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Kerala floods occurred due to cow-slaughtering in open: BJP MLA
Known for making controversial remarks, BJP MLA from Karnataka's Vijayapura, Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, kicked-up a fresh row by saying the Kerala floods occurred because of slaughtering of cows in the open.
Odisha: BSF recruitment facilitation centers opened in remote, Maoist-hit areas
The Border Security Force has opened at least 18 facilitation centers at several places in Odisha's four Maoist-hit districts for helping locals get recruitment in Central Armed Para-military Forces (CAPF).
Rajasthan: Curfew relaxed for 2 hours in violence-hit Malpura town
Curfew was relaxed today for two hours in violence-hit Malpura town of Rajasthan's Tonk district, where a clash had erupted involving members of a minority community and Kanwar Yatra pilgrims, police said.
Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Bay of Bengal in Chennai
The ashes of former Prime Minister and BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee were immersed in the Bay of Bengal today, in the presence of top leaders of the BJP's Tamil Nadu unit.
J&K: Man caught roaming suspiciously outside PCR in Srinagar; detained
The Jammu & Kashmir Police today briefly detained a man after he was caught on CCTV camera roaming in a suspicious manner outside the highly-fortified Police Control Room (PCR) premises in Srinagar.
#CareerBytes: You can now learn how to play video games
Interestingly, there are several academies coming up around Seoul, which teach professional gaming to children.
#CareerBytes: Top 5 coaching centers in Delhi for IAS preparation
One of the most prestigious Government positions, civil servants enjoy power, respect, and bag decent pay-checks.
Heavy rains hit Odisha; more showers in next 2 days
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Odisha today due to a low pressure over the Bay of Bengal with the Meteorological Center in Bhubaneswar forecasting more showers for the next 48 hours.
Local youths joining militant groups in Kashmir highest since 2010
Dangerous trends have started surfacing on the militancy front in J&K with nearly 130 youths joining various terror outfits this year, the highest since 2010, and a majority of them affiliating themselves with groups ideologically aligned with the al-Qaeda.
IIT Kharagpur Professors remember their 'shy, intelligent' student, Sundar Pichai
Google's CEO Sundar Pichai was shy, intelligent and had big handwriting, his Professors at IIT Kharagpur recalled.
SC: Second marriage valid even if plea-against-divorce is pending
While interpreting the Hindu Marriage Act, the Supreme Court clarified that a person's second marriage will be considered valid even if a plea against a divorce is pending.
Uttar Pradesh: Police busts sex racket in Mathura; three held
Police today claimed to have busted a sex racket in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh with the arrest of three persons and said they were trying to identify other members of the gang.
IIT-Delhi students are coaching engineering aspirants, details here
In a bid to help engineering aspirants from low income families, some IIT-Delhi students are providing free coaching to students who cannot afford to spend fortunes on established coaching centers.
These quake-hit women in Maharashtra are setting new entrepreneurship goals
Women in Maharashtra's Latur and Osmanabad districts, which were hit by an earthquake 25 years ago, refused to be defeated by the catastrophe and took it as challenge to restore their houses and in turn became entrepreneurs.
Man bites 14-year-old girl's face while trying to rape her
In a barbaric incident, a 55-year-old man from Haryana's Rohtak district bit a 14-year-old girl's face multiple times while allegedly trying to rape her.
Kerala floods: The man behind the UAE aid controversy
The past few days have seen considerable debate over the acceptance of a supposed Rs. 700cr aid package from UAE.
PM to launch FAME India II for electric vehicle adoption
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch in New Delhi the second phase of the FAME India scheme offering incentives for mass adoption of electric vehicles with an outlay of Rs. 5,500 crore, on September 7.
UP Chief Secretary meets investors for projects worth Rs. 10,000cr
The implementation of projects worth over Rs. 10,000 crore was agreed upon during a meeting of investors with Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary, Anup Chandra Pandey, in Noida yesterday, according to an official statement.
Unnao-rape: Police exhume key witness' body, protesting wife attempts suicide
On Saturday, the Uttar Pradesh police exhumed the body of Yunus Khan, the key witness in the alleged murder of Unnao rape victim's father, amid protest from the family.
UP: Gurudwara watchman hits girl selling rakhis; communal clash begins
A day before Raksha Bandhan, tension prevailed between the Hindu and Sikh communities outside a Gurudwara in UP's Shahjahanpur district.
