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24 Aug 2018
IndiaBJP wants Rahul Gandhi to apologize for 1984 anti-Sikh riots
The BJP today lashed out at Congress president Rahul Gandhi for invoking Guru Nanak Dev during his address in Germany, saying he should apologize for the heinous crime at the Golden Temple during 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
24 Aug 2018
IndiaAbducted Indian man stuck in Bangladesh, family seeks PM's help
The family members of an Indian national, Phalgun Arengh (66), lodged in police custody in Bangladesh after being allegedly abducted and taken there, have sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help in bringing him back.
24 Aug 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi has the worst kind of governance: Delhi Deputy CM
Delhi has the worst kind of governance model which has been further complicated by the involvement of multiple agencies of the Center, Delhi government, and local bodies, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said today.
24 Aug 2018
Arvind Kejriwal128 private schools in Delhi roll back 'arbitrary' fee hike
Around 128 schools in Delhi have rolled back their "arbitrary" fee hikes following complaints from parents, an official said.
24 Aug 2018
RajasthanRajasthan: Curfew imposed in Tonk after attack on Kanwariyas
Curfew was imposed in Malpura area in Rajasthan's Tonk district today as fresh violence erupted a day after locals pelted stones at Kanwariyas.
24 Aug 2018
AssamThis Arunachal tea variety fetched Rs. 40,000/kg in auction
A tea variety from Arunachal Pradesh has fetched a world-record price of Rs. 40,000/kg at Guwahati Tea Auction Center in Assam breaking the record of an Assam tea variety auctioned last month.
24 Aug 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Police questions gang rape victim's character, she kills self
In a shocking incident, a teenage gang rape victim took her own life on Wednesday night, after the police allegedly questioned her character, in Uttar Pradesh's Badayun district.
24 Aug 2018
IndiaSampark Kranti coaches now look so pretty, courtesy Madhubani painting
It's makeover time for the 165-year-old Indian Railways, which plans to revamp close to 30,000 coaches of mail and express trains.
24 Aug 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Man loses eyesight after drinking spurious liquor in Shamli
A man was admitted to a hospital as he complained of losing his eyesight after consuming spurious liquor in Kamalpur village under the Jhinjhana police station in UP's Shamli district.
24 Aug 2018
HaryanaHaryana: Raped and blackmailed for months, college student commits suicide
A third-year college student committed suicide after she was allegedly raped and blackmailed for months by two men in Haryana's Jind district.
24 Aug 2018
Narendra Modi#KeralaFloods: Now, UAE says it never announced Rs. 700cr aid
Amid the political slugfest, between Left-governed Kerala and BJP in Centre, over accepting foreign aid, the UAE has said it hasn't announced the aid of Rs. 700 crore for rehabilitation of the rain-ravaged state.
24 Aug 2018
IndiaIndian Railways Tatkal reservation: Rules and tips to know
For facilitating reservations on short notice, the Indian Railways offers online and offline Tatkal ticket booking service.
24 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 amazing health benefits of stretching
When you say you're too busy throughout the day to spare an hour for gym, we understand.
24 Aug 2018
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Delhi Airport: Much hated brown beige carpet set to go
The carpet at Delhi Airport's T3 terminal, which has been the pet peeve of most travelers, is set to go.
24 Aug 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSudden water-release from Tamil Nadu caused floods, Kerala tells SC
On Thursday, Kerala blamed Tamil Nadu's failure to control the release of water from the Mullaperiyar dam for the floods, which devastated the state, killing hundreds and ruining property worth thousands of crores.
24 Aug 2018
IndiaHow to apply for a Voter ID card online?
In India, the Election Commission prevents election fraud by issuing a unique voter ID card to eligible citizens.
23 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 10 bedtime rituals for better sleep and awesome mornings
More often than not, we wake up in the morning feeling all tired and worked up, as if the night's sleep just wasn't enough.
23 Aug 2018
MaharashtraAurangabad: AIMIM-corporator, who opposed resolution for Vajpayee's tribute, jailed
AIMIM corporator Sayyed Mateen Rashid was arrested by Aurangabad police and sent to judicial custody for one year.
23 Aug 2018
IndiaThis website is all you need for government-schemes, jobs, exams
The central and state governments roll out several schemes, implement various initiatives and policies for citizens.
23 Aug 2018
India#TravelBytes: Top 5 places in India for history buffs
The Indian soil has witnessed countless dynasties come and go, innumerable wars, and many rulers- thus resulting in a plethora of historically and culturally significant townships, featuring historic ruins, monuments, temples, and more.
