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Govt has set target to double tiger population: Union Minister
Union Minister Harsh Vardhan today said the government has set a target of doubling the tiger population in the country.
MP: Golden pot worth Rs. 15 crore stolen from temple
A golden pot, placed atop the historic Ram Janki temple at Khaniyadhana near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh and said to be worth nearly Rs. 15cr, has been stolen by unidentified thieves, police said today.
Jharkhand: Tribal man dies of hunger, authorities allege 'illness'
The wife of a 40-year-old tribal man, who did not have a ration card, has claimed that her husband had died of hunger in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district.
#HealthBytes: Green coffee for weight-loss - Fact or fiction?
Whether coffee is beneficial or detrimental to health has been the subject of a long-drawn debate, which still rages.
Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of 782 pilgrims begin their journey
A fresh batch of 782 pilgrims today left for the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said.
Alphons Kannanthanam hits out at trolls against Kerala-student selling fish
Union Minister Alphons Kannanthanam came out in support of 21-year-old Hanan Hamid, who became a victim of cyber-bullying after her video of selling fish after college went viral.
Kerala: Muslim League leader Cherkallam Abdullah dies at 76
Senior IUML leader and former Kerala Minister, Cherkallam Abdullah, passed away today after a prolonged illness.
Delhi: Body of missing Ola driver found with head injuries
The body of a 34-year-old Ola cab driver, who was reported missing since July 24, was found in Haiderpur canal in Delhi.
Despite good-economic-growth, India way behind in overall happiness ranking: Pranab
Former President Pranab Mukherjee yesterday said despite the country having high GDP growth, high average life expectancy, which went up from 31.4 years to 68 years at present, and a quantum jump in foodgrain production since 1947, India is "way behind" in the overall happiness ranking.
#KeralaSexAbuse: Confessions in churches misused, women's panel wants it abolished
In light of two sex scandals that rocked Kerala churches, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has asked the government to step up and abolish the practice of 'confession' as it obstructs women safety.
Maratha protests: Protester succumbs to injuries in Mumbai hospital
A protester, who was injured in the violence during the Maratha quota stir in Mumbai's adjoining Navi Mumbai, has succumbed to his injuries at the government-run JJ Hospital in Mumbai.
4 Indians in Fortune's list of influential people under 40
The recently-declared "Fortune's 40 of the most influential and inspiring young people in business under the age of 40" has brought India enough reason to cheer.
Delhi sisters who starved to death lived in car-sized windowless-room
Days after three little sisters living in a Delhi shanty died of starvation, disturbing details continue to tumble out.
#MuzaffarpurRapes: Minister's husband frequented shelter-home, alleges arrested official's wife
On Wednesday, the wife of an arrested official has claimed her husband is being wrongfully framed to protect a state minister's spouse in the Muzaffarpur shelter home rape cases.
Why Indians using sex dolls is a good idea
Imagine sex dolls becoming a regular in Indian households. Given as gifts on weddings, anniversaries; discussed among friends, at work; carefully placed alongside furniture in bedrooms.
Of abused NRI wives and their struggle to break free
Neha Rastogi worked with Apple and lived in Silicon Valley. She had a good education, an illustrious career, a four-year-old daughter and an abusive husband.
Delhi: 25-year-old woman commits suicide by jumping off college building
A 25-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the seventh floor of Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies in New Delhi's Pitampura area, police said.
UP: Three including Bareilly Imam booked for threatening triple-talaq victim
UP's Bareilly Shahar Imam, who issued a fatwa against a triple-talaq victim, and two others have been booked on charges of threatening the woman.
Universities told to fill up all teaching-vacancies in 3yrs: Govt
Concerned over the rise in vacancies of college and varsity teachers, the government today said it has asked all universities to fill them up within three-years.
#CareerBytes: 6 mobile apps to help you prepare for GRE
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is the test taken by candidates seeking admission to various courses in graduate schools mainly across the US.
Rajasthan: 11-year-old girl molested by retired railway employee
A 65-year-old man, a retired employee of the Indian Railways, was booked for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl at Titeya village in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district.
To 'avenge' raped-sister, brother and associates rape accused's minor sister
In what is sure to make you sick to the guts, a rape victim's relatives raped the minor sister of an accused in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, to 'avenge' the crime.
887 students fell ill consuming mid-day meals in last 3yrs
The HRD Ministry had received 30 complaints from across the country regarding the poor quality of mid-day meals during past three years and 887 students were reported ill after having those meals during the period, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
#HealthBytes: Pregnant? Don't miss out on these 5 super-food items
Pregnancy can be a profound experience for a woman, physiologically, as well as psychologically.
59 incidents of aircraft engine damage since 2014: Govt
There were 21 incidents of damage to aircraft engines during flights in 2017, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha informed Lok Sabha today, adding that the figure is also the highest in the last four years.
Independent legislators would withdraw support if Fadnavis is replaced: MLA
Independent MLA Ravi Rana today warned that he and six other independent legislators supporting the BJP-led Maharashtra government would withdraw their support if Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is replaced.
Tourists who don't respect Goan culture not welcome: Minister
Tourists who do not respect the culture of Goa and create nuisance by littering on the beaches or taking drugs are not welcome in the state, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said in the Legislative Assembly today.
Air India in trouble after Newark-Mumbai passengers bitten by bed-bugs
Nearly 10 days after several business class passengers of Air India complained of bed bugs, the Maharaja has blamed "current weather conditions" for the infestation.
#KargilVijayDiwas: Captain Vikram Batra's father recalls his son's exemplary feat
Kargil war hero Captain Vikram Batra's father, GL Batra, recalled his son's bravery and patriotism and said he felt proud to be the father of a Param Vir Chakra recipient.
After flak over sexism, 'Young Achievers Matrimony' founder apologizes
A matrimonial advertisement published in The Hindu on Wednesday has irked people on social media platforms.
Security-check without "security-checked": New policy in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru airports
Next time your boarding pass isn't stamped "security checked", don't fret! This might be a new policy in place.
#HealthBytes: Top 5 food items to gain healthy weight
In a health (read appearance) conscious society, where everyone is obsessed with losing weight and getting as slim as life permits, there are many who would like to gain a bit of healthy weight.
Children are 'prasad', every Hindu should have at-least five: BJP-MLA
While India is on the verge of becoming the most populated country in the world, this BJP-MLA has come up with a bizarre ideology for population control.
How to watch Century's longest lunar eclipse in India
The longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century is almost upon us.
West Bengal to be now called 'Bangla', Assembly passes resolution
The West Bengal Assembly today approved a resolution to rename the state to 'Bangla,' but the change will only go through once the Centre clears it.
Short-film 'inspired by' Narendra Modi's childhood gets appreciation
A 32-minute-long movie called 'Chalo Jeete Hain' has made many BJP members happy. It was recently screened at the Rajya Sabha and Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Mumbai: Rail worker dies on track, union cries foul
A worker on duty near railway tracks in Mumbai died, with a rail union alleging that he was hit by a commuter, a charge denied by the police.
Delhi rains: Traffic disrupted, power supply affected, road caves in
Heavy rains lashed the national capital this morning, throwing life out of gear and bringing traffic to a standstill.
Bihar govt recommends CBI inquiry into shelter-home sexual assault case
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today recommended a CBI inquiry into the alleged sexual exploitation of girls at a state-funded shelter home in Muzaffarpur district.
UP: School students "thrown out" for not cleaning toilets
Two students, Saleeman and Nafreen, of residential school Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Deoria district have alleged that they were "thrown out" by their hostel warden, Shruti Mishra, for not following her orders to clean toilets.