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31 Oct 2018
India#HealthBytes: 5 common myths around virginity, busted!
Virginity is often talked about in a quite simplified manner.
31 Oct 2018
IndiaCBSE ready to provide answer sheet copies at Rs. 2/page
On Monday, the Supreme Court closed a contempt plea against the CBSE, after the board agreed to provide copies of answer sheets to students to at Rs. 2 per page, under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
31 Oct 2018
Narendra Modi#SardarPatelB'day: Delhi BJP organizes 'Rashtriya Ekta Daud', hails Patel's contribution
Delhi unit of BJP organized a run, 'Rashtriya Ekta Daud', in the city today morning to celebrate the 143rd birth anniversary of India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
31 Oct 2018
Delhi High Court#CBIvsCBI: DSP Devender Kumar released on bail
On Wednesday, a Delhi court granted bail to CBI DSP Devender Kumar, one of the accused in the alleged bribery case against CBI second-in-command, Special Director Rakesh Asthana.
31 Oct 2018
IndiaHere's how you can book tatkal tickets, this Diwali Season
To meet the last-minute ticketing needs of passengers, IRCTC offers online as well as offline 'tatkal' ticketing services.
31 Oct 2018
Narendra Modi#StatueOfUnity: Sardar Patel's proud family blames Congress for ignoring him
The unveiling of the world's tallest statue in Gujarat was attended by at least 10 members of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's family, who couldn't help but feel proud.
31 Oct 2018
BollywoodCiting 'busy schedule', Anupam Kher resigns as FTII Chairman
Renowned actor Anupam Kher resigned as FTII Chairman on Wednesday citing his busy schedule.
31 Oct 2018
India#SardarPatelB'day: Sitharaman flags off 'Run for Unity' in Chennai
Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today flagged off the 'Run for Unity', an event organized to mark the birth anniversary of freedom fighter and India's first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhai Patel.
31 Oct 2018
IndiaWhy the government can't stop Indians from watching porn
Despite India being one of the most prolific consumers of porn, the Indian government hasn't had the most friendliest of relationships with adult content.
31 Oct 2018
India#StatueOfUnity: About Ram Sutar, sculptor of the world's largest statue
On Wednesday, all eyes were on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he unveiled the world's tallest statue, the 522-ft tall 'Statue of Unity' of Sardar Patel, on an island on the Narmada near the Sardar Sarovar Dam.
31 Oct 2018
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: DD-cameraman records message for mother thinking it's his last
A video on social media shows Doordarshan camera/lighting assistant Mormukut Sharma recording a message for his mother after they were attacked in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Tuesday.
31 Oct 2018
Sushma Swaraj#MeToo: Akbar records statement, says Ramani called him 'talented predator'
On Wednesday, former MoS of External Affairs, MJ Akbar recorded his statement in Delhi's Patiala House court in connection to defamation suit he filed against journalist Priya Ramani.
31 Oct 2018
Delhi High Court1987 Hashimpura massacre: Delhi HC sentences 16 ex-cops to life-imprisonment
The Delhi High Court today sentenced 16 ex-policemen to life imprisonment in connection with the 1987 Hashimpura (Uttar Pradesh) massacre case, where they had killed 42 people of a minority community.
31 Oct 2018
IndiaIsha Ambani-Anand Piramal to marry on December 12 in Mumbai
Isha Ambani, the daughter of the richest man of India, is all set to tie the knot with her fiance Anand Piramal on December 12.
31 Oct 2018
India#RafaleDeal: SC asks Modi government to submit details in 10-days
After months of controversy, it seems that there might be some clarity on the details of the Rafale deal at long last.
31 Oct 2018
Narendra Modi#StatueOfUnity: PM Modi says no Indian will forget this day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said no Indian will forget this day after he unveiled the world's largest statue of Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
31 Oct 2018
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)With expansion plans, flying out of Delhi to become costlier
The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) is planning to invest Rs. 9,000 crore in expansion work which will result in a rise of aeronautical charges.
31 Oct 2018
Narendra Modi#StatueOfUnity: PM Modi unveils world's tallest statue of 'Sardar'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled the 'Statue of Unity' in Gujarat.
31 Oct 2018
India#HealthBytes: 6 everyday kitchen ingredients for young, beautiful-looking skin
Everyone desires a flawless, supple and beautiful-looking skin.
