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31 Jul 2018
Vivek OberoiDelhi: NGO launches '#KidsNotForSale' campaign on International Day against Trafficking
On International Day against Trafficking, a campaign called #KidsNotForSale was launched yesterday in Delhi by an NGO to spread awareness about child trafficking.
31 Jul 2018
BiharAnother Burari? Seven family members found dead in Ranchi
A month after the shocking Burari case, a family of seven has been found dead in their Ranchi house.
31 Jul 2018
Delhi PoliceDelhi: SC asks police chief for timeline to clear traffic-bottlenecks
The Supreme Court yesterday directed the Delhi Police Commissioner, Amulya Patnaik, to come out with a timeline for removing traffic bottlenecks at 77 congested corridors in Delhi and also asked him to deal with impounded vehicles lying at police stations.
31 Jul 2018
Delhi GovernmentAs Yamuna-level approaches 5-year high, locals allege no government help
Even as the Yamuna inched towards touching its highest water level since 2013, several locals alleged the government has provided no help.
31 Jul 2018
BiharBihar shelter-home: NGO-owner's newspaper got govt ads worth Rs. 30L
The probe into the Muzaffarpur shelter sexual abuse case has led to more skeletons tumbling out of accused Brajesh Thakur's closet.
31 Jul 2018
Aadhaar CardThis is how you can apply for an Aadhaar card
Aadhaar card is one the most important documents that each and every Indian citizen should have.
31 Jul 2018
San FranciscoWhere are all the JEE toppers (2009-13) now?
Joint Entrance Examination-Advanced (earlier IIT-JEE), one of the world's toughest exams, is the gateway for admission into the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technologies.
30 Jul 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Know when a hospital is overcharging: Details here
Even at a time when hospitals are under fire for rampant malpractices, you can get quality treatment without denting your pocket. All you need is preparedness and planning.
30 Jul 2018
Vogue#CareerBytes: All about pursuing fashion designing in India
If you are someone who's fascinated by the world of clothing and accessories, your book shelves are stacked with the latest issues of Vogue and Elle, and you idolize global industry greats like Giorgio Armani and Donatella Versace, then you are probably meant to be a fashion designer.
30 Jul 2018
AndroidWant to learn coding? These 5 apps can help
In an increasingly tech-driven world, coding is certainly a must-have skill even for people with non-technical backgrounds.
30 Jul 2018
India#PolicyExplainer: All about Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
The Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) back in 2014 as a financial inclusion mission aimed at providing basic financial services.
30 Jul 2018
IndiaIndia asked Antigua to detain Choksi: Details here
India requested authorities in Antigua and Barbuda to detain PNB scam fugitive Mehul Choksi after it received information about his presence in the Caribbean island, government sources said today.
30 Jul 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC summons CBI chief again over Manipur fake encounters probe
CBI director Alok Kumar Verma, on Monday, was summoned by the Supreme Court to give an explanation for the agency's slow pace of investigation into alleged extra-judicial killings in Manipur by Indian security forces.
30 Jul 2018
Tamil NaduFeasibility study in Tamil Nadu on heli-tourism submitted: Tourism Minister
Soon, Pawan Hans services could be available for tourists in Tamil Nadu as a feasibility report on heli-tourism has been submitted to the Tamil Nadu government, Minister of Tourism K J Alphons informed the Lok Sabha today.
30 Jul 2018
KeralaKerala: For offering 'deal' to rape-survivor nun, priest sacked
In a notable development, the priest who called the nun to withdraw the rape case against Jalandhar Bishop Frank Mullakal in exchange of security has been asked to step down.
30 Jul 2018
Tamil NaduChennai: Three held for leaking Class 10, 12 students' data
Three people were arrested in Chennai on Saturday for allegedly leaking data of students who appeared for public school examinations.
30 Jul 2018
FacebookMaharashtra: Another man ends life over Maratha quota in Aurangabad
A 35-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a moving train in Aurangabad in Maharashtra over the Maratha quota demand.
30 Jul 2018
MumbaiMumbai: Man attacked by leopard while trying to save pet-dog
A 29-year-old man was injured in an attack by a leopard when he tried to save his pet dog from the wild animal in Mumbai.
30 Jul 2018
Arvind Kejriwal#YamunaDanger: Low-lying areas' residents complain of inefficiency, Kejriwal promises support
As the water level in Yamuna continues to rise, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted he has asked transport minister Kailash Gehlot to visit the affected areas.
30 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Police busts cricket betting racket in Udhampur; 3 held
Three people were arrested for allegedly running a betting racket in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.
