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09 Apr 2018

Vadodara

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: Gujarat farmers protest against land acquisition process

A group of farmers today protested against the consultation meeting organized in Vadodara for the acquisition of land for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed rail project, alleging that it was called at a "very short notice".

09 Apr 2018

Narendra Modi

J&K CM apprises PM Modi of overall situation in state

J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today called on PM Narendra Modi in Delhi and apprised him of overall situation in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing on the need to end the cycle of violence by addressing alienation among the youth.

09 Apr 2018

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh: Two jawans killed in Maoist attack before Modi's visit

Two jawans were killed and five injured when an IED explosion ripped through their bus in Jangla area of Bijapur district, Chattisgarh.

09 Apr 2018

Kerala

Now, a 'She-Corridor' for Kerala women to come up soon

Imagine a city, which offers an exclusive stretch for women, dotted with seating facilities, CCTV cameras, she-toilets, napkin vending machines and walls bearing paintings of success stories of women.

Cauvery issue: Tamil outfit warns of protests against IPL matches

Opposition to IPL matches to be held in Chennai intensified today with a pro-Tamil outfit agitating over Cauvery issue threatened to hold protests outside the game venue tomorrow.

09 Apr 2018

Indian Railways

You can book the entire Heritage Steam Voyage,and other trains!

If you are looking to tour the Mettupalayam-Coonoor region with a large group, maybe for a wedding, a formal get-together or just a pleasure trip, the Indian Railways offers a vintage option.

09 Apr 2018

Rajasthan

Desperate for marriage, man swallows metal objects on tantrik's advice

Blind faith landed a Uttar Pradesh man in a hospital, with his stomach having items like mobile phone, keys, wire, and glass.

09 Apr 2018

India

Hong Kong can take decision on Nirav Modi's arrest: China

China today said that Hong Kong can accede to India's request to arrest fugitive Indian diamond merchant Nirav Modi based on local laws and mutual judicial assistance agreements.

09 Apr 2018

Unnao

UP BJP MLA rape case: Father of victim dies

The father of an 18-year-old woman, who alleged that she was raped by BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and his brothers, died while in judicial custody in Unnao today.

09 Apr 2018

Mumbai

Mumbai-based mixologist wins American Whiskey Cocktail Challenge 2018

Mumbai-based mixologist Ernest Mascarenhas has won the Brown-Forman American Whiskey Cocktail Challenge for 2018, with his unique creation 'Virtuoso', a dark-chocolate laced whiskey cocktail.

09 Apr 2018

Haryana

Rains lash many places in Punjab, Haryana; farmers worried

Heavy rains lashed many places in Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh, increasing woes of farmers who fear damage to the wheat crop.

09 Apr 2018

BR Ambedkar

UP: Four booked for derogatory Facebook post against Ambedkar

An FIR has been registered against four people for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BR Ambedkar on social media and assaulting a Dalit youth in Reoti area of Balia, police said today.

09 Apr 2018

Love Jihad

Love triumphs hate: IAS toppers Tina, Aamir-ul-Shafi Khan get married

Their love story faced criticism from fringe-elements, but IAS toppers Tina Dabi and Athar Aamir-ul-Shafi Khan paid no heed to the hatred and tied the knot in on Saturday at Pahlgam Hotel.

09 Apr 2018

Madhya Pradesh

Congress leader Digvijay Singh concludes six-month-long 'Narmada Yatra'

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Monday concluded his over six-month-long "Narmada Yatra" along the banks of the holy river in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur district.

09 Apr 2018

India Gate

Delhi: No more inter-state buses from Bikaner House, Himachal Bhawan

From May 1, three popular interstate bus boarding points in Delhi will no longer continue their service.

09 Apr 2018

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: BJP MLA arrested for vandalizing Superintendent of Police's office

The police in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district today arrested BJP MLA Shivaji Kardile for allegedly vandalizing the office of the superintendent of police (SP), a senior official said.

Cauvery-dispute: No deadline-extension for Center, SC demands implementation by May-3

The SC has pulled up the Center for not implementing its order on the Cauvery dispute, and gave it till May 3 to do so.

09 Apr 2018

Yogi Adityanath

UP: Thrashed by police in custody, rape victim's father dies

The father of an 18-year-old woman who alleged rape by BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar died Monday morning.

09 Apr 2018

Mumbai

Mumbai-airport: Main runway to remain shut for 6hrs today, tomorrow

Flight operations at Mumbai airport are likely to be affected for two days as the private aerodrome operator today announced the closure of the main runway for six hours daily for pre-monsoon maintenance work.

