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30 Sep 2018
Delhi Police17-year-old arrested for hacking UPSC website on September 10
The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a 17-year-old boy for hacking the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) website on September 10.
30 Sep 2018
Crime Against WomenArmy Major booked for raping domestic help; husband commits suicide
An Army Major has been booked for allegedly raping his domestic help in Southwest Delhi in July on a day her husband allegedly committed suicide, the police said.
30 Sep 2018
Pakistan NewsJ&K: Pakistan chopper violates Indian airspace, Army shoots at it
A chopper of Pakistan violated Indian airspace in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.
30 Sep 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Family disposes of 2-day-old infant's body in plastic bag
A poor family from Maharashtra's Nashik district has allegedly disposed of the body of a two-day-old infant in a plastic bag instead of carrying out the last rites, police said today.
30 Sep 2018
West BengalKolkata: WB government takes up renovation work at Gandhi Bhavan
The West Bengal government has undertaken the renovation work of the Gandhi Bhavan in Beleghata area of Kolkata, a two-story building where Mahatma Gandhi spent 25 days between August and September in 1947 when Kolkata was in the grip of riots.
30 Sep 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Vice President Naidu meets ailing CM Parrikar at Delhi's AIIMS
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday met ailing Goa CM Manohar Parrikar at Delhi's AIIMS to inquire about his health.
30 Sep 2018
TsunamiPM Modi offers condolences to Indonesia after deadly earthquake, tsunami
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in tsunami after a deadly earthquake which hit parts of Indonesia, saying India stands with its maritime neighbor in this difficult hour.
30 Sep 2018
IndiaAdultery: Done; Section 377: Done; Now time for marital rape?
Striking down 158-year-old provisions of adultery under IPC Section 497, the Supreme Court recently said, "Any provision of law affecting individual dignity and equality of women invites wrath of Constitution. It's time to say that husband is not the master of wife."
30 Sep 2018
KarnatakaGauri Lankesh murder: 'Accused' claim SIT bribed them to confess
In what is bound to steer investigation into the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh in a new direction, two accused have claimed they are innocent and were coerced by the SIT of Karnataka police to confess.
30 Sep 2018
SuicideJ&K: BSF jawan commits suicide on duty by shooting self
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle inside a camp in Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir, officials said on Sunday.
30 Sep 2018
IndoreIndore: Doomsday drug, capable of killing 5 million people, seized
In a major operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence along with a team from the Defence Research and Development Establishment busted an illegal laboratory at Indore.
30 Sep 2018
EducationCalcutta University students without 60% attendance cannot appear for exams
The Calcutta University authorities on Saturday asked affiliated colleges to ensure that students were not allowed to appear for examinations if their attendance is below 60%.
30 Sep 2018
Indian NavyIndian Navy 'urgently' needs 12 minesweeper-ships; left with only 2
The Indian Navy currently has only two minesweeper ships at its disposal to safeguard sea lanes and ports spread across thousands of kilometers of coastlines in the eastern and western seaboards, a top Navy officer has said.
30 Sep 2018
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu: 3-days after patient dies, hospital allegedly continues treatment
A private hospital in Thanjavur has been accused by a family of Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam district for allegedly treating (and hence, charging) the patient, three days after he died.
30 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.
30 Sep 2018
Indian RailwaysGoogle, Indian Railways collaborate to preserve culture, heritage of railways
Always wanted to be a traveler but too busy to be one? Worry not.
29 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Signs and symptoms of sex addiction
A satisfying sexual life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
29 Sep 2018
Delhi High Court#Cobrapost136: Delhi HC allows publication of Dainik Bhaskar stings
Stating that "free speech is lifeblood of democracy," the Delhi HC set aside its single-judge order on Friday which restrained web portal Cobrapost from publishing a documentary on Dainik Bhaskar, which is allegedly involved in paid news, mass polarization, and accepting black money.
29 Sep 2018
Rajasthan High CourtAsaram sexual assault case: HC grants bail to co-accused Shilpi
The Rajasthan High Court today suspended the sentence of a co-accused in Asaram sexual assault case and granted her bail.
29 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi to inaugurate Mahatma Gandhi museum in Gujarat tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat tomorrow to inaugurate a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, an Amul chocolate plant, and development projects in Rajkot, Anand, and Kutch districts.
29 Sep 2018
Jammu And KashmirJammu: 7,000 civilians joined two-day static display of military assets
Nearly 7,000 civilian visitors thronged the Indian Air Force (IAF) station in Jammu that had organized a two-day static display of military assets to mark the second anniversary of the surgical strikes, a Defense spokesperson said.
