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10 Sep 2018
Madhya PradeshAn Indian prison which allows inmates to live with family
At an open prison in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh, there is a two-room home, where a convicted prisoner lives with his family and can step outside the premises to work.
10 Sep 2018
Honda CivicDrunk techie runs over and kills two on Delhi footpath
In what appears to be a clear cut case of drunk driving, a man drove his car on a footpath in West Delhi, killing two and injuring two more in the wee hours of Sunday.
10 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiModi will unveil Statue of Unity on October 31: Rupani
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani announced on Sunday, 9 September that Statue of Unity will be unveiled by PM Narendra Modi on October 31, 2018.
10 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiChidambaram dares BJP to contradict official data on economy growth
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram Sunday dared BJP to contradict an official data on growth which has said the economy clocked a 10.08% growth in 2006-07 under the UPA rule, the highest since liberalization in 1991.
10 Sep 2018
BiharBihar CM Nitish Kumar launches multi-purpose Prakash Kendra in Patna
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Sunday launched the construction work of Prakash Kendra and garden in memory of Guru Gobind Singh in Patna at an estimated cost of Rs. 54.16 crore.
10 Sep 2018
IndiaBharat Bandh: Which services have been affected so far
21 political parties led by the Congress are observing a Bharat Bandh across India to protest against escalating petrol and diesel prices.
10 Sep 2018
IndiaThe Indian Army is cutting 150,000 jobs: All details here
The Indian Army is all set to cut as many as 150,000 jobs over the next four or five years.
10 Sep 2018
India#HealthBytes: Here's why you need to stop taking probiotics
Probiotics are food items and supplements, containing live bacteria and yeasts, commonly known to have positive effects on your health.
09 Sep 2018
IndiaIRCTC bookings: How to avail train-travel insurance @68 paise
With effect from September 1, 2018, IRCTC (Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation) has introduced new rules for availing train travel insurance while booking online tickets.
09 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaKathua rape case: Victim died of asphyxiation, doctors tell court
In the ongoing trial surrounding the Kathua rape case, the doctors who conducted the autopsy of the eight-year-old victim, have revealed that she had been sexually assaulted and died of asphyxiation.
09 Sep 2018
IndiaCAT 2018: Tips to help you ace the CAT exam
The online registration for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2018 for admissions to major B-schools of India, including the premiere IIMs began on August 8 and shall conclude on September 19.
09 Sep 2018
West BengalBharat Bandh called on Monday: All details here
Opposition parties led by the Congress has called for a Bharat Bandh on September 10 to protest against rising fuel prices in the country.
09 Sep 2018
Narendra Modi#StatueOfUnity: Patel's statue, world's tallest, to be inaugurated next month
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate a statue of Sardar Patel, described by Gujarat's government as the world's tallest, on the birth anniversary of India's first Home Minister on October 31, CM Vijay Rupani said.
09 Sep 2018
Uttar PradeshPrisoners in UP will soon be able to watch TV
Prisoners lodged in Uttar Pradesh jails will soon be able to enjoy shows on the latest LED televisions as authorities are providing education and entertainment to prisoners in 64 jails.
09 Sep 2018
Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh: IPS officer dies after consuming poisonous substance
The 30-year-old IPS officer, who was in a critical condition after consuming some poisonous substance, died on Sunday at a private hospital in Kanpur city of Uttar Pradesh.
09 Sep 2018
IndiaCourt delivers order via WhatsApp, gets blasted by Supreme Court
In an extremely bizarre incident, the Supreme Court has pulled up a Jharkhand court for holding a trial in a criminal case involving two politicians through instant messaging app, WhatsApp.
09 Sep 2018
ChhattisgarhCRPF jawan commits suicide by shooting self in Chhattisgarh
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan allegedly committed suicide in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district in the wee hours on Sunday.
09 Sep 2018
KeralaKerala: 54-year-old nun's body found floating in a convent's well
The body of a 54-year-old nun was found on Sunday in a well in the Mount Tabor Convent at Pathanapuram town in Kollam district of Kerala.
09 Sep 2018
NashikNashik: Gold smuggled from UAE seized in train, 3 held
Gold worth over Rs. 23 lakh, smuggled in from UAE and being transported in a train, was seized at Igatpuri railway station near Nashik in Maharashtra on Saturday and three persons were arrested in this connection.
09 Sep 2018
India#HealthBytes: 5 breathing techniques to help reduce stress
It's no rocket science to figure out that modern lifestyles, diet habits, and work patterns don't go hand in hand with your health- more so, not with your mental peace.
