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08 Dec 2018

Physics

#CBSE2019: How to prepare for Class 10 board exams subject-wise?

A student's performance in CBSE Class 10 board exams is crucial as it decides which stream one should choose for a bright career.

08 Dec 2018

India

DigiLocker: How to store government documents on India's 'digital locker'

We all know the importance of government-issued documents like Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License etc.

07 Dec 2018

India

#Train18: Launch date, route, features of India's first engine-less train

Train 18, the first engine-less train in India, is set to become the country's fastest after breaching the 180kmph mark during a test run on the Kota-Sawai Madhopur section.

07 Dec 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: What to do if you had unprotected sex?

Having unprotected sex isn't the smartest move, as far as your sexual health is concerned, but sometimes (read nights), mistakes happen.

07 Dec 2018

Kerala

Kerala: Father and several others gangraped minor; 13 arrested

In a ghastly incident, a minor in Kerala's Kunnur was raped by several men, including her own father, for days. The police have arrested 13 in this connection.

07 Dec 2018

Robert Vadra

Enforcement Directorate raids Robert Vadra's offices in Delhi

The offices of former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, Robert Vadra, were today raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at multiple locations in Delhi.

07 Dec 2018

West Bengal

Unoffended Right Indian: Why should you not ignore him?

Argumentative yet docile, intelligent yet quiet, inquisitive yet accepting - this is your 'Unoffended Right Indian.'

07 Dec 2018

India

In MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani, more witnesses record statement

Three witnesses recorded their statements on Friday against Priya Ramani, who is facing criminal defamation suit filed by former MoS External Affairs MJ Akbar.

07 Dec 2018

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari faints on stage during public event

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, fainted during a public event in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, today.

07 Dec 2018

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal reels under intense cold, -10 degree Celsius in Lahaul-Spiti

Himachal Pradesh is reeling under intense cold following a fresh spell of snowfall with temperatures in tribal Lahaul-Spiti district hitting nearly -10 degree Celsius, the Meteorological Department said.

07 Dec 2018

Uttar Pradesh

#BulandshahrViolence: Cow carcasses were 48-hours old, says top cop

In what serves as a new twist to the Bulandshahr violence, a top cop has said cow carcasses (dead-bodies) found in the forest were at least 48 hours old.

07 Dec 2018

West Bengal

BJP hopes to start Rath Yatra today: WB party chief

West Bengal BJP President Dilip Ghosh has said his party has full faith in the judiciary and hoped it would be able to kick-start its Rath Yatra campaign from today.

07 Dec 2018

IndiGo

'IndiGo first Indian-carrier to have 200 aircraft in its fleet'

Budget carrier IndiGo has said that it has become the first domestic airline to have 200 aircraft in its fleet.

07 Dec 2018

Uttar Pradesh

UP: Husband, in-laws poison woman to death over dowry demands

A woman was allegedly poisoned to death by her husband and in-laws over demands for dowry in UP's Shamli district.

07 Dec 2018

India

#CareerBytes: Top 5 mobile apps for UPSC preparation

The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most challenging exams and cracking it isn't easy without right preparation.

07 Dec 2018

Odisha

Abhijit Iyer-Mitra walks out of Odisha jail after 43 days

Delhi-based defense analyst Abhijit Iyer-Mitra walked out of an Odisha jail on Thursday after he was arrested for hurting Odia sentiments.

07 Dec 2018

Aadhaar Card

Know how to apply for a PAN card online

Whether you're thinking of getting a debit/credit or buying a property or opening a savings bank account, there is one document that you will need for each of these activities. And that document is the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card.

07 Dec 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.

06 Dec 2018

India

Twitter India releases 2018's Biggest Moments in India on Twitter

The year 2018 has surely been a roller-coaster ride, and because we live in the world of social media, people have connected, debated, learned and had conversations on Twitter.

06 Dec 2018

India

Here's how you can prevent catching Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Infections spread during sexual acts are known as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).

