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11 Nov 2018

Manipur

Manipur CM talks about state becoming an ideal tourist destination

Manipur is trying to firmly position itself on the tourism map of the country, riding on the picturesque beauty of its lush-green valleys and forested hills, along with the annual Sangai Festival which showcases the state's rich tradition to the world.

11 Nov 2018

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal: Snow, rainfall predicted in state; Kullu on high alert

Snow and rain may occur at some places in Himachal Pradesh from November 11-14, the Meteorological Department said.

11 Nov 2018

India

PM Modi pays tributes to Indian-soldiers who fought in WW1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to Indian soldiers who fought in World War I and said the country reiterates its commitment towards world peace so that the trail of death and destruction caused by wars doesn't occur.

11 Nov 2018

Air Pollution

Delhi's air quality remains severe due to unfavourable weather conditions

Delhi's air quality remained in the "severe" category today owing to unfavorable weather conditions and a significant increase in contribution from stubble burning, authorities said.

11 Nov 2018

India

All you need to know about IRCTC Loyalty scheme

The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), in collaboration with the State Bank of India (SBI) and Union Bank (UBI), operates the Loyalty scheme.

11 Nov 2018

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh: Family burned to death as house catches fire

Four members of a family, including two children, were charred to death in a fire in their isolated residence at a village near Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati today, said police.

11 Nov 2018

India

RERA: Center to hold workshop with home-buyers, banks on November-15

For effective implementation of the Real Estate Act, the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry will hold a day-long workshop for home-buyers, bank representatives, builders and other stakeholders from northern states on November 15.

11 Nov 2018

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh: Naxal killed in encounter with STF ahead of polls

A Maoist was gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district today morning, a day ahead of polling in the region for the state Assembly polls.

11 Nov 2018

Tripura

Tripura CM Deb asks students to be employers, not employees

Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb yesterday appealed to the students of the National Institute of Technology, Agartala to take up entrepreneurship to develop Tripura as a "model state".

11 Nov 2018

Uttarakhand

BJP leader alleges film 'Kedarnath' promoting love jihad, demands ban

A senior BJP leader yesterday demanded a ban on 'Kedarnath', an upcoming film set against the backdrop of a catastrophic deluge that hit the Himalayan shrine in 2013, alleging that it hurts the sentiments of Hindus and promotes love jihad.

11 Nov 2018

Road Accidents

Delhi: Drunk woman-driver, headed to club, rams SUV, kills one

In yet another incident of rash driving, a 22-year-old drunk woman rammed into an SUV on Friday night in Delhi's Punjabi Bagh area, killing one.

11 Nov 2018

India

#CareerBytes: Tips to prepare for Bank PO exams

The post of a Probationary Officer (PO) is one of the most coveted jobs in the banking sector as it offers job security and a good pay package.

550 women have registered for Sabarimala darshan ahead of reopening

The Sabarimala temple is slated to open its doors to devotees next week for the two-month-long 'mandalam-makaravilakku' pilgrimage season.

Delhi airport: Mistaken hijack alert sends airport into frenzy

Passengers and security officials at the Delhi airport went into a frenzy after the pilot of a Kandahar-bound flight mistakenly pressed the 'hijack' button prior to take-off.

Not Ram temple, install Buddha's statue in Ayodhya: BJP MP

Amid growing demands for a Ram temple, Savitribai Phule, the BJP MP from Bahraich (UP), has called for installing a statue of Lord Buddha at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

10 Nov 2018

Uttar Pradesh

UP: Postmaster who built 'mini Taj Mahal' for wife, killed

An 83-year-old man, who had made the news and had become a sensation for constructing a 'mini Taj Mahal' in memory of his deceased wife, died of a road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr late on Thursday night.

10 Nov 2018

Mukesh Ambani

Isha Ambani's wedding invitation is royal, as expected

Mukesh and Neeta Ambani's daughter Isha is all set to marry Anand Piramal next month.

10 Nov 2018

India

#CareerBytes: MBA scholarships offered by top B-schools in India

Management education in India has transformed hugely in recent years, but MBA and other management programmes have become expensive.

10 Nov 2018

India

If you don't want to share your Aadhaar, use this

In a bid to enhance the safety and confidentiality of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new feature called- 'Masked Aadhaar.'

