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Uttar Pradesh: 150 first-year medical students forced to tonsure their heads in the name of ragging

OpIndia Staff - 21 August, 2019

A group of 150 first-year MBBS students studying at Saifai Medical College in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh were forced to tonsure their heads and salute their seniors in the name of ragging.

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19 hours and counting: P Chidambaram abandoned his driver after leaving SC, phone switched off, untraceable since then

OpIndia Staff - 21 August, 2019

Earlier today, a lookout circular was issued against Chidambaram after he was refused interim relief from the Supreme Court.

Government and Policy

Odisha govt to remove all structures within 75 metres of Puri Jagannath Mandir

K Bhattacharjee - 21 August, 2019

The Odisha government has decided to clear all structures within 75 metres of the Jagannath Mandir at Puri for safety, security and convenience of the pilgrims.

Law

No relief for Chidambaram: Lookout circular issued against him, SC refuses interim relief

OpIndia Staff - 21 August, 2019

His anticipatory bail pleas against arrests by CBI and ED were rejected by the Delhi High Court yesterday.

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After facing pressure from the Church, Madras HC judge withdraws his observation on sexual abuse in Christian institutions

OpIndia Staff - 21 August, 2019

With pressure began to mount, Justice Vaidyanathan had to agree to delete the relevant paragraph from his verdict in a case.

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Eggs thrown at Pakistani Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad in London

OpIndia Staff - 21 August, 2019

Pakistan's Railway Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad was in London for an award ceremony when a man threw eggs on him. The incident has reportedly occurred on August 18.

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Donald Trump offers to mediate again, says Kashmir issue is ‘explosive and complicated, a lot to do with religion’

OpIndia Staff - 21 August, 2019

Last month, US President Trump had stirred up a storm when he claimed that PM Modi had requested him to mediate on the Kashmir issue. However, India had clarified that no such request was made.

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