The inspiring story of the Indian teens who conquered Everest
In May this year, five Indian teenagers from the rural district of Chandrapur etched their name in history by scaling Mount Everest.
Kolkata: Woman arrested for trying to 'kill' two salesmen
Madhumanti Saha, in her 50s, has been arrested from her residence in New Alipore area of Kolkata for allegedly trying to "kill" two salesmen of a kitchen-chimney company when they went to her home yesterday to receive payment for the chimney she had purchased a month back, police said.
G Satheesh Reddy appointed as DRDO Chairman for 2 years
Renowned scientist G Satheesh Reddy was today appointed as the Chairman of Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO). Reddy is the Scientific Adviser to the Defense Minister.
#HealthBytes: 7 health benefits of drinking Beetroot chai
You may or may not have heard of it, but sipping beetroot chai is unbelievably good for health.
Govt clears procurement of 111 Naval helicopters at Rs. 21,000cr
In a major decision, the Defense Ministry today gave its nod to the acquisition of 111 Utility Helicopters for the Navy at a cost of over Rs. 21,000cr besides approving separate procurement proposals worth nearly Rs. 25,000cr, according to officials.
Gujarat: Hardik Patel begins indefinite fast for Patidar quota
Patidar leader Hardik Patel began an indefinite fast at his sprawling farmhouse in Gujarat's Ahmedabad today to press for quota for the community after the Gujarat government refused permission for various protest venues he had sought.
With Kerala's death toll rising, Modi hopes for Kerala's recovery
With the death toll in Kerala rising, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his hope that the annual Onam harvest festival will give Kerala's people the strength to cope with their adversities.
Rajasthan: Bacteria kills six in 7 days, health-department on alert
The health department in Kota, Rajasthan, is on high alert after six people lost their lives to scrub typhus (a disease caused by bacteria) in seven days.
UP: CBI arrests Railway Engineer while taking Rs. 5L bribe
The CBI has arrested an Executive Engineer (Constructions) of North Central Railway for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 5L from a contractor for processing payments and granting other favors, officials said today.
Minister asks AICTE to explore internship opportunities in agriculture
Laying emphasis on the need to create more job opportunities and enhance the employability of the youth, Junior HRD Minister Satyapal Singh today suggested the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) explore internship opportunities in varied fields, including agriculture.
Maharashtra: 13-year-old boy commits suicide after being harassed at orphanage
A teenager working at an orphanage in Maharashtra's Thane district has been arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of a minor inmate.
Amity University: Student points gun at fellow student, arrested
A student of Amity University in Noida has been arrested on the charges of attempt to murder after he allegedly pointed a pistol at another student of the institute over an old tiff, police said.
#HealthBytes: Top 5 health benefits of doing planks everyday
On the face of it, planking as an exercise looks utterly easy (even, boring!). Truth is it's either.
Delhi: Strict action against babus visiting foreign countries without permission
Concerned over some officials visiting foreign countries without prior approval, the Irrigation and Flood Control Department of the Delhi government has warned officials of strict action if they do not follow its directive.
Nitin Gadkari apologizes for Mumbai-Goa Highway's poor condition
Union Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari recently apologized for the pathetic condition of Mumbai-Goa Highway and said he felt ashamed.
Explosives haul: One more person arrested by Maharashtra ATS
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad, which is investigating the recent seizure of explosives and arms in the state, has arrested one more person from Ghatkopar last night.
Tamil Nadu: Government lays foundation stone for Special Investment Region
The Tamil Nadu government today laid the foundation stone for developing a Special Investment Region (SIR) in Krishnagiri district, as part of its efforts to boost economic growth in northern parts of the state.
UP: In voters' list, Durgawati becomes Sunny Leone
In a major embarrassment to the officials, a scantily dressed woman resembling Sunny Leone found a place in the voters' list. So did an elephant, a deer and a pigeon.
Mumbai: Almost 1,500 eateries, malls, theaters don't follow fire-safety norms
Last year, a massive blaze at two upscale eateries in Mumbai's Kamala Mills killed 14 people. Yet, it seems commercial establishments across Mumbai are yet to learn their lessons.
#MumbaiToGoa: India's first luxury cruise service to begin from October
After several delays, Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari, on Friday, announced that India's first luxury cruise line service from Mumbai to Goa would start on October 1.