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NCW summons Congress leader over ‘misogynistic’ remark against Smriti Irani

New Delhi: The National Commission for Women on Tuesday summoned Congress leader Ajay Rai over his “misogynistic” and “derogatory” remark against Union minister Smriti Irani. The Uttar Pradesh Congress leader had on Monday…
Trouble in BRS empire: Malla Reddy may join BJP

Hyderabad: Otherwise confined to iron curtain, the banner of revolt by five Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLAs against Labour Minister Ch. Malla Reddy brought to the fore the growing internal bickering in the…

Sikh man dies in truck accident in Canada

Toronto: A 30-year-old Sikh, who came to Canada just last month from Punjab, died on the spot after being hit by a transport truck in Mississauga. Manpreet Singh was pronounced dead at…
Teacher beats boy to death in Karnataka, students recall horror

Gadag: Class 4 students studying in the Government Model Primary School in the Hadli village of Karnataka’s Gadag district on Tuesday recalled the horrific incident of their classmate being beaten to death…
ED probes 87 money laundering cases against MPs, MLAs & MLCs in last 5 years

New Delhi: During the last five years, the Directorate of Enforcement has taken up investigation in around 87 cases under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) against MPs,…
BRS MLA appears before ED for second day

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for a second day on Tuesday. The MLA, who was questioned for about six hours on Monday…
Hyderabad mayor faces ire of own party workers

Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad mayor Vijayalaxmi Gadwal on Tuesday faced protest from workers of her own party Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) during a programme in Uppal constituency. Tension prevailed as the workers raised…

Of over 18L grievances, 15,68,097 redressed in 2022: Centre

New Delhi: A total of 18,19,104 grievances were received by all Ministries and Departments of which 15,68,097 PG cases were redressed in 2022, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions stated on…
Sri Lanka grants new visas for foreigners at Colombo Port City

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers have granted the issuance of investment, employment and resident visas to foreigners at the Colombo Port City, a top official said here on Tuesday. Addressing reporters,…
Iran: Parents plead with judiciary to spare son on death row

The parents of an Iranian man have pleaded to the judiciary to spare him from death after he was reportedly sentenced for participating in the protest over Mahasa Amini’s death. The accused…
Floods in Malaysia kill 5, displace 56,159

Kuala Lumpur: Severe floods in parts of Malaysia has resulted in the deaths of five people and displacement of 56,159 people across five states, government data revealed on Tuesday. The worst-hit areas…
Research reveals ‘Gen Z’ find Confidence, Resilience, Well-being imp to succeed

Hyderabad: Research published by Nord Anglia Education shows that 1 in 2 Gen Z’ers think confidence – the knowledge that you’re capable of handling whatever challenges life throws at you – is…
Hyderabad: 2 drug peddlers held; items worth Rs 6L seized

Hyderabad: Two interstate drug peddlers were apprehended in a drug peddling racket bust by the Special Operations Team (SOT) of LB Nagar along with Nerdemet police on Monday. 30 grams of MDMA…
UP: Woman kills husband, sleeps next to his body

Rae Bareli: In a shocking incident, a woman allegedly killed her husband after the couple had a fight and then slept next to his body. The following morning, she asked the children…
Sexual harassment has potential to cause mental trauma for years: HC

New Delhi: Well-being of school-going children in sexual harassment cases is of paramount consideration as the long-term effects of such incidents are insurmountable, the Delhi High Court has said while upholding the penalty…