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Horror of Police Brutality: A Nigerian widow's pain mirrors victims' agonies

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- It was about two weeks after John Anozie buried his mother in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, south-east Nigeria, and returned to Lagos to be with his wife, Nnenna Anozie... Read More


"Anyone who creates unrest will go to jail": Manjinder Singh Sirsa on JNU row

New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday issued a stern warning following reports of alleged sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Mi... Read More


'Will Trump kidnap our prime minister?' Prithviraj Chavan draws flak for remarks linking Venezuela action to India

India, Jan. 6 -- Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has triggered sharp criticism and widespread ridicule on social media after questioning whether a US-style mili... Read More


Senior Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passes away

Pune, Jan. 6 -- Former union Minister and senior Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passed away on Tuesday following a prolonged illness. He was 81. Former Pune MP, a prominent figure in both politics an... Read More


UPSC rejects Bengal DGP panel, asks state to move Supreme Court ahead of Jan 31 deadline

Kolkata, Jan. 6 -- The union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has rejected the West Bengal government's proposal for preparing a panel for the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP), citi... Read More


New Bill submitted to Parliament to address microfinance loan issues

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- National People's Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi has announced that a new bill has been submitted to Parliament with the objective of addressing the persiste... Read More


Bengal SIR: Cricketer Mohammad Shami, TMC MP Dev, eminent poet Joy Goswami, others summoned by EC. Here's why

New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami and his brother Mohammed Kaif have been issued notices to appear for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing before the Election Co... Read More


"DMK has consistently berated, derided and attacked Sanatan Dharma": Piyush Goyal on Madras HC's verdict on Deepathoon issue

New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- Expressing satisfaction over the Madras High Court's verdict, which upheld Justice GR Swaminathan's order regarding the lighting of lamps on the "Deepathoon" in Tirupparankundram ... Read More


Australia's social media ban for youth: A global wake-up call

Goa, Jan. 6 -- SIDDHARTH DESAI Australia has become the first country in the world to enact a ban on social media for users under the age of 16. Starting now, children below that age will no longer b... Read More


Jaipur firm seeks vigilance probe over illegal activity on land surrendered under Section 90-B

Jaipur, Jan. 6 -- Alleging brazen violations of land laws and a "systemic collapse of enforcement," Pinkcity Infrastructure Private Limited has approached the Vigilance Commissioner of Jaipur Nagar Ni... Read More