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CBSE paper-leak: Two teachers, one coaching-center owner arrested in Delhi

As the probe in the CBSE paper leak extended to Jharkhand and Bihar, police arrested three persons in Delhi today.

Army-man jailed for 27 years; SC acknowledges wife's justice plea

The Supreme Court has taken note of a woman's plea that her husband, an Army man, has been languishing in jail for 27 years without a final decision on the death penalty awarded by a Court Martial for killing two of his colleagues.

Fewer than 100 railway-accidents for first time in 35 years

Despite a series of fatal derailments in 2017, the Indian Railways has achieved one of its best safety records in decades this financial year.

Social acceptance helps reduce impact of autism: Doctors

Early signs of autism can often be detected in children as young as 2-3 years and it is advisable that parents start treatment as soon as possible for improved outcomes, according to doctors.

Odisha: Infant snatched by monkey dies, found in well

In a shocking incident, a 16-day-old baby who was snatched by a monkey, in Talabasta village in Odisha, has died.

Days after launch, ISRO loses contact with GSAT-6A

Three days after launching the GSAT-6A, the ISRO has confirmed that communication from the satellite has been lost after the second firing of the on-board engine yesterday.

Now, railway passengers can rate cleanliness of trains and stations

Railway passengers will now be able to rate cleanliness standards in trains and stations which will directly impact payment of contractors with low scores, said Indian Railways in a new contract drawn up for such services.

CBSE paper-leak fiasco no longer limited to just NCR, Haryana

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and central government's claims that the leak of Class 10 Maths paper is restricted to Delhi, the National Capital Region and Haryana doesn't hold water anymore.

DRI seizes Rs. 1.68cr-worth gold smuggled into India from Myanmar

DRI officials in Kolkata have seized 34 gold bars of foreign origin cumulatively weighing 5.6 kg and valued at Rs. 1.68cr, which was smuggled into India from Myanmar.

Bihar communal violence: Union Minister's 'missing' son arrested

Arijit Shashwat, son of Union Minister Ashwini Choubey, was arrested late Saturday night in Patna.

12 people died desilting septic tanks last year: Delhi govt

In Delhi, 12 people died last year while cleaning septic tanks while no such death has been reported so far in 2018, the Delhi government informed the Legislative Assembly.

WB: Mamata govt rolls out 'Rupashree' for poor women's marriages

The West Bengal government has rolled out Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's dream project 'Rupashree' which provides one-time financial support to the marriages of poor women.

Five tax changes that kick into effect this financial year

A new financial year starts today, and with it, several new norms for taxpayers.

Rights violation of death-row convicts: SC seeks 10 DGPs' response

The SC has sought a response from Director General of Police (Prisons) of 10 states on the issue of the alleged violation of human rights of prisoners awarded death sentence.

DUSU polls: SC asks DU to respond to researchers' plea

The Supreme Court has given the Delhi University the last opportunity to respond to a plea that research scholars be also allowed to contest and represent students in student union polls in the varsity.

Missing minor boy's body found in drain in outer Delhi

The body of a three-year-old boy, who was missing since Friday, was found in a drain in outer Delhi's Narela on Saturday, police said.

Kashmir: Two terrorists killed, one captured at different encounter sites

Two terrorists were killed and one captured as security forces fought gunbattles in three different places of Kashmir.

Four-storey building collapses in Indore; 10 killed, rescue operations underway

A four-storey building collapsed in Indore on Saturday evening, killing at least 10 people and injuring six others.

Rajasthan: Woman pours acid on infant to cure pneumonia

In Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, a woman reportedly poured acid on one-month-old Priyanshu to cure his pneumonia.

Sasikala expected to return to Bengaluru prison by today evening

AIADMK leader Sasikala is expected to return to Bengaluru prison by today evening, three days before her 15-day parole ends.

Ghaziabad: Man, accused of raping minor, lynched by locals

Residents of Loni, Ghaziabad lynched a man, who later succumbed to injuries on Friday night. He was accused of raping an 8-year-old.

