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Tamil Nadu allows IT employees to form trade unions

The state government also stated that the IT industry is subject to inspection from the labour department like all other industries.

Jun 9, 2016

Why the US supports India's NSG membership

India's position would be strengthened as a "good citizen" on nuclear proliferation-related aspects if it is becomes an NSG member, says a top U.S. official.

Jun 7, 2016

Ramadan or Ramzan? Twitterati debate on how name of the holy month changed in Pakistan, India

Twitter is abuzz with the debate on Ramzan vs Ramadan and how Pakistanis and Indians starting using the Arabic name.

Jun 6, 2016

'Penny Dreadful' Season 3 episode 7 spoilers: Vanessa and Ethan's reunion imminent

Ethan will return to England in the June 12 episode of "Penny Dreadful" and there will be a reunion between him and Vanessa.

Jun 5, 2016

U.S. lawmakers probe Fed cyber breaches, cite 'serious concerns'

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology sent a letter to Janet Yellen to express "serious concerns" over the central bank's ability to protect sensitive financial information.

Jun 4, 2016

Four-month window to declare black money opens

The union government has unveiled a scheme to deter tax evasion and black money.

Jun 2, 2016

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte sparks outrage after saying journalists are not exempted from assassination

You are not exempted from assassination if youre a son of a b***h, said Duterte.

Jun 2, 2016

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Thousands of Muslims sign petition to ban triple talaq

The Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan has sought the National Commission for Women's support to end the "unQuranic" practice.

Jun 1, 2016

Egypt reports its first female circumcision death in 3 years

The Egyptian government had banned female circumcision in the country in 2008.

Jun 1, 2016

Watch 'Containment' Season 1 Episode 7 live online: Jake and Katie find someone immune to the virus?

Will Jake and others finally find a cure to the infection in the upcoming episode?

May 31, 2016

FICCI to groom more women leaders amid growing clamour for board diversity

Contradicting prevailing regulations, only 1,375 firms listed on the BSE and 191 companies on the NSE have at least one woman on their boards.

May 29, 2016

Supreme Court asks govt to formulate policy on compensating rape victims

The top court noted the existing Nirbhaya Fund is insufficient, inadequate and limited to "lip service."

May 26, 2016

No Surya Namaskar, compulsory Om Chanting this Yoga Day: Indian Govt

The government has said that no changes have been made in yoga protocol this year.

May 26, 2016

Brutal dog fighting practices including bait cats and head slamming prompts calls for UK action plan

The investigation showed dogs thrown against walls as training and cats kept for use as bait.

May 24, 2016

Ramdev's Patanjali to enter digital healthcare space

The yoga guru plans to launch an online venture for Ayurvedic consultations, the Times of India reported.