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Bangalore hoax-caller reveals intricate plot
The hoax calls which delayed several international flights in Bangalore and Delhi in the weekend, were traced to Bangalore-based executive Gokul Machery.
Drug resistance to be checked by controlling antibiotics
The government plans to issue constraints on prescription and retail of commonly used medicines.
Vulture conservation: Multi-dose vials of diclofenac banned
In a move towards conserving vultures, Union Ministry of Health had banned multi-dose vials of painkiller drug diclofenac in the last week of August.
CWG scam verdict: Five people convicted
The 4 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials, and Managing Director of Sweka Powertech Engineers Pvt Ltd. were sentenced to four-year and six-year prison terms respectively by a Delhi court ruling on the CWG street lighting scam.
Trade Unions on nationwide strike
With central trade unions on a one day nation-wide strike, essential services like banking and public transport may be impacted.
Plea against change of Aurangzeb Road's name
A plea was submitted in the Delhi High Court to stay New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) from changing name of Aurangzeb Road to APJ Abdul Kalam Road.
Rajiv Mehrishi appointed as new Home Secretary
Rajiv Mehrishi, a senior IAS officer, assumed the office of Home Secretary, replacing L.C. Goyal.
Karnataka CID to investigate Kalburgi murder
The police have been told by MM Kalburgi's daughter that he was killed for his outspoken comments; they are also looking into a probably property dispute as motive.
Lutyens Bungalow Zone gets fresh map
New Delhi's Lutyens Bungalow Zone (LBZ) will be cut down by 5 square kilometres from the current 28.73 square km to 23.60 square km.
Kerala CM, Governor send out Onam greetings
Sending out his message on the eve of the Onam festival, Kerala Governor Justice (retd) P Sathasivam said the festival represented a glorious past and a prosperous future.
Jan Dhan Yojana completes one year; to shift focus
The PMJDY scheme will be shifting its focus to reducing inactive accounts.
Census: Hindu population dip below 80%, Muslim share up
As per the Census 2011 data on Religious Communities, released by the Registrar General of India, the Hindu population dipped by 0.7% in the decade 2001 to 2011, making it 79.8% .
Centre: Inclusion of political parties under RTI erroneous
The Supreme Court had earlier issued a notice to the leading political parties enquiring about their hesitation to disclose information.
Suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, now sacked
Gujarat IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt who has been in suspension from 2011, was sacked by the state government on the ground of "unauthorized absence" from service.
Kerala declared the first digital state in India
Kerala has been making several impressive advancements and implementing certain e-governance initiatives.
India celebrates 69th year of Independence
Today India celebrates its 69th Independence day, the day when it achieved freedom from British rule.
I&B Ministry: another advisory to TV channels
In the light of coverage of the recent terror operations, Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry is likely to issue another advisory to TV channels not to divulge operational details.
Radhe Maa photos-a subject for memes, trolls
The pictures of Param Shradhey Shri Radhe Maa or popularly known as Radhe Maa, the self-styled godwoman in a red miniskirt have gone viral on social media sites.
Following Gurdaspur, more terrorist attacks feared
The Gurdaspur attack seems similar to a number of attacks that have taken place in Jammu recently, with the same pattern as this one.
NCR's second airport finally gets a nod
Mahesh Sharma announced that the Government had cleared the proposal for the second airport in NCR, contrary to his previous comments.
PM Modi all praises for Tharoor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi showered accolades on Congress MP Shashi Tharoor for his speech on India at the University of Oxford.
I&B Ministry to investigate DD Kisan-Bachchan controversy
Amitabh Bachchan denied charging money for the promotion of Doordarshan Kisan channel.
Delhi BRT corridor gets scrapped
Arvind Kejriwal led AAP Government in Delhi has scrapped the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) corridor system. The decision was taken through a meeting chaired by Kejriwal.
Kishwar supports plagiaristic 'freedom of speech'
In an interesting turn of events, writer-activist Madhu Kishwar is running a campaign against those who were demanding that Rajiv Malhotra's books be 'pulped' for outrightly plagiarising several western scholars.
POSCO suspends plans: Odisha still hopeful
The South Korean steel giant POSCO suspended its $12 billion project in Odisha due to various regulatory approvals.
27 killed in Godavari Pushkaram stampede
At least 27 people were killed with many others injured as a stampede occured on the first day of the Godavari Maha Pushkaram in Andhra Pradesh.
Seventh witness in Asaram Bapu case dead
Kripal Singh, another witness in the Asaram Bapu rape case was shot by unidentified shooters in Shajanpur district. Singh died later after surgery.
Nestle India paid Rs 20 crore to destroy Maggi
Nestle India has paid Rs 20 crores to Ambuja Cement to burn the recalled packets of Maggi at its cement plant in Chandrapur.
Will resign if required: St Stephen's principal
Valson Thampu whose name has been dragged in a sexual harassment case said that he would resign if "he was a cause of embarrassment to the institution".
Kandahar hijack goofed up: Ex-RAW Chief
Ex-RAW Chief AS Dulat claimed that the Vajpayee government 'goofed up' the Kandahar hijack incident.
IIPM to shut down campuses by October
IIPM will close down all its campuses in October 2015, after the current batches finish their courses. All 18 campuses which were operating on rented premises will be closed.
Mobile Number Portability to go nationwide on 3 July
Mobile Number Portability (MNP) will be available nationwide from 3 July.
Chennai Metro begins its first ride...
After Delhi, Kolkata, Jaipur, Mumbai and Bengaluru, Chennai finally experienced its first metro ride yesterday.
Patnaik government faces opposition's fury
Congress has constituted a 7 member board to examine the events leading to Nabakalebara disorganisation, particularly the recent Brahma Paribartan (soul transfer) embarassment in Jagannath temple, Puri.
More deaths as Vyapam scam unfolds
The Madhya Pradesh Professional Education Board scam got enmeshed in further problems as 2 more people accused died, making the number of total deceased in the case 25 (earlier reports had claimed 40 such deaths).
Rs 500 crore plan to boost yoga business!
As a follow on to the yoga day, Ministry of Ayush announced on 23 June, a Rs 500 crore project to promote yoga in the country.
Mother Teresa's successor is no more
The head of the Missionaries of Charity - Sister Nirmala Joshi who succeeded Mother Teresa passed away in Kolkata today. She was 81.
Greenpeace India fires rape accused
Following the sexual harassment and rape scandal, Greenpeace India has fired two of it employees, one being accused of rape and the other being accused of harassing numerous employees.
Haryana village launches “Selfie with Daughter” scheme
A Haryana village has lauched a "Selfie with Daughter" scheme to save the girl child, as part of the "Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao" campaign in the state, which has an extermely poor sex-ratio.
Aruna Shanbaug’s assailant tracked in UP
According to a local newspaper, Sohanlal Bhartha Walmiki - Aruna's attacker has been working as a labourer in UP. He had been jailed in 1980 and was released soon after. When questioned, he said he does not remember anything that happened that day. Mumbai Police has stated that it will seek legal counsel to figure out if they should re-open the case or not.