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18 Sep 2018
IndiaIndia's best-known acid attack survivor's plight highlights a larger problem
Winner of the US State Department's International Women of Courage Award in 2014, India's best-known acid attack survivor, Laxmi Agarwal, is now living without a job, and may soon lose her home.
18 Sep 2018
IndiaTips to boost your memory for IAS exam
The Indian Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) each year.
18 Sep 2018
Delhi UniversityDUSU President submitted fake documents to get admission, alleges NSUI
The Congress-backed NSUI has alleged that newly elected Delhi University Students' Union President, Ankiv Baisoya of RSS-affiliated ABVP, had submitted fake BA certificate to gain admission in the varsity.
18 Sep 2018
HaryanaPM Modi's silence on gangrape unacceptable; women left unprotected: RaGa
Congress President Rahul Gandhi today said PM Modi's silence on the gangrape of a 19-year-old board exam topper in Haryana was "unacceptable", adding that it was shameful on the part of the government to leave the country's women unprotected and allow rapists to walk free.
18 Sep 2018
IndiaIndependent India's first woman IAS officer Anna Malhotra passes away
India's first woman IAS officer post-Independence, Anna Rajam Malhotra, died at her residence in suburban Andheri in Mumbai yesterday, her family sources said. She was 91.
18 Sep 2018
India16-year-old molested at Dehradun school: Where are we heading to?
A 16-year-old student was allegedly raped at her Dehradun boarding school last month, on August 14, by her four classmates, said the police on Monday.
18 Sep 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Muharram sawari, Ganesh idol installed under one roof
A nondescript village in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra, which earlier had witnessed communal unrest, has now set an example of brotherhood by installing both the Muharram sawari and Lord Ganesh's idol under one roof.
18 Sep 2018
UttarakhandDehradun: Class-10 girl raped by classmates, seniors at boarding school
A Class-10 girl was allegedly gang-raped by fellow students at a boarding school in Sahaspur in Uttarakhand's Dehradun district.
18 Sep 2018
Piyush GoyalRailways to install CCTV cameras, Wi-Fi connections at its hospitals
Not just the railway stations and coaches, now the cleanliness and security at railway hospitals will also be monitored through CCTV cameras, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said. The hospital premises will have Wi-Fi connections for better patient care.
18 Sep 2018
IndiaSC adjourns hearing on PIL seeking stay on Rafale deal
The Supreme Court adjourned hearing on a plea seeking a stay on the Rafale fighter jet deal between India and France.
18 Sep 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Man killed for refusing to withdraw daughter's molestation case
A 55-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by seven people in Maharashtra's Nashik after he refused to withdraw a molestation case lodged by his daughter against one of them.
18 Sep 2018
KeralaRape-accused Jalandhar bishop moves anticipatory bail plea in Kerala HC
Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun, today filed an anticipatory bail application in the Kerala High Court, claiming that the allegations against him were a "cooked up" story to "wreak vengeance".
18 Sep 2018
MumbaiMaharashtra: IAS officer fractures ribs after falling in washroom
Maharashtra's Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sunil Porwal has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai after he suffered injuries to his ribs and lungs due to a fall in a washroom, doctors said today.
18 Sep 2018
IndiaDropouts, illiterate Gujarat MLAs earn more than legislators who're graduates!
Gujarat MLAs who are either illiterate or have a school-level education are earning more than legislators who are graduates or possess higher degrees, says an NGO's report published yesterday.
18 Sep 2018
West BengalPeople should know what happened to Netaji after crash: Banerjee
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said today people have the right to know the truth on what happened to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose after Taihoku air crash in 1945.
18 Sep 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Class 11 student shot at by two schoolmates
A Class 11 student was allegedly shot at by two of his schoolmates at Sikanderpur village of Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh yesterday evening, police said today.
18 Sep 2018
Delhi PoliceCS assault case: Court summons Kejriwal, Sisodia, 11 AAP MLAs
A Delhi court today summoned as accused Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia, and 11 AAP MLAs in Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash assault case.
18 Sep 2018
IndiaAbout 802,000 infant deaths reported in India in 2017: UN
About 802,000 infant deaths were reported in India in 2017, the lowest in five years, according to the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNIGME).
18 Sep 2018
New JerseyHow this Air India pilot saved lives of 370 passengers
On Monday, reports surfaced detailing the nightmarish ordeal Air India pilots had to endure on September 11 when they had to battle low fuel, multiple systems failure, and bad weather to safely land a 15-hour-long flight from New Delhi to New York.