Telangana: 'Ration from Anywhere' portability scheme to be implemented state-wide

The Telangana Civil Supplies Department will implement the "Ration from Anywhere" (Portability) scheme from tomorrow to benefit as many as 2.75 crore beneficiaries in the state, a senior official said today.

Haryana: Delhi CM Kejriwal holds roadshow in Rohtak-Bhiwani belt

With the Aam Aadmi Party keen to contest the Haryana Assembly polls next year, the party's national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today held a roadshow in the Rohtak-Bhiwani belt of the state.

Aligarh: 2 Patients tied to hospital-bed in absence of safeguards

In a rather shocking revelation, two patients were found tied to the hospital beds in AMU's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College's emergency ward.

Probe ordered after 2 Ambedkar statues vandalized in 24 hours

Two statues of BR Ambedkar were vandalized in Uttar Pradesh in 24 hours. State CM Yogi Adityanath has asked district magistrates to ensure the security of statues.

Now, you have to pay more toll on National Highways

In what is being seen as unreasonable by transporters, and exactly the opposite by authorities, toll rates have been revised for National Highways.

Bihar topper scam: ED attaches prime accused Baccha Rai's assets

In a major development related to the Bihar topper scam of 2016, the Enforcement Directorate on Saturday revealed it has attached properties worth Rs. 4.53 crore of Amit Kumar alias Bachcha Rai, the secretary-cum-principal of Vishun Roy College in Vaishali district.

Sitharaman to attend Moscow Conference on International Security from 3-April

Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be traveling to Russia next week to attend the seventh Moscow Conference on International Security.

SpiceJet air-hostesses allegedly strip-searched by airline's own security personnel

A video showing an angry bunch of SpiceJet air-hostesses accusing the airline of strip-searching them at Chennai airport has gone viral.

CBSE paper leak: Students protest outside board office in Delhi

A group of students today staged a demonstration near the Central Board of Secondary Education office at Preet Vihar here against the leak of Class 10 Mathematics and Class 12 Economics papers.

Google Doodle celebrates India's first woman doctor

Today, Google is celebrating the 153rd birth anniversary of Anandi Gopal Joshi, India's first female doctor, with a doodle.

Statue Vandalism: Ambedkar statue vandalized in UP's Siddhartnagar district

Unidentified persons vandalized the statue of BR Ambedkar in Gohaniya village in UP's Siddhartnagar district, triggering protests by locals.

2016 Bihar toppers scam: ED attaches assets of main accused

The ED today said it has attached assets worth Rs. 4.53cr, including 29 plots and deposits in ten bank accounts, of the main accused in the 2016 Bihar topper scam.

21-year-old Dalit allegedly hacked to death for owning, riding horse

Andhra: 4 killed, 50 injured as pandals at temple collapse

Four pilgrims were killed and over 50 others injured at the ancient Ram temple in Ontimitta in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa when the pandals collapsed as gales accompanied by heavy rain lashed the district.

Actress claims businessman raped her after she testified against him

According to reports, new details have now emerged in the alleged rape case of a veteran actress by a Mumbai-based businessman.

Death sentence to taxi driver for killing tourist couple

A taxi driver has been sentenced to death and three co-accused to life imprisonment by a Dehradun court for killing a tourist couple from Delhi in 2014.

16-year-old Delhi boy informed CBSE of Class-10 Maths paper leak

A 16-year-old Class 10 student living in West Delhi informed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) of the Maths paper leak hours before the scheduled exam on March 28.

'Mujhse Friendship Karoge'? Suspicious profiles try befriending paramilitary forces

According to reports, there has been an increase in the number of friend requests (over social-media platforms) received by officers in paramilitary forces in the past 2-3 years.

Top priority is to develop 6 most-backward districts: Jharkhand CM

Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das said the government's priority is to develop six backward districts of the state, including Khunti, Simdega, Gumla, West Singhbhum, Pakur, and Sahibganj.