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Indian-origin family of four found dead in US home

An Indian-origin couple and their two children were found dead in their home in New Jersey. The authorities are treating the case as a homicide and have launched an investigation. The victims have been identified as Tej Pratap Singh, Sonal Parihar, and their two children.

October 07, 2023 at 12:51AM

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Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples' Day

The clash between Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day arises from differing perspectives on the historical significance of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas and the treatment of Indigenous peoples. Columbus Day celebrates European exploration and the founding of the New World, while Indigenous Peoples' Day highlights the history and contributions of Indigenous communities and recognizes the injustices they endured.

October 06, 2023 at 09:56PM

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Man gets life term for fraud marriage, rape & attempt to convert wife

An ex-husband of a national-level shooter has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Ranchi for charges of rape, fraudulent marriage, and attempt to convert his ex-wife's religion. A former registrar of the Jharkhand high court was also sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy. The shooter had met her ex-husband through the registrar, who arranged a forced marriage. The court also imposed fines on the convicts. The shooter expressed gratitude to those who supported her fight for justice.

October 06, 2023 at 02:05AM

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In the Savanna, human voices scare mammals more than lions’ roar

October 06, 2023 at 12:00AM

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10 dead, 22 armymen among 82 missing in Sikkim flash floods

A flash flood in North Sikkim caused by a glacial lake outburst flood has resulted in at least 10 deaths and 82 people missing. The flood has caused extensive damage, washing away bridges and roads and cutting off communication lines. Army personnel and vehicles have also been affected, and search operations are currently underway. The Sikkim government has declared a disaster, and emergency services have been mobilized in the affected areas.

October 05, 2023 at 02:04AM

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MP, MLA immunity important, but graft is another matter: SC

The Supreme Court of India has stated that it will not limit the immunity and privileges enjoyed by MPs and MLAs for their actions within Parliament or assembly. However, the court will review a 25-year-old ruling to determine if lawmakers involved in "cash-for-vote" corruption should be protected by these privileges. The outcome of this review appears to be leaning towards treating bribery as a separate offense unrelated to legislative immunity.

October 05, 2023 at 01:44AM

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ED raids Sanjay Singh in liquor case, arrests him

AAP's Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Singh, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate as part of its investigation into the Delhi excise policy. Singh is accused of being involved in the alleged corruption in the distribution of liquor vends by the Arvind Kejriwal government. The arrest comes after searches were conducted at Singh's residence and other premises. Singh has denied the charges, calling his arrest "political vendetta."

October 05, 2023 at 02:17AM

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NewsClick chief in 7-day police custody; 16 media bodies write to CJI

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty have been sent to police custody for seven days. They were arrested in a case filed under UAPA after allegations that the portal was paid to support Chinese propaganda. Sixteen journalist bodies have appealed to the Chief Justice of India, seeking intervention regarding the police raids on journalists' houses.

October 05, 2023 at 01:58AM

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‘Creamy layer’ income cap unlikely to be upped soon

The Indian government is hesitant to increase the income ceiling for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) creamy layer due to concerns of resentment. Currently, an OBC family earning over Rs 8 lakh is considered "creamy layer" and ineligible for job and education quotas. The government believes that Rs 8 lakh is already a high enough bar and fears that raising it further may lead to copycat demands from other sections.

October 05, 2023 at 01:06AM

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961 arrested for child marriages in Assam

A total of 961 people were arrested in Assam for participating in child marriages, marking the second crackdown by the state government this year. Of those arrested, 551 were men who married underage girls, 351 were family members, and 14 were marriage solemnisers. The districts of Dhubri and Barpeta had the highest number of arrests. The previous crackdown resulted in over 3,000 arrests, with a total of 4,823 people now arrested in Assam for child marriages in the last five years.

October 04, 2023 at 12:27AM

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