18 Sep 2018
IndiaISRO plans to launch 18 missions in next six months
With the continuing success of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) missions, ISRO has decided to take it up a notch and plans to launch 18 missions in the next six months, virtually one every two weeks.
18 Sep 2018
West BengalKolkata: Bagree Market fire brought under control after 2 days
The massive fire at Bagree market in Burrabazar area in the business hub of Kolkata has been brought under control after two days, an official said today.
18 Sep 2018
Delhi PoliceJNU teachers take out peace rally against violence
Before the Jawaharlal Nehru University administration banned protests and rallies in campus yesterday, its teachers' association took out a peace march against the incidents of violence.
18 Sep 2018
India#KnowTheDisease: Everything you need to know about Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease caused by 'Mycobacterium tuberculosis' that often affects the lungs. If not treated properly, it can be fatal.
17 Sep 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC bookings: How to change your train boarding station online
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers passengers the facility of changing boarding stations online through its e-ticketing website.
17 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 ways to deal with premature ejaculation, without medication
A common sexual dysfunction among men, premature ejaculation (or early ejaculation) affects nearly 30% of them, irrespective of age or ethnicity.
17 Sep 2018
India8 mistakes to avoid while preparing for the UPSC exam
The Indian Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) each year.
17 Sep 2018
Pakistan NewsDehradun: 23 Pakistan citizens found with Voter IDs, Ration Cards
In a covert drive, the local intelligence unit (LIU) of Dehradun police found Indian voter IDs and ration cards from at least 23 Pakistan nationals on Friday, following which a probe was ordered.
17 Sep 2018
West BengalWB BJP chief Dilip Ghosh's vehicle attacked in East Midnapore
West Bengal BJP President Dilip Ghosh's vehicle came under attack today in East Midnapore district, where he arrived in the morning with a contingent of 10-12 cars to attend a meeting, a police officer said.
17 Sep 2018
KolkataConsumer Commission asks IndiGo to pay Rs. 20,000 to passengers
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), hearing a review plea of IndiGo Airlines against the Tripura state commission's order, asked IndiGo to pay Rs. 20,000 to Kalpana Rani Debbarma and her family, who failed to board the flight due to a deficiency in the airline's services.
17 Sep 2018
GujaratGujarat: Police bust fake currency printing racket; one arrested
Police in Gujarat's Jamnagar city busted a fake currency note printing racket last Tuesday and arrested a person in this connection from his residence in Shastrinagar.
17 Sep 2018
IndiaHow to enrol your children for Aadhaar
Although not mandatory for minors, enrolling your children for Aadhaar can come handy at a number of occasions. As a vital proof of identity, it helps in availing various government-sponsored schemes and services.
17 Sep 2018
IndiaIndia doesn't discriminate tourists based on sexual orientation: Minister Alphons
India doesn't discriminate against tourists based on their sexual orientation and everyone is welcome to the country, Tourism Minister KJ Alphons said today.
17 Sep 2018
India#ModiBirthday: 568kg ladoo unveiled on PM Modi's birthday
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar and his cabinet colleague Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi unveiled a 568kg ladoo on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 68th birthday today.
17 Sep 2018
IndiaCentral govt employees to undertake cleanliness drive on office premises
The Center has asked all departments under it to undertake cleanliness drive on their premises, according to an official communique.
17 Sep 2018
Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh: Soldier shoots dead two colleagues, then kills self
A soldier allegedly shot dead two of his colleagues from his unit and killed himself today in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala Cantonment, a defense spokesperson said.
17 Sep 2018
IndiaArmy rules Pakistan despite Imran's election as PM: VK Singh
Union Minister VK Singh said the army still rules Pakistan despite the election of Imran Khan as the new Prime Minister, adding that it remains to be seen whether he will be able to bring about a change.
17 Sep 2018
IndiaSC: Sale of Saridon, two other drugs allowed for now
After the government banned 328 FDC drugs including the likes of household names like Panderm, Saridon, etc., the Supreme Court, on Monday, allowed the sale of Saridon and two other drugs, at least temporarily.
17 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 8 tips to help beat Insomnia
A common yet dreadful sleep disorder, Insomnia's cases are perpetually on the rise, across the globe.
17 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaBhima-Koregaon violence: SC extends house arrest, fixes final hearing
After extending the house arrest of activists arrested in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon violence of January 1 twice, the Supreme Court, on Monday, extended the house arrest of the five activists again till September 19.
17 Sep 2018
Nitish KumarRailMitra, a single app for all train travel requirements
Indian Railways is the most preferred mode of travel among Indians with over 23.9mn people traveling every single day.
