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Japan Female Mayor Loses Fight to Speak From Sumo Ring
Women are traditionally banned from sumo rings, which are sacred spaces in the Shinto religion from which the sport emerged, because they are considered "ritually unclean".
B'desh Launches Billion-Dollar 'Model' Mosques With Saudi Funding to Counter Radicalisation
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who inaugurated work on nine mosques through a video conference on Thursday, is also trying to bolster links with Muslim groups in an election year, according to analysts.
'Oppressive' Ideology PM Narendra Modi Belongs to Can Never Respect Dalits, Ambedkar: Rahul Gandhi
The Congress president also posted on Twitter a collage of images of alleged desecration of Ambedkar's statues in states including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu.
Don't Make Rajya Sabha Clog in Wheel of Progress, Venkaiah Naidu to MPs
Referring to the House not transacting any substantial business during the second part of the Session, Naidu wondered if the fears of those who doubted the need for a Second Chamber during the debates in the Constituent Assembly were coming true.
WhatsApp Update: Now You Can ‘Lock’ Voice Recordings on Android App
WhatsApp 'lock' voice recording update is a minor experiential upgrade for someone who sends a lot of voice recordings.
Rare 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona up for Auction
The Daytona is one of only 158 UK-supplied cars of its type, and one of just 15 that were finished in this particular color of Argento Auteuil.
India, Nepal Look to Reset Ties as PM Oli Comes Calling
Oli, in his recent address to the House of Representatives in Kathmandu, said that he was going to India “on the invite of PM Narendra Modi” and that “focus would be on how to make tangible progress on past agreements and in areas of mutual cooperation”.
Salman Khan's Lawyer Raises 54 Grounds to Bail Him Out, Prays for Suspension of Sentence
Salman’s lawyer Hastimal Saraswat told News18 that there were definite problems with the verdict delivered by Chief Judicial Magistrate Dev Kumar Khatri and that it needed reconsideration.
Australia Begins Privacy Investigation Into Facebook
Australia's investigation follows comments by New Zealand's privacy commissioner last week that Facebook had broken laws in that country, a charge the company called disappointing.
Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan of Air Strikes Ahead of Leaders' Talks
The incident came ahead of a visit to Kabul on Friday by Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for talks with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on cooperation to halt militant attacks.
'You'll be Sorry,' Russia Tells Britain at UN Nerve Agent Attack Meeting
It was the second showdown between Russia and Britain at the world body since the March 4 nerve agent attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in an English town. Russia, which requested Thursday's council meeting, denies any involvement.
Why Is Settling Down Linked To Getting Married, Asks Ekta Kapoor
Ekta, who has produced content for television, films and now has a presence on the digital medium too, received the FLO (FICCI Ladies Organisation) Icon Award for Media Entrepreneurship in Delhi on Thursday.
Dwayne Johnson Delays Wedding To Rock His New Baby
The "Baywatch" actor already has daughter Simone, 16, with former wife Dany Garcia, but he thinks now is a great time in his life to be raising young children again.
Donald Trump Breaks Silence on Stormy Daniels, Says 'Didn't Know' About $130,000 Payment
The White House has denied that Trump had sex with Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford. Daniels has said she and Trump had sex once in 2006.
33 Opposition MPs Write Letter to HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, Allege JNU Flouting Reservation Rules
In the letter, the MPs said that “removal of the reservation policy for the SC/ST/OBC and PWD in JNU is evident from the clauses” imposed in the Jawaharlal Nehru University's admission this year.
Gems and Jewellery Council Sets $100 Billion Target by 2025
All India Gems & Jewellery Domestic Council chairman Nitin Khandelwal said the market sentiment is improving and the council is expecting an increase in demand for gold jewellery due to forthcoming marriage season.