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Man, 2 students held for extorting, kidnapping gas delivery person

India, Nov. 2 -- Three men who had earlier extorted a 35-year-old gas cylinder delivery person kidnapped him on Friday and demanded a Rs.2 lakh ransom from his brother. The trio were caught and arrest... Read More


HC stays non-bailable warrant against former chief secretary Sujata Saunik after apology

India, Nov. 2 -- The Bombay High Court has stayed the non-bailable warrant issued against former Maharashtra chief secretary Sujata Saunik after she appeared before the vacation bench and tendered an ... Read More


First-ever Dalit Ambedkarite English poetry showcase to be held in city

India, Nov. 2 -- "None of my poems are pleasant." "We're Dalits, our poems aren't meant to comfort." This was how the conversation flowed at the rehearsal for India's first ever Dalit Ambedkarite Eng... Read More


'Don't want to play mean characters': When Shah Rukh Khan admitted having kids made him careful about roles

India, Nov. 2 -- There was a time in the 1990s when Shah Rukh Khan became famous for his portrayal of grey characters. Be it Baazigar (1993) or Darr (1993), his roles as the anti-hero made the audienc... Read More


9 die as crowd surge sparks temple stampede in Andhra Pradesh

India, Nov. 2 -- At least nine people, including a teenager, were killed and three others were critically injured in a stampede at a temple in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday amid a rush of devotees, offic... Read More


Canada's cabinet ministers slam Khalistanis for targeting foreign minister at protest

India, Nov. 2 -- Canada's cabinet ministers have condemned the brazen targeting of minister of foreign affairs Anita Anand during a protest organised by the secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) ... Read More


Cops rescue 10-year-old girl from sex abuse; 70-year-old NRI man, mother who facilitated crime held

India, Nov. 2 -- The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Navi Mumbai Police stormed a Taloja flat on October 30, rescuing a 10-year-old girl from the clutches of a 70-year-old London-based NRI who h... Read More


Nita Ambani touches mother Purnima Dalal's feet on 62nd birthday, internet praises gesture

India, Nov. 2 -- Nita Ambani celebrated her 62nd birthday on November 1, and a video of her seeking her mother's blessings has gone viral on social media. In the clip, shared on Instagram, Nita Ambani... Read More


Leprosy now a 'notifiable disease', every case to be reported to state promptly

India, Nov. 2 -- The Maharashtra government has declared leprosy a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for all healthcare providers to report every diagnosed case within two weeks to district heal... Read More


California gastroenterologist ranks 10 most popular Indian snacks: Where does your favourite samosa, pav bhaji stand?

India, Nov. 2 -- As the evening strikes, there's a strong craving for something savoury. The taste buds long for something crunchy, salty or spicy to make the long day feel lighter. But not all snacks... Read More