31 Oct 2018
India#CareerBytes: How to prepare for UPSC with a full-time job
The UPSC Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is considered one of the toughest in India.
30 Oct 2018
IndiaIndian Railways luggage rules and charges: Details here
Indian Railways has certain luggage carrying rules for the passengers, under which they can bring in luggage upto certain specified limit free-of-cost, and have to pay extra fees if they carry additional luggage, over and above that limit.
30 Oct 2018
IndiaIIT KGP hosts Indo-German workshop on intelligent mobility in India
In an effort to give direction to the emerging intelligent transport mobility scene in India, IIT Kharagpur and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany have organized a two-day workshop at IIT KGP.
30 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi Sealing: SC reserves contempt proceeding order against Manoj Tiwari
The Supreme Court today reserved its order on contempt proceedings initiated against Delhi BJP-chief Manoj Tiwari for allegedly breaking the seal of illegal premises in Delhi, which was locked by a civic agency.
30 Oct 2018
MumbaiMalegaon blast: After 10yrs, Purohit, 6 others charged under UAPA
A special court in Mumbai framed charges against Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, and five others in the September 2008 Malegaon bomb-blast case.
30 Oct 2018
India#HealthBytes: Top 5 veggies to stay healthy, this winter season
Winters are here! So, in order to stay healthy, you should watch your diet.
30 Oct 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Man stabs wife to death, later tries committing suicide
A 24-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband who later tried to commit suicide by setting himself on fire today morning, police said.
30 Oct 2018
Arvind KejriwalEPCA: Private transport might be stopped in Delhi, courtesy pollution
With air quality levels in Delhi on a consistent decline, the government might decide to pull private cars off the road if pollution levels rise further.
30 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC timings for bursting firecrackers in TN, Puducherry to change
The Supreme Court today modified its order of fixing a slot of 8 pm to 10 pm for bursting firecrackers on Diwali.
30 Oct 2018
IndiaJaipur-based doctor to represent India at Mrs. Asia International
Jaipur-based Dr. Anupama Soni, who won the title of Mrs. India in August, has been shortlisted for Mrs. Asia International beauty pageant, to be held in Thailand in November.
30 Oct 2018
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityBJP's Tajinder Bagga sends legal-notice to JNU student Shehla Rashid
Delhi BJP spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, who recently came under fire owing to sexual harassment allegations against him, has sent a legal notice to JNU student leader Shehla Rashid for posting defamatory tweets pertaining to the alleged sexual harassment case.
30 Oct 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: 15-20 people brandish guns, threaten toll-booth staffer
In a case of unnecessary abuse of power, around 15 to 20 persons were yesterday booked for brandishing firearms and threatening a toll plaza employee in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
30 Oct 2018
MaharashtraNo change in Shivaji memorial site, says CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ruled out the possibility of shifting the proposed Chhatrapati Shivaji Memorial from its present location in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai coast.
30 Oct 2018
IndiaVisiting Sikkim next month? Do check-out world's tallest Chenrezig statue
Planning for a November vacation to Sikkim? Be sure to check out the 137-feet statue of Chenrezig, touted to be the world's tallest figurine of the Tibetan-Buddhist deity.
30 Oct 2018
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: Maoist attack kills two cops and Doordarshan cameraman
On Tuesday, two policemen, along with a cameraman from national broadcaster Doordarshan was killed when Maoists attacked the channel's crew in poll-bound Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district.
30 Oct 2018
Bihar#MuzaffarpurShelterCase: SC orders transfer of Brajesh Thakur to Patiala
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court ordered the transfer of Brajesh Thakur, the prime accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home case, to a high-security prison in Punjab's Patiala.
30 Oct 2018
IndiaBaby boy born to Shoaib Malik, Sania Mirza
On Monday morning, a baby boy was born to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, the latter announced on Twitter.
30 Oct 2018
India#CareerBytes: Top YouTube channels to prepare for IIT-JEE Maths
Scoring well in the IIT-JEE exam is a dream for every engineering aspirant.
30 Oct 2018
IndiaUS: Indian STEM students get 56% of job training slots
Indian students have grabbed most of the slots in optional practical training (OPT) under which they can work in the United States after getting their degrees.
29 Oct 2018
India#HealthBytes: 5 common mistakes women make in bed
A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial to a couple's overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.
29 Oct 2018
India#HealthBytes: Top 5 benefits of eating yogurt regularly
Hands down, yogurt is a super-food, and science backs the fact.