09 Sep 2018
West BengalChain snatchers attack Asian Games gold medalist Swapna Barman's mother
Two men on a motorbike snatched a chain from the neck of Asian Games gold medalist heptathlete Swapna Barman's mother who was pillion riding a two-wheeler in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal.
09 Sep 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: 16-year-old girl missing for 4 months rescued, abductor arrested
A 16-year-old girl, who went missing from Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district about four months ago, was rescued from Nagrota town of Jammu district and her abductor was arrested.
09 Sep 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Kerala: 55-year-old nun found dead inside a convent well
In a grisly incident, a 55-year-old nun was found dead inside the well of a convent in Kerala.
09 Sep 2018
IndusInd BankClass-7 dropout's company cheats 20 lakh people of Rs. 1,200cr
On Saturday, following a tip-off, the Cyberabad police in Hyderabad busted a major, Rs. 1,200cr marketing money circulation fraud, that cheated a whopping 20 lakh people.
09 Sep 2018
Dalit20-year-old beaten to death in Uttar Pradesh by unidentified persons
A 20-year-old Dalit youth was beaten to death by unidentified persons at Budhana town in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh.
09 Sep 2018
SuratThis is how Surat is fighting menace of stray cattle
To curb the menace of stray cattle, mostly cows, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has developed a system of ear-tagging such animals and linking it with the cattle owners' Aadhaar numbers.
09 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaTN: Lok Adalats settle over 70,000 cases on single day
National Lok Adalats held in Tamil Nadu disposed of over 40,000 pending and more than 30,000 pre-litigation cases on Saturday.
09 Sep 2018
Tamil NaduAll colleges will have anti-ragging committees: TN Governor
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Saturday chaired the ninth state-level monitoring committee meet to eradicate ragging in educational institutions and advised further strengthening of the mechanism.
09 Sep 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Bride's 'WhatsApp addiction' leads to marriage cancelation at last-minute
In a bizarre incident, a marriage was called off on the wedding day in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district because the bride spent too much time on WhatsApp.
09 Sep 2018
IndiaTop 5 events happening in Bangalore today
Sunday is one such day that brings with it mixed feelings. Of course, it has a vibe of laziness, but it also marks the end of the weekend, implying that another hectic week is right on the cards.
08 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Tips to help prevent erectile dysfunction (ED)
In the simplest of terms, erectile dysfunction (ED), also called male impotence, is a medical condition in which a man is unable to develop and maintain firm penile erection, required for sexual activity.
08 Sep 2018
Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh STF arrests gang of highway dacoits in Noida
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) Saturday claimed to have busted a gang of dacoits involved in several highway robberies.
08 Sep 2018
IndiaGovt-run airports to have separate food counters with affordable snacks
Tea and snacks would be available at the MRP at some counters in government-run airports in India, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) said.
08 Sep 2018
OdishaOdisha: School headmaster sexually abuses Class 5 girl in Balasore
A minor girl student of a primary school at Nilgiri area in Balasore district of Odisha was allegedly sexually abused by her headmaster, police said today.
08 Sep 2018
State Bank of India (SBI)TN: ED raids 9 places in Rs. 90cr bank fraud
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted searches at nine locations in Tamil Nadu in connection with an alleged Rs. 90 crore bank loan fraud money laundering case, officials said.
08 Sep 2018
Tamil NaduTN: College student climbs atop train, touches live wire, dies
A college student died of electrocution today after he climbed atop a train in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and touched the electric wire above it, police said.
08 Sep 2018
Maneka GandhiWCD Ministry invites nominations for National Children Awards 2018
The Women and Child Development Ministry has invited nominations for this year's National Children Awards given to children with outstanding achievements in the fields of innovation, scholastic achievements, sports, arts and culture, social service, and bravery.
08 Sep 2018
KeralaKerala: Catholic organizations protest against delay in nun rape case
Members of catholic organizations protested in Kochi today against the delay in the arrest of Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was accused of rape by a nun.
08 Sep 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: 19 children rescued from an unregistered orphanage in Kathua
At least 19 children, including eight girls, have been rescued from an unregistered orphanage in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district during a raid.
08 Sep 2018
IndiaWant confirmed train ticket? This Indian Railways' scheme can help
The Indian Railways offers 'Vikalp' scheme for waitlisted passengers to get confirmed berth in an alternate train, running within 72 hours of the scheduled departure of the original train.
