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Bidar Sedition Case: Students Were 'Counselled', Not Interrogated, State Tells Karnataka HC

The state told the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday that due procedure was followed without violating any of the rules and regulations prescribed in the Police Manual or the Juvenile Justice Act and Rules. The investigating officer counselled the students in the presence of the district child protection officer.

FIR Filed after Woman Claims BJP MLA & His Family Raped Her Repeatedly During 2017 Assembly Polls

An FIR was registered on Wednesday against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Ravindranath Tripathi and six others for allegedly raping a woman. Woman alleges the Tripathi's nephew confined her to a hotel room in Bhadohi for a month during the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, where she was repeatedly raped by the MLA and his family members.

Trump visit: Areas near Taj Mahal get facelift but will it be maintained, ask locals

As Agra administration undertakes the beautification process at breakneck speed, several factors that might present tangible problems, remain. A 350-metre bridge close to Eidgah Bus Stand is on the likely route between the airport and the hotel. PWD hoardings states, “This bridge is weak. Only light vehicles allowed.” On Tuesday, work was on to repair and fix lights on the metal arch atop the bridge. At more than 5 tonnes, Trump’s vehicle, “The Beast”, exceeds the weight category allowed on the bridge.

Into the Wild: Bear Grylls shares a sneak peek of Rajinikanth’s ‘blockbuster TV debut’

On Wednesday, Bear Grylls took to Twitter to share the ‘motion poster’ of Superstar Rajnikanth’s ‘blockbuster television debut’, Into the Wild with Bear Grylls.

Seventh Indian Tests Positive For Novel Coronavirus on Cruise Ship Quarantined Off Japanese Coast

Another Indian aboard a quarantined cruise ship off the coast of Japan tested positive for the novel coronavirus and was shifted to a hospital on Wednesday, said the Indian Embassy. This takes to seven the total number of Indian nationals infected with the virus on the vessel.

Criticism of Japan’s effort on coronavirus cruise ship as passengers leave

Hundreds of people began disembarking a cruise ship quarantined in Japan on Wednesday as criticism mounted of Japan’s handling of the sea-borne outbreak where the new coronarvirus appears to have run rife and infected more than 540 people.

INDvNZ: Wind to be the crucial factor in first Test at Wellington

From Mount Victoria, a steep 200-odd metres uphill from the bustling city centre, one marvels at the distinct geography of sprawling Wellington. The serene Tasman Sea, trails of thin clouds that cling to the trees, aircraft shrieking on the runway, the chuffing trains, the cargo ships in the harbour, and the muddle of grey-brick-roofed single-storey houses. On a sunny day, the locals claim one could catch a fleeting glimpse of the cloud-scraping Kaikoura Ranges.

Towards Cleaner Air? India Will Switch to World's Cleanest Petrol, Diesel From April 1

India will switch to the world's cleanest petrol and diesel from April 1 as it leapfrogs straight to Euro-VI emission compliant fuels from Euro-IV grades. This is a feat achieved in just three years; not seen in any large economies around the globe.

Top British TV Presenter Caroline Flack Hanged Herself, Reveals Probe

British television presenter Caroline Flack was found hanged in her London flat on Saturday and paramedics were unable to revive her, an inquest into her death heard.