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To solve Delhi's garbage menace, SC gives task to L-G
A Supreme Court bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta gave L-G Anil Baijal the task of clearing Delhi off garbage and take proper action on landfill sites- at Ghazipur, Bhalswa and Okhla.
#HealthBytes: 5 crazy tech toys for enhancing your sexual pleasure
The current (digital!) generation has gotten so busy with technology, that we even forget to make time for some satisfying night-time action.
Kolkata: Brain-dead girl brings joy to at least five people
A 15-year-old brain dead girl has brought joy to at least five people who have received her two kidneys, liver, corneas, and skin graft in West Bengal's Kolkata.
Maharashtra: Man puts-up hoardings on roads to make-up with girlfriend
A man put up over 300 banners and hoardings in a plush locality of Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad apparently to make up with his girlfriend after a tiff, but the antic has riled the local police.
Haryana: Woman gives triple talaq to husband, elopes with lover
Amid the controversy over triple talaq, a woman in Yamunanagar district of Haryana turned the tables on her husband, using the contentious practice to "divorce" him.
India's youngest billionaire slammed for Rs. 10,000 donation for flood-victims
With several avenues now open for providing financial help to flood victims in Kerala, several industrialists, politicians, celebrities, and the like, along with normal citizens, have started contributing.
PM Modi expresses profound sorrow at Kofi Annan's death
PM Modi today expressed profound sorrow at the death of former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, describing him as not only a great African diplomat and humanitarian but also a conscience keeper of international peace and security.
AAP ministers to donate one month salary to flood-hit Kerala
All AAP MPs, MLAs, and ministers will donate one-month salary for the relief work in flood-ravaged Kerala, where 194 people have died.
Uttarakhand: 11-year-old girl gang-raped and killed after being kidnapped
An 11-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and killed after being kidnapped from her house in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
Indian Govt must slap penalty for Aadhaar misuse: Edward Snowden
The government must slap a penalty on anyone using Aadhaar data for purposes other than public services, whistle-blower Edward Snowden said.
How to change your name, e-mail, phone in Aadhaar online
With so many government services linked with your Aadhaar card, it is one of the most important documents you'll ever hold.
IIT-Kharagpur to build Re-Water Research Center to replenish water resources
IIT Kharagpur is going to set up a Re-Water Research Center, seed-funded by two alumni members to replenish and rejuvenate water resources, the institute said today.
People in flood-hit Kerala can share location even if offline
In a bid to help rescue workers locate stranded Keralites, Google has now enabled offline location sharing features on Google Maps.
Alliance Air to operate 'proving flight' to Kochi naval base
Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, will operate a "proving flight" to Kochi's naval base in Kerala today to study the safety aspects of operating ATR type aircraft from there.
Woman files false sexual-assault case; sentenced to 2 months' imprisonment
A Kolkata court has sentenced a woman to two months' imprisonment for falsely accusing a barber of sexually assaulting her 8-year-old daughter.
Mumbai: Two monkeys, being forced to beg, rescued
In India, animals are used for various purposes - from transporting goods, entertaining us to even begging.
Punjab: Woman commits suicide after breakup, live-streams on Instagram
An 18-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide after being jilted by her boyfriend and live-streamed it on social media.
IRCTC premium special trains: All about pricing, reservation, and more
IRCTC (Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation) introduced premium special trains to offer accommodation to passengers at short notice, even on the busiest routes of Indian railways.
Gujarat: Rs. 3.36 crore in demonetized notes seized; 3 arrested
Three persons were arrested today and demonetized notes with a face value of Rs. 3.36 crore was seized from them in Khatodara locality of Gujarat's Surat district.
Delhi govt health-official wins WHO award on tobacco control initiative
Delhi government's Additional Director of Health, SK Arora, has been awarded the WHO World No Tobacco Day 2017 Award for his extraordinary contribution towards tobacco control.
Professor allegedly dragged out of home, thrashed, for criticizing Vajpayee
An assistant professor at Bihar's Motihari Central University was dragged out of his home and thrashed brutally on Friday for sharing a Facebook post which criticized the late former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
AP: Two-time MP from Vijayawada, Chennupati Vidya, passes away
Former Member of Lok Sabha, Chennupati Vidya, died of heart attack in Vijayawada of Andhra Pradesh in the wee hours today at the age of 84.
#KeralaNeedsYou: Here's how you can help the flood victims
The worst floods in a century have crippled Kerala, misplaced thousands, killed hundreds, and devastated homes. During this time of deluge, God's own country and its people need you.
Mamata Banerjee expresses solidarity with flood-affected people of Kerala
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today expressed solidarity with the flood-affected people of Kerala.
TN: Nilgiris bride braves flooded river to rush for wedding
Undeterred by a flooded Moyar river, a 24-year old bride from a hilly hamlet on the slopes of the Nilgiris has undertaken a daunting ride on a coracle to reach the venue of her marriage.
Tamil Nadu: Commission probing Jayalalithaa's death summons three AIIMS doctors
The Justice A Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry, probing the death of former Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa's death, has summoned three AIIMS doctors, who examined her at Apollo Hospital (Chennai), to appear before it on August 23 and 24.
Engineer, lawyer form organization to monitor 'biased', 'fake' news reports
An aeronautical engineer from Mumbai and a Delhi-based lawyer have come together to set up a group, which will monitor news reports and social media posts that are "biased and fake" and take necessary action.
#CareerBytes: These video games can teach you management strategies
Business management is a daunting task and not everyone knows it intuitively.
#HealthBytes: Tips for better oral hygiene
Your mouth is where you get all your nutrition from. It's the first gateway your food passes from.
#DidYouKnow: Vajpayee's hometown Gwalior has a temple dedicated to him
That former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a renowned poet in Hindi is no news.
Over 2.81 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath
Over 2.81 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas till date this year, officials said.
Kerala floods: Modi announces Rs. 500cr relief, aerial survey underway
After failing to undertake a preliminary aerial survey to assess the situation in Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a high-level meeting, announced an interim relief of Rs. 500cr for the flood-hit state.
Arvind Kejriwal announces Rs. 10 crore relief for flood-hit Kerala
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced Rs. 10 crore relief for flood-ravaged Kerala, where 106 people died on a single day yesterday as the state plunged deeper into misery with hospitals facing the shortage of oxygen and fuel stations running dry.
Woman dies after lover and family set her on fire
A woman in her early 20s died of burn injuries after she was allegedly set afire in front of her boyfriend's house in Rourkela (Odisha) yesterday.
Thane: 80-year-old man arrested for allegedly molesting 10-year-old girl
An 80-year-old man from Kalyan city in the Thane district of Maharashtra was arrested for allegedly molesting a ten-year-old girl.
#KeralaFloods: 324 dead, over 2L in camps, rescue operations on
In rain battered Kerala, life continues to be on standstill. On Friday, CM Pinaryi Vijayan said 324 people have lost their lives, over 2 lakh people are in about 1500+ relief camps, as the state witnessed its worst rainfall in 80 years.
#HealthBytes: Top 5 healthy drinks to help you lose weight
Losing weight healthily and effectively is a long-term, disciplined process.
How to apply for your driving license online
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.
Amitabh Bachchan shares touching memories of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on August 16 at the age of 93. Undeniably, the nation suffered a great loss. The void he has created will be tough to fill by any leader.
#HealthBytes: 9 things that might be killing your sex drive
A fulfilling sex life is crucial to your relationship with your partner.