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Watch: Rohit Sharma shouts at rain gods during 3rd Test
Indian opener Rohit Sharma grabbed headlines as he smashed the sixth century of his Test career.
Amarnath attack: Can't an Indian vent on Twitter without fear?
Terrorists opened fire pilgrims in a bus heading to the holy site of Amarnath in J&K. Seven people died, 14 were injured.
Russia bans "gay clown" memes of President Putin
With a recent ruling by Moscow's Justice Ministry, it is now illegal to portray President Vladimir Putin in makeup, or otherwise implying he is gay.
MP Amar Singh alleges increasing Maoist activity at DU, JNU
Member of Parliament Amar Singh raised a question before the Human Resource Development Ministry in Parliament on April 6 on the alleged "alarming" rise in Maoist activities in institutes like Jawaharlal Nehru University and Delhi University.
J&K avalanche: Three soldiers killed, bodies recovered
Bodies of three soldiers trapped in Jammu and Kashmir's Batalik sector due to an avalanche were recovered on April 7.
'Queen' director Vikas Bahl allegedly molested Phantom employee
A Phantom employee has alleged she was molested by filmmaker Vikas Bahl during a trip to Goa.
Sasikala breaks rules, hosts 28 visitors in a month
According to documents accessed by TOI, AIADMK leader Sasikala, currently in jail at Parappana Agahara, has hosted 28 visitors in 31 days.
Railways: Massive changes imminent as Centre approves regulatory body
The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of an independent regulatory body for railways which will oversee fares and recommend necessary changes.
Third gender: Sanitation ministry bats for respecting bathroom preferences
In a laudable move, the sanitation ministry has issued an advisory to state governments to allow the third gender to use washrooms meant for either men or women, according to their preferences.
IIT-KGP to be the first tech institute with medical courses
IIT-Kharagpur will soon be the first technology institute to offer medical courses. Starting 2019, it plans to start an MBBS course with 50 students.
Ajmer Sharif dargah head urges Muslims to give up beef
Amid a raging debate on triple talaq, the spiritual head of the Ajmer Sharif dargah said the practice goes against Sharia.
Demonetisation: IT sends notice to Junagadh cobbler for Rs10L deposit
A cobbler in Junagadh, Mansukh Makwana, got the shock of his life when IT delivered a notice to him on the pavement seeking details about a Rs. 10 lakh deposit allegedly made in his account during the demonetization drive.
Over 200 CISF personnel at Kempegowda alleged harassment by seniors
Over 200 Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) have moved court seeking improvements in allegedly harsh working conditions.
Kerala BJP candidate promises 'quality beef' upon by-election win
Amid the BJP's increasingly strict policies on cow protection, a party candidate in Kerala surprisingly has promised quality beef for people.
Army jawan carrying two live grenades arrested from Srinagar airport
In a high-profile development, an army jawan was reportedly found carrying two live grenades at Srinagar's civil airport on March 3.
Pakistan Dargah murder: 20 people tortured to death
In a gruesome incident, the "mentally ill" custodian of a shrine in Pakistan tortured and killed 20 people, including six members of a family. Reasons for the crime haven't been ascertained yet.
Indian police: Personnel may be fined for delay in services
In an attempt to ensure prompt delivery of public services, the Bureau of Police Research and Development has suggested penalizing personnel who fail to conduct duties properly.
'Racial profiling': Indian-origin woman stripped at Frankfurt airport
An Indian-origin woman has alleged racial profiling after she was made to strip by security personnel at Germany's Frankfurt airport.
UP: Principal allegedly strips 65 students 'to check for menstruation'
Uttar Pradesh government ordered a probe after allegations surfaced about a Muzaffarnagar school principal making students strip to "check for menstrual blood".
Odisha: Maoists attack Doikalu station ahead of Modi's planned visit
Maoists on March 31 attacked Doikalu railway station in Odisha's Rayagada district and put up posters protesting PM Narendra Modi's proposed visit to the state in April.
Hyderabad, India's first 'Giga City', gets 1GBPS internet plan
Hyderabad has become India's first 'Giga City' with the launch of ACT Fibernet's 1 GBPS broadband internet services.
Illegal mining: HC bans mining for four months in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand HC has ordered a ban on all mining activities in the state for four months, and directed the government to form a panel to determine whether mining activities should be allowed at all.