but was slapped twice while she asked a traffic policeman for help.

Aug 8, 2019

Exclusive: 'Best way to end dowry system is through education', says Jabariya Jodi actor Chandan Roy Sanyal

In an exclusive interview, Chandan Roy Sanyal spoke about his role in Jabariya Jodi, his experience of working with the two stars, what he feels about the practice of dowry and much more.

Aug 7, 2019

Punjab CM's security officer shot dead by man stopped from harassing women at Mohali club

Sukhwinder had joined the force in 2017 and is survived by his parents and two sisters.

Aug 5, 2019

Lagawelu Jab Lipistick fame Bhojpuri actor, singer Pawan Singh accused of obscene comment on actress

In her statement, the actress stated that Pawan Singh asked to have friendship with her, and also threatened her with dire consequences if she refused to accept his friendship.

Aug 3, 2019

Apple restores faith in privacy by shutting down Siri grading program

But Apple is working on a permanent solution as the Siri grading program has only been suspended temporarily.

Aug 2, 2019

President Kovind gives assent to Triple Talaq Bill

The Triple Talaq Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on July 25 despite the opposition's demand for its scrutiny by a Standing Committee.

Aug 1, 2019

Jaya Bachchan brutally slammed for smiling during Unnao case protest rally

In the pictures, Jaya Bachchan can be seen joining a group of politicians and sharing a laugh at a protest rally seeking justice for the Unnao rape victim in Delhi.

Jul 31, 2019

16-year-old killed by classmate at residential school in Kodaikanal

The victim was a bright and disciplined student. The accused was irritated because he was always being compared with the victim, police say.