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Gujarat Information Department Reveals Rape Victim's Identity

In a major goof-up, the Gujarat information department released photographs identifying a minor rape victim from Junagarh, a town in Kalahandi district, on Sunday.

Jul 29, 2013

Modi US Visa Row: Forensic Report Says MPs' Letters to Obama are Authentic

The controversial letters sent to US President Barack Obama asking him to maintain the policy of denying Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's a visa are 'original and authentic', said a California-based forensic document examiner.

Jul 29, 2013

Furore as Kashmir's Grand Mufti Caught Enjoying Music, Despite Calling it 'UnIslamic'

In a controversial video leaked online, Bashiruddin Ahmad - the Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, was seen enjoying a musical event which ironically he had earlier termed as forbidden in Islam.

Jul 28, 2013

Separate Telangana Likely to Divide Congress?

The UPA government is expected to give into the demands for the formation of a separate Telangana state, despite resistance from various Congress leaders in Andhra Pradesh including the Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy.

Jul 28, 2013

Pakistan Troops Violate Ceasefire at LOC, Fire at Indian Post

Fifth time in a month Pakistani troops indulged in heavy firing at an Indian post in Pooch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning.

Jul 27, 2013

Acid Attack Scare: Bottles Containing Chemicals Found Outside Manish Tewari's Residence

The residence of Information and Broadcasting Minster Manish Tewari came under scanner on Saturday for an alleged acid attack attempt after two bottles containing suspicious liquid were found outside his residence.

Jul 27, 2013

Aligarh Muslim University Withdraws Controversial ‘Dress Code’ Order for Girls

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has finally withdrawn its controversial 'dress code' order issued earlier this week for girls students studying in the university after receiving criticisms from several quarters.

Jul 27, 2013

Will Narendra Modi Ever Apply for US Visa Again? United States Ready to Review BJP Leader's Application

The United States department of state has said that they would consider if Narendra Modi applies for US visa again. US rejected Gujarat Chief Minister's visa application in 2005 citing his inaction during the 2002 Gujarat riots which killed hundreds of people. Interestingly, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has not applied for US visa again after his application was rejected once.

Jul 27, 2013

Malaysian Woman Wins Landmark Case Against Religious Conversion of Children to Islam

A Malaysian court on Thursday nullified the religious conversion of three children to Islam without their mother's consent citing it to be unlawful and unconstitutional.

Jul 26, 2013

Spain Train Crash: Death Toll Climbs to 80; Officials to Probe Driver for High Speed [PHOTOS+ VIDEO]

Spanish police investigating the deadly train crash which killed 80 people on Wednesday said the derailment was caused by the train running at high speeds for which the driver will be questioned.

Jul 26, 2013

India's Advanced Weather Satellite INSAT-3D Successfully Launched

India's advanced weather satellite INSAT-3D was successfully launched in the early hours of Friday from the spaceport of Kourou in French Guiana.

Jul 26, 2013

Coffee Reduces Risk of Suicide by 50%: Study

Coffee lovers who apparently drink two to four cups daily are found to be at reduced risk of suicide, as compared to those who drink decaffeinated coffee or little to no coffee.

Jul 25, 2013

Delhi Gang-Rape Case: Verdict On Juvenile Accused to be Pronounced on 5 August

The Juvenile Justice Board on Thursday said it will pronounce its verdict on the youngest accused in the Delhi gang-rape case on 5 August.

Jul 25, 2013

India-US Trade Relations: Joe Biden Urges India to Remove Obstacles Faced by American Companies

United States Vice President Joe Biden has urged India to create an investment-friendly environment and remove trade obstacles faced by American companies, be it restriction in foreign direct investment (FDI) or local tax treatment.

Jul 25, 2013

Thigh Billboards: Japanese Women Paid to Paint Ads on Upper Legs to Catch Attention [Photos + VIDEO]

A firm in Tokyo, Japan, has come up with a unique way of advertising by paying women to display advertisements on their thighs.

Jul 25, 2013