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This ordinary Tohana temple is where Baba Amarpuri allegedly raped and filmed 60 women

The 60-year-old tantrik is being investigated for sexually assaulting his female devotees, most of whom came from poor backgrounds.

Bill permitting stringent punishment in rape cases introduced in Lok Sabha

Provisions include imposing death penalty on those who rape girls under 12 years of age, 20 years for rape of girls below 16.

Two more arrested for Lankesh murder, cops say close to cracking plot to kill rationalists

One of the two new suspects is believed to be the key to finding the weapon used to kill Lankesh and professor M.M. Kalburgi.

Higher Education Commission to be independent body, says minister Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar says rights of states will not be impunged, amid concerns expressed by members over the commission replacing UGC.

Complete ban on protests at Jantar Mantar not viable: Supreme Court

The apex court directed the Centre to frame guidelines on granting permissions to hold protests in Jantar Mantar and Boat Club.

Centre tells SC it could live stream cases heard by CJI on trial basis

Senior advocate Indira Jaising says live streaming of Supreme Court cases will empower the public at large.

Supreme Court allows Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad

A CJI-headed bench allowed Karti to travel abroad but ruled that he will have to surrender passport on return.

Young Indian men are in the grip of a new epidemic. It’s called Viagra

Viagra sales have risen by 40% in 8 years; doctors warn that more and more young men are seeking refuge in the anti-impotency drug.

Unwed mothers made to give up claims on babies by Missionaries of Charity staff in Ranchi

On admission to Nirmal Hriday, the inmates were allegedly made to sign undertakings renouncing their claim to the children.

From Paris to Bali, unhappy locals begin battle against ‘overtourism’

While tourists want to 'live like a local', residents feel their home towns are vanishing beneath souvenir shops and rowdy bars. 

On Camera

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.