29 Sep 2018
MaharashtraOver 600 prisoners, 700 students to take Gandhi Peace Exam
About 600 prisoners and over 700 college students will appear for the Gandhi Peace Examination tomorrow in Maharashtra, ahead of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
29 Sep 2018
West BengalSmriti Irani calls for innovation and initiatives in textiles sector
Union Minister Smriti Irani, who heads the Textiles Ministry, today urged the industry to go for innovation and come forward in taking new initiatives.
29 Sep 2018
IndiaHigh carbohydrate intake increases risk of dying younger: Study
People with a high carbohydrate diet run the risk of dying younger compared to those consuming more fat, according to a recent study conducted by the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE).
29 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaTriple talaq ordinance is against women, says Asaduddin Owaisi
Alleging that the NDA government's ordinance on triple talaq was "against women" and "fundamental rights" of the Constitution, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has demanded its withdrawal.
29 Sep 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: National flag displayed upside down in BJP-rally, FIR registered
The national flag was allegedly displayed upside down during a rally led by senior BJP leader Rajiv Jasrotia in Kathua district, following which an FIR was lodged for insulting the tricolor, police said today.
29 Sep 2018
West BengalWB government funding children's heart surgeries for free: Mamata Banerjee
Stressing that a "healthy heart is essential for a healthy body," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today informed that her government, under its 'Shishu Sathi' scheme, has been funding surgery of children with cardiac problems.
29 Sep 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Lucknow: Vivek Tiwari's wife demands Rs. 1cr compensation, CBI investigation
Kalpana Tiwari, wife of Vivek Tiwari, the unarmed man who was shot at by UP Police has demanded Rs. 1 crore compensation and a CBI investigation into his death.
29 Sep 2018
MaharashtraAnganwadi worker sacked for having three kids, moves Bombay HC
An Anganwadi worker in Maharashtra has approached the Bombay HC challenging the state government's decision to dismiss her from the job for having more than two children and thus, not adhering to its "Small Family" Rules.
29 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi stresses on importance of character building over literacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of character building over literacy and called for the "wholesome" education in the country.
29 Sep 2018
JEEJEE (Main) registration ends tomorrow, here's how to apply
Students who wish to appear for Joint Entrance Examination or JEE (Main) January 2019 should get themselves registered soon, as the registrations will close on Sunday, September 30.
29 Sep 2018
AmethiAmethi Rail Neer plant commissioned in 2015: Railway sources
The Rail Neer plant in Amethi was commissioned by the IRCTC in 2015, railway sources said today, contradicting the Congress's claims that it was set up in 2014.
29 Sep 2018
IndiaHaryana: Day after wedding, woman gang-raped by husband and relatives
In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old woman was raped by her husband and his relatives in Babain area of Kurukshetra, Haryana.
29 Sep 2018
Ministry of Women and Child DevelopmentWCD Ministry's awards for those who made 'Poshan Maah' success
The Women and Child Development Ministry has decided to award those who helped in the implementation of 'Poshan Abhiyaan' and has asked the States and Union Territories to shortlist work of frontline functionaries who have worked towards making this mission a success.
29 Sep 2018
IndiaUK, India fashion designers to boost NE women textile workers
Fashion designers from UK and India are set to come together to be part of a project aimed at benefiting women textile workers of the Northeast.
29 Sep 2018
Delhi High CourtIIT-FIITJEE row: DMRC covers up FIITJEE logo at metro station
In the latest development in the row between IIT-Delhi and coaching institute FIITJEE, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has temporarily covered all mentions of FIITJEE's name at the IIT-Delhi metro station, till the time an issue pertaining to the size of a disclaimer is solved.
29 Sep 2018
KolkataKolkata: Foot over-bridge's slab collapses at railway station, woman killed
A 43-year-old woman was killed and another injured after a slab of the foot over-bridge at Kolkata's Baruipur railway station fell on them yesterday evening.
29 Sep 2018
Haryana#PehluKhanLynching: Witnesses, including sons, fired at by unidentified men
On Saturday morning, witnesses in Pehlu Khan's lynching in Alwar in April 2017, including his sons, have been allegedly fired upon while they were on their way to Behror to depose Khan's lynching.
29 Sep 2018
MaharashtraEnvironment Ministry might ban these 4 plastic products
The Union Environment Ministry might impose a uniform, countrywide blanket ban on four single-use plastic products - styrofoam cups, plastic water bottles, disposable plastic cutlery, and all plastic carry bags.
29 Sep 2018
Tamil NaduTN woman kills self, 3 children after spat with husband
A 26-year old woman allegedly killed her three children by drowning them in a farm well and committed suicide in Kozhinjipatti village, Tamil Nadu.
