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Sahitya Akademi condemns Kalburgi Murder, backs Writers
Under pressure from several quarters for maintaining silence over the murder of Sahitya Akademi awardee MM Kalburgi, the Executive Board of Sahitya Akademi passed a resolution, condemning the killing and also urged the writers to take back…
42 People killed in Bus-Lorry crash in France
Paris, Oct 23: At least 42 people were killed on Friday when a lorry and a bus collided head-on in France, an official said.
"It was a bus carrying elderly people," the offcial told CNN. "There are five people who are injured, and three…
Playback Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya booked for molestation
Mumbai, Oct 23: The police here have booked Bollywood playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya on charges of allegedly abusing and molesting a woman at a Durga Puja event late on Thursday night, an officer said on Friday.
The incident…
Bhim Singh, Former JD-U Minister, joins BJP in Bihar
Patna, Oct 23: A rebel Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader and former minister joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday, ahead of the third phase of the Bihar assembly elections.
Bhim Singh, a self proclaimed socialist, joined the…
One Person killed in Tennessee State University shooting
Washington, Oct 23: One person was killed and two others were injured in shooting at the Tennessee State University in Nashville city in the US, police said on Friday.
The shooting took place late Thursday at the university campus' outdoor…
Uber Case: Argument on quantum of Sentence on Nov 3
New Delhi, Oct 23: A court here on Friday fixed November 3 for hearing arguments on the quantum of sentence to be awarded to Uber cab driver Shiv Kumar Yadav who has been held guilty in a rape case.
Additional Sessions Judge Kaveri…
Vijaydashmi is an Excellent Example of Communal Harmony: Rathor
New Delhi, Oct 23: The Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathor has said that Vijaydashmi in not only a symbol of Victory of goodness on evil but an excellent example of communal harmony.
Addressing a…
Violence renews in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj after Youth’s killing
Lucknow, Oct 23: Violence again erupted in Kannauj, the parliamentary constituency of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's wife, and the situation continued to be tense on Friday, a day after a youth was killed, police said.…
Writers protest in Delhi against increasing intolerance
New Delhi, Oct 23: Nearly 100 writers took out a peaceful march here on Friday to protest against increasing intolerance in the country.
Writers from across the country gathered at Shri Ram Centre near Mandi House and marched towards…
3.9 million People in South Sudan face Extreme Hunger: UN
Khartoum, Oct 23: At least 3.9 million people in South Sudan are facing severe food insecurity, three United Nations agencies have warned.
"Extreme hunger is pushing people to the brink of a catastrophe in parts of South Sudan as a new…