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Indian police fire tear gas, water cannons at rally against rape, killing of trainee doctor

Voice of America 

KOLKATA, India — Police in India fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of protesters demanding the resignation of a top elected official in the country's east, accusing her of mishandling an investigation into a rape and killing of a resident doctor earlier this month.  The August 9 killing of the 31-year-old physician while on duty at Kolkata city's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital triggered protests across India, focusing on the chronic issue of violence against women in the country. Читать дальше...

EPFO officials meet EPS-95 NAC members to discuss higher pension, other demands

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Pensioners from EPS-95 National Agitation Committee met with EPFO officials to demand a minimum monthly pension of Rs 7,500 and full medical coverage for EPS members and spouses. Despite years of advocating for a higher pension, the government has not yet met their requests. Union Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya promised to address the pensioners' concerns in a recent meeting. EPS-95 NAC represents 78 lakh retired pensioners and 7.5 crore working employees in Maharashtra.

SUP Magazine: Punk Singer Charged After Bizarre Crime Spree in National Park

Playak 

The frontman for a Los Angeles-based hardcore band has been charged after allegedly embarking upon a bizarre crime spree in Yosemite . According to Mariposa County Sheriff’s records reviewed by Law and Crime , 40-year-old Anthony Mehlhaff stands accused of a number of crimes including kidnapping, reckless driving on a highway, vehicle theft, burglary, robbery, theft, battery, resisting arrest, and vandalism. The Sheriff's office laid out the strange crime spree in a recent press rele...

DLP barring was to ‘keep the peace’

Nation News.com 

A list of names was sent to the police prior to the barring of some members from the third day of the Democratic Labour Party’s (DLP) annual conference on Sunday that began with a church service. Acting president Andre Worrell yesterday took to Starcom Network’s popular radio call-in programme Down To Brass Tacks to explain […]

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Inside Trump and Harris' campaign plans amid debate dispute over microphones

CBSNews.com 

It's unclear if Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will hold their scheduled September 10 debate with open microphones becoming a sticking point this week. Regardless, both candidates are hitting the campaign trail to make their case to voters. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Olivia Rinaldi have more on the race for the White House.

The ’15 minute challenge’ that can overhaul your health and wellbeing, according to a study

TheSun.co.uk 

KEEPING active during the working week can be a struggle.

If you’re working in an office, standing desks and taking the stairs rather than the lift are just some of the ways you can counteract the negative effects of sitting at a desk for long periods of time. 

AlamyThe 15 Minute Challenge is an online competition between work colleagues to promote physical activity[/caption] GettyParticipants just needed to do 15 minutes of activity every day[/caption]

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ICICI Securities PD looks to augment debt market play, raises Rs 300 crore via bonds

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

ICICI Securities Primary Dealership has raised Rs 300 crore through the issuance of bonds as the country’s largest standalone primary dealer looks to augment capital and boost operations at a time when various factors, such as India’s inclusion in a global bond index, have led to a favourable bond market outlook.

Washington Commanders sign Northwest Stadium naming-rights deal

United Press International (UPI.com) 

The Washington Commanders and Northwest Federal Credit Union agreed to a naming rights deal, resulting in Northwest Stadium branding for their home facility in Landover, Md., the Commanders announced Tuesday.