06 Dec 2018

Yogi Adityanath

UP: CM Adityanath meets murdered inspector's family, assures justice

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met the family members of slain cop Subodh Kumar Singh in Lucknow on Thursday.

06 Dec 2018

Narendra Modi

PM Modi is the most followed world leader on Instagram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, known to be a charming and influential personality among the world leaders, has emerged as the most popular global leader on Instagram with 15.5 million followers.

06 Dec 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

Wanted terrorist could be hiding in Punjab, high alert sounded

A high alert has been sounded in Bathinda and Ferozepur districts of Punjab after intelligence reports claimed wanted terrorist Zakir Musa could be hiding in the area.

06 Dec 2018

Suicide

Class 7 student commits suicide, mother says teacher rebuked her

A class 7 student allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her house in West Delhi's Inderpuri area on Saturday, police said, adding her mother suspects that she might have taken the extreme step because she was scolded by a school teacher.

CBI director, special director fight didn't emerge overnight: SC

The Supreme Court, which is hearing CBI-Director Alok Verma's plea against the Center's decision to divest him of powers and send him on leave, today said the essence of government action must be in the interest of the institution.

06 Dec 2018

India

Deaths caused by potholes in last 5 years unacceptable: SC

In the last five years, over 14,926 people got killed across India in accidents due to potholes on roads.

06 Dec 2018

Dubai

Operation Unicorn: How Ajit Doval looked over Christian Michel's extradition

The ruling BJP may have registered a big win with the extradition of Christian Michel from Dubai, just as the Congress faces a mounting trouble.

06 Dec 2018

India

Christian Michel, alleged AgustaWestland middleman, questioned overnight

Christian Michel was questioned by the CBI overnight and slept for only two hours, sources privy to the development told PTI.

06 Dec 2018

South Korea

India is the fourth highest emitter of Carbon Dioxide: Study

India is the fourth highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, accounting for 7% of global emissions in 2017, a study said yesterday.

06 Dec 2018

Dwarka

Dwarka hit-and-run case: Second man succumbs to injuries

The second man injured in Dwarka in the hit-and-run case, involving a Mercedes car, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital yesterday.

06 Dec 2018

Ayodhya

UP: On Babri Masjid demolition anniversary, security tightened in Ayodhya

On the 26th anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition, security has been tightened in Ayodhya and police have made preventive arrests to contain protests.

06 Dec 2018

India

#BulandshahrViolence: Video shows mob chanted 'maaro, maaro', 'take his gun'

A disturbing video shows a frenzied mob yelling 'maaro, maaro' and 'take his gun', has emerged in the Bulandshahr violence which killed one police inspector and another youth.

06 Dec 2018

India

#CareerBytes: 6 online courses to help you in JEE preparation

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), the toughest exam for engineering aspirants in India, is offered at two levels: JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced.

05 Dec 2018

India

#CBSE2019: 5 tips to score 90+ in Chemistry board exam

For many CBSE students preparing for board exams, chemistry is one of the most dreaded subjects. But it is a scoring subject and with the right preparation and planning, students can score high.

05 Dec 2018

Narendra Modi

Modi to inaugurate India's longest railroad bridge on December 25

PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Bogibeel Bridge, India's longest railroad bridge, in Assam this month.

#CareerBytes: How to get free UPSC study material online?

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging exams and its preparation process is a demanding task that requires the right study material.

05 Dec 2018

Parliament

The curse of being a member of Lutyens' media

Do you want to join the elite club of Lutyens' media? Well, you can't. You are born that way, or you may have to get your genes edited to get a pass.

05 Dec 2018

India

#IIScBlast: Explosion inside lab kills 1 scientist, injures 3

A powerful explosion today rocked an aerospace laboratory at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru, killing a scientist and grievously injuring three others.

05 Dec 2018

Odisha

Four shelter homes shut in Odisha, had no registration

Four shelter homes in Odisha have been shut down after an inquiry found that they were running without registration.