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Gurgaon Woman Gang-Raped for Over 4 Months, Forced to Marry One of Her Attackers

Three persons had allegedly gang-raped a 23-year-old woman for more than four months, since November last year.

Jun 3, 2013

National Food Security Bill 2013: Govt's Plan for Special Session Could be Derailed

The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is keen to push for the National Food Security Bill by initiating a special Parliament session, but it seems like the Opposition and other political parties won't make it easy.

Jun 3, 2013

26/11 Terror Attacks: India Tells US to 'Temporarily' Hand Over David Headley, Extradite Rana

India has asked the United States to 'temporarily' hand over Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist David Headley for a year and extradite his accomplice Rana for their involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks

Jun 2, 2013

Bandra Acid Attack Victim Dies in Bombay Hospital; Family Refuses to Claim Body

The 23-year-old woman, who fell victim to an acid attack in a Bandra railway station on 2 May, breathed her last on Saturday.

Jun 2, 2013

Bhutan Elections: Enthused Citizens Cast Vote by Postal Ballots, Many Travel for Days; Nation of Happiness Upholds Democracy by Example?

If your father gave you the most desirable gift on earth, you would make the most out of it. Bhutanese received a gift of sorts five years ago when they were enshrined with the power to elect their own leaders through voting. Democracy is a new word for them, but here is a tiny Himalayan nation which seems to have long moved on from its naivety. Those who were not able to travel to their constituencies voted through postal ballot.

Jun 1, 2013

UFO Sightings: Black-Speck Object Spotted over North Shore Mountains

A photographer from Canada captured a black speck which he believes is an UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) hovering over the North Shore Mountain in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Jun 1, 2013

Mysterious Death of Northeastern Girl Triggers Protest in Delhi; Police Refuse to File FIR

The mysterious death of a Manipur girl in Delhi has triggered protests in the national capital, with people from northeast India and the victim's well wishers demanding the Delhi police to register a murder case.

Jun 1, 2013

IPL Spot-Fixing: Siddharth Trivedi May Testify Against Sreesanth, Chandila and Chavan

The case against the three arrest Rajasthan Royals players - S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila, and several bookies could become stronger, as Siddharth Trivedi is likely to be made a prosecution witness in the spot-fixing scandal, according to the Delhi Police.

May 31, 2013

UNESCO Declares Nicobar Islands as World Biosphere Reserve

The Indian archipelago of Nicobar Islands, which is home to around 1, 800 animal species and some of the world's most endangered tribes, is now declared as a world biosphere reserve.

May 31, 2013

Hong Kong: Starbucks Outlet Used 'Toilet Water' to Make Coffee

A Starbucks coffee shop located in Hong Kong's financial district was recently in the news for allegedly using toilet water to brew coffee, since the time it opened in 2011.

May 31, 2013

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France's First Gay Couple, Vincent and Bruno, Officially Weds Amid Tight Security [PHOTO]

France's legalisation of same sex marriage was brought to book when Vincent Autin and Bruno Boileau walked down the aisle on Wedneday in southern city of Montpellier, France.

May 30, 2013

Discovery: Well-Preserved Blood, Muscle Tissue Recovered From Siberian Woolly Mammoth Carcass

Scientists claimed that they have collected first samples of blood and muscle tissue from a well preserved carcass of a female Siberian woolly mammoth.

May 30, 2013

IPL Spot-Fixing: Ankeet Chavan's Wedding on Schedule; Court Grants Conditional Bail

A Delhi court on Thursday granted cricketer Ankeet Chavan conditional bail till 6 June on the grounds that his wedding is scheduled on 2 June.

May 30, 2013

Australian Man Claims to be Jesus Christ, Has Memories of Crucification

An ex-software professional from Australia has claimed himself to be Jesus Christ through reincarnation, causing quite a sensation across the southern continent.

May 30, 2013

BMC Proposes Ban on 'Lingerie-Clad' Mannequins to Reduce Sexual Violence against Women

Lingerie-clad mannequins will soon be extinct from Mumbai city. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a ban on 'barely clad' mannequins at Mumbai's shops, malls, fashion establishments and entertainment centres, a move which they says will reduce sexual violence against women.

May 29, 2013

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Gurgaon Woman Gang-Raped for Over 4 Months, Forced to Marry One of Her Attackers

National Food Security Bill 2013: Govt's Plan for Special Session Could be Derailed

26/11 Terror Attacks: India Tells US to 'Temporarily' Hand Over David Headley, Extradite Rana

Bandra Acid Attack Victim Dies in Bombay Hospital; Family Refuses to Claim Body

Bhutan Elections: Enthused Citizens Cast Vote by Postal Ballots, Many Travel for Days; Nation of Happiness Upholds Democracy by Example?

UFO Sightings: Black-Speck Object Spotted over North Shore Mountains

Mysterious Death of Northeastern Girl Triggers Protest in Delhi; Police Refuse to File FIR

IPL Spot-Fixing: Siddharth Trivedi May Testify Against Sreesanth, Chandila and Chavan

UNESCO Declares Nicobar Islands as World Biosphere Reserve

Hong Kong: Starbucks Outlet Used 'Toilet Water' to Make Coffee

France's First Gay Couple, Vincent and Bruno, Officially Weds Amid Tight Security [PHOTO]

Discovery: Well-Preserved Blood, Muscle Tissue Recovered From Siberian Woolly Mammoth Carcass

IPL Spot-Fixing: Ankeet Chavan's Wedding on Schedule; Court Grants Conditional Bail

Australian Man Claims to be Jesus Christ, Has Memories of Crucification

BMC Proposes Ban on 'Lingerie-Clad' Mannequins to Reduce Sexual Violence against Women

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]