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#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Over 60 dead, horror captured-on-camera, railways calls it trespassing
At least 60 were killed and 77 injured after a train mowed people reveling in Dussehra celebrations near Amritsar on Friday.
#SwachhToilets: Indian Railways plans to make toilets cleaner
If heading to the toilet in Indian Railways trains sounds like a challenge to you, know that you're not alone.
#HealthBytes: Top 7 health benefits of having regular sex
A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial to a couple's overall physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Amritsar train accident: Over 50 feared dead, rescue operations underway
In an unfortunate incident, over 50 people are feared dead in a train accident which happened near train tracks in Amritsar.
Mocked for dressing as women in videos, Chennai-man kills self
A 24-year-old Chennai-based man took his life by jumping in front of a train on Wednesday, as he was upset with being ridiculed for dressing up as women in his videos, HT reports.
UPSC: Trickiest ever questions asked in IAS interviews
The UPSC Civil Services exam is divided into three stages- Prelims, Mains, and the Interview round.
#MeToo: KWAN co-founder attempts suicide owing to allegations against him
In the early hours of Friday, the co-founder of a talent management agency tried committing suicide in light of sexual harassment allegations that surfaced against him in the ongoing #MeToo movement in India.
#HealthBytes: Regular yoga improves sperm DNA quality, reduces recurrent abortions
Regular yoga practice by men can reduce the incidence of recurrent spontaneous abortion as it improves the quality of sperm DNA, according to a study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
UP: Suspected pro-Khalistan group militant arrested in Shamli
A suspected pro-Khalistan group member, who was involved in a plot allegedly to kill former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal, was arrested in UP's Shamli district.
Three terrorists killed in a failed infiltration bid in J&K
Three unidentified terrorists were killed in a failed infiltration bid along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, a defense spokesman said Friday.
Fake call center duping Canadians busted by Noida Police
The Noida Police on Thursday said it had busted a fake call center operating from the city and arrested the mastermind for allegedly duping Canadians and other foreign nationals.
Maharashtra: PM to give house keys to 40,000 PMAY beneficiaries
Fulfilling promises of his scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today hand over keys of houses to some beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and interact with them in Maharashtra's popular temple town of Shirdi, an official said.
MACT awards over Rs. 75 lakh to road accident victims
A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded over Rs. 75L as compensation to the victims of a road accident which killed a woman and injured six others.
This Dussehra, looking at five lessons Ramayana's pivotal-characters taught us
Among the 365 days of the year, nothing tells us good will finally defeat the evil like the day of Dussehra.
Several records missing from Income Tax Department: CIC informed
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has been informed that several records have gone missing from the Income Tax Department because of a restructuring drive in 2001 and 2013.
India's first, world's twelfth, uterine transplant baby born
In the wee hours of Thursday, marking a momentous achievement for the medical sciences in India, the country's first uterine transplant baby was born to a couple at Pune's Galaxy Hospital.
#SabarimalaForAll: Two-women, on verge of scripting history, couldn't enter shrine
Two women (including a journalist) who were on the verge of scripting history as they started the trek to reach the Sabarimala temple of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala on Friday, returned midway.
Brothers rape teen-sister for four-years, she films incident for proof
In a ghastly incident, two brothers were arrested for allegedly raping their sister for four years in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.
#CareerBytes: Top online courses to prepare for campus placements
Campus placement is one of the most important phases of a college student's academic journey.
IRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
Assam celebrates Kati Bihu festival; Governor, CM extend best wishes
Assam's third Bihu festival, known as Kati Bihu, was being celebrated across the state on Thursday, officials said.
President Kovind greets citizens on Dussehra, emphasizes women empowerment
President Ram Nath Kovind today greeted the people on the occasion of Durga Puja and Dussehra, exhorting them to work for women empowerment.
#HealthBytes: Tips for more satisfying and healthier sex after menopause
Striking women typically in their 40s, menopause is a natural part of aging in ladies.
Curious case of Suhel Seth: What is his profession, really?
What does Suhel Seth do exactly? The grey-haired man is just like his guest appearances in Bollywood movies. He attends parties, flaunts his amazing vocabulary and seems to have an opinion on everything.
Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Rawat condoles death of ND Tiwari
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat today expressed grief at the death of Congress veteran Narayan Dutt Tiwari.
North Central Railway launches apps for passengers and employees
The North Central Railway (NCR) launched on Thursday two mobile apps, 'NCR RASTA' and 'Yatri RASTA', for its employees and passengers, respectively, for locating assets and stations.
No pants, jeans, Bermuda shorts allowed in Karnataka's Mahabaleshwar temple
A rigid dress code banning jeans, pants, trousers, and Bermuda shorts has been put in place at the Mahabaleshwar Temple in Gokarna in Karnataka, a popular pilgrimage center, by its administration.
Rajasthan: Man arrested for abducting, raping minor girl in Kota
A 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly abducting and raping a minor girl in Kota, Rajasthan.
Passenger molests IndiGo air hostess, abuses her when reprimanded
A 28-year-old passenger has been arrested for allegedly molesting a female flight attendant on board a Bengaluru-bound IndiGo plane before its departure from the Mumbai airport.
Take my money, clear Delhi-Metro Phase-IV: Manoj Tiwari to Kejriwal
Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari offered to donate Rs. 1,11,100 to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday, but on one condition: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal clears the passage of Delhi Metro Phase IV project caught up on the funds issue.
Maharashtra man booked for giving 'triple talaq' over WhatsApp
In yet another case of 'triple talaq' that surfaced in Maharashtra, a 26-year-old Muslim man of Aurangabad district allegedly divorced his wife over the digital messaging platform, WhatsApp.
Love, not Jihad: NIA ends probe in Kerala's inter-faith marriages
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) doesn't have enough evidence which can lead to prosecution in Kerala's inter-faith marriages, which the agency was probing.
#CareerBytes: Top 5 online Test Series for CA exams preparation
One of the most sought-after courses in India is the Chartered Accountancy (CA) course, by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
All you need to know about UP Police recruitment process
The Uttar Pradesh Government will recruit 56,808 personnel in the state police force to fill the vacant posts.
PM to unveil National Police Memorial, museum on Oct 21
PM Modi will inaugurate the refurbished National Police Memorial, including a newly-built museum of these forces in khaki, in Delhi on October 21.
Haryana Police donates one-day salary towards Kerala flood victims
The Haryana Police today donated Rs. 2.5 crore towards relief and rehabilitation of flood victims in Kerala.
From #BelieveAllWomen to #Can'tBeHim: Hypocrisy galore in #MeToo era
Man is a complicated creature. He must be the only living being who wants constant attention, whose actions are determined by his surroundings and who thinks he is the chosen one.
#CareerBytes: Tips to manage time while preparing for 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.
Maharashtra: Cop's son beats woman, assaults policeman who confronted him
A 27-year-old man, the son of a police officer, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a policeman at Kalyan in Thane district of Maharashtra, an official said today.