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PM expresses hope that Onam gives new strength to Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed hope that the festival of Onam will give new strength to the people of Kerala to overcome the adversities in the aftermath of the floods.
Mamata Banerjee wishes Kerala and Malayalees a 'Happy Onam'
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee today wished the Malayalees a happy Onam and hoped that the Keralites would be able to overcome the difficulties caused by the recent floods in the state and witness a good harvest next season.
IRCTC Waitlisted tickets: Rules you should know
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the service of online booking of tickets, which opens 120 days prior to the actual date of journey.
1.2 crore jobs created in India in 10 months
Nearly 1.2 crore jobs were created in the country in the 10-month period till June this year, as per a Central Statistics Office (CSO) report.
UP: Three, including parents, held guilty for killing 3-year-old girl
Three people, including the parents, were held guilty for murdering a three-year-old girl by a court in Muzaffarnagar district of UP.
WhatsApp says "NO" to India's request to trace messages
Despite India's demand that WhatsApp make messages traceable, WhatsApp has said that it will not add such a functionality.
Uttar Pradesh: Another man loses eyesight after consuming spurious liquor
One person has lost his eyesight after consuming spurious liquor at Bidoli village under Jhinjhana police station in UP's Muzaffarnagar, a day after another man was hospitalized with a similar complaint.
Indian Railways set to come up with new 'Flexi-fare' scheme
Indian Railways is all set to come up with a revised Flexi-fare scheme next month to bring in some relief for passengers, who in some sectors pay as much as airfares for the premium trains, sources said.
Jaipur: Man has unnatural sex with female stray dog, booked
A man was booked in Jaipur on Friday for having unnatural sex with a female stray dog, police said.
Rave party busted in Haryana; 150 students, including foreigners, held
The police yesterday busted a rave party at a guest house in Sonipat district of Haryana on Delhi's outskirts and detained around 150 students, including 8 foreign nationals.
#PolicyExplainer: All you need to know about government's Saubhagya Scheme
Over the years, several schemes for electrification have been launched in India, yet, there are millions of households in the country without electricity.
#TravelBytes: 5 most beautiful routes in India for cycling enthusiasts
Cycling isn't just an exercise. It's much more- the sheer joy of jumping onto your bike, and pedaling your way through beautiful surroundings is purely unmatched.
Maharashtra: Mumbai Police arrests two in railway recruitment scam
Mumbai police have arrested two men for allegedly being part of a railway recruitment racket.
12 sexual harassment cases under probe: Air India tells WCD
There are 12 cases of alleged sexual harassment before Air India's various Internal Complaints Committees (ICC), the airline has informed the Women and Child Development Ministry.
#RakshaBandhan: Free travel for women, children in Haryana roadways buses
Haryana government has decided to allow free travel facility to women and their minor children in state roadways buses on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on August 26.
#KeralaFloods: How to retrieve lost/damaged documents, Aadhaar, ID proofs
Although the situation in Kerala is reaching normalcy as rehab operations are currently underway, but the destruction of lives, property, and assets it has resulted in is tremendous, and disheartening.
This 57-year-old Gurugram businessman manages traffic every day, selflessly
It was in 2011 that this businessman realized how bad Gurugram traffic is and decided to do something about it.
Himachal hikes award-money for medal winners in international sporting events
The Himachal Pradesh government has increased the award money for medal winners from the state in the Olympics, Commonwealth, and the Asian Games, the state's Sports Minister Govind Singh said in the Assembly today.
Video-conference-facility available in 929 courts, jails yet to match up
As many as 929 District Courts under 24 High Courts of India have been equipped with video-conference facility for speedy trial in cases in which the accused are lodged in different jails, whereas the corresponding number of prisons having similar provision is far less, Law Ministry data said.
You can rate and review MPs, MLAs with this app
Former President Pranab Mukherjee today unveiled the "NETA" app, which lets users rate their MLAs and MPs and is being billed as an instrument to gauge voter sentiment across constituencies in the country.
