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16 Aug 2018
FacebookAmarinder seeks help of Facebook, Google to make Punjab drug-free
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has sought technical support from Facebook and Google to combat the drug menace prevalent among the youth of the state.
16 Aug 2018
Independence DayJammu University hoists a 135 feet national flag
The Jammu University hoisted a 135 feet national flag, highest in all educational institutions in Jammu on the occasion of the Independence Day.
16 Aug 2018
MumbaiMumbai: 16 students fall sick consuming food in private school
At least 16 students and a staff member of a private school in Mumbai were hospitalized today due to suspected food poisoning.
16 Aug 2018
IndiaHow to apply for a driving license in Delhi
The Indian law requires all citizens, aged 18 or above, to hold a driver's license issued in their name, to be able to drive anywhere in India.
16 Aug 2018
IndiaUAE based father-son duo on India trip create world record
An Abu Dhabi-based man and his five-year-old son on an India tour have set a Guinness world record for visiting the maximum number of UNESCO world heritage sites in less than 12 hours using public transport.
16 Aug 2018
South KoreaMumbai: India's first penguin born on Independence Day
Even as the whole nation celebrated Independence Day yesterday, it was extra special for Byculla Zoo.
16 Aug 2018
ChennaiChennai: Woman rescues newborn from drain, names him 'Freedom'
Chennai resident Geeta has become the hero everyone is hailing, after she rescued a newborn baby from a drain near her house on Wednesday, August 15.
16 Aug 2018
Independence DayMadrasa teachers stop children from reciting national anthem, case filed
A case of treason has been filed against three teachers of a madrasa in UP's Maharajganj district after a video purportedly showed them stopping children from singing the national anthem during the Independence Day function, the police said today.
16 Aug 2018
India#HealthBytes: Top 5 health benefits of eating egg whites
The popular super-food, egg is known for its uncountable health benefits.
16 Aug 2018
IndiaSmart Cities: You'll soon get free Wi-Fi in Delhi
Parts of the national capital are slated to get free Wi-Fi and high-speed broadband connections soon, following the launch of a slew of smart city projects by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
16 Aug 2018
MumbaiKingpin, who sold kids to US-clients for Rs. 45L, arrested
The Mumbai police has arrested the kingpin of a child-trafficking racket who had been selling Indian kids to his clients in the US since 2007.
16 Aug 2018
Delhi PoliceUmar Khalid case: Two men claim credit for attack
Despite having caught JNU student leader Umar Khalid's attacker on camera, the Delhi Police, so far, have failed to identify the man.
16 Aug 2018
IIT-DelhiIIT Delhi and Bombay to independently decide hiring, courses, fees?
The HRD Ministry is reportedly considering freeing IIT-Delhi and IIT-Bombay from the IIT Council's control. The move would allow these two IITs complete autonomy in administration insofar as hiring, courses, and fees are concerned.
16 Aug 2018
IndiaPresident, PM pay tributes to former cricket captain Ajit Wadekar
President Ramnath Kovind and PM Narendra Modi joined Indian cricket fraternity in offering tributes to former captain Ajit Wadekar, who died at 77 in Mumbai yesterday after prolonged illness.
16 Aug 2018
Tamil NaduKerala hit by worst-ever flood, death toll rises to 72
Kerala is witnessing its worst-ever flood- 72 people have lost their lives, operations have been suspended at Kochi Airport till August 18, and trains cancelled on the Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil route.
16 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Top 5 home remedies to cure hangovers
After a hard week of work, weekends often involve partying, and of course, plenty of alcohol for those who have a taste for it.
15 Aug 2018
Yogi AdityanathUP government urges Center to rename Bareilly, Kanpur, Agra airports
Uttar Pradesh government has approached the Center for its approval to rename the airports in Bareilly, Kanpur, and Agra, a move that comes close on the heels of rechristening the iconic Mughalsarai Railway Station after RSS thinker Deendayal Upadhyay.
15 Aug 2018
India#CareerBytes: Top 5 best medical colleges in Delhi-NCR
India attracts students from the world over for its high standards in medical education and training, and reasonably affordable fees.
15 Aug 2018
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh CM urges people to become part of 'Vision 2025'
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh today urged people to become part of "Vision 2025" to make the state "smart, powerful and prosperous" by 2025 when it celebrates the silver jubilee of its formation.
