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23 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaConflicts over water on rise in Maharashtra, said experts
Issues of unequal distribution, lack of planning, political interference and growing demand for water were giving rise to disputes among the different regions of Maharashtra, according to experts.
23 Nov 2018
Jammu And KashmirMaster Plan to develop Gulmarg as ace tourist destination approved
Battling encroachment, haphazard construction, and deforestation, the picturesque town of Gulmarg will be developed into an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable tourist destination, the Gulmarg Master Plan-2032, approved by the Jammu and Kashmir government, has envisaged.
23 Nov 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K government approves bill for welfare of persons with disabilities
The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved the enactment of a bill aimed to enhance the rights and entitlement of persons with disabilities, an official said today.
23 Nov 2018
Jammu And KashmirJammu and Kashmir: Six LeT militants killed in encounter
In a major success, security forces today shot dead six Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants during an encounter in the forest area of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir.
23 Nov 2018
IndiaNahid Afrin becomes first 'Youth Advocate' of UNICEF for Northeast
Popular singer Nahid Afrin has been appointed as the first 'Youth Advocate' of the northeastern region by the UNICEF to fight for child rights.
23 Nov 2018
GoaGoa: Event organizers upset with entertainment tax on free passes
The imposition of entertainment tax on free passes distributed by organizers for major events is a dampener for tourism in Goa, industry stakeholders have said.
23 Nov 2018
GujaratGujarat: Study planned for water aerodrome on Sardar Sarovar Dam
A pre-feasibility study will be carried out for the construction of a water aerodrome at the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river in Kevadiya district (Gujarat), about 90 kilometres from Vadodara, state Tourism Principal Secretary S J Haider said.
23 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiCyclone Gaja: TN govt seeks about Rs.15,000cr aid from Center
The Tamil Nadu government yesterday sought about Rs. 15,000cr as central assistance towards relief, rehabilitation activities in cyclone-affected districts in the state.
23 Nov 2018
ChennaiSRM-University: Staff masturbates at girl, warden blames victim, protests erupt
Dozens of students of SRM University, Chennai, took to streets to protest against the varsity's alleged laxity to tackle sexual harassment in the campus.
23 Nov 2018
Facebook#CareerBytes: 5 Facebook groups every UPSC aspirant should join
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the country's toughest exams.
23 Nov 2018
India#HealthBytes: Top 6 home-remedies to get rid of oily skin
Everyone desires a flawless, supple and beautiful-looking skin.
22 Nov 2018
Indian RailwaysRailways to use AI for crowd control during Kumbh-Mela 2019
Apart from deploying 800 special trains for pilgrims, the Indian Railways is planning to use future-forward technology, including AI, for crowd management in next year's Kumbh Mela.
22 Nov 2018
IndiaSanath Jayasuriya has been accused of smuggling 'supari' to India
World Cup winner and Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya and two other cricketers have been accused of smuggling rotten betel nuts to India.
22 Nov 2018
Lashkar-e-Taiba26/11 horror: Kasab laughed while shooting people, Railway announcer recalls
Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Ajmal Kasab laughed and said things while he shot at innocents at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on November 26, 2008, the Railway announcer working at the station recalled, HT reports.
22 Nov 2018
Mumbai7,000 farmers march to Mumbai; delegation meets CM Fadnavis
Eight months after they were promised reforms by the BJP government in Maharashtra, a delegation of protesting farmers met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday to reiterate their demands.
22 Nov 2018
Jaipur#JetFiasco: Passenger, aboard flight that lost cabin-pressure, loses hearing permanently
Mukesh Sharma, one of the passengers who suffered ear bleed after the crew of a Jet Airways plane forgot to change cabin pressure, has lost his hearing permanently, reports said.
22 Nov 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra government to make food adulteration non-bailable offense
Maharashtra government today said it would make food adulteration a non-bailable offense and provide for life-term to the offenders.
22 Nov 2018
IndiaGovt to build Kartarpur corridor, Pakistan urged to follow suit
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the Kartarpur corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab's Gurdaspur district to the international border shared with Pakistan.
22 Nov 2018
RajasthanTrump's son-in-law, Ivanka's husband, to visit Jaisalmer to attend wedding
US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is likely to reach Jaisalmer, a city in the heart of Thar Desert in Rajasthan, today to attend a wedding.
