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Despite SC-order, Aadhaar still mandatory for certain services: UIDAI CEO
The SC's interim order on the Aadhaar deadline might not mean relief for everyone. In an interview with HT, UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey clarified several issues.
J&K: Two terrorists killed in encounter in Pulwama
Two terrorists were killed in Pulwama after a failed bid to snatch the weapon of a BJP leader's personal security guard (PSO).
Aadhaar app hacked in one minute; 22,000 card details exposed
To highlight India's data security issues, French security researcher Baptiste Robert alias Elliot Alderson has hacked into the Aadhaar app.
4 reasons why India's military preparedness is suffering
Recently, Indian Army told a Parliamentary panel that even as China and Pakistan are modernizing their military, a financial crunch is deterring India from improving its combat capabilities.
Mandatory military service for new government employees?
Indians wishing to get into government service, take note. Irrespective of your job profile, you might have to serve in the armed forces for the first five years.
How to apply for a Voter ID card online?
In India, the Election Commission prevents election fraud by issuing a unique voter ID card to eligible citizens.
Mumbai: Man duped of Rs. 36 lakh on job promise
A 68-year-old man from Vartak Nagar in Thane has been duped of Rs. 36 lakh by unidentified persons on the false promise of providing a job in a US-based company, police said.
50,000 new cancer cases reported every year in Kerala: WHO
A study conducted by WHO revealed that about 50,000 new cancer cases are reported in Kerala every year.
Ganga Cleaning Drive: Over Rs. 3,600cr in last 3 years
The Minister of State for Water Resources Satyapal Singh informed the Lok Sabha that the government has released Rs. 3,633 crore between 2014-15 and 2016-17 for cleaning the Ganga river and beautifying its ghats.
India needs over 1,400 IAS officers: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that there is a shortage of total 1,496 IAS officers in the country.
After requesting compromise, Shami accuses Jahan of hiding first marriage
The bitter spat between Mohammed Shami and Hasin Jahan continues. Shami has now alleged that Jahan didn't tell him about her first husband till after they married.
Rotomac loan default case: Vikram Kothari and son denied bail
In connection with the alleged Rs. 3,695 crore willful loan default case, a CBI court has rejected the regular bail pleas of Rotomac Global promoter, Director Vikram Kothari and his son Rahul.
#ConsumerRightsDay: 6 rights you should know about
Cases of cheating and fraud are common, especially in India, with its 1.2 billion people and lax laws.
Gender equality, liberation of rural women: Key drivers of growth
Addressing 62nd Session of Commission on Status of Women, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Women and Child Development in India Chetan Sanghi said, "Gender equality and emancipation of rural women is recognized as a key driver of inclusive growth and social progress in India."
Odisha BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra arrested for attacking vehicle
Senior BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra from Odisha and his associate were arrested on Thursday in connection with last month's attack on the vehicle of a state minister's brother in Bargarh district in which a man died, the police said.
Have you heard of Assam's "Chutiyas"?
A tweet by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram has reignited an old debate, and also exposed the ignorance of "mainstream" Indians about the northeast.
Parliament must debate bank frauds issue, says Venkaiah Naidu
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu Thursday said Parliament should debate the serious issue of alleged PNB bank fraud by Nirav Modi and others that have damaged the country's image and led people to question the entire banking system.
Egypt: Photography exhibition on India held, 60 photographs showcased
Egypt has organized a photo exhibition that showcased 60 photographs taken from different parts of India by Egyptian photographer Khaled Gawdat.
Mumbai: NRI woman goes missing after boarding train for Bhubaneswar
An NRI woman recently went missing after she boarded a long distance train from the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in suburban Kurla, said a senior GRP official.
Why are the Naxals attacking security personnel repeatedly?
Chhattisgarh's Maoist hotbed Sukma has witnessed several attacks in the past couple of years on security personnel posted there.
Twitter restores Air India's hacked official Twitter handle
National carrier Air India's official Twitter account was hacked late last night for many hours before being restored, the airline said today.
Youth's radicalization, the most challenging problem in world: Home Minister
Addressing the fourth counter-terrorism conference titled "Changing Contours of Global Terror", Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that radicalization of the populace, particularly youths, is one of the most challenging problems the world is facing currently.
CBSE denies reports of Class-12 Accountancy paper leak
Hours after reports surfaced that the CBSE Class 12 Accountancy paper had been leaked, the Board has denied it.
Sonipat: As dummy student writes exam, principal rapes Class-10 girl
A school principal in Sonipat (Haryana) allegedly raped a Class 10 student yesterday while pretending to "help" her clear her board exams.
Delhi: UPSC aspirant, job-fraud victim, kidnaps child to recover losses
A UPSC aspirant in Delhi became the victim of a job fraud and lost Rs. 4.5L.
Jammu: Seven-year-old girl molested by religious school teacher
A seven-and-half-year old girl was allegedly molested by her teacher at a religious school at Jammu district's Nagrota in the outskirts of the city, a police official said on Thursday.
Bizarre: Delhi school transports CBSE Class 12 answer-sheets in metro
In a grave security violation, a Delhi school was found transporting answer scripts of CBSE Class 12 from the exam center to the board headquarters by Delhi Metro.
Indian banks lose Rs. 1.6crore every hour to cheating, forgery
Indian banks reportedly lose Rs 1.6 crore every hour to cheating and forgery, rather surprisingly.
What did Stephen Hawking think of India and Indians?
Stephen Hawking, the celebrated British physicist-cosmologist, who died today (14 March) aged 76, visited India twice: for the first time in 1959 and then again in January 2001.
Railways to install free Wi-Fi in 8,000 stations by March'19
Indian Railways is on a drive to equip over 8,000 stations with Wi-Fi by March 2019.
9 lakh senior-citizens give up rail concessions in 7 months
Over 9 lakh senior citizens gave up their railway concession in passenger fare between July 2017 to February 2018, the parliament was informed today.
Former PM's office under CBI investigation in coal scam
The office of a former Prime Minister has come under the ambit of CBI's investigation regarding coal block allocation cases, the government said.
There are only 73 women judges in Indian High Courts
The Law Ministry informed the Lok Sabha that the 24 High Courts present across the country have only 73 women judges while their male counterparts are 600 in number.
Uttar Pradesh tops the list of communal violence hit states
Uttar Pradesh topped the list of states with maximum communal violence incidents in the country last year, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
Mumbai: 4ft rod removed from man after 5-hour surgery
Doctors at Mumbai's JJ Hospital recently removed a four feet long iron rod which pierced the groin of a 33-year-old man and exited near the neck.
Around 1.5 crore job aspirants register for 89,000 railway posts
Soon after national transporter Indian Railways announced about one of its biggest recruitment drive and to hire for 89,000 posts last month, around one-and-a-half crore people have already registered for the vacancies, officials said.
Aadhaar cards found dumped in well in Maharashtra; probe ordered
A group of youth found hundreds of Aadhaar cards dumped in a well in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district.
Pakistan national, who stayed in India for 27 years, deported
A 37-year-old Pakistani national, who was illegally staying in India since he was about 10 years of age, has been deported to the neighboring country, a police official said on Wednesday.
No more movies, songs and games on Tejas Express
Indians have often made the news for their tendency to damage public goods. In May'17, vandals smashed windows the day before the Tejas Express' maiden journey.
WB: Teacher sent on leave after complaints of sexual harassment
West Bengal's Kalyani University has sent a teacher on forced leave for an indefinite period after a number of female students complained of sexual harassment against him, a top university official said on Wednesday.