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Superstitions galore: Specially-abled kids buried neck-deep during solar eclipse

While the country witnessed a celestial spectacle today, the last solar eclipse of the decade turned out to be traumatic for some specially-abled kids in Karnataka.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Convict Nalini starts hunger-strike, demands release

Nalini Sriharan, a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, went on a hunger strike on Saturday demanding release, reports ANI.

Age of consent should be reduced to 16: Madras HC

On Friday, Madras High Court suggested that age of consent should be reduced from the current 18 years to 16 and that consensual teenage relationships should remain outside the purview of draconian POCSO Act.

Priyanka Gandhi takes office: Here's what happened on first day

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the newly-inducted Congress general secretary for UP East, got into action on Tuesday, a day after she returned from a private visit to the United States.

Gauri Lankesh murder: 'Accused' claim SIT bribed them to confess

In what is bound to steer investigation into the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh in a new direction, two accused have claimed they are innocent and were coerced by the SIT of Karnataka police to confess.

Odisha: Woman buries new-born baby in cow-dung, claims was stillborn

In a shocking incident, an Odisha woman allegedly buried her newborn baby in cow dung pit on Wednesday.