15 Aug 2018
NagalandNagaland: Rio seeks early settlement of political issue on I-Day
Nagaland CM Neiphu Rio today called for an early settlement of the Nagaland political issue, assuring people that his government is committed to play the role of an active facilitator between the Center and the negotiating parties.
15 Aug 2018
IndiaSikkim aiming to become India's first poverty-free state: CM Chamling
Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling today said the state has excelled in reducing poverty levels during the last 24 years and is now aiming to become India's first poverty-free state.
15 Aug 2018
IndiaRobinhood Army aims to reach 1mn hungry people this I-Day
Robinhood Army considers hunger a major problem and they have taken upon themselves to fight this. This Independence Day, volunteers of the group have decided to distribute food to 1 million people nationwide.
15 Aug 2018
Indian RailwaysRailways will start charging for travel insurance from September 1
The free travel insurance offered by the Indian Railways will cease to exist from September 1 this year, said a senior Railways official.
15 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 Indian dinner options that help in weight-loss
Weight loss isn't about shrinking your diet or fasting. In fact, such practices are unhealthy.
15 Aug 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: 4 dead, 196 buildings damaged in rain-related incidents
Four people were killed and nearly 196 houses damaged in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh over the last 24 hours, officials said today.
15 Aug 2018
IndiaISRO chief: India can achieve manned spaceflight by 2022
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise of sending an Indian to space by 2022, ISRO chairman K Sivan has said that the space agency can fulfil it.
15 Aug 2018
HaryanaHaryana Chief Minister announces slew of incentives for people
On the occasion of Independence Day, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced a slew of incentives for the people of the state.
15 Aug 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)AIIMS starts door-step test, screening facility for elderly
In a unique initiative, AIIMS has started a door-step service for the people living in old-age homes in Delhi.
15 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsNew book brings together Khushwant Singh's best writings on Punjab
Four years after the death of the legendary Khushwant Singh, a new book brings together some of his finest writings on his native land Punjab.
15 Aug 2018
VadodaraYou can 'march' with armed forces at Vadodara Airport
A first-of-its-kind art installation called 'Shaurya Sthal' in Vadodara Airport will make it possible for you to 'march' with armed forces.
15 Aug 2018
KeralaKerala Floods: State on red alert, Kochi Airport shut
Since August 8, Kerala's situation has been constantly deteriorating. On Independence Day, the state sounded the red alert for flooding in all 14 districts and shut down the Kochi Airport till Saturday.
15 Aug 2018
Madhya PradeshMP, 'role model' in dealing with rapes of minors: CM
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said the state has become a "role model" in dealing with rape cases of minors.
15 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsJ&K: Army foils infiltration bid along LoC; Jawan injured
The Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district today, an official said.
15 Aug 2018
PunjabPunjab CM announces Rs. 3,600cr-worth development projects for Ludhiana
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today announced a slew of development projects worth over Rs. 3,600cr for Ludhiana district, ranging from infrastructure to water supply and industries to education.
15 Aug 2018
Narendra ModiWill provide corruption-free govt: Tripura CM in maiden I-Day speech
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, in his maiden Independence Day address today, assured people that he would strive to provide an unbiased and corruption-free government.
15 Aug 2018
Indian RailwaysCleanest Indian Railways stations revealed: Full list here
Anyone who's traveled extensively by train will inevitably know that cleanliness isn't the Indian Railways' biggest forte.
15 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsJ&K Governor Vohra praises security forces on Independence Day
Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra today praised the security forces in the state, saying they have successfully pushed back the proxy war waged by Pakistan.
15 Aug 2018
KarnatakaKarnataka: Now, Aadhaar needed to purchase Mysore Silk Sarees
The Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation Ltd (KSIC) has organized a sale on August 15 (Independence Day) and August 24 (Varamahalakshmi) wherein Mysore Silk Sarees will be sold on discount.
15 Aug 2018
KeralaKerala: Govt. cancels Onam celebrations owing to rains and floods
Ravaged by heavy rains and floods that have left at least 40 people dead, the Kerala government, on Tuesday, canceled this year's celebrations for Onam, Kerala's annual harvest festival.
15 Aug 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Were Sheena Bora and Rahul married? Defense asks in court
In the sensational Sheena Bora murder case, the defense on Tuesday asked if she was married to Rahul Mukerjea.
