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24 Oct 2018

West Bengal

Santragachi stampede: Four-member committee formed to probe station stampede

The Railways formed a four-member committee to inquire into circumstances that led to a stampede at West Bengal's Santragachi station, killing two and injuring 15 others, a South Eastern Railway (SER) spokesperson said.

24 Oct 2018

Tamil Nadu

TN: Minor girl sexually assaulted, iron-branded by five for stealing

Five people, including a 16-year old boy, were arrested for sexually assaulting and branding a minor girl near Thiruvaiyaru in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district.

CBI reshuffles team probing case against ex-Special Director Rakesh Asthana

The CBI has overhauled the team probing allegations of corruption against its former Special Director Rakesh Asthana, bringing in completely new faces, officials said today.

Institutional integrity and credibility of CBI is important: Arun Jaitley

The government's decision to remove CBI Director Alok Verma and Special Director Rakesh Asthana is based on the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) recommendations, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday

24 Oct 2018

India

India's first engine-less train to hit tracks on October 29

Train 18, India's first engine-less train, which is being regarded as a successor to the 30-year-old Shatabdi Express, is set to hit the tracks for trials on October 29.

24 Oct 2018

West Bengal

CBI is now BBI (BJP Bureau of Investigation): Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that the Criminal Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has become the Bharatiya Janata Party's policing agency.

24 Oct 2018

Pune

Sonam Wangchuk, the real-life 'Phunshuk Wangdu', awarded honorary D.Litt degree

Sonam Wangchuk, the Ladakh-based engineer whose life inspired the character of Phunshuk Wangdu in Bollywood blockbuster '3 Idiots', has been awarded an honorary D.Litt degree by a Pune university in Maharashtra.

24 Oct 2018

West Bengal

Shame and shock: 20-year-old youth rapes 100-year-old woman in Bengal

What makes for an incident that requires condemnation from all quarters, a 100-year-old woman was raped by a 20-year-old man in West Bengal, police said on Wednesday.

24 Oct 2018

Mumbai

Woman delivers baby mid-air on Etihad-flight, aircraft diverted to Mumbai

An Etihad flight, bound for Jakarta from Abu Dhabi was diverted to Mumbai this morning after a passenger delivered a baby mid-air.

#CBIFaultlines: Midnight order, top-officials' 'leaves', and other details to know

At 1 AM on Wednesday, two top-ranking officials of the country's premier investigative agency, CBI, were sent on leave, paving way for cataclysmic changes.

Sabarimala row: BSNL transfers its activist employee Rehana Fathima

Activist Rehana Fathima, a BSNL employee who had made an attempt to enter the Lord Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala, has been transferred to the Palarivattom telephone exchange in Kochi where public contact is not required, sources said.

24 Oct 2018

Maharashtra

Half of Maharashtra drought-hit, farmer says no water to drink

180 out of 350 tehsils in Maharashtra have been declared drought-hit, meaning almost half of the state is affected. Farmers came to Mumbai seeking relief from the disaster, and want the state to be declared drought-hit.

24 Oct 2018

South Korea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored with Seoul Peace Prize

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Seoul Peace Prize for 2018 for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth.

In unprecedented move, CBI Director Alok Verma "sent on leave"

Wading into the controversy surrounding the country's premier investigative agency, the Centre has sent CBI Director Alok Verma "on leave".

24 Oct 2018

Pakistan News

J&K: Hours before soldier's last rites, wife delivers daughter

Hours before Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh's last rites were completed with full state honors, his wife Shimpu Devi delivered a girl, whom she said was the daughter of the nation.

24 Oct 2018

Indian Railways

IRCTC: Bank transaction charges while using Netbanking, Cards and Mobile-Wallets

Indian Railways Catering and Tourism and Corporation (IRCTC) offers the facility of booking train tickets online, via its website and mobile app.

23 Oct 2018

India

UPSC: Transfer and Posting policy for IAS officers

Becoming a civil servant is one of the most sought-after, respected and challenging career choices in India.

23 Oct 2018

India

#HealthBytes: Tips for healthy and safe sex for same-sex couples

A satisfying, healthy and safe sex life is vital to a couple's overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.

23 Oct 2018

West Bengal

WB Pollution Control Board welcomes SC verdict on firecrackers

The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's order which permitted the sale and manufacture of low emission "green" firecrackers countrywide but fixed a two-hour time period from 8pm to 10pm for bursting them on Diwali and other festivals.

23 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 health benefits of starting your day with lemon-water

Health experts across the globe agree that taking a glassful of lemon water on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning, gives a remarkable boost to your health.

