42 Umrah pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia Bus Crash

New Delhi, Nov 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep sadness over the tragic accident in Medinah, Saudi Arabia, where a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker, killing at least 42 people, mostly from Hyderabad. “My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I…

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Ex-Bangladesh PM sentenced to death for “crimes against humanity”

Dhaka, Nov 17 (UNI) The International Crimes Tribunal, Bangladesh’s domestic war crimes court, has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death over a crackdown on anti-government protests last year, calling it “crimes against humanity”:. Hasina, convicted of “various crimes against humanity”, was tried in absentia and remains in exile in India. A three-judge panel…

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Protest in city against SC order on removing street dogs

Animal welfare groups say decision violates ABC rules Bhopal: A peaceful protest was organized at Rishabhdev Park on Sunday against the Supreme Court’s recent directive to remove street dogs from public places such as schools, colleges, hospitals, railway stations, and bus stands, and shift them to rehabilitation centres. Swati Gaurav, State Coordinator and Bhopal Unit…

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Minor raped by brother-in-law

Crime revealed when victim became pregnant Bhopal: A 14-year-old girl living in the Bagh Sewania police station area was raped by her brother-in-law. The incident took place in the victim’s home. When the girl’s health deteriorated, her father took her to the hospital, where she was confirmed to be pregnant. The doctors then informed the…

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Tribal women turn entrepreneurs

Migration curbed through poultry units in Raisen Raisen: In the rural areas of Silwani development block in Raisen district, tribal women have transformed their lives by joining self-help groups and starting their own enterprises. Once dependent on seasonal migration, many of them are now successful entrepreneurs who also provide employment to others. The Siarmau cluster,…

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