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Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Queen Saleha

Death by stoning - Here's how gay sex is punishable now in Brunei

This forced move by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah-led government has received major international criticism by many celebrities, politicians, rights groups and the United Nations (UN).

Apr 3, 2019

Rahul Gandhi seeks to steal PM Modi's thunder; promises direct election of Mayors

Congress president's tweet on direct election of civic heads pre-empts Urban Development Ministry's proposals for civic reforms.

Apr 2, 2019

After Chandrababu Naidu, RGV set to expose Jayalalithaa's backstabber in Sasikala biopic?

Ram Gopal Varma is set to make a film on Sasikala, a close friend of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Apr 1, 2019

Will Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya share the same Arthur Road jail? UK judge thinks so

The UK Court Judge who ordered the extradition of Vijay Mallya last year is also hearing the bail plea of Nirav Modi.

Mar 30, 2019

Murder on astrologer's advise; Saravana Bhavan founder P Rajagopal to spend the rest of his life in prison

The 72-year-old was found guilty for the murder of an employee, Prince Santhakumar, in 2001. P Rajagopal had orchestrated the murder to marry his wife based on an astrologer's advice.

Mar 29, 2019

Apple's Cook to China: Keep opening for sake of global economy

Cook's comments come as Apple weathers sinking sales in China because of a contracting smartphone market, increasing pressure from Chinese rivals, and slowing upgrade cycles.

Mar 23, 2019

Why wasn't Yasin Malik's JKLF banned for 30 years?

The central government said the JKLF is charged with the killing of four IAF personnel and an exodus of Kashmiri pandits besides funding stone pelting in Kashmir.

Mar 23, 2019

Unbelievable! Hundreds of hotel guests in S Korea were being secretly filmed, live-streamed

Police in South Korea has arrested two men, who have not been named, for allegedly installing spy cameras in 42 hotel rooms in 30 accommodations in 10 cities across South Korea.

Mar 21, 2019

Nirav Modi's payback time? Conman sent to UK's worst jail with crowded cells and bad toilets

Nirav Modi was arrested when he visited a Metro Bank branch in London to open a new account. The judge refused bail citing the "high value amount" involved in the case.

Mar 21, 2019

Honesty over dynasty, development over decay: PM Modi presents BJP's report card, attacks Congress

"Development over decay, security over stagnation, opportunities over obstacles, vikas over vote-bank politics," Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote in his latest blog on Wednesday.

Mar 20, 2019

Airbnb host 'choked guest to death' over failing to pay $210 rent; sent to 11 years in jail

Ramis Jonuzi had initially rented the house in Melbourne, Australia, for three nights and then asked to extend his stay to a week. Ramis was staying there to work out some personal problem.

Mar 19, 2019

Does New Zealand have death penalty for mosque shooter after Christchurch massacre?

Legal experts said Tarrant's alleged crimes were so extreme they could warrant the heaviest sentence imposed by a judge in the South Pacific nation since the abolition of the death penalty in 1961.

Mar 18, 2019

Afghan refugee Abdul Aziz hailed as hero for saving lives and chasing away New Zealand gunman

Instead of hiding and trying to save his life when the gunman opened fire at the Linwood Masjid Mosque, Abdul Aziz is known to have picked up the first thing he could find — a card swiping machine — and chased after Tarrant screaming "Come here."

Mar 18, 2019

New Zealand mosque shootings toll rises to 50, families wait to bury their dead

Friday's attack, which Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern labelled as terrorism, was the worst ever peacetime mass killing in New Zealand

Mar 17, 2019

9 Indians missing and 2 injured in New Zealand shootings, families being assisted with visas

High commissioner Sanjiv Kohli tweeted that the nine people missing could be Indians or of Indian origin, but the officials have refused to identify any one of them until "certain processes" were completed.

Mar 16, 2019

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