23 Aug 2018
Kerala#KeralaReliefFund: Adani Foundation commits to donate Rs. 50 crore
Adani Foundation, the CSR arm of Adani Group, has committed to giving Rs. 50cr for relief and rehabilitation of Kerala flood victims, the group said today.
23 Aug 2018
Narendra ModiSBI yet to recalibrate 18,135 ATMs for new notes: RTI
Country's largest lender State Bank Of India (SBI) is yet to recalibrate 18,135 automated teller machines (ATMs) even after 21 months of demonetization, an RTI query revealed.
23 Aug 2018
Maharashtra#KeralaReliefFund: Saibaba Temple Trust to donate Rs. 5 crore
Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (SSST) in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra today decided to contribute Rs. 5cr towards the relief work in flood-hit Kerala.
23 Aug 2018
IndiaNo intent to impose blanket ban on messaging-apps: Telecom Secretary
The Telecom Department does not intend to impose a blanket ban on messaging apps and platforms but is seeking technical solutions to curb specific instances of misuse, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said.
23 Aug 2018
Kerala#KeralaFloods: RBI to conduct exams for Grade-B Officer posts again
The RBI will conduct Phase-I/Paper-1 examination for Grade-B Officer posts on September 2 at various centers in Kerala for those who couldn't appear for it due to flood situation.
23 Aug 2018
India5 online-courses to help 9th & 10th graders in JEE-preparation
The dates for JEE Mains exam 2019 have been announced.
23 Aug 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Alleged 15-year-old gangrape victim commits suicide in Badaun
A 15-year-old girl committed suicide in Sainjini village of UP's Badaun district today after being allegedly gang-raped by three men, police said.
23 Aug 2018
Ministry of Health and Family WelfarePrivate retailers to sell 'life-saving hormone' Oxytocin from September 1
Setting aside its ban on the sale of Oxytocin, the Health Ministry has allowed private retail shops to sell the life-saving hormone from September 1, an official said today.
23 Aug 2018
ExamsCBSE board exam pattern to be changed from 2020
Reportedly, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has plans to change the pattern of Class X and Class XII board examinations from 2020.
23 Aug 2018
RajasthanRajasthan: Vajpayee's achievements to be included in school curriculum
Milestones achieved during the regime of the former Prime Minister and BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be included in school textbooks in Rajasthan from the next academic session, state Education Minister Vasudev Devnani said today.
23 Aug 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Man rapes 3-year-old girl; gets 20 years' imprisonment
A special court in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh has sentenced a man to 20 years in jail for raping a three-year-old girl.
23 Aug 2018
KolkataKolkata: Brain dead person donates organs, second-donation within 6 days
Within a span of six days, Kolkata today witnessed another organ donation from a 59-year-old brain dead person, a Health Department official said.
23 Aug 2018
KeralaKerala flood relief: Infosys' Sudha Murthy shows what humility is
With the sun finally shining on Kerala and flood waters receding, the southern state can heave a sigh of relief.
23 Aug 2018
OdishaOdisha: Two die, one falls ill after consuming wild mushrooms
Two members of a tribal family died and one fell ill after consuming wild mushrooms in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, police said today.
23 Aug 2018
Narendra ModiDream of every family owning a house by 2022: Modi
PM Narendra Modi today said he dreams of every family having a home of its own by 2022 when the nation will celebrate 75 years of independence.
23 Aug 2018
HaryanaMen, who spent years on fake rape-charges, acquitted by SC
The Supreme Court found that two brothers were wrongfully convicted of rape charges leveled against them by a minor, and ordered their release.
23 Aug 2018
West BengalWB: One killed, two injured in explosion at TMC office
One person was killed and two others were seriously injured in an explosion at a Trinamool Congress office at Makrampur in Midnapore district of West Bengal, official sources said.
23 Aug 2018
Madhya PradeshSC seeks EC's response on duplicate-voters issue in MP, Rajasthan
The Supreme Court today sought a response from the Election Commission of India on pleas of Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Sachin Pilot alleging duplication of voters in the voters' list in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
23 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 Yoga asanas to help you control anger
In the past couple of decades, the spiritual Indian practice of Yoga has gained mass popularity across the globe.
23 Aug 2018
HaryanaHaryana: Jats to protest at functions attended by CM Khattar
Jat community members in Haryana have planned to hold peaceful protests at public functions attended by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his ministers for not implementing quota in government jobs and education and not withdrawing cases filed in connection with 2016 quota stir.