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The police cane-charged protesters on Wednesday as the Sabarimala temple opened for the first time since the Supreme Court verdict allowing entry to women of all ages to the hill shrine. As many as 13 policemen and 200 protesters from Hindu fringe outfits were injured in the incidents. Nilackal, the …

Three Indian students have made it to the finals of the prestigious annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global science competition for teenagers to share their passion for mathematics and science. The three Indian students are among 15 finalists, chosen from 12,000 students who had submitted engaging and imaginative videos to …

Uzma Nawaz, who works in an auto repairs garage, has earned the respect of male co-workers Since picking up a wrench as one of the first woman car mechanics in conservative Pakistan, Uzma Nawaz has faced two common reactions: shock and surprise. And then a bit of respect. The 24-year-old …

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said on Tuesday that more projects will be planned under the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, amid concerns over piling up of debt. Cash-strapped Pakistan has formally approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout package as it reels under a serious economic …

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday referred to porn star Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, as “Horseface” in a Twitter post, as he gloated about a recent court ruling in his favour. He wrote: “[N]ow I can go after Horseface and her 3rd rate lawyer in the Great …

Defense Secretary brushes aside speculation that he may be asked to quit U.S. Defense Secretary General Jim Mattis said President Donald Trump has assured him of his full support, one day after Mr. Trump appeared to cast doubts over the Pentagon chief’s fate. Speaking to reporters as he flew from …

Survivors of child sexual abuse can file a police complaint after they become adults. The government clarified on Tuesday that there is no time bar on reporting such crimes. The Law Ministry concurred with the opinion of the Ministry of Women and Child Development that unlike the Code of Criminal …

El Salvador is keen to attract investments from Indian companies in the energy, ITeS, pharma, manufacturing and textiles sectors, the Central American country’s envoy said. In an interaction with journalists at The Hindu here on Tuesday, Ariel Andrade Galindo, El Salvador’s Ambassador to India, said the country was looking to …

Cumulative turnout 35.1% in local body elections held after a gap of 10 years; counting to be held on October 20 In the lowest turnout recorded in the urban local bodies polls in Jammu and Kashmir, just 4.2% of the electorate voted in the fourth and last phase on Tuesday, …

Survivors of child sexual abuse will be able to file a police complaint when they are adults after the government clarified on Tuesday that there is no time bar on reporting such crimes. The clarity comes after the Law Ministry concurred with the opinion of the Ministry of Women and …