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The autopsy report revealed she was sexually assaulted before being killed. (Photo: Representational)

Minor girl raped, killed in Pune

When the girl's family members were unable to trace her, they lodged a missing complaint with Sangavi police.

24 Jul 2019 4:03 PM

The Smiler is a roller coaster located at Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. (Photo: Screengrab)

Video: Roller coaster breaks down at UK theme park, people left hanging 100ft in air

According to an eyewitness, people were stuck in the air for 20 minutes.

24 Jul 2019 3:59 PM

'Super 30' becomes tax-free in Delhi, Hrithik Roshan thanks Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Earlier, Super 30 became tax-free in Bihar, Utter Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat.

24 Jul 2019 3:53 PM

Every time a bowler oversteps, the on-field umpire will refer to the third umpire to check whether the bowler has overstepped the line or not. (Photo: ICC/TWitter)

Replays to call front-foot no ball to be trialled in India: Report

From now on-wards, replays will be used to spot a no-ball instantly by referring to the third umpire after every delivery.

24 Jul 2019 3:53 PM

Don’t be misled by its tiny size, as it is one of the most important glands in our body. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Warning signs that indicate you have a serious thyroid problem

Keep an eye out for these symptoms to know if you have a malfunctioning thyroid.

24 Jul 2019 3:51 PM

Sri Lanka on Wednesday included India and China in the free visa on arrival scheme to revive the country's tourism sector which witnessed a slump following the Easter Sunday bombings. (Representational Image)

Lanka includes India, China in free visa on arrival that stopped after terror attacks

Tourism industry officials said there have seen 70 per cent cancellations of prior bookings after the attacks.

24 Jul 2019 3:51 PM

Several BJP MLAs raised the 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan in the Jharkhand Assembly. (Photo: ANI)

'Jai Shri Ram' slogan raised in Jharkhand Assembly by BJP leaders

JMM leaders gathered in the well of the House and started shouting 'Jai Sarna'.

24 Jul 2019 3:45 PM

The department has done a commendable work over the years that is visible by the growth in the direct tax collections, from Rs 13 lakh in 1860-61 to Rs 11.37 lakh crore.

Tax paying should be a pleasurable experience: CBDT chairman

Revenue collection under the direct taxes head has grown and the total tax base has also increased to over 7 crore taxpayers at present.

24 Jul 2019 3:40 PM

The 14-month old Congress-JDS coalition government headed by Kumaraswamy resigned on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Kumaraswamy remains non-commital on future of alliance with Congress

In the trial of legislative strength after the resignation of the MLAs, coalition garnered 99 votes against the 105 by the BJP.

24 Jul 2019 3:33 PM

The growth in R&D expenditure should be commensurate with the growth of GDP and should be targeted to reach at least 2 per cent of GDP by 2022, the report said. (Photo: Representational)

Target R&D expenditure of 2 pc of GDP by 2022: PM economic panel

EAC-PM said ministries could be mandated to allocate certain percentage of their budget for research and innovation.

24 Jul 2019 3:31 PM

Mahesh was not present in the Assembly during the trust vote, which was moved by Kumaraswamy. (Photo: ANI)

May be miscommunication, was told by high command to abstain from voting: BSP MLA

He also said he will not support the BJP government and would remain neutral.

24 Jul 2019 3:30 PM

AL delivered a Chetak helicopter ahead of schedule to Indian Navy. (Photo: ANI)

HAL delivers Chetak helicopter to Indian Navy ahead of schedule

HAL has so far produced more than 350 Chetak helicopters and delivered around 80 to the Indian Navy.

24 Jul 2019 3:28 PM

'Railways have decided to electrify 100 per cent of its broad gauge rail routes in mission mode, as a green mode of transport,' Goyal said during Question Hour. (Photo: File)

In an environment friendly step, railways to electrify all broad gauge rail routes

Goyal said railways is taking various environmental friendly or energy efficiency measures to reduce carbon footprint.

24 Jul 2019 3:26 PM

Under the GST regime, already around 70 per cent of auto components have come under the 18 per cent GST slab.

Auto component industry fears loss of 10 lakh jobs due to prolonged slowdown

Vehicle sales in all segments have continued to plummet for the last several months.

24 Jul 2019 3:20 PM

Watch: 5-star hotel shocks Rahul Bose with bill amount of Rs 442.50 for two bananas!

The actor ordered room service for two bananas, but when the bill arrived, he was in for utter disbelief.

24 Jul 2019 3:17 PM

Netflix rolls out Rs 199 mobile-only plan to woo Indian users

While Netflix plays in the premium content streaming space, it competes with the likes of Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar.

24 Jul 2019 3:12 PM

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai mentioned that name 'Bangla' has similarities to 'Bangladesh' (Photo: Twitter)

No proposal to amend Constitution to change name of West Bengal

To change name of any state, constitutional amendment is required.

24 Jul 2019 3:10 PM

Eight people have been killed in vigilante lynchings in Bangladesh sparked by rumours on social media of children being kidnapped and sacrificed as offerings for the construction of a mega-bridge, police said on Wednesday. (Representational Image)

Mob kills 8 in B'desh over rumours of kids being sacrificed for bridge construction

A deaf man was also beaten to death outside the capital that day while trying to visit his daughter.

24 Jul 2019 3:09 PM

'Today and tomorrow we are imposing Section 144 across the city. All pubs, wine shops will be closed till 25th July. If anyone is found violating these rules, they will be punished,' the Bengaluru top cop had said. (Representational Image)

Liquor sale in Bengaluru to resume at 6 pm today

Section 144 was imposed for 48 hours after clashes broke out between Congress and BJP workers.

24 Jul 2019 3:09 PM

The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019 are listed for consideration and passing in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Govt passing bills without 'scrutiny,' says TMC

Lok Sabha passed the Bill amending RTI Act on Monday, amid objections by the Opposition.

24 Jul 2019 3:05 PM

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