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28 Jun 2018
Aadhaar Card#FinancialBytes: Know how to apply for a PAN card online
Whether you're thinking of getting a debit/credit or buying a property or opening a savings bank account, there is one document that you will need for each of these activities. And that document is the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card.
27 Jun 2018
FranceAround the world in 311-days: Indian Navy Officer's next voyage
Last time when Commander Abhilash Tomy made it to news was in 2013, when he became the first Indian to circumnavigate the world, non-stop and unassisted.
27 Jun 2018
IndiaTwin-births in India have grown ten-fold, thanks to changing lifestyles
Lifestyles in India have undergone drastic changes in the last two decades. We are now busier, want quick solutions to problems, and often forego personal lives for careers.
27 Jun 2018
MurderTripura: Minor killed, body dumped near home, locals allege police-inaction
In a distressing incident, an 11-year-old boy's body was discovered from a jungle in Mohanpur town in West Tripura, on Tuesday night.
27 Jun 2018
MaharashtraBombay-HC asks why govt couldn't regulate expensive food-items in multiplexes
The Bombay HC asked the Maharashtra government why it could not regulate the prices of expensive food-items in multiplexes across Maharashtra.
27 Jun 2018
MurderOne Pakistani, two Kashmiris killed journalist Shujaat Bukhari
Jammu and Kashmir Police said that all three suspects in the cold-blooded murder of 'Rising Kashmir' editor Shujaat Bukhari have been identified.
27 Jun 2018
JharkhandJharkhand-gangrape: Thousands come to shield accused, abduct cops in retaliation
In a disturbing repeat of the Kathua incident, about 2,000 villagers of Udbhuru, Jharkhand, fought back a 500-member police battalion when they arrived to arrest the accused in the brutal gangrape of five activists.
27 Jun 2018
Indian RailwaysWestern-Railway sees 220% rise in sale of mobile-tickets after campaign
The Western Railway today said it has witnessed a 220% rise in the sale of train tickets booked through UTS mobile ticketing application after a 10-day-long awareness drive held recently to promote the use of this app.
27 Jun 2018
IndiaYou're our guests, won't attack you: Hizbul assures Amarnath pilgrims
A year after a deadly terrorist attack on Amarnath pilgrims killed eight, Hizbul Mujahideen has assured Yatris a safe passage this time, saying it has no plans of attacking the pilgrimage.
27 Jun 2018
XGuwahati: Woman, returning from father's rites, stripped to 'verify' pregnancy
In a shocking incident, a woman was stripped by staff of CISF to ensure her pregnancy at Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, on Sunday.
27 Jun 2018
ManipurManipur University: Impasse continues for 29th-day over removal of VC
Academic activities of the Manipur University remained suspended for the 29th day today following students' agitation demanding the removal of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aditya Prasad Pandey.
27 Jun 2018
MaharashtraDCP booked for raping woman constable's daughter in Aurangabad
A senior police officer in Maharashtra's Aurangabad was booked today for allegedly raping a 23-year-old daughter of a woman constable on the pretext of providing her job, an official said.
27 Jun 2018
DalitMuzaffarnagar: Youth attacks Dalit woman, mother for opposing sexual harassment
A 21-year-old Dalit woman was allegedly sexually harassed and her mother was attacked by a youth for opposing him at Bhokaheri village in Muzaffarnagar, police said today.
27 Jun 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSenior not responsible if employee kills themselves over workload: SC
In a potentially significant decision, the SC has ruled that seniors in the workplace cannot be held guilty of abetment if their juniors commit suicide due to work stress.
27 Jun 2018
Yogi AdityanathCarry-out raids at night only in serious-crimes: Yogi directs UP-Police
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has directed UP Police not to conduct raids in the night hours, except in serious crimes.
27 Jun 2018
Indian ArmyArmy Chief dubs UN-report on human-rights violations in J&K 'motivated'
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat today slammed the UN report on alleged human rights violations in Kashmir, dubbing it as "motivated".
27 Jun 2018
RajasthanRajasthan: Labor-Dept forbids wearing jeans/T-shirt in office; calls attire 'indecent'
The Rajasthan Labor Department has asked its employees not to come to office wearing "indecent" dresses such as jeans and T-shirts, inviting criticism from Rajasthan's employees' federation.
27 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiModi government to replace UGC with Higher Education Commission
In a drastic overhaul, the Narendra Modi government has announced repeal of the UGC and fresh legislation to create a new Higher Education Commission of India (HECI).
27 Jun 2018
NashikSukhoi aircraft crashes near Nashik; both pilots safe
A Sukhoi aircraft, awaiting induction in the Indian Air Force, crashed near Maharashtra's Nashik city today morning.