22 Nov 2018
IndiaGovernment to build corridor from Gurdaspur to International Border
India will build a corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district (Punjab) to the International Border for Sikh pilgrims visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur on the banks of Pakistan's Ravi river, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today.
22 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaCorruption in Tihar: Prisoners have sofa, LED TV, mineral water
On Thursday, the Supreme Court expressed anger over reports that highlighted special treatment given to some inmates in Tihar jail.
22 Nov 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: 26-year-old woman commits suicide, case registered, probe on
A 26-year-old woman, embarrassed about a youth barging into her house while her family was away, allegedly committed suicide in Banda district (Uttar Pradesh), police said today.
22 Nov 2018
Air PollutionAfter slight improvement, Delhi's air quality is now 'poor'
Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement yesterday due to increased wind speed and settled in the poor category, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology said.
22 Nov 2018
Air PollutionLessons Delhi should learn from Beijing in tackling air pollution
Beijing and Delhi were at par in terms of air pollution levels up until 2013.
22 Nov 2018
West BengalTanker-trailer collision near Howrah sparks fire, chars two to death
Two vehicles, one of which was carrying highly inflammable substances, collided on Kona Expressway near Howrah in West Bengal early today, killing the two drivers besides injuring a constable, police said.
22 Nov 2018
Madhya PradeshGurugram: Chilling-story of man who killed, raped minors for 'shauk'
In what qualifies as a gruesome crime, a 20-year-old man raped and killed nine girls, aged between three and seven, in New Delhi and three other cities.
22 Nov 2018
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)From December 1, spend more for flying out of Delhi
Passengers flying out of Delhi airport will have to spend more as Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has approved the revision of service charges.
22 Nov 2018
IndiaIndian Railways: Rules about train ticket cancellations and refunds
Not all plans are meant to be.
22 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.
21 Nov 2018
IndiaHalf of India's ATMs might shut down in 2019
Nearly 50% of ATMs in India might be shut down by March 2019 owing to regulatory changes that are making it unviable to operate ATMs, warned industry body Confederation of ATM Industry (CATMi) on Wednesday.
21 Nov 2018
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityJNU Students' Union slams administration's decision to shut down dhabas
The Students' Union of JNU has accused the administration of coming up with a proposal to shut down small dhabas on the campus and replace them with food courts.
21 Nov 2018
IndiaBCCI CEO Rahul Johri cleared of sexual harassment charges
The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA), charged with looking after the BCCI's administration, has ruled that BCCI CEO Rahul Johri will continue in his post and resume his duties.
21 Nov 2018
Sabarimala Temple#SabarimalaRow: Union Minister demands private vehicles be allowed till Pamba
Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan, who was on his way to the Sabarimala Temple, today engaged in a brief war of words with the police in Nilackal (Kerala) over restrictions on private vehicles heading to Pamba, the last entry point to the Lord Ayyappa shrine.
21 Nov 2018
MaharashtraCyber crime cases increasing in Maharashtra: Government
Cyber crime is posing a big challenge for police in Maharashtra with the state witnessing a rise in such cases this year as compared to 2017, according to official figures.
21 Nov 2018
IndiaI'm a Brahmin-woman fighting patriarchy. Twitter-CEO Jack has disappointed me
As the headline of this story may have told you, I am a Brahmin woman. I have had my share of patriarchal experiences in this world, and the Twitterverse.
21 Nov 2018
NoidaNoida: 2 held for running fake packers and movers firm
Two persons were arrested in Noida yesterday for allegedly duping people through a fake logistics company.
21 Nov 2018
India#CBSE2019: Preparing for CBSE Class-XII Examination? Avoid these 5 mistakes
The Class XII Board Examination is a crucial exam that plays an important role in shaping a student's career and future.
21 Nov 2018
MaharashtraThane: Revenue office staffer caught red-handed accepting Rs. 14L bribe
A stenographer attached to a government revenue office in Thane (Maharashtra) was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs. 14 lakh, an official at the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said today.
21 Nov 2018
MaharashtraNaxals, tribals in Maharashtra turn to education for better future
Surrendered Naxals and many tribals who dropped out of schools in Maharashtra are now realizing the importance of education in life and are resuming their studies to build a better future.
21 Nov 2018
MurderAndaman: Tribals allegedly kill American-tourist, hit him with arrows
A 27-year-old American tourist, identified as John Allen Chau, was murdered in Andaman and Nicobar's North Sentinel Island.
