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Addressing at the 'Mahila Adhikar Sammelan' in Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi, Rahul said, 'The Prime Minister speaks on everything, but does not utter a word when crimes are committed against women in Uttar Pradesh and other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ruled states. No action is taken against the accused if he is a member of their party.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi silent on crimes against women, children: Rahul Gandhi

Continuing his tirade against PM Modi, Rahul asserted that the former never said anything on the alarming rise of rape incidents.

07 Aug 2018 3:23 PM

Gauri Lankesh was shot dead outside her Bengaluru residence on September 5, 2017. (Photo: File)

Gauri Lankesh murder case: 2 accused complain of custodial torture

A Bengaluru court sent Amit Baddi and Ganesh Miskin for medical examination at Victoria Hospital.

07 Aug 2018 2:34 PM

'Over the last four years, the central government has done nothing to support Dalits and other backward classes. Even in government jobs and education institutions, people are not getting benefits and are highly dissatisfied with the working of this government,' said Mayawati. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Modi govt not making enough efforts for upliftment of Dalits: Mayawati

Former UP CM said that the backward classes of the country are not getting the benefits of reservation in education institutions and jobs.

07 Aug 2018 2:23 PM

The CoBRA is a specialised unit of the Central Reserve Police Force and is proficient in guerrilla tactics and jungle warfare. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

CRPF officer injured in IED blast triggered by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

When patrolling team was on way back to camp, Assistant Commandant inadvertently stepped on the pressure IED connection, triggering blast.

07 Aug 2018 2:15 PM

Ishrat Jahan's mother alleged that Vanzara played a 'direct and key role' in the conspiracy behind the 'staged encounter'. (Photo: File)

Ishrat Jahan case: CBI court rejects discharge pleas of ex-cops Vanzara, Amin

The court last month concluded the hearing of arguments of the two accused retired police officers, the CBI and Ishrat Jahan's mother.

07 Aug 2018 2:13 PM

Chidambaram and his son Karti were named in the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the case on July 19. (Photo: PTI)

Aircel-Maxis case: Court extends interim protection from arrest to Chidambaram, son

Judge OP Saini put up matter for October 8 after counsel appearing for agencies told court that main counsel wasn't well and requested time.

07 Aug 2018 2:09 PM

PM Modi invoked 'August Kranti', named so as Mahatama Gandhi launched the Quit India movement in this month in 1942, as he spoke about the 'historic' significance of the bills passed in this month by Parliament. (Photo: File)

BJP to observe 'social justice fortnight' from Aug 15-30

PM Modi made announcement at a BJP parliamentary party meet that it will be remembered as a 'session of social justice'.

07 Aug 2018 1:56 PM

The Supreme Court also referred to the National Crime Records Bureau Data stating every six hour a woman is raped in the country. (Photo: File | ANI)

Bihar shelter home rape: SC slams state for funding NGO

Criticising Bihar government Supreme Court asked, 'who is giving money to the shelter home in the state?'.

07 Aug 2018 1:52 PM

On April 21, Navi Mumbai Commissioner rejected Salem's parole application, which he applied for his marriage. (Photo: File | ANI)

Bombay HC rejects Abu Salem's plea seeking parole to get married

Salem had sought parole for 45 days to get married for the second time.

07 Aug 2018 1:45 PM

Rahul Gandhi said there is a rising tide of anger against the ruling dispensation. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Corruption, incompetence peaked under Modi govt; asks Cong for options: Rahul

Gandhi told Congress MPs that 'we must ensure' that forces of hate, division and violence are prevented from coming back to power.

07 Aug 2018 1:37 PM

India has handed over a request to Antigua for the extradition of Mehul Choksi who is charged in connection with PNB fraud and is now living in the Caribbean nation after taking its citizenship. (Photo: File)

India mulling to extradite Choksi under Antiguan law for Commonwealth nations

MEA issued a gazette notification on August 3 to make the Antiguan law enforceable and bring back Choksi.

07 Aug 2018 12:35 PM

Indian Army Major and three soldiers were killed in a gun battle with terrorists who were trying infiltrate in the state from north Kashmir's Gurez. (Representational Image | PTI)

J&K: Army major, 3 soldiers killed in Gurez while foiling infiltration bid

Two terrorists were also shot dead in the ensuing gun battle.

07 Aug 2018 12:10 PM

The coastal police officials said they have received information that some fishermen were missing and a few others were injured in the incident. (Photo: File | ANI)

3 Kerala fishermen killed after boat hits unidentified vessel off Chettuva coast

The incident occurred at around 3:30 am when boat carrying around 15 fishermen from Munambam of Ernakulam district was engaged in fishing.

07 Aug 2018 12:05 PM

Amethi has 14 police stations including a woman police station which has no arrest warrant pending against anybody with it. (Representational Image | PTI)

In UP’s Amethi, 50 ‘offenders’ evading arrests nabbed in police’s Op All Out

In the drive, the police teams led by respective stations house officers of 11 police stations nabbed 50 offenders.

07 Aug 2018 11:26 AM

Justices Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran and K M Joseph have been sworn in as judges of the Supreme Court in order of seniority notified by the Centre. (Photo: File)

Justices Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran, KM Joseph take oath as SC judges

Swearing-in of Justice K M Joseph comes amid a row with the Centre over his seniority being lowered on his elevation.

07 Aug 2018 11:10 AM

The transport strike is happening since protesters want withdrawal of the Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill and hikes in insurance premium and fuel prices. (Representational Image | File)

K'taka transport strike: Difficulty for commuters as cabs, autos go off road

Cab and autorickshaw driver unions have decided to support the strike and stay off road from 6 am to 6 pm.

07 Aug 2018 10:56 AM

Addressing the members, BJP national general secretary (organisation) Ram Lal said that whenever the BJP has come to power, the party worked for the uplift of the Dalit community. (Photo: File | ANI)

Reach out to Dalits to counter Oppn’s negative campaign: BJP to party members

The Scheduled Caste wing also launched dedicated website, Facebook page and Twitter account to connect with booth-level workers.

07 Aug 2018 9:47 AM

Virender Sehwag attached a picture of a page of a textbook along with the tweet. (Twitter | @virendersehwag)

Crap: Here's why Sehwag, twitterati fuming over school textbook

Reacting on Sehwag's tweet, a post said: 'Schools have to be educated first before children!!'

07 Aug 2018 9:04 AM

This was the biggest blow to ultras in the three-decade-long Left-wing insurgency history of Bastar where 15 bodies of rebels were recovered in a single incident.

15 Naxals killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh

“This was the most successful counterinsurgency operation carried out in Bastar so far,” special DGP (Naxal operation) D.M. Awasthi said.

07 Aug 2018 7:10 AM

Delhi succeeded in changing J&K narrative: Engineer Rashid

It is ironic that after sacrificing everything since last 30 years Kashmiris are being forced to cry over and defend Article 35A, says Rashid.

07 Aug 2018 7:06 AM

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