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The lowest rungs of police forces often used the provision for harassment and extortion. The sooner its off the statute book, the easier life would get for LGBTQ people.

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Bhutan's lower house of Parliament votes to decriminalise...

The amendment to the penal code passed the 44-member National Assembly with just a single dissenting vote, the local...

8 Jun 2019 2:12 PM IST

Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar (Photo: PTI)

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US experts heap praises on EAM S Jaishankar, call him one of world's...

He is known for his skilful diplomacy, tough negotiating tactics and strategic vision, has served as Indian ambassador...

8 Jun 2019 2:06 PM IST

It had wrongly entered a road not designated for buses towards Al Rashidiya metro station here. (Photo: Twitter)

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Dubai bus accident: 12 Indians among 17 killed; blood, body parts...

Johnny, a Dubai resident, had gone to visit his friend in Oman during the Eid break.

8 Jun 2019 1:54 PM IST

Gove said he hoped that the disclosure would not prevent him being appointed the next prime minister. (Photo: AP)

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UK PM candidate Michael Gove admits taking cocaine on several...

Gove said that he had taken the drug at social gatherings when he was a young journalist.

8 Jun 2019 12:46 PM IST

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India Ideas Summit to be addressed by US Secy of State Mike Pompeo

The India Ideas Summit will be marking its 44th annual meeting next week.

8 Jun 2019 12:23 PM IST

Ashiqul Alam, 22, sought to buy guns stripped of their serial numbers and ammunition from undercover investigators and surveilled the popular Manhattan district to identify the best place for an attack, according to the charges. (Photo: Facebook)

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22-yr-old Bangladeshi immigrant charged with planning Times Square...

Alam, a Bangladeshi national with permanent residency in the United States, was arrested Thursday in Brooklyn.

8 Jun 2019 11:21 AM IST

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Jinping calls Trump a 'friend', says US isn't interested in rupturing...

Xi said there were strong trade and investment connections between China and the United States.

8 Jun 2019 11:06 AM IST

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Sri Lanka president Maithripala Sirisena vows to block Easter attacks...

A ministerial source told AFP Sirisena has refused to allow any police, military or intelligence personnel to testify...

8 Jun 2019 11:00 AM IST

Melania Geymonat, 28, said she and her girlfriend Chris were left covered in blood after the attack last week. (Photo: Facebook/ Melania Geymonat)

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Asked us to kiss so they could enjoy watching: Lesbian couple...

They said four males aged between 15 and 18 were arrested on Friday on suspicion of robbery and aggravated grievous...

8 Jun 2019 10:45 AM IST

$\We discriminate against genius. We discriminate against brilliance. We wont anymore once we get this past.\ Trump said (Photo:AP)$ World

We did that 50 yrs ago: Trump takes U-turn on NASA Moon mission

'They should be focused on the much bigger things we are doing, including Mars (of which the Moon is a part), Defence...

8 Jun 2019 10:16 AM IST

Trump will launch his campaign against the backdrop of mounting Democratic calls for his impeachment. (Photo:AP)

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Trump suspends new tariffs after US, Mexico reach agreement on...

'I am pleased to inform you that The United States of America has reached a signed agreement with Mexico,' Trump...

8 Jun 2019 10:05 AM IST

India is to build an entirely new line, leveraging Boeings commercial and defence experience. (Photo:AP)

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Boeing wanted to wait 3 years to fix safety alert on 737 Max

All Max jets will have the alert as standard equipment before returning to service, and newly built planes will have it...

8 Jun 2019 9:11 AM IST