27 Jun 2018
Asia#CareerBytes: List of top 6 journalism colleges in the world
Today, journalism and mass communication have become one of the most sought-after fields as they offer exciting career options.
27 Jun 2018
BiharBihar Class-10: All four toppers are girls from one school
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) declared results of the Class-10 exams yesterday.
27 Jun 2018
Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh: Class-12 girl alleges rape by five; three arrested
A Class-12 student was allegedly raped by five youths for over three days in Manali of Himachal Pradesh.
27 Jun 2018
HaryanaHaryana: District-level volleyball player shot-dead by unidentified men in Hisar
A district-level volleyball player was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Siswal village of Haryana's Hisar district.
27 Jun 2018
EPFOYou can now withdraw 75% of PF after one-month's unemployment
Bringing cheer to crores, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to allow PF subscribers to withdraw 75% balance after remaining unemployed for a month, and keep the account running.
27 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiSocial security cover extended to 50cr people; 10-fold increase: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was interacting with the beneficiaries of various social security schemes through video-conferencing, today said social security cover has now been extended to around 50cr people from 5cr in 2014, an increase of 10 times.
27 Jun 2018
FlipkartFlipkart customer complains about order, gets SMS to join BJP
In a bizarre turn of events, a Kolkata man got a text thanking him for joining Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after he dialled Flipkart.com to complain of a faulty order.
27 Jun 2018
HaryanaGurugram: Family alleges woman died of medical-negligence in Max Hospital
Family members of a woman, who underwent a heart surgery at the Max Hospital in Haryana's Gurugram, alleged she died today due to the negligence of the hospital administration.
27 Jun 2018
Delhi PoliceCarton containing chopped-body leads Police to engineer who killed wife
The most carefully planned crimes can unravel with the minutest of details. So proved Delhi Police, who found pieces of a woman's body in a carton in Jasola Vihar.
27 Jun 2018
India#CareerBytes: Confused about choosing MBA-specialization? Here's all you should know
MBA is the among the most sought-after courses in India, as it helps prepare students for the corporate world.
26 Jun 2018
IndiaMore women in labor-force can boost India-GDP: McKinsey World Institute
India has one of the largest opportunities worldwide to boost GDP by increasing women's participation in the labor force, which presently stands at "only 25% ", a report by McKinsey World Institute said.
26 Jun 2018
7th Pay Commission7th Pay Commission: Overtime pay discontinued for most government employees
According to an order issued by the Personnel Ministry, the government has decided to discontinue overtime pay for most Central government employees, except operational staff who are all non-ministerial non-gazetted Central government employees directly involved in smooth operation of the office.
26 Jun 2018
7th Pay CommissionGovt to discontinue overtime allowance for employees except operational staff
Given the rise in the pay over the years, the Center has decided to discontinue overtime allowance given to its employees except for operational staff, according to an order issued by Personnel Ministry.
26 Jun 2018
Domestic ViolenceMan bound to pay maintenance for wife, son: Delhi Court
A Delhi court rejected a man's plea to set aside an order directing him to pay Rs. 15,000 as monthly maintenance to his estranged wife and son, saying a man is duty-bound to maintain his family.
26 Jun 2018
LucknowTwist in Lucknow case: Tanvi Seth's passport may be seized
The case of interfaith couple Tanvi Seth and Mohammad Anas Siddiqui, who accused a Lucknow passport officer of harassment, has taken a twist.
26 Jun 2018
Air IndiaAir hostess-turned pilot grounded for showing up drunk at work
An air hostess-turned pilot of Air India was grounded after she was found tipsy during a pre-flight breathalyzer test on Sunday.
26 Jun 2018
Sushma SwarajNow, use this app to apply for passport using smartphone
Riding on the wave of digitization, the Indian government has launched a mobile app called the 'Passport Seva app' to make the passport application process seamless.
26 Jun 2018
HaryanaHaryana: All girls of Hisar govt school fail in Class-10
All students of the Government Girls Secondary School in Kabrel village of Haryana's Hisar district have failed to clear the Class-10 examination this year.
26 Jun 2018
Prakash JavadekarHRD Ministry will include truth of Emergency-period in textbooks: Javadekar
The 1975 Emergency was a blot on democracy and an attempt to restrict people's freedom, said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, adding that HRD Ministry would work to include the truth about this dark chapter in school and college textbooks.
26 Jun 2018
GoaGoa govt to launch app-based taxi service 'Goamiles' next month
The Goa government will launch its own app-based taxi service "Goamiles" to some key tourist destinations starting next month.
26 Jun 2018
BiharBihar Class 10: Prerna Raj tops, 18.77% rise in pass-percentage
The Bihar school board (BSEB) has declared the results of its Class-10 examination on its website.
