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Beware: New COVID variant Omicron spreads lot faster than other VOCs; may even escape vaccines

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the new COVID variant of the B.1.1.529 strain, first detected in South Africa, as variant of concern (VOC) and renamed it Omicron.

Nov 27, 2021

Karnataka HC directs termination of pregnancy of rape victim, a minor

In a major decision, the Karnataka High Court has allowed the termination of pregnancy of a rape survivor minor girl. The court has also issued directions to the District Civil Hospital to ensure abortion of 25-week pregnancy.

Nov 26, 2021

K'taka HC refuses plea of rape accused to quash case as she's married to him now

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the case against a rape accused after the survivor pleaded that they were now married and have a child.

Nov 24, 2021

China thinks songs about territorial claims on Taiwan can change facts; lyrics laced with deceit

The lyrics of a viral propaganda song that asserts China's unfounded territorial claims on Taiwan is laced with inaccuracies and misrepresented facts.

Nov 22, 2021

Bigg Boss Tamil 5 Elimination: Here is the Contestant who is Getting Evicted from Kamal Haasan's Show This Week

Abhinay, Akshara, Ciby, Imman, Isaivani, Iykki, Niroop, Pavni and Thamarai were in the danger zone in Bigg Boss Tamil 5 this week.

Nov 21, 2021

Singapore to open quarantine-free travel with India, Indonesia; three more countries listed [details]

If you're planning to visit Singapore, the island-country is opening its vaccinated travel lanes for five more countries, including India and Indonesia.

Nov 16, 2021

Srinagar added to UNESCO's network of creative cities; only Indian city to make the list [details]

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, among 49 cities selected worldwide to join UNESCO creative cities network (UCCN) in recognition of their "commitment to placing culture and creativity at the heart of their development and sharing knowledge and good practices."

Nov 8, 2021

Rape survivor's father dies mysteriously in UP

The rape survivor had charged retired inspector Dinesh Tripathi, a Prayagraj resident, with rape.

Nov 3, 2021

J&K DSP of Jails, school principal sacked; found working for terrorists [details]

J&K government has terminated Feroz Ahmad Lone, Deputy Superintendent of Jails, J&K Prison Department and Javid Ahmad Shah, Principal Govt. GHSS Bijbehara, for actively working with the terrorists.

Nov 2, 2021

Three cops suspended after rape victim found hanging in Amroha; 3 arrested

The girl's relatives claimed she was sexually raped on September 25 by Monu Sharma of their village.

Nov 2, 2021

K'taka sexual harassment case: Law graduate student alleges foul play, accused not held yet

Two police officers, one a female Sub-Inspector, have been suspended for abuse of authority in connection with the case, and three others have been detained.

Oct 26, 2021

Woman gangraped and murdered in Bihar's West Champaran

Angry villagers blocked the road following the incident demanding arrest of the culprits.

Oct 24, 2021

Businessman arrested for allegedly molesting actress in flight [details]

The actress alleged that the Ghaziabad-based businessman tried to grab her waist as she was opening the overhead storage to take her handbag

Oct 19, 2021

Appointed through backdoor, J&K Govt sacks Geelani's grandson for anti-national activities [details]

Syed Ali Shah Geelani's grandson was appointed on a gazetted post in 2016 by violating all norms just to appease separatist leader.

Oct 17, 2021

Kamla Bhasin's words and journey are etched in my memory and soul [Obit]

Kamla Bhasin (24 April 1946 – 25 September 2021) was an Indian developmental feminist activist, poet, author and social scientist.

Oct 15, 2021

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