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17 Nov 2017

Aadhaar Card

SIM re-verification: SMS method "not safe", use IVR or website

The UIDAI has rejected one of the three ways which the DoT had proposed for customers to re-verify their SIM with Aadhaar.

17 Nov 2017

Delhi

Delhi: Woman allegedly gang-raped, filmed and robbed by cab driver

A woman in Delhi has alleged a cab driver and his friend raped her at gunpoint, filmed the crime and robbed her before letting her go.

17 Nov 2017

Delhi

New scanners at Delhi Airport 'sensitive' to sarees, jewelry

The Delhi Airport has a new scanner that is "sensitive" to Indian attire. It will produce X-ray images to detect contraband concealed on the body.

17 Nov 2017

Delhi

Delhi HC raps govt over Rs. 787cr unused environment fund

The Delhi HC has asked the state government how it will spend a Rs. 787cr environment fund that has largely remained unused since two years.

16 Nov 2017

India

Indian Railways steps up scrutiny of workers' attendance

Indian Railways, continuing its efforts to increase employee efficiency, has announced new rules to mark attendance: department supervisors will now be handing out certificates stating an employee was present.

16 Nov 2017

India

Aadhaar-insurance policy linking: Deadline, process, consequences and more

The IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) recently announced that linking Aadhaar to insurance policies, both general and life, is mandatory.

16 Nov 2017

Aadhaar Card

Bareilly woman denied monthly ration over Aadhaar; dies of hunger

Shakina Ashfaq, a 50-year-old woman died in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Tuesday. Her family alleges that she died of starvation as she had not eaten for five days.

16 Nov 2017

Indian Railways

Railways to introduce bio-toilets on all trains by 2018

Lack of cleanliness on Indian trains, particularly in the toilets, has always been a huge issue. Passengers often complain about the extremely dirty and unhygienic toilets.

16 Nov 2017

Delhi

Delhi pollution: Parking fee hike, truck entry ban partially lifted

The EPCA has rolled back anti-pollution measures enforced in Delhi due to toxic smog after air quality reportedly registered improvement.

16 Nov 2017

Mumbai

CCTV cameras, talk-back systems: Mumbai locals to get safer

Mumbai locals under the Western Railway (WR) might soon have close circuit television (CCTV) cameras and talk-back systems to ensure greater safety of the 3.5 million people who use it for daily commute.

16 Nov 2017

India

Modi most popular politician ever: Indians reveal their preferences

PM Narendra Modi might have his fair share of detractors, but according to a Pew study, he is by far the most popular figure in Indian politics.

16 Nov 2017

Murder

Sheena Bora murder: Indrani accuses husband Peter of framing her

In a fresh allegation, Indrani Mukerjea now claims her husband Peter and her driver conspired to murder her daughter Sheena and frame her instead.

RTI

Delhi

Why didn't Delhi Govt spend Rs. 787cr environment fund?

Even as Delhi chokes on toxic air, shocking information has come to light. An RTI query has revealed that in two years, the government has spent just 0.11% of a Rs. 787cr-fund generated as ECC.

16 Nov 2017

India

Indian military unveils joint training doctrine to boost tri-service integration

After finalizing a joint war doctrine earlier this year, The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force have prepared a joint training doctrine.

16 Nov 2017

DNA

Drugs, and not, terror is the biggest threat to J&K

Usually in news for terrorist activities, conflict-torn Jammu and Kashmir is waging another, relatively-unknown battle against drug menace.

15 Nov 2017

India

Apple-TRAI tussle: Apple to help government develop DND iOS app

Apple has finally agreed to provide "limited help" to TRAI for developing DND (Do-Not-Disturb) app for its iOS platform, after a one-year-long battle over the regulator's anti-spam app.

15 Nov 2017

Mumbai

Meet Aditi Verma: Mumbai entrepreneur who has defeated Down syndrome

Aditi Verma is 23 years old. Born with Down syndrome, she had to undergo a major surgery at the age of 2.5 years to mend a hole in her heart. But today, Aditi runs a cafe in Navi Mumbai's Bhoomi Mall.

15 Nov 2017

India

Congress alleges "huge scam" in $8.7bn Rafale deal

The Congress party has alleged that a "huge scam is brewing" in the deal to purchase 36 Dassault Rafale fighters for $8.7 billion.

15 Nov 2017

India

Here's how a social enterprise is facilitating India's toilet revolution

India has set aside $40bn to ensure it's open-defecation free by 2019.

