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30 Sep 2018

Crime Against Women

Army 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 News

J&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

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: 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 Bengal

Kolkata: 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.

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

Tsunami

PM 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

India

Adultery: 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

Karnataka

Gauri 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

Suicide

J&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

Indore

Indore: 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

Education

Calcutta 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 Navy

Indian 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 Nadu

Tamil 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

India

8 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 Railways

Google, 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 Court

Asaram 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 Modi

PM 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 Kashmir

Jammu: 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

Maharashtra

Over 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 Bengal

Smriti 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

India

High 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).

Triple 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 Kashmir

J&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 Bengal

WB 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.

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

Maharashtra

Anganwadi 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 Modi

PM 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

JEE

JEE (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

Amethi

Amethi 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

India

Haryana: 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.

WCD 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

India

UK, 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 Court

IIT-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

Kolkata

Kolkata: 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

Maharashtra

Environment 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 Nadu

TN 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.

29 Sep 2018

Uttar Pradesh

UP bank manager held for removing Rs. 18L from ATM

A branch manager of the Indian Overseas Bank was arrested in connection with alleged theft of Rs. 18L from an ATM in Shamli, UP, police said today.