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Kolkata puppies' murder: Why hasn't animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi been more vocal?

Even as Twitter is abuzz condemning the brutal incident reported on January 13, Maneka Gandhi, who founded People for Animals (PFA) in 1992, is yet to make any statement.

Jan 16, 2019

China sentences Canadian man to death for drug smuggling; payback for Meng Wanzhou's arrest?

Robert Lloyd Schellenberg was arrested in 2014 for planning to smuggle over 200 kg of methamphetamine from China to Australia. He was handed a 15-year imprisonment, but the court agreed to look into the matter after an appeal was made saying that the punishment was too lenient.

Jan 15, 2019

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Massive tax benefits on the cards? Jaitley could double IT exemption limit to Rs 5 lakh

The BJP-led government might offer relief to tax payers considering that it has been able to widen the tax net in the years after demonetisation.

Jan 15, 2019

Holiday Travel Day Before Thanksgiving Predicted To Be Heavier Than Years Past

American traveller carries gun from US to Japan undetected

The security breach came two weeks into the government shutdown, during which TSA agents have been required to work but have not received paychecks.

Jan 14, 2019

Rahul Gandhi promises to create jobs, simplify GST

India's main opposition Congress party will simplify the goods and services tax (GST) and take "rational economic decisions" to attract foreign investment if voted back to power in a general election due by May, its leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday.

Jan 13, 2019

Former Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Attends His Sentencing Hearing

Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen to testify publicly before Congress

"I look forward to having the privilege of being afforded a platform with which to give a full and credible account of the events which have transpired," Cohen said.

Jan 11, 2019

In a first, China takes diplomats and journalists to visit controversial training centres in Xinjiang

Beijing's move is now being seen as its bid to prove that there has been no crackdown on the Muslims and that the region has, in fact, witnessed significant economic and social development.

Jan 10, 2019

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Indians' average income doubled under Modi's watch, but there's a fine print

The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy says unemployment rate in the country shot up in the last year, hitting the highest level in 27 months in December 2018

Jan 8, 2019

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Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco on The Big Bang Theory ending

CBS' The Big Bang Theory season 12 is almost over and show's lead star Jim Parsons recently opened up about the show's ending.

Jan 8, 2019

Ericsson seeks arrest and detention of Anil Ambani over Rs 550 crore dues

In early October, Reliance Communications had sought 60 more days for repayment of Rs 550 crore to Ericsson.

Jan 4, 2019

Who is Ravindranath Ghosh? Casting director sentenced to life in prison for raping aspiring actress

Ravindranath Ghosh had promised to help her when she had expressed her desire to become an actor. One month later, he referred to a TV show audition and sought sexual favours in exchange of work. The victim had then started ignoring his calls.

Jan 3, 2019

Netflix slammed for dropping episode of 'Patriot Act' that criticised Saudi Arabia's account of Khashoggi murder

In the episode, host Hasan Minhaj mocked Saudi Arabia for not being able to explain the disappearance of the journalist from the Kingdom's consulate in Istanbul in October and said it was "the most unbelievable cover story since Blake Shelton won sexiest man alive."

Jan 2, 2019

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Search Results for: prison reform

Kolkata puppies' murder: Why hasn't animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi been more vocal?

China sentences Canadian man to death for drug smuggling; payback for Meng Wanzhou's arrest?

Massive tax benefits on the cards? Jaitley could double IT exemption limit to Rs 5 lakh

American traveller carries gun from US to Japan undetected

Rahul Gandhi promises to create jobs, simplify GST

Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen to testify publicly before Congress

In a first, China takes diplomats and journalists to visit controversial training centres in Xinjiang

Indians' average income doubled under Modi's watch, but there's a fine print

Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco on The Big Bang Theory ending

Ericsson seeks arrest and detention of Anil Ambani over Rs 550 crore dues

Who is Ravindranath Ghosh? Casting director sentenced to life in prison for raping aspiring actress

Netflix slammed for dropping episode of 'Patriot Act' that criticised Saudi Arabia's account of Khashoggi murder

Food aid being stolen in Houthi-controlled areas: UN

India will see strong economic growth in 2019: CII

10 killed in poll-related violence as voting underway in Bangladesh

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]