10 Nov 2018

Delhi

Ensure staff, equipment in wildlife dept: Court to Delhi Government

A Delhi court has ordered the release of three snakes, rescued from two men, into their natural habitat and also directed the Delhi government to ensure proper staff and equipment at the 'understaffed' wildlife department.

10 Nov 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants killed in encounter in South Kashmir

Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in an encounter today with security forces in Pulwama (South Kashmir).

10 Nov 2018

Indian Railways

Soon, Railway coaches to get tray-tables, charging points, new taps

Nearly 2,000 old coaches will be refurbished as part of Railways plan which will cost Rs. 600 crore.

10 Nov 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: Measles-Rubella vaccine given to over 27 lakh children

Over 27.85 lakh children were given the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine during an ongoing vaccination campaign across Jammu and Kashmir, an official spokesman said today.

10 Nov 2018

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: 55-year-old woman mauled to death by wild animal

In a tragic incident, a woman farm laborer was mauled to death by a wild animal, suspected to be a tiger or leopard, at a forest in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district.

10 Nov 2018

Jharkhand

Jharkhand: Man stoned to death following drunken brawl

A man was stoned to death by unidentified persons following a drunken brawl in Pakur district, Jharkhand, Littipara police said today.

Delhi: 95-year-old woman, held captive by daughter-in-law, rescued

In a shocking incident, a 95-year-old woman, who was held captive by her daughter-in-law, was rescued by the Delhi Commission for Women on Friday.

10 Nov 2018

Mumbai

Mumbai BJP urges Maharashtra government to ensure smooth Chhath festivities

BJP's Mumbai unit has requested the Maharashtra government to make arrangements for smooth conduct of the 'Chhath Puja', a popular festival celebrated by people of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

10 Nov 2018

Goa

Goa to have no EDM festival this year?

Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said no organizer has approached the government to conduct the electronic, dance and music (EDM) festival this year.

10 Nov 2018

Narendra Modi

#RepublicDay: Top African leader may attend celebrations after Trump's snub

Days after President of United States Donald Trump said he would not attend India's Republic Day event on January 26 due to prior commitments, India may have finalized the new chief guest.

10 Nov 2018

Kolkata

Kolkata: Train starts moving while guard mends glitch, escapes unhurt

The guard of Howrah-Digha AC Express had a providential escape today, as the train started moving while he was attending to a glitch in the air pipe between two compartments under the rake.

10 Nov 2018

Assam

Assam: 16 newborns die within a week, probe ordered

In a series of shocking incidents, at least 16 newborns died within a week at the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital in Assam (JMCH).

10 Nov 2018

Faridabad

Faridabad: Fired employee shoots Tata Steel senior manager dead

Arindam Pal, a senior manager at the Faridabad office of Tata Steel Processing and Distribution Ltd (TSPDL), was shot dead on Friday afternoon by an employee who was fired about five-six months ago.

#CareerBytes: Preparation tips for engineers to crack the UPSC exam

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the country's toughest exams.

10 Nov 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.

09 Nov 2018

Indian Railways

"Metro devi" Nikita Devi talks about her 'KBC' experience

The 'KBC' episode which was telecast on Diwali introduced Nikita Vaid to the world, a metro driver who won Rs. 3.2 lakh in the show.

Mother claims Punjab police's recklessness killed son, SC orders probe

The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of a mother's plea and ordered a SIT probe into the death of her son in Punjab.

09 Nov 2018

Lalu Prasad Yadav

'Missing' Tej Pratap Yadav is in Haridwar, won't come home

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's son, Tej Pratap, called in on Friday, days after he went missing on Monday.

09 Nov 2018

Exams

#CareerBytes: How should engineers prepare for Verbal Ability for CAT

The Common Admission Test (CAT), the most coveted management exam, is the gateway to admission to IIMs and top Indian B-schools.

09 Nov 2018

Narendra Modi

RBI disagreed with Centre's claims on demonetization: Report

Before giving its approval to Centre for demonetization on November 8, 2016, the Reserve Bank of India rejected claims that it would curb black money and counterfeit notes, IE reports.

09 Nov 2018

Andhra Pradesh

Women banned from wearing nighties during day in Andhra village

In a bizarre case of moral policing, a village in Andhra Pradesh forbade women from wearing nighties during the day, saying it was inappropriate.