23 Oct 2018

Uttar Pradesh

Criminal wanted in 18 cases injured in encounter in UP

A criminal, wanted in 18 cases and carrying a reward of Rs. 25,000 on his head, was nabbed while a sub-inspector was injured in an encounter near UP's Azamgarh on Tuesday morning, police said.

23 Oct 2018

India

CBI official arrested in bribery case produced in Delhi court

CBI today produced before a Delhi court its DSP Devender Kumar, arrested in connection with bribery allegations involving agency's Special Director Rakesh Asthana.

23 Oct 2018

Tripura

Tripura State Rifles personnel injured as bus falls into gorge

At least 13 Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel have sustained serious injuries when a bus carrying them fell into a gorge at Bankumari, Baramura hill range, about 35 km from Agartala, a senior police officer said Tuesday.

23 Oct 2018

Kerala

#WomenInSabarimala: Temple's doors close but November poses the real challenge

Despite the Supreme Court's order last month, women of menstrual age weren't allowed to enter the holy shrine of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala, and now the Sabarimala Temple has closed its doors.

23 Oct 2018

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh: Constable consumes poison after denial of leave

A constable posted at Mardan Naka police outpost in Banda district of UP, allegedly consumed poison over denial of leave to visit his ailing mother, police said on Tuesday.

23 Oct 2018

Kerala

BJP, RSS making Sabarimala a place of violence: Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday attacked the BJP and RSS for the violent agitation at the Lord Ayyappa temple complex in Sabarimala over the entry of women of all ages into the hill shrine.

23 Oct 2018

Assam

#AssamBandh: Protesters squat on tracks, try to disrupt rail services

Protesters today tried to put up blockades on railway tracks and disrupt train services across Assam as part of the 12-hour state-wide bandh called by 46 organizations against the Citizenship Bill.

23 Oct 2018

Delhi Jal Board

Delhi: Sanitation worker dies while cleaning sewer; four questioned

Four men are being questioned in connection with the death of a 32-year-old laborer while cleaning a sewer in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri, police said Monday.

23 Oct 2018

Delhi High Court

#CBIvsCBI: Special Director Asthana seeks Delhi HC's protection

On Tuesday, CBI's second-in-command, Special Director Rakesh Asthana approached the Delhi High Court to seek protection against arrest in an alleged bribery case against him.

23 Oct 2018

Delhi High Court

Graft case: CBI DSP Devender Kumar moves Delhi-HC against arrest

CBI DSP Devender Kumar on Tuesday approached the Delhi High Court challenging his arrest in connection with bribery allegations involving agency's Special Director Rakesh Asthana.

23 Oct 2018

Haryana

Gurugram: 10-days after constable shot him, judge's son dies

The son of Judge Krishan Kant Sharma, who was shot at by constable Mahipal Singh on October 13, succumbed to injuries on Tuesday.

#SabarimalaVerdict: Supreme Court to hear review petitions on November 13

The Supreme Court has said that it will hear the 19 review petitions challenging its landmark verdict on the Sabarimala temple entry case on November 13.

23 Oct 2018

India

SC refuses complete ban on firecrackers; online sale banned

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to put a blanket ban on the sale of firecrackers but said that only low emission firecrackers should be sold by licensed sellers.

23 Oct 2018

India

#JetFiasco: Passenger, who suffered due to cabin-pressure, may lose hearing

Mukesh Sharma, one of the five flyers who suffered nose and ear-bleeds last month, after the crew of Jet Airways forgot to switch on the system that regulates cabin pressure, may lose his hearing permanently.

22 Oct 2018

Indian Railways

IRCTC bookings: Rules to know about Indian Railways' Auto-Upgrade scheme

The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the option of "auto-upgradation" of class to full fare-paying waitlisted passengers, to the next higher class, in case vacant berths are available.

22 Oct 2018

Lifestyle

#KnowTheDisease: Everything you need to know about lifestyle diseases

Lifestyle diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), are those diseases whose occurrence is primarily based on the daily habits of people.

22 Oct 2018

India

#HealthBytes: Top 5 natural remedies to cure sore throat

A sore throat, causing pain and irritation, can be quite uncomfortable, especially when you swallow.

22 Oct 2018

India

#CareerBytes: List of important topics for UPSC exam

The UPSC Civil Services exam is one of the toughest in India, thus thorough preparation and solid determination are vital to crack it.

22 Oct 2018

Instagram

Woman says #MeToo, accuses Terribly Tiny Tales co-founder of rape

Apart from bringing to fore sexual predators, the #MeToo movement has also been traumatic for survivors as it's bringing back memories of what happened.

The CBI just raided its own headquarters: Here's why

In what marked an unprecedented move, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided its own headquarters on Monday in search of evidence in an alleged bribery case involving its second-in-command, Special Director Rakesh Asthana.