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17 Nov 2018
IndiaTrain 18, India's first engine-less train, trial-run today: Details here
The maiden trial-run of India's first engine-less train, the indigenously-built 'Train 18' is scheduled to take place today, on the Bareilly-Moradabad section on a standard railway track.
17 Nov 2018
KarnatakaSC to examine plea against stray dog culling in Karnataka
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea seeking contempt action against the Chief Officer of Municipal Council of Karnataka's Sakaleshapura, Wilson VT, and private contractor V George Robert, on allegations of mass culling of stray dogs.
17 Nov 2018
NashikThis doctor covered Kashmir-Kanyakumari in just 10 days, 11 hours!
A Nashik-based doctor has completed a cycle tour between Kashmir and Kanyakumari, covering a distance of 3,850 km in just 10 days and 11 hours, said Nashik Cyclists Foundation.
17 Nov 2018
NoidaSchool bus collides with pillar injuring 16 kids in Noida
Eighteen people, including 16 children, were injured today when a speeding school bus crashed into a pillar at an underpass in Noida, said the police.
17 Nov 2018
Himachal PradeshSnowfall effect: Temperature falls below freezing point, Himachal shivers
Cold wave in Keylong of tribal Lahaul and Spiti district intensified today as the night temperature fell further, especially in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, after the recent snowfall, the meteorological department said.
17 Nov 2018
NoidaSix held in Noida for using malware to dupe foreigners
Six persons were arrested from Noida on Thursday for allegedly using malware to lock up computers of American and Canadian citizens and then demanding money to fix it, police said yesterday.
17 Nov 2018
Mumbai#SabarimalaRow: Hindu-groups call for hartal as temple opens for 2-months
Sabarimala Karma Samiti, an umbrella organization for outfits of Hindu groups opposing the Supreme Court order, has called a state-wide shutdown in Kerala after Hindu Aikya Vedi state President, KP Sasikala was detained on Saturday morning.
17 Nov 2018
XAlyque Padamsee, popular theater and advertising personality, dies
Alyque Padamsee, the popular advertising and theater personality died on Saturday, reports said. He was 90 years old.
17 Nov 2018
MumbaiFormer Mumbai-cop recalls conversation with Kasab, urge to kill him
Asif Mulani, who is currently posted with the Maharashtra State Police Housing Corporation (MSPHC), served as a police commando when Mumbai was attacked by terrorists on November 26 in 2008.
17 Nov 2018
India8 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.
16 Nov 2018
Health & WellnessTips to help you fall asleep faster
Sleep-deprivation is known to cause a whole lot of serious health problems such as stroke, diabetes, indigestion, to name a few.
16 Nov 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 home-remedies to get relief from menstrual cramps
During menstruation, discomfort around the abdomen, lower-back and thighs is common.
16 Nov 2018
West BengalCalcutta HC orders appointment of counselors in all schools
In a step towards raising awareness of child sexual abuse, the Calcutta High Court today directed authorities to appoint counselors in about 1 lakh educational institutions in West Bengal to help safeguard students against sexual violation.
16 Nov 2018
KarnatakaFor remaining term, this Karnataka-MP wants to focus on key-areas
Newly-elected Congress MP from Karnataka's Ballari, V S Ugrappa, today said he'd focus on drinking water, health, and infrastructure in the remaining five months of his tenure.
16 Nov 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan shall be punished for activities detrimental to India: Army-commander
The Army's Northern Command chief, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, said today Pakistan shall be "punished" if it carries out activities detrimental to India and asserted that befitting replies were given to the neighboring nation for violating ceasefire.
16 Nov 2018
Arvind KejriwalTM Krishna's canceled Delhi-concert rescheduled, after AAP steps in
Carnatic singer TM Krishna whose concert on November 17 in Delhi was canceled due to attacks by right-wing trolls has been rescheduled after AAP stepped in.
16 Nov 2018
AssamAssam: Security beefed up as organizations protest Citizenship Bill
Prohibitory orders were clamped in three police districts of Guwahati and security beefed up in view of the Assam Secretariat gherao program called by several organizations today against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016.
16 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaKathua Case: The real life 'Peepli Live'
Picasso said, art is a lie that tells the truth. Look deeper, and you would agree.
16 Nov 2018
OdishaOdisha: Motor Vehicle Inspector arrested for possessing disproportionate assets
A junior Motor Vehicle Inspector has been arrested by Anti-graft vigilance wing in Bhadrak district of Odisha for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
16 Nov 2018
MumbaiMaharashtra winter session from Monday: Maratha-quota reservation, drought to dominate
The State Backward Class Commission report on Maratha reservations and the drought in 151 talukas are expected to dominate the two-week-long winter session of the Maharashtra Legislature, set to begin on November 19 (upcoming Monday).
