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Proposal to legalise prostitution to be placed before SC panel: NCW
SC had constituted the panel after a public interest litigation was filed 2010 on rehabilitation of sex workers.
India lifts domestic wheat purchase price by 3.6 per cent
India, the world's second-biggest wheat consumer, sets a price each year to protect domestic farmers from distress sales and to cover emergency needs.
Qatar Airways' free companion travel offer
Qatar Airways customers from India can avail of this offer by visiting its sales offices, its travel agents or the website.
J&K elections: Former NC leader, 5 others join PDP
"Prominent political activist and senior NC leader from Rajpora assembly constituency in South Kashmir's Pulwama district, Abdul Ahad Tantray, joined the party at a function here," a PDP spokesman said.
Caparo Group to install bio digester toilets across India: Angad Paul
Paul said Prime Minister Modi and his team are facing a herculean task and they have made the appropriate start.
UN chief calls for stopping Ebola 'at its source'
Ban reiterated that the best way for any country to protect itself from Ebola is to stop the outbreak at its source in West Africa.
QPR owner Tony Fernandes to stand by Harry Redknapp
Redknapp has come under pressure after his side won just once in their opening eight games but Charlie Austin's double against Villa on Monday helped lift the spirits.
Japan nuclear plant gets approval to restart, over three years after Fukushima
The restart of Japan's first reactors to receive clearance to restart under new rules imposed since Fukushima is unlikely until next year as Kyushu Electric still needs to pass operational safety checks.
Tamil Nadu opposes new Road Bill, says it encroaches upon state powers
"There is no corresponding provision in the draft Bill," Tamil Nadu Transport Minister Tamil V Senthilbalaji said.
Google now offers free access to satellite images
Tracking melting glaciers, deforestation or disappearing elephants has been made easier as Google has now allowed access to real time, updated satellite images.
Alibaba's Jack Ma says open to working with Apple on mobile payments
Alibaba affiliate Alipay is China's largest payments service, while Apple just this month debuted its own version of a mobile wallet.
US isolates troops, Australia slaps visa ban on Ebola-hit West Africa states
The Army isolated about a dozen soldiers on their return during the weekend to their home base in Vicenza, Italy.
Edward Snowden awarded Russian private literary prize
Fugitive US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden was awarded a private literary prize on Monday.
Infosys to construct toilets in 109 schools of Bhubaneswar
Infosys Foundation informed the Odisha government that it will construct toilets in 109 state-run schools in the capital city.
Government to name those having prosecutable case: FM on black money
The remark comes hours after the government disclosed before the SC three names against whom it has started prosecution for allegedly stashing black money in foreign banks.
Zoo tiger attack: HC notice on plea for compensation
The Delhi HC issued notice to the city police, Delhi Zoo and Central Zoo Authority on a PIL asking to ensure the safety of the visitors.