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Catalonia officials claim that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain

Catalonia officials have claimed that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain in the controversial referendum that took place on 1 October. They also said the voter turn out was over 40 percent despite violent clashes with police. It is reported that more than 700 people were hurt as a result of violence. The vote for independence, which has not been recognised by the Spanish Prime Minister, has caused the largest constitutional rift in decades.

Oct 2, 2017

Defiant Catalans vote on split from Spain despite crackdown

Spanish riot police burst into polling stations across Catalonia on Sunday, but could not halt a banned referendum on a split from Spain. Read to know more.

Oct 1, 2017

'Peaceful' cow protectors are being killed, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Bhagwat asked RSS volunteers, who are "piously" involved cow protection, not to get distracted with the statements of "highly placed persons in the government"

Sep 30, 2017

Durga immersion ban on Muharram: Calcutta HC flays Mamata government, says do not create divide

The court issued the statement after the Mamata Banerjee government banned immersion of Durga idols on the day of Muharram, October 1, citing law and order situation.

Sep 21, 2017

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte: I will declare martial law if I want to. Nobody can stop me

Philippines' Duterte asks head of human rights agency: "Are you a paedophile?"

Rodrigo Duterte made this allegation against the Commission on Human Rights as he focussed on the killing of teenagers in the government's bloody war on drugs.

Sep 17, 2017

GST impact: Tata Hexa price goes up by Rs 95,000; check out full price list

Hexa is now priced in the range of Rs 11.72 lakh to Rs 17.19 lakh.

Sep 16, 2017

2 Minnesota mothers charged with female genital mutilation of their 7-year-olds

If held guilty for female genital mutilation, the two mothers will face imprisonment for five years. Read on to know more.

Sep 15, 2017

Toyota hikes price of Innova, Fortuner and others by up to Rs 1.6 lakh; passes additional cess load to customers

Revised price of Toyota vehicles in line with the cess hike are nearly reflect the prices in the pre-GST phase.

Sep 13, 2017

Modi govt clears bill to double gratuity ceiling to Rs 20 lakh

With the amendment of the bill, the maximum limit of gratuity of employees of the private sector, public undertakings and autonomous organisations are now at par with the central government employees.

Sep 13, 2017

'I am Gauri' rally gains momentum in Bengaluru; journalists, AAP to join protest [PHOTOS + VIDEOS]

Journalists, politicians, activists and even people from the film industry will be taking part in 'I am Gauri' rally. Read on to know more about the resistant march.

Sep 12, 2017

Muslim dominated Tajikistan bans veils for women

Tajikistan government has banned its women from wearing veils and asked them to stick to traditional clothes of their country. Read on to know why.

Sep 2, 2017

Kejriwal vs LG: Over 40 AAP MLAs protest for over 6 hours for Mohalla files clearance

The Lieutenant Governor clarified that no file was pending with him and dubbed the conduct of ruling AAP MLAs as "rude and discourteous".

Aug 31, 2017

GST: Modi govt approves hike in levy on luxury cars and SUVs; vehicle prices to go up soon

The Narendra Modi government has approved raising a levy on luxury cars and sports utility vehicles to 25 percent from 15 percent.

Aug 30, 2017

Criminalising marital rape may become tool for harassing husbands: Centre to HC

In an affidavit filed by the Centre, it said that there can be no lasting evidence in case of sexual acts between a man and his own wife.

Aug 29, 2017

Right to Privacy verdict: Sexual orientation is a fundamental right, says SC in landmark judgement

The landmark judgement by the nine-judge bench said the rights of the LGBT and sexual minorities are not "so-called" but are "real rights founded on sound constitutional doctrine".

Aug 25, 2017

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