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11 Jul 2018
Narendra ModiCan government officers criticize rapes? Not without receiving a notice
What would you choose between a prestigious career and freedom of speech? For J&K IAS officer Shah Faesal, the decision is clear.
11 Jul 2018
OdishaOdisha: CM Naveen Patnaik to inaugurate bridge in Maoist-hit area
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is set to inaugurate 910-meter-long Gurupriya bridge in Malkangiri on July 18, connecting the "cut-off areas" of the Maoist-hit district with the mainland, a government official said.
11 Jul 2018
Delhi PoliceDelhi: 16 kindergarten-girls locked inside school-basement for not paying fees
A case was registered against Rabea Girls' Public School, Delhi, for allegedly locking up 16 girls, aged 4-5 years, in a basement over non-payment of fees by their parents.
11 Jul 2018
Delhi PoliceBurari deaths: Post-mortem confirms suicide by hanging, but questions remain
Post-mortem reports of 10 people who were found dead in Burari has confirmed they committed suicide by hanging, police said today.
11 Jul 2018
IndiaFor almost two-decades, Indian farming has been unprofitable, study finds
For the last two decades, farming in India hasn't been profitable, a study conducted by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and research firm ICRIER concluded.
10 Jul 2018
IndiaTwitter blocks accounts, one claims to work with PMO
Last week, Twitter blocked a total of 28 accounts to crack down abusive behavior and make the micro-blogging website safe for users.
10 Jul 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 commonly-believed health myths which are completely false
Seeking and sticking to diet is a great idea, but notably, not all food advice is good advice. Some 'facts' should be taken with a pinch of salt.
10 Jul 2018
MumbaiMaharashtra: 20,112 missing kids reunited with families under 'Operation Muskan'
Maharashtra's Minister of State for Home Ranjit Patil said 20,112 missing children were rescued and handed over to their families under "Operation Muskan".
10 Jul 2018
VadodaraVadodara airport to switch to solar-energy to cut electricity cost
The Vadodara airport will soon switch over to solar energy for its everyday operations to cut down its electricity cost.
10 Jul 2018
FacebookWhatsApp has new features and tips to detect fake news
WhatsApp is finally beginning its campaign against fake news. With its new feature, users would be able to tell which messages are random forwards and which real.
10 Jul 2018
OdishaCM-Patnaik bans plastic in parts of Odisha from October 2
Moving towards the target of making Odisha plastic-free over the next two years, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced a complete ban on the use of plastic in several places from October 2, this year.
10 Jul 2018
Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh: Woman batters father-in-law to death
A 30-year-old woman, Pratima, killed her father-in-law Kishan Chand, 75, by beating him repeatedly with his stick at their house in Banethi village of Nahan in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district over some domestic dispute, police said.
10 Jul 2018
MumbaiAir India Express plane overshoots runway in Mumbai, averts mishap
A major mishap was averted today after an Air India Express aircraft overshot the runway while landing at the Mumbai-airport amid heavy rains.
10 Jul 2018
Reliance IndustriesInstitution of Eminence tag for Jio Institute 'conditional': HRD Ministry
Facing criticism over the selection of yet-to-be-established Jio Institute by Reliance Foundation as an "Institution of Eminence", HRD Ministry today clarified that the tag was conditional and it would get only a letter of intent for now.
10 Jul 2018
BiharBihar-gangrape: When victim approached principal for help, he assaulted her
When a school principal in Bihar found out his minor son, along with 14 classmates, had allegedly raped a Class-10 girl, he called her to his room.
10 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirNetizens buzzing over the honesty tales of two J&K cops
The Internet in Jammu and Kashmir has been left buzzing with tales of honesty of J&K policemen after a special police officer and a constable returned two bags lost in separate incidents with huge cash to their rightful owners.
10 Jul 2018
IndiaPunjab: Assistant Sub-Inspector suspended for touching Minister's feet
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) posted at Fatehgarh Churian police station near Batala (Punjab) was suspended for "misconduct" after he touched the feet of Punjab Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa at his Qadian residence, police said today.
10 Jul 2018
KeralaKerala clergy shamed again: Priest booked over rape-allegation in Alappuzha
A case of alleged rape has been filed against yet another priest of a church in Kerala, where a string of clergymen is facing accusations of sexual misconduct, police said.
10 Jul 2018
MumbaiAfter Mukherjee, Ratan Tata to join Mohan Bhagwat on stage
A month after former president Pranab Mukherjee triggered a controversy by attending an RSS event, it is now industrialist Ratan Tata's turn.
