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Claiming to fight for tribals, Maoist leaders sexually exploit female cadre
A tribal girl told security forces that female cadres who protest against such exploitations are always reprimanded and even threatened.
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+ with 5.7-inch display, 4GB RAM; to go on sale from August 21
The new Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ smartphones will go on sale in the US and Canada from August 21, while the company has not yet announced as to when the phones will be available to buy in India.
NASA calls on global freelancers to design new smartwatch app for astronauts
The “Astronaut Smartwatch App” will first be used by the robotic crew member “Robonaut 2” currently helping the astronauts on the orbiting laboratory.
Rahul Gandhi steps up attack on FTII issue, to approach President
Stepping up attack on the FTII issue, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused RSS of capturing educational institutions built on merit in the last six decades to destroy them.
NCP pulls out of JDU-RJD-Congress alliance for Bihar polls
The anti-BJP alliance in poll-bound Bihar on Thursday suffered a setback with Sharad Pawar's NCP deciding to pull out after it was given a mere three seats out of the total 243 seats.
India's UNSC permanent membership dream suffers a blow as US, Russia, China oppose reform talks
Sources said that the US opposition to aspects of the reform process can be perceived as a "duplicity" since Obama has reaffirmed his support for a reformed UNSC with India as a permanent member.
No follow-up by Delhi Jal Board on implementing rainwater harvesting: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said the city's Jal Board had not followed up on whether its steps to encourage rainwater harvesting in the national capital were being implemented.
Rajiv case: Supreme Court reserves verdict on states' power to remit jail terms
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on constitutional issues arising out of Tamil Nadu government's decision.
Swachh Bharat a flop in Delhi, huge embarrassment for MCD
Huge mounds of garbage in the middle of roads, kids playing near dumping yards and open drains are a common sight in many parts of the city
Illegally slaughter houses: HC seeks government, police's response
The Delhi High court on Wednesday sought a response from the city government, civic body and the police on a plea seeking a ban on slaughter houses operating illegally in residential areas of north Delhi.
SC stays Gujarat HC order on judges' plot allotment PIL
"The high court was in mortal hurry. This should not have happened. Let the order be stayed. Let us see what can be done," a bench headed by Chief Justice HL Dattu said.
Salaries of central government staff to exceed Rs 1 lakh crore in FY'16
According to the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework Statement tabled in Parliament, the salary outgo of central government employees will go up by 9.56 per cent to Rs 1,00,619 crore in current fiscal.
Liverpool can build team around Philippe Coutinho, says Kaka
Coutinho is capable of great things at Liverpool and can play the role that Steven Gerrard played for the Premier League side, according to former Brazil international Kaka.
Alia Bhatt: I worked hard for the bikini scene in 'Shaandaar'
Alia Bhatt, who will be seen donning a bikini in her upcoming movie 'Shaandaar', says she worked very hard to get her body into perfect shape for the scene.
SC gives Dayanidhi Maran protection from arrest till September 14
Dayanidhi Maran had moved the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court order that cancelled his anticipatory bail.
