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#CareerBytes: Top 6 IITs and their placement numbers this season
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the most premier public institutes offering the best engineering and technology education in India.
Delhi horror: Woman killed, dismembered body found in cartons
The police recently found a dismembered body of a woman stuffed in two cartons and a plastic bag in Hazi Colony, Jasola Vihar, in South Delhi.
Goa introduces 'no-selfie-points', Southern Railways puts fine on selfie-enthusiasts
In a move to curb accidents related to selfies, authorities in Goa have come up with 24 no-selfie points. In a related news, Southern Railways have decided to fine passengers for clicking selfies at railway stations.
Dubai-Mumbai busiest international route; witnesses 2.5mn passengers in FY 2017-18
The Dubai-Mumbai air sector witnessed the highest flow of passengers at about 2.5 million during the 2017-18 financial year, primarily led by migrant workers, according to data released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
WB: ICSE-affiliated schools decide to resume classes from Monday
The ICSE-affiliated schools in West Bengal have decided to resume classes from Monday following improvement in weather conditions.
Magazine featuring breastfeeding woman not vulgar, Kerala HC rules
Like beauty, obscenity also lies in the beholder's eyes, said Kerala High Court while refusing to term the picture of a woman breastfeeding her baby on a magazine cover as 'vulgar'.
Carrying baggage heavier than 15kg to become costlier for domestic-flyers
Carrying check-in baggage beyond 15 kg will prove to be costlier to domestic flyers on low-cost carriers like IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir.
'Yogi mango' named after CM Yogi Adityanath center-of-attraction at mango-festival
Mango lovers have a chance to taste over 700 varieties of the fruit at a two-day festival in Lucknow with "Yogi mango" named after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath being the center of attraction of the event.
Women secure top 3 places in IIT-KGP Smart India Hackathon
Three all-women teams emerged as the winner and two runners-up at the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2018 Hardware Edition at the IIT Kharagpur.
Mumbai Police turn 'Dhadak' dialogue into meme to promote road-safety
Mumbai Police never cease to amaze us with their creativity on Twitter.
Man hacks daughter to death for eloping with younger boy
In a suspected case of honor killing, a 20-year-old woman was hacked to death allegedly by her father for eloping with a boy younger to her in Anoopgarh town of Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district.
Delhi: 23 Air India flights delayed due to software malfunction
Nearly two dozen Air India flights were delayed across its network including at IGI Airport, Delhi today after a technical glitch in the check-in software hampered operations, an airline spokesperson said.
WWF-India launches its first-ever comic book about awareness of nature
WWF-India has launched its first-ever comic book for the love of nature and to raise awareness about its protection among children.
Actor Mansoor Ali Khan begins fast in prison against govt-project
Tamil film actor Mansoor Ali Khan, lodged in the central jail in Salem, today began a fast to protest against the multi-crore Chennai-Salem greenfield highway project, police said.
Mumbai: Metro-2B line will be constructed overground, MMRDA tells Bombay-HC
The MMRDA has told the Bombay HC its decision to construct the Metro 2B line overground after considering all the aspects.
Yoga helps reduce severity of depression: AIIMS study
Yoga helps reduce the severity of depression by increasing levels of certain chemicals in the brain according to a recent study by AIIMS Delhi.
To stop rivals, man throws mother in front of tractor
In a shocking incident, a man threw his mother in front of a tractor in Maharashtra's Washim district to stop his rival from cultivating the land.
MP woman, a tea-seller's daughter, to join IAF as fighter-pilot
On June 7, when the reSults of Indian Air Force (IAF) were declared, there was one name that stood out: Aanchal Gangwal.
Ghaziabad: Depressed after wife's demise, retired judge allegedly shoots self
A retired additional district judge allegedly shot himself in the mouth with his licensed gun, on Friday morning at his Ghaziabad home.
Popular beaches in Goa to set up 'No Selfie' zones
In the wake of several incidents of drowning while clicking selfies at the beaches in Goa, the state-appointed lifeguard agency has identified 24 "No Selfie" points along the coast.