15 Nov 2017

Environment

Why focus on businesses, not on pilgrims?: NGT raps Amarnath

Two days after capping the number of daily visitors to Vaishno Devi reportedly over environmental concerns, the NGT has now turned its attention to Amarnath in J&K.

15 Nov 2017

Delhi

Haryana finally on board to help Delhi fight smog

Delhi now has at least one neighbor willing to help in its fight against hazardous smog.

15 Nov 2017

India

Panjab University students are on a mission to 'save' Punjabi

It looks like Panjab University is going all out to preserve the state's traditional language.

15 Nov 2017

India

Three new ways for you to re-verify SIM with Aadhaar

The UIDAI has approved three new ways for citizens to re-verify their SIMs with Aadhaar without having to visit retailers.

15 Nov 2017

India

300% jump in PAN applications since demonetization: CBDT

Despite widespread criticism, demonetization has had some benefits, like a 300% jump in the number of applications received for Permanent Account Numbers (PAN).

15 Nov 2017

India

Delhi tops 'tourist-friendly' list, Maharashtra falls a spot

After a smog-filled week, there's some good news for Delhi. A survey by the World Travel and Tourism Council India Initiative (WTTCII) and Hotelivate has ranked the capital first among all states in the field of tourism.

15 Nov 2017

India

Alleged IS clip threatens attacks at Kumbh Mela, Thrissur Pooram

An audio clip allegedly from the IS talking about terror attacks at Kumbh Mela and Thrissur Pooram has surfaced.

Pradyuman murder: CBI threatened to shoot family, alleges juvenile's father

The father of the juvenile accused of the murder of seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur maintains his son is innocent but confessed only because CBI tortured and threatened him.

14 Nov 2017

India

Not much has changed in the five years since Nirbhaya

A rape incident needs to stand out to get noticed in India.

Judges bribery scam: SC dismisses plea to form SIT

The SC rejected a plea filed by lawyer Kamini Jaiswal requesting a court-monitored SIT for investigating an alleged bribery racket involving judges.

14 Nov 2017

Mumbai

Three Mumbai properties of Dawood Ibrahim auctioned

Less than a month after a few of gangster Dawood Ibrahim's Mumbai properties were put up for auction, three of them were sold for Rs. 11.58cr, an official said.

14 Nov 2017

Tamil Nadu

Chennai: Man sets girl on fire for rejecting his proposal

In a shocking incident, a man in Chennai set on fire a 22-year-old girl allegedly for refusing his advances.

14 Nov 2017

Odisha

Rosogolla officially belongs to WB, but what does it mean?

Two-and-a-half-years after starting its battle, West Bengal has emerged the winner in the 'who owns rosogolla?' question.

14 Nov 2017

India

World Diabetes Day: The shocking state of diabetes in India

In India, nearly 70-million people (one in 19 people) have diabetes. The country is gradually inching towards becoming the diabetic capital of the world.

14 Nov 2017

Aadhaar Card

After banks' objection, UIDAI relaxes Aadhaar enrolment rules

A month after the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) opposed UIDAI's directives to banks, Aadhaar's governing body has relaxed its policies a little.

14 Nov 2017

Delhi

Delhi pollution: The fate of Half Marathon hangs in uncertainty

The Indian Medical Association has urged the Delhi HC to postpone the Delhi Half Marathon in the wake of "severe" air quality.

14 Nov 2017

Indian Railways

ISRO helps Indian Railways avoid accidents, provide real-time updates

Indian Railways has roped in ISRO for a more efficient railway network, including checking accidents at unmanned crossings and providing passengers real-time updates on train movement.

14 Nov 2017

Delhi

Will Delhi have odd-even scheme? The government is confused

The Delhi government seems to be confused about the planned odd-even scheme. Earlier, the NGT had refused to allow exemptions in its implementation, but the government batted for exempting women and two-wheelers.

Homosexuality is a tendency, not permanent: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Indian leaders have often made the news for their bizarre comments on homosexuality, but Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is one of the few who have been admired for their support to people regardless of sexuality.

Ryan murder: Juvenile retracts confession, alleges torture. What's happening?

Earlier, the Gurgaon Police was blamed for allegedly forcing a bus conductor to confess to the murder of seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur.

13 Nov 2017

India

Supreme Court issues several notices to tackle air pollution

A thick cloud of toxic smog has enveloped India's capital, ten times thicker than the acceptable limit of air pollution.