Karnataka govt says no Sunny Leone NYE performance amid protests; recommends Bharatanatyam

Karnataka govt says no Sunny Leone NYE performance amid protests; recommends Bharatanatyam

17.12.2017

The organiser of the event, Harish, said that Sunny Leone has participated in several events in Karnataka. "If she attends the event, with a half dress or in any other ways we will commit suicide at the event". The programme is billed as "Sunny Night in Bengaluru NYE 2018". "If Sunny Leone comes in sari and performs, we don't have any issues". The organizer said that he himself is a Kannada people and he has ensured that the standard of the show is a representative of Bengaluru's ...

Salvadoran woman jailed for stillbirth loses appeal

Salvadoran woman jailed for stillbirth loses appeal

17.12.2017

A woman can be punished with a sentence of up to eight years for an abortion, and in some cases up to 50 years if a judge determines "homicide" was committed. "The Salvadoran court is perpetuating the criminal prosecution of women who suffer pregnancy complications, denying women their dignity, freedom and rights", Northup added.

Suspect in Charlottesville Rally Killing Now Faces First-Degree Murder Charge

Suspect in Charlottesville Rally Killing Now Faces First-Degree Murder Charge

17.12.2017

Martin, who was injured as he pushed his fiancée out of the car's path, stormed out the courtroom. In court, prosecutors played footage of Fields's auto ramming into protesters and reversing, according to USA Today on Friday, A grand jury will hear Fields's case, which the judge said had enough probable cause to proceed.

Meghalaya: PM Modi inaugurates Shillong-Tura Road Project, Addresses 'Rally for Change'

Meghalaya: PM Modi inaugurates Shillong-Tura Road Project, Addresses 'Rally for Change'

17.12.2017

Though the ban on coal mining has been an issue, the Prime Minister skipped it, accusing the state government of not working for the people but for "mining mafia". Maintaining that the North East region was faced with the challenge of connectivity, Modi opined that the region would be helped to overcome the challenge though improved air connectivity for which Union government was in the process of preparing a comprehensive road map.

Rahane's dad fatally runs over 67-yr-old woman

Rahane's dad fatally runs over 67-yr-old woman

17.12.2017

During the time of Accident, the entire Rahane family was present in the vehicle. The police are now interrogating him. At the time when the incident took place, the entire Rahane family was present in the auto. The vehicle he was driving ran down a 67-year-old woman in Kohlapur, who later succumbed to her fatal injuries in hospital. Rahane, who is the vice-captain of the Indian team, is now training for the third and the final ODI against Sri Lanka at Vizag on December 16.

El Salvador upholds 30-year sentence in stillbirth case

El Salvador upholds 30-year sentence in stillbirth case

17.12.2017

She called for El Salvador's anti-abortion laws to be repealed. It was rejected, however, meaning (as it stands now, at least) she continues to face another 20 years behind bars. She was reportedly unaware she was pregnant when she fainted, was taken to the hospital, and reported to law enforcement by the medical staff. The US Center for Reproductive rights also slammed the verdict.

Karnataka government canceled Sunny Leone's New Year event

Karnataka government canceled Sunny Leone's New Year event

17.12.2017

As of Saturday, only about 15 tickets - priced from ₹2,999 to ₹7,999 under different categories - had been sold, the organisers said. "We have denied permission fearing law and order problems in the wake of protests by pro-Kannada outfits and also keeping in view the directions of the Karnataka high court in a molestation case reported on MG Road last New Year's Eve".

Deadly Charlottesville attack suspect now faces new charge: First degree murder

Deadly Charlottesville attack suspect now faces new charge: First degree murder

17.12.2017

Matt Finn reports from Charlottesville, Va. A former teacher, Derek Weimer, has said Fields was fascinated in high school with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler, and had been singled out by officials at his Kentucky school for "deeply held, radical" convictions on race.

North Korea to make rare appearance at UN Security Council meeting

North Korea to make rare appearance at UN Security Council meeting

17.12.2017

The secretary of state has completely changed course from his previous comments. " North Korea must earn its way back to the table", he said. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is offering his "good offices" so that North Korea's "alarming" and accelerating nuclear and missile program does not accidentally escalate into conflict.

Modi announces Rs 90000 crore NE roads

Modi announces Rs 90000 crore NE roads

17.12.2017

Mr Modi said the commissioning of the project is a significant milestone in the history of Mizoram . He said the central government has sanctioned around 4,000-km of national highway (NH) across the Northeast at a cost of Rs 32,000 crore.