#KeralaFloods: Naval commander, who airlifted pregnant-woman, talks about toughest 30-minutes
The nation was amazed by what Naval Commander Vijay Varma and his team pulled in rain-ravaged Kerala.
BJP wants Rahul Gandhi to apologize for 1984 anti-Sikh riots
The BJP today lashed out at Congress president Rahul Gandhi for invoking Guru Nanak Dev during his address in Germany, saying he should apologize for the heinous crime at the Golden Temple during 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Abducted Indian man stuck in Bangladesh, family seeks PM's help
The family members of an Indian national, Phalgun Arengh (66), lodged in police custody in Bangladesh after being allegedly abducted and taken there, have sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help in bringing him back.
Delhi has the worst kind of governance: Delhi Deputy CM
Delhi has the worst kind of governance model which has been further complicated by the involvement of multiple agencies of the Center, Delhi government, and local bodies, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said today.
128 private schools in Delhi roll back 'arbitrary' fee hike
Around 128 schools in Delhi have rolled back their "arbitrary" fee hikes following complaints from parents, an official said.
Rajasthan: Curfew imposed in Tonk after attack on Kanwariyas
Curfew was imposed in Malpura area in Rajasthan's Tonk district today as fresh violence erupted a day after locals pelted stones at Kanwariyas.
This Arunachal tea variety fetched Rs. 40,000/kg in auction
A tea variety from Arunachal Pradesh has fetched a world-record price of Rs. 40,000/kg at Guwahati Tea Auction Center in Assam breaking the record of an Assam tea variety auctioned last month.
UP: Police questions gang rape victim's character, she kills self
In a shocking incident, a teenage gang rape victim took her own life on Wednesday night, after the police allegedly questioned her character, in Uttar Pradesh's Badayun district.
Sampark Kranti coaches now look so pretty, courtesy Madhubani painting
It's makeover time for the 165-year-old Indian Railways, which plans to revamp close to 30,000 coaches of mail and express trains.
UP: Man loses eyesight after drinking spurious liquor in Shamli
A man was admitted to a hospital as he complained of losing his eyesight after consuming spurious liquor in Kamalpur village under the Jhinjhana police station in UP's Shamli district.
Haryana: Raped and blackmailed for months, college student commits suicide
A third-year college student committed suicide after she was allegedly raped and blackmailed for months by two men in Haryana's Jind district.
#KeralaFloods: Now, UAE says it never announced Rs. 700cr aid
Amid the political slugfest, between Left-governed Kerala and BJP in Centre, over accepting foreign aid, the UAE has said it hasn't announced the aid of Rs. 700 crore for rehabilitation of the rain-ravaged state.
Indian Railways Tatkal reservation: Rules and tips to know
For facilitating reservations on short notice, the Indian Railways offers online and offline Tatkal ticket booking service.
#HealthBytes: 5 amazing health benefits of stretching
When you say you're too busy throughout the day to spare an hour for gym, we understand.
Delhi Airport: Much hated brown beige carpet set to go
The carpet at Delhi Airport's T3 terminal, which has been the pet peeve of most travelers, is set to go.
Sudden water-release from Tamil Nadu caused floods, Kerala tells SC
On Thursday, Kerala blamed Tamil Nadu's failure to control the release of water from the Mullaperiyar dam for the floods, which devastated the state, killing hundreds and ruining property worth thousands of crores.
How to apply for a Voter ID card online?
In India, the Election Commission prevents election fraud by issuing a unique voter ID card to eligible citizens.
#HealthBytes: 10 bedtime rituals for better sleep and awesome mornings
More often than not, we wake up in the morning feeling all tired and worked up, as if the night's sleep just wasn't enough.
Aurangabad: AIMIM-corporator, who opposed resolution for Vajpayee's tribute, jailed
AIMIM corporator Sayyed Mateen Rashid was arrested by Aurangabad police and sent to judicial custody for one year.
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