30 Jul 2018
AcharyaAfter angry Hanuman, artist Karan Acharya creates stoic Ram
Karan Acharya from Mangaluru became a household name after his angry Hanuman vector art was seen almost everywhere.
30 Jul 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Top 5 hacks to naturally improve your eyesight
Maintaining good eye health is crucial for having unobstructed, clear vision in the long run.
30 Jul 2018
Lok SabhaJavadekar says only Letter of Intent issued to Jio Institute
Amid continuing criticism over "Institution of Eminence" tag for Jio Institute, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today said only a "Letter of Intent" has been issued to it.
30 Jul 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Teenage girl set afire by scorned lover in Lucknow
A 17-year-old girl was set ablaze allegedly by a jilted lover in the Alamnagar area in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, police said today.
30 Jul 2018
IndiaAll five Indians win gold at International Physics Olympiad
At the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2018) that concluded on July 29, India created history.
30 Jul 2018
Narendra ModiPM lauds differently-abled CBSE topper on 'Mann Ki Baat'
A differently-abled girl, Anushka Panda (15), from Gurgaon is in seventh heaven after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned her achievement in his monthly radio program "Mann Ki Baat" yesterday.
30 Jul 2018
AndroidICICI, HDFC customers, beware! Fake Android apps targeting sensitive data
Customers of ICICI, HDFC and RBL, beware: bogus banking apps for these banks have been released on Google Play, which can dupe you of your money.
30 Jul 2018
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal tears LG-backed report,says CCTV project will proceed as planned
Delhi's Indira Gandhi indoor stadium saw some dramatic moments yesterday as CM Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by his entire Cabinet, tore up a report on CCTVs by an LG-constituted committee.
30 Jul 2018
BiharPatna: Nalanda Hospital flooded with rainwater, fish swim inside ICU
The patients undergoing treatment at Patna's Nalanda Medical College Hospital were given company by fishes, after ICU and general wards got flooded by rainwater.
30 Jul 2018
XAfter TRAI Chairman's 'embarrassment,'UIDAI says info not taken from Aadhaar-database
The UIDAI yesterday asserted that the personal details of TRAI chief R S Sharma revealed publicly on Twitter are not from the Aadhaar database, and that "hacked information" is easily available on Google, without using the 12-digit unique identity number.
30 Jul 2018
MumbaiMan calls up NSG, warns of 'chemical attack' on PM
A 22-year-old man, Kashinath Mandal, was arrested from Mumbai after he allegedly called up the National Security Guard (NSG) control room on Friday and warned of a "chemical attack" on the PM, the police said today.
30 Jul 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaAssam's citizen register updated: Names of 40L not included
After months of delay, the Assam government has published the complete draft of the much-awaited National Register of Citizens (NRC) with 2.9cr names.
30 Jul 2018
EducationNCERT's technology guidelines for preschoolers uphold privacy, regulate screen time
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has come up with guidelines for preschools and asked institutions to protect the privacy of students.
30 Jul 2018
IndiaTop five travel experiences to have in your 30s
Writer Henry Miller once said, "One's destination is never a place, but rather a new way of seeing things."
29 Jul 2018
Kolkata'Ek doctor ki maut' writer Ramapada Chowdhury dies at 95
Acclaimed Bengali writer Ramapada Chowdhury, whose story "Abhimanyu" was made into a Hindi movie "Ek doctor ki maut", has died at a Kolkata hospital today, his family said.
29 Jul 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Top 5 sources of protein for vegetarians
One major diet risk for vegetarians is protein deficiency.
29 Jul 2018
IndiaWhat can you do when you face medical negligence?
On October 24, 2013, US-based Dr. Kunal Saha famously won a compensation totaling Rs. 11 crore, 15 years after he had filed a case against Kolkata's AMRI Hospital, where his wife died because of medical negligence.
29 Jul 2018
India#NorthIndiaRains: 12 killed in UP; Yamuna flowing above danger mark
Torrential rains continued to batter parts of north India today, with worst-hit Uttar Pradesh recording 12 rain-related deaths and waters of the Yamuna flowing above the danger mark in the national capital.
29 Jul 2018
IndiaGovt took several measures to protect tiger habitats: Environment Minister
India has taken several measures, including bringing out guidelines for tiger safaris to reduce the pressure of eco-tourism, protect tiger habitats, and conserve their population, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said today on International Tiger Day.
29 Jul 2018
India#CareerBytes: All about pursuing architecture in India
Ever been awed by the architectural beauty of the Taj Mahal or the intricacy of the Alhambra and wondered what brilliant minds conceived of such structures?