10 Jul 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi will see 15-20% increase in water-availability in 2-years: Kejriwal
The Delhi government is rolling out several projects to increase water availability in the city by 15-20% in the next two years and 50% in five years, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted today.
10 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirAmarnath Yatra: 10th batch of 5,144 pilgrims leaves from Jammu
The 10th batch of 5,144 pilgrims left Jammu for the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas.
10 Jul 2018
South KoreaPM Modi holds talks with South Korean President; reviews bilateral-ties
PM Narendra Modi today held talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in to review the entire gamut of bilateral ties.
10 Jul 2018
OdishaECoR's special-drive to keep Puri station clean during Rath Yatra
The East Coast Railway will launch a special drive to keep the Puri railway station in Odisha clean during the Rath Yatra, an official said.
10 Jul 2018
HaryanaGurugram: Man makes video of two-nurses while they're sleeping, arrested
A man was arrested for allegedly recording a video of two nurses while they were sleeping in their paying guest accommodation in Sector-5 in Gurugram.
10 Jul 2018
CelebrityThese 6 activists are risking all to fight Section 377
The SC today began hearing a batch of petitions challenging Section 377 and demanding the recognition and dignity for gay people.
10 Jul 2018
MumbaiMumbai: Ratan Tata to now share the stage with RSS-chief
Industrialist Ratan Tata will be sharing the stage with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at an event in Mumbai on August 24 organized by NGO Nana Palkar Smriti Samiti, named after Sangh Pracharak Nana Palkar.
10 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: 2 militants killed; jawan, civilians injured in Shopian encounter
Two militants were killed and a security personnel was injured today in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, the police said.
10 Jul 2018
India#HealthBytes: Why should India worry about Type-2 Diabetes?
Though still relatively rare, the menace of Type-2 Diabetes is growing considerably among teenagers and young adults.
10 Jul 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC orders inquiry into food-complaint by passenger on Duronto Express
The Railways' food catering arm IRCTC has ordered an inquiry into a complaint by a passenger of the 12246 Yeswantpur-Howrah Duronto Express about the quality of food served to him.
10 Jul 2018
Delhi PoliceOver 200 people questioned in connection with mysterious Burari deaths
Over 200 people have been questioned in connection with the mysterious deaths of 11 members of the Chundawat family in north Delhi's Burari, even as the police are certain that it was a case of "mass suicide", said a senior police officer.
10 Jul 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Punjab: Women's T20 captain loses DSP post over fake degree
The Punjab government has landed in a major embarrassment: an Arjuna awardee, whom CM Amarinder Singh chose for appointment as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), has been found to possess a fake graduation degree.
10 Jul 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Aircel-Maxis case: Chidambaram, son protected from arrest till Aug 7
A Delhi court today extended the protection from arrest granted to former Union Minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti in Aircel-Maxis money laundering case till August 7.
10 Jul 2018
Delhi Metro Rail CorporationDelhi: Services affected on Violet Line due to technical glitch
Services were affected for nearly an hour today on the Delhi Metro Violet Line due to a technical-snag between Mandi House and ITO metro stations, an official said.
10 Jul 2018
MumbaiGoa PWD-Minister Sudin Dhavalikar hospitalized in Mumbai for unknown illness
Goa Public Works Department Minister Sudin Dhavalikar has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai, a family member said today but refused to identify the illness.
10 Jul 2018
IndiaNEET: Tamil students to get 196 extra-marks, fresh result-list soon
The Madras HC has come down heavily on the CBSE, ordering it to award 196 additional marks who took the NEET in Tamil.
10 Jul 2018
XTwitter account of Jio Institute (!) answers all your questions
Jio Institute may, for now, be non-existent, but that didn't stop the Narendra Modi government from naming it 'Institute of Eminence', along with IIT-Bombay and IISc.
10 Jul 2018
KarnatakaInfuriated with drunk-tourists, Goa villagers want bars to shut down
The residents of Surla village, North Goa, have had enough of drunk tourists creating a ruckus and are now demanding the closure of bars in the area.
10 Jul 2018
MumbaiMumbai rains Day-4: Dabbawalas cancel services, WR trains suspended
As heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai this morning, several services were suspended, including the city's famous dabba service and the AC locals.
10 Jul 2018
IndiGo#IndiGoSale: Now, fly for just Rs. 1212. Here's how
To celebrate its 12th anniversary, IndiGo has announced its biggest sale ever, one that would let fliers travel for just Rs. 1212.
10 Jul 2018
IndiaSC reconsiders gay rights laws: New hope this time
Rejecting the Center's request for a postponement, the SC has begun hearing pleas challenging Section 377.
