Marital rape is a serious issue: Delhi HC
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday remarked that marital rape is a “serious issue” which has notoriously become a “part of the culture”. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice…
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Bengal power distributor’s computers hacked
Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) At least eight computers of the state-run electricity distributor were affected in a cyber attack in West Bengal’s West Midnapore, an official said on Monday. Experts are ascertaining whether it is…
India at ICJ demands Pakistan annul Jadhav death sentence
The Hague, May 15 (IANS) India on Monday demanded before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Pakistan annul the death sentence of alleged spy Kulbushan Jadhav and see that he was not executed as…
BJD’s Deb set to enter Rajya Sabha, files nomination
Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) Ruling BJD’s nominee Pratap Keshari Deb was on Monday all set to be elected to the lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha as he filed his nomination for the May…
Ransomware emerges as most dangerous cyber threat yet
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) As the world struggles to tame the massive “WannaCrypt” attack, ransomware has emerged as the most dangerous cyber threat for both organisations and individuals in recent months, with global losses…
Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service resumes after two weeks
Srinagar, May 15 (IANS) After remaining suspended for two weeks, the “Karvan-e-Aman” (Caravan of Peace) bus service resumed on Monday between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad. Authorities said the bus left from here in the morning for…
Bangladeshi activist making documentary on Sufi, Bhakti movements
Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Bangladeshi writer and human rights activist Shahriar Kabir is tracing in a documentary the legacy of the Sufi movement and Bhakti cult through five countries to drive home the message of…
China to hold next Belt and Road forum in 2019
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, May 15 (IANS) China will host a second Belt and Road International Forum in 2019, President Xi Jinping announced on Monday. Addressing the media on the second and last day of…
BJP betrayed people, failed to fulfil poll promises: Yechury
Agartala, May 15 (IANS) The BJP has betrayed the people during its three years in power at the Centre and totally failed to fulfil its electoral promises, CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said here on…
‘Situation grave’, Pakistan may hang Jadhav soon: India at ICJ
The Hague, May 15 (IANS) India on Monday put up a spirited defence and urged the international court to immediately suspend the death sentence awarded to alleged spy Kulbushan Jadhav in Pakistan, saying “the situation…
Kannur murder reverberates in Kerala Assembly
Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said the hacking of an RSS worker in Kannur last week has come as a shock and also slammed the BJP’s demand for imposition…
Trump calls for more women’s health care options
Washington, May 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has called for improving health care access for “quality prenatal, maternal, and newborn care”, in addition to ensuring paid family leave for both mothers and fathers, the…
IPL-10: Mumbai wary of Pune’s prowess ahead of first qualifier
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) After losing to Rising Pune Supergiant in both their home and away encounters during the league stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL), table-toppers Mumbai Indians will need to pull up…
3 killed in MP road accident
Bhopal, May 15 (IANS) Three persons were killed and 46 others injured when a bus carrying people to Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh overturned in Dindori district early on Monday, the state police said. The accident…
India’s GDP growth to be around 7.4% in 2017-18: FICCI survey
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) In a survey conducted during March and April 2017, industry chamber Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) predicted India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth will be around…
BJP legislator reaches UP Assembly in bullock cart
Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) The first day of the 17th Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Monday saw disruptions by the opposition, but there were some head turning moments too. A lawmaker of the ruling BJP came…
Nitish Kumar says ‘not in race for PM post in 2019’
Patna, May 15 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said he is not in race for the post of Prime Minister in 2019 elections. The Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader said he had no…
Counting of votes begins in Kathmandu elections
Kathmandu, May 15 (IANS) Counting of votes cast in the local elections in Nepal began on Monday. An all-party meeting forged consensus to begin the counting process at 11.45 a.m. in Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC),…
Ransomware cyber attack hits computers in two Kerala local bodies
Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (IANS) Even as companies around the globe are preparing for an imminent cyber attack, the computers of two village panchayats in Kerala were hit, with messages demanding $300 in virtual currency to…
ICJ begins hearing in Kulbhushan Jadhav case
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday began a public hearing in the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, the alleged Indian spy sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court….