Veteran rock-climber and mountaineer Gautam Kanjilal dies of lung infection
Veteran mountaineer Gautam Kanjilal died of a lung infection at a hospital in Kolkata in West Bengal yesterday.
Gujarat: 7 killed, 24 injured as truck falls into rivulet
At least seven persons were killed and 24 others injured when a truck carrying them fell into a rivulet near Rajula town of Amreli district in Gujarat.
Madras-HC makes Aadhaar card compulsory for MBBS counselling in TN
The Madras HC today made it clear that Aadhaar card and its photocopy are compulsory during counseling to medical admissions in Tamil Nadu.
Kerala Sahitya Akademi awardee B Sujatha Devi dies at 72
Poetess and winner of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi award, B Sujatha Devi, passed away at a private hospital in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram today following a brief illness.
Missing Delhi boy reunites with family after six years
Wednesday brought good news for a Delhi family after they were reunited with their missing son after six long years.
Plastic ban comes into force in Maharashtra from today
The Maharashtra government's state-wide ban on the use of plastic items, including carry-bags and thermocol, came into effect from today.
Maharashtra: To take revenge from in-laws, woman poisoned food
The Maharashtra police arrested a woman on Friday for purportedly poisoning food, served at a programme in Mahad village in Khalapur to take revenge from her in-laws.
PM to unveil several development projects in poll-bound MP today
PM Narendra Modi will arrive in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal today on a one-day visit, during which he will launch several development projects.
India to host Sri Lankan military-personnel to strengthen military ties
In a step to strengthen military ties, India will host Sri Lankan military personnel and their families next week.
Vadodara: Class-10 student, accused of stabbing junior in school-toilet, held
A Class 10 student was arrested by Gujarat police on Friday for allegedly stabbing to death his junior inside the school's toilet.
Bank manager asks sexual favors from farm loan applicant; booked
A branch manager of Central Bank of India in Maharashtra's Buldhana district has been booked for allegedly demanding sexual favors from a farmer's wife seeking crop loan.
Royal-Bengal tiger from Kanha doing well in Odisha forest: Minister
A male Royal Bengal Tiger, which was translocated from Madhya Pradesh's Kanha Tiger Reserve to Odisha's Satkosia in Angul district, was doing well, said Odisha's Forest and Environment Minister Bijayshree Routray.
Maharashtra's plastic ban: Items banned, penalty and other information
Starting Saturday, Mumbai joined cities like Seattle (US), Montreal (Canada), and Hamburg (Germany), which have banned the sale, distribution and storage of single-use plastic.
Ghaziabad: Inspired by 'Special 26', conmen pose as CBI officers
Inspired by 'Special 26', these conmen have been playing real-life Akshay Kumar for the last two months. The team of four wore khaki trousers and white shirts to pose as agents of Central Board of Investigation (CBI) and conducted fake raids.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: Process to get home loan subsidy
The Indian government launched Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in 2015 with the aim of providing affordable housing for all by 2022.
Has internet given wings to 'Chai Pee lo frands' woman?
The goldmine that is the Internet, it doesn't fail to surprise us with its gifts (or shocks).
Justice Chelameswar, one of India's boldest judges, retires
Supreme Court (SC) Justice Jasti Chelameswar, who caused a ripple by rebelling against the Chief Justice earlier this year, retired today.
Modi to launch number of projects in poll-bound MP tomorrow
PM Narendra Modi will arrive in Bhopal on Saturday on a one-day visit during which he will dedicate the Mohanpura Irrigation Project (worth Rs. 3,866cr) in Rajgarh district to people off the state.
Mehbooba meets J&K-Governor, discusses need for political-parties to join hands
Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti today called on Governor NN Vohra in Srinagar and discussed important issues related to the growth and development of the state.
ED seeks fugitive-tag for Mallya; moves court to confiscate Rs.12,500cr-assets
Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday filed the first case under "Fugitive Economic Offender Ordinance" to declare Vijay Mallya a fugitive offender and to confiscate his assets worth Rs. 12,500cr (including movable and immovable properties).