SC stays Bombay HC order to initiate action against cops

The Supreme Court today stayed the Bombay High Court judgment ordering departmental action against Maharashtra policemen involved in a probe against a lawyer who was accused of illegally possessing call detail records (CDRs) of actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's wife.

09 Apr 2018

Indian Army

In a first, Pakistani diplomats on NIA's 'wanted' list

In a first, Pakistani diplomats have been named in the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) 'wanted' list.

Jet Airways plane hits catering van at Delhi airport

A Jet Airways plane, with 133 people onboard, hit a parked catering vehicle at the Delhi airport, officials said.

09 Apr 2018

WhatsApp

Kerala: WhatsApp forward that got the wedding cancelled

The threat of fake news forwarded on WhatsApp is real. A Kerala woman, however, just didn't sit back as one forward message caused her trouble.

09 Apr 2018

West Bengal

WB Panchayat polls: SC refuses to extend last-date for nominations

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to extend the last date for the filing of nominations for panchayat polls in West Bengal, saying it could not interfere with the election process.

Thane: Suspended ACP arrested for abetting suicide of woman cop

A suspended senior police officer was arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 24-year-old woman constable in Thane, the police said today.

09 Apr 2018

Goa

Goa to launch a govt-owned app-based taxi service soon

The Goa government has decided to launch its own app-based taxi service to some key tourist destinations in the coastal state.

09 Apr 2018

Cuttack

Cuttack robbery case: Complainant turns out to be mastermind

A complainant claiming to be the victim a robbery in Cuttack in Odisha turned out to be the mastermind of a robbery case.

09 Apr 2018

West Bengal

Blast on Kolkata's Dum Dum Cantt railway-line, 10 bombs recovered

One person was injured in an explosion at Kolkata's Dum Dum cantonment railway-line today. Ten crude bombs were recovered from the site later.

09 Apr 2018

Lajpat Nagar

Delhi: Police arrests two men for shooting medical store employee

The Sahibabad police have arrested two men, who had allegedly shot at a medical store employee in the Lajpat Nagar area in south Delhi last month, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vaibhav Krishna said today.

09 Apr 2018

India

JEE Main 2018: Reactions, expert's take, answer key

Twelve lakh students across India appeared the critical JEE Main yesterday, that will decide their admissions into the prestigious IITs and other engineering colleges.

09 Apr 2018

Haryana

Haryana govt to introduce CBCS for undergraduate subjects

The Haryana government said it has decided to introduce choice-based credit system (CBCS) and also revise the syllabus and workload in eleven subjects at the under-graduation level "in keeping with global scenario".

09 Apr 2018

Manish Sisodia

Delhi: PWD to launch de-silt drive in city drains

Ahead of the monsoon season, the Public Works Department (PWD) of the Delhi government will launch a two-month exercise to de-silt the city's drains from April 15, a move intended to prevent waterlogging in the national capital.

09 Apr 2018

Indrani Mukerjea

Indrani Mukerjea reportedly overdosed in prison, but officials clueless how

Indrani Mukerjea, accused of murdering her daughter, fell unconscious Friday night and was rushed from Byculla Jai to JJ Hospital in Mumbai.

09 Apr 2018

India

This website is all you need for government-schemes, jobs, exams

The central and state governments roll out several schemes, implement various initiatives and policies for citizens.

09 Apr 2018

India

Government scholarships for Engineering students: Here's all about them

To promote quality education in the field of engineering, the government awards various scholarships to students who want to pursue engineering based on various criteria, including their merit, community, and family's annual income.

08 Apr 2018

Madhya Pradesh

Digvijay Singh gathers evidence on corruption against BJP-ruled MP government

Congress veteran Digvijay Singh gathered evidence on "corruption" in Madhya Pradesh government during his Narmada Yatra, which he is going to reveal soon, said Ajay Singh, Leader of Opposition in Assembly.

08 Apr 2018

Kolkata

AirAsia India expands its fleet size to 18 planes

AirAsia India has expanded its fleet size to 18 planes with the induction of a new Airbus A320, which will help it add new routes and enhance the frequency between Kolkata and Bagdogra.

08 Apr 2018

Mumbai

Unmarried daughter above 18 eligible for maintenance from estranged father

In a landslide judgement that will benefit many, the Bombay High Court ruled Friday that an unmarried daughter can claim maintenance from estranged father, even after she turns 18.

08 Apr 2018

Yogi Adityanath

Woman, family attempt suicide outside Yogi Adityanath's residence

A woman and her family attempted suicide outside Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's residence on Sunday.

Over 190 guest-houses to be set up for married jawans

With a trooper getting to spend an average of only five years out of 30 with his family during service, the BSF has launched a new concept to set up over 190 jawan guest houses across the country for newly married couples.