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Gang of HIV-infected chain snatchers busted in K'taka

Gang of HIV-infected chain snatchers busted in Bengaluru; 90 sex workers under scanner

The Karnataka Police have nabbed a gang of three HIV-infected chain snatchers, who had entered into physical relation with the several sex workers in Bengaluru, police said on Friday.

Jun 10, 2022

Take forward campaign of 'Bharat Chalo, Bharat Se Judo': PM Modi in Tokyo [details]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited the Indian community in Japan to join and take forward the campaign of "Bharat Chalo, Bharat Se Judo" (come to India, join India).

May 24, 2022

Julian Assange’s ‘Aggressive Behavior’ Caused Him To Lose Asylum - Ecuador President

Wikileaks Probe: Hundreds gather in London to protest against Assange's US extradition

Hundreds of people gathered in front of the British Home Office to protest against the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US, denouncing it as "politically motivated" and a "grave threat to freedom of press".

May 18, 2022

US Police Officer Brutally Assaults Arrestee; Files False Report to Hide Crime, Pleads Guilty [Details]

Jeremy Gibson, 31, a former officer with the Muncie Police Department in Indiana, pleaded guilty on Friday to assaulting an arrestee in violation of his civil rights.

May 15, 2022

PAK court sentences 22 people for vandalising Hindu temple; accused get 5-year jail-time [details]

Before the judge pronounced the decision, all of the accused were brought to the court under heavy security from the New Central Jail in Bahawalpur.

May 13, 2022

Victoria become the first Australian state to ban Nazi Swastika, Hindu Swastika exempted from the ban

The bill does not prevent the swastika from being displayed in religious or cultural situations.

May 11, 2022

Musk tweets about death under 'mysterious circumstances'; mother says not funny

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday sent another cryptic tweet about his death under "mysterious circumstances", a post which his mother Maye Musk did not like at all.

May 9, 2022

Ma Shocker: Arrest of 'Ma' in China erodes $27 bn from Alibaba's share value

The arrest of an individual with the last name 'Ma' in China left people in utter shock who dumped shares in Alibaba that eroded a massive $27 billion in its share value, as investors thought the person arrested was the billionaire Jack Ma.

May 4, 2022

Researchers develop App "Threatened Australians"; Accessible to users [ Details]

Scientists from the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed an app that provides users with information on endangered species in their local areas and ways for everyday Australians to take action.

May 3, 2022

CEO and Entrepreneur Tyler King Perseverance Shows Strength Through Many Obstacles

Tyler King said I allowed the possibility of success to propel him forward. The whole trauma gave birth to the formation of A Voice from Prison, my non-profit organization that advocates criminal justice reforms and constitutional rights

Apr 28, 2022

PSI exam scam: AAP leaders demand Home Minister Araga Jnanendra's dismissal; here's why

"Sack K'taka Home Minister"; AAP leads protest in PSI exam scam; Guv's intervention sought

While the PSI exam scam has left both BJP and Congress parties embarrassed, Aam Aadmi Party is seeking Governor's intervention to immediately dismiss home minister Araga Jnanendra.

Apr 26, 2022

Julian Assange's extradition to US gets UK court's nod; Interior min's approval awaited [details]

A UK court has issued a formal order approving extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States, marking a major shift in the long-running legal battle.

Apr 20, 2022

Andaman journalist arrested by the police over his tweet

5 held for heckling woman in Lucknow after brother files FIR

Five persons have been held for heckling a woman and her brother. The accused threatened the siblings with dire consequences and fled when the two called the police.

Apr 20, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo to Mohd Azharuddin: Sportsperson who lost their child

When tragedy struck these sportspersons

Apr 19, 2022

Mega crypto ponzi scheme busted by B'luru CCB; crores of rupees defrauded [details]

The "board of directors" of the company behind the multi-crore Ponzi scheme include a cab driver, a scrap merchant cum painter and a mechanic, a trio from Bengaluru in their late 20s.