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In Punjab's Dhakoli, smell of dead bodies haunts the living
Those who bought residential plots in Dhakoli, a small town in Zirakpur, Punjab, are facing an unexpected trouble: a constant smell of dead bodies.
Continued Pakistani firing forces 1L J&K locals to flee homes
A week of continued firing by Pakistan has left border villages in J&K abandoned, as 1,00,000 people have been forced to flee to safer areas.
People stealing blankets, ceiling-fans, showers, even train tracks from Railways!
Indians have this annoying tendency to nick stuff from public places. Last year, some journalists embarrassed the country by stealing silverware from a London hotel during an official trip!
Virat Kohli passes fitness challenge to PM Modi, he accepts
Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take part in 'Hum Fit toh India fit' challenge.
Five arrested for burglaries in Delhi; 10 theft cases solved
Five men were arrested for allegedly carrying out burglaries in Central Delhi. The five accused were identified as Suraj, Ajay Pata, Aslam, Jai Parkash, and Rajender.
Fire in Trikuta-hills leads to suspension of Vaishno Devi Yatra
After a raging forest fire took over Trikuta Hills, about 50 kms from Jammu, the Vaishno Devi Yatra was suspended on Wednesday.
Fuel prices rise for 10th day, government assures "long-term" measure
Even as petrol/diesel prices increased for the 10th day, the government again assured relief, with Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad batting for a "long-term" solution instead of an "ad hoc measure."
Gurugram: Fake call center which swindled thousands of dollars busted
Gurugram Police has busted yet another call center scam operating from the heart of the city, and arrested three people running the racket.
SC refuses to allow pregnant student to appear in LLB-exams
The Supreme Court today refused to allow a second-year law student of Delhi University (DU) to take her examination today on grounds of lack of attendance owing to her advanced stage of pregnancy.
Rajasthan officers to learn 'good-governance' from book on Modi's speeches
Rajasthan IAS officers will now learn 'good governance' from speeches by PM Narendra Modi, which he made when he was the CM of Gujarat.
575 private schools in Delhi asked to refund excess fees
The AAP government in Delhi has directed 575 private schools to refund the excess fees charged by them citing implementation of the 6th pay commission recommendations.
Nipah Virus: Travelers asked to avoid four Kerala districts
In the wake of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, the state government has asked travelers to avoid visiting four northern districts of Kerala.
Government to set up 4,072 towers in Naxal-hit states
Around 4,072 mobile towers will be set up by the government in 10 Naxal-affected states to improve the telecom network in such places.
Be alert, create awareness about Nipah-virus: Rajasthan govt to officials
In the wake of deaths from Nipah virus in Kerala, Rajasthan government today gave directions to officials to take precautionary measures to check the spread of the virus in the state.
UP: Eight-year-old injured in dog attack in Sitapur
In a fresh canine attack incident in Sitapur district, an eight-year-old boy was mauled by a pack of feral canines in the Pipri Kalan village this morning.
Nipah Virus: Goa govt to instruct doctors to stay vigilant
Following the outbreak of Nipah Virus in the state of Kerala, the Goa government will instruct its doctors to stay vigilant.
Holy cross desecrated near chapel in South Goa, case registered
Gao Police found a holy cross desecrated near a chapel in Raia village, 40 km from Panaji in South Goa last night.
Heavy rains lash Odisha, roads blocked and trains canceled
Heavy rains coupled with thunderstorm today affected road traffic and train services in Odisha.
Rajasthan IAS officers to get a book on Modi's speeches
A book comprising PM Narendra Modi's speeches on "good governance" during his tenure as Gujarat's CM will be distributed among IAS officers in Rajasthan.
Former minister Bandaru Dattatreya's 21-year-old son dies of heart attack
In an unexpected incident, the only son of BJP leader and former union minister Bandaru Dattatreya died of a massive heart attack late at night yesterday.
Delhi: Maximum temperature likely to settle at 44 degrees Celsius
The weatherman has predicted that the sky will remain partly cloudy through the day and there are chances of "thundery developments" in the evening today in New Delhi with the maximum temperature likely to settle at 44 degrees Celsius.
Kerala honors family of nurse who died treating Nipah patients
The death of Lini Puthussery, a nurse who died after contracting Nipah from her patients, has left people mourning, particularly her husband and two young children, who couldn't even say goodbye.
India ranks a lowly 145th in healthcare access and quality
A new study has reinforced a widely-known fact: that healthcare in India needs drastic improvement.
Sterlite protest: Madras HC stays construction of new copper plant
On Tuesday, at least 9 people were killed in a protest in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, after police opened fire on the protesters who were demanding the closure of the Sterlite copper plant run by UK-based Vendanta Resources.
Delhi: Man bites-off and swallows another's ear after random fight
A sudden argument resulted in bloody and bizarre scenes in Delhi's Sultanpuri yesterday, when a drunken man bit off another's ear in a fit of rage.
Delhi, brace for the first heat wave of the season
After thunderstorms and dust storms, it's heat waves for the capital. The first wave of the season is likely to hit today, after yesterday became the hottest day of the year yet.
BJP MLA Anita Lodhi gets extortion call demanding Rs. 10L
BJP MLA from Dibai in UP's Bulandshahr district, Anita Lodhi, has allegedly received an extortion call demanding Rs. 10 lakh.
Study: Indian college students check smartphones 150 times daily
The findings of a recent study has generated more proof about young Indians' addiction to their smartphones.
Narcotics bureau extracts 106 cocaine capsules from Brazilian woman's stomach
On Monday, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested a 25-year-old Brazilian woman for allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine into India in 106 self-swallowed capsules.
Party on railway platform? Soon, it will be possible
Hosting social gatherings at banquet halls would soon become a thing of the past.
Don't panic about Nipah, measures being taken: Goa govt
The Goa government today said there was nothing to worry about the Nipah virus in the state, but measures were still being taken to prevent its possible spread.
With unique wooden bicycle, Coimbatore man teaches health and business!
He wanted a new frame for his bicycle; he ended up making one... out of wood!
J&K Ramzan ceasefire 'successful', only 5 stone-pelting incidents registered
Only five incidents of stone-pelting were reported in J&K from may 17 to May 21, first five days of suspension of operations by security forces, an official said today.
HC denies relief to pregnant DU-student, prohibited from taking exams
A pregnant law student of Delhi University, who was barred from appearing for examination owing to short attendance, was denied relief by the High Court on Monday.
Deteriorating air quality behind high premature deaths in India: Study
According to a study conducted by IIT-Delhi, worsening air quality in the last two decades is the principle reason behind large number of premature deaths in the country.
Drugs worth Rs. 30cr seized from Delhi Airport's Customs parking
Delhi Police has successfully busted an international drug syndicate which involved several officials at the IGI Airport's Customs department and a UK-based mastermind.
Kerala nurse's letter written before dying of Nipah goes viral
A heartfelt letter written by a nurse from Kerala minutes before she died of the 'Nipah' virus has gone viral on social media, leaving people teary-eyed.
Dehradun 11-year-old in hospital after thrashing by school principal
An 11-year-old boy, a student of Class 5 at Government Primary School in Dehradun's Old Dalanwala area (Uttarakhand), was hospitalized after his principal allegedly beat him up with an iron rod.
TN: Several killed in police-firing as Sterlite protests turn violent
Eight people were killed as police allegedly opened fire on activists protesting the Sterlite copper-plant in Tuticorin, TN.
Just a reminder: Now-silent personalities once spoke about petrol-price hike
The soaring prices of petrol and diesel across India have troubled citizens.