16 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiIndia bonds with Senegal over clean energy, gifts two e-rickshaws
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today handed over two e-rickshaws to the Ambassador of Senegal in New Delhi to symbolize the partnership between the two countries in the clean energy sector.
16 Nov 2018
GoaNo major New-Year event planned, Goa government might reconsider fee
With no big-ticket entertainment event scheduled for New Year in Goa, the state government today said it could reconsider the fees levied on them in case organizers sought a reduction.
16 Nov 2018
Tamil NaduCyclone 'Gaja' claims 11 lives in TN, says CM Palaniswami
Severe cyclonic storm 'Gaja', which crossed Tamil Nadu's coast early today, has claimed 11 lives, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said.
16 Nov 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Retired government official found dead with bullet injuries
A 72-year-old retired government official was found dead on Wednesday with bullet injuries in his bungalow in Maswan locality (Palghar), Maharashtra.
16 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of India#CBIvsCBI: No clean-chit to Alok Verma, CVC-report contains 'mixed findings'
The Supreme Court on Friday did not give a clean chit to ousted CBI Director Alok Verma and noted that the CVC report contained mixed findings.
16 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of India#SabarimalaRow: Trupti Desai stopped by protesters, eats breakfast inside Kochi-airport
Pune-based activist Trupti Desai faced angry protesters on reaching Kochi Airport in Kerala early Friday morning.
16 Nov 2018
MumbaiThane Rural cops book Heera Group MD for cheating investors
A woman arrested earlier by Mumbai police for allegedly duping investors to the tune of Rs. 300cr has been charged with similar offenses in neighboring Thane as well, police said today.
16 Nov 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K Governor wants 5 new medical colleges functional by 2019
Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Satya Pal Malik, has called for expeditious completion of all necessary infrastructural and other facilities to ensure that the five new medical colleges in the state start functioning from the next academic session.
16 Nov 2018
Tamil NaduCyclone Gaja crosses Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; thousands evacuated
Early Friday, the severe cyclonic storm Gaja crossed Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast between Nagapattinam and Vedaranniyam, a weather bulletin revealed. The speed of the winds was estimated at 120 km per hour.
16 Nov 2018
IndiaTips to boost your memory 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.
15 Nov 2018
IndiaIRCTC is offering 50% discount on Maharajas Express tickets
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is offering 50% discount on second ticket booking of its world-class, luxury train Maharajas Express.
15 Nov 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: What is the Abortion Pill; Is it safe?
An unplanned pregnancy can be a worrisome situation for the majority of couples.
15 Nov 2018
IndiaThis Chennai woman earns millions by selling sarees on WhatsApp
The world may not be able to decide if social media is a boon or curse, but Chennai-based Shanmuga Priya can.
15 Nov 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Shamli DM transferred over discrepancies in by-poll vote counting
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) MP, Tabassum Hasan, today welcomed the Election Commission's decision to transfer Shamli (UP) District Magistrate, Inder Vikram Singh, over charges of irregularities during the counting of votes in Kairana by-polls.
15 Nov 2018
Punjab#TerrorAlert: Six JeM terrorists are heading to Delhi from Punjab
According to the counter intelligence wing of the Punjab Police, at least six terrorists from Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) have crossed over into the state, and are headed towards Delhi.
15 Nov 2018
India21 lakh bedroll items stolen from AC coaches in 2017-18
During 2017-18, a whopping 21 lakh "bedroll items" - including 12,83,415 hand towels, 4,71,077 bedsheets and 3,14,952 pillow covers - went missing from AC coaches of trains across India, casting aspersions on the Indian Railways' affluent passengers.
15 Nov 2018
IndiaPrannoy Roy to come out with book on Indian polls
Senior journalist Prannoy Roy will come out with a book early next year, which seeks to demystify general elections and answer critical questions on electoral politics.
15 Nov 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Dassault CEO's statement slap on Rahul Gandhi's face: Manoj Tiwari
Terming Dassault CEO Eric Trappier's recent statement on the Rafale deal as a "slap on the face of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi", Delhi BJP unit chief, Manoj Tiwari, said speaking a lie again and again doesn't turn it into truth.
15 Nov 2018
Sexual HarassmentOTPC sends VP, 4 others on leave over harassment plaint
The vice president (VP) and a senior manager of ONGC Tripura Power Company (OTPC) are among five top-ranking officials who have been sent on "forced leave" following a complaint of sexual harassment by a former employee of the company, official sources said today.
15 Nov 2018
Delhi High CourtABVP acts on NSUI accusations, sacks DUSU president Ankiv Baisoya
On Thursday, Delhi University Students' Union president Ankiv Baisoya was asked to step down from his post by the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) over allegations of degree forgery.
