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Decomposed body of HDFC VP found; professional rivalry possible motive?
Five days after the 39-year-old HDFC banker went missing, his body was found near Kalyan yesterday.
An 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.
Drunk 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.
Modi 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.
Chidambaram 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.
Bihar 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.
Bharat 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.
The 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.
#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.
IRCTC 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.
Kathua 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.
CAT 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.
Bharat 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.
#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.
Prisoners 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.
Uttar 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.
Court 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.
CRPF 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.
Kerala: 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.
Nashik: 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.
#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.
Chain 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.
J&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.
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.
Class-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.
20-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.
This 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.
TN: 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.
All 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.
UP: 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.
Top 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.
#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.
Uttar 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.
Govt-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.
Odisha: 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.
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.
TN: 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.
WCD 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.
Kerala: 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.
J&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.