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CM Devendra Fadnavis gets SC notice for hiding criminal cases
On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a notice to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on a petition seeking an annulment of his election.
PM wishes Parrikar on 63rd birthday; BJP holds special prayer
PM Narendra Modi today wished ailing Goa CM Manohar Parrikar on his 63rd birthday and prayed for his good health.
ICC wants JNU-student, who filed 'frivolous' sexual-harassment allegations, barred
The Internal Complaints Committee of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has recommended that a female student should be barred from entering the campus and not allowed to take up any jobs after their investigation concluded she had leveled 'frivolous' charges of sexual harassment.
Modi not someone who indulges in vote-bank politics: Ramdev
Yoga guru Ramdev said yesterday that no one raise doubts about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and policies, the statement coming a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered losses in the Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan Assembly elections.
Man without smartphone loses Rs. 6.8 lakh in UPI fraud
In a strange case of UPI fraud, a Noida-based man has lost nearly Rs. 7 lakh from his bank, without even owning a smartphone.
Meghalaya-HC: India can't become Islamic-country, have faith in PM Modi
Justice SR Sen of the Meghalaya HC recently said India can't be allowed to become another Islamic country as he delivered a judgment related to a plea of an army recruit, reports Live Law.
Delhi: AAP-govt might soon limit number of guests at weddings
On Tuesday, the Delhi government told the Supreme Court that it was looking to implement a policy to "limit" the number of guests at "extravagant" weddings, in a bid to reduce food wastage.
482 Indian fishermen languishing in Pakistan-jails, 18 in Lanka: MEA
A total of 500 Indian fishermen are languishing in various jails of Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the Lok Sabha was told today.
759 stone pelting incidents reported in J&K in 2018: MHA
As many as 759 incidents of stone pelting were reported in Jammu and Kashmir so far this year, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
Shaktikanta Das takes charge as new RBI Governor
A day after he was appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, on Wednesday, took charge of the central bank.
Find an IIT/IIM groom or bride through this matrimonial website
The traditional concept of arranged marriages in India is evolving, with different matrimonial websites emerging these days.
Indian Navy inducts deep submergence rescue vehicle
The Indian Navy today inducted the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle into service at the Western Naval Command in Mumbai.
#AssamNRC: SC extends deadline for claims, objections to December 31
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court extended the deadline for filing claims and objections pertaining to the Assam National Register of Citizens (NRC) till December 31.
India to increase public-health spending to 2.5% of GDP: Modi
India is set to increase its public health spending to 2.5% of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today.
Jamshedpur: Man who paraded woman naked is facing rape charges
A man who was arrested on Friday for parading a tribal woman naked through a village near Jamshedpur will now also be charged with rape.
West Bengal government committed to good health of all: Mamata
The West Bengal government is committed to the welfare of its people, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserted today.
Former Army Chief JJ Singh resigns from Akali Dal
Former Army Chief Gen JJ Singh today resigned from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) citing personal reasons.
#CareerBytes: Dos and don'ts of UPSC CSE exam preparation
The Indian Civil Services are a dream for lakhs and many spend years preparing to crack the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Gujarat: Woman kidnaps newborn baby to force boyfriend into marriage
A woman in Gujarat, who had abducted a newborn from a hospital in Jamnagar, confessed that she did so to pressurize her boyfriend to marry her. She wanted to convince him that the child was his.
Railways gives Prayagraj station beautiful makeover ahead of 'Kumbh Mela'
Indian Railways has always strived to give a memorable experience to passengers.
SC dismisses PIL against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
The Supreme Court today refused to recall its order by which it had imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 on a lawyer for filing a PIL against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, raising allegations relating to the capital reserve of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
WB Class-10 board paper packets to be opened before students
In a departure from the norm, the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) today announced that question paper packets will henceforth be opened in front of Class 10 candidates, shortly before the commencement of the examination.
Shaktikanta Das becomes the new RBI governor
On Tuesday, Shaktikanta Das was made the Governor of Reserve Bank of India after Urjit Patel resigned on Monday. He will join office immediately.
IndiGo plane makes emergency landing after smoke detected in cabin
In a terrifying incident, thick smoke spread inside the cabin of a Kolkata-bound IndiGo flight causing it to make an emergency landing.
SC: Media, law enforcement can't identify rape/sexual assault victims
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court barred media organizations and law enforcement agencies from disclosing the identities of victims of rape and sexual assault, even if the victims are dead.
Soon, Aadhaar details will be optional for bank accounts, SIM-cards
On the first day of the Winter Session of the Parliament, the Modi government has decided to make Aadhaar details optional for those applying for new mobile connections and those opening new bank accounts.
Leaders pay tribute to poet Bharathi on his birth anniversary
Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy led the Union Territory in paying tributes to nationalist poet Subramania Bharathi on his 136th birth-anniversary today.
Kashmir: 3 policemen shot dead by terrorists in Shopian district
Three policemen, guarding a minority pocket in Shopian district, south Kashmir, were allegedly shot dead by terrorists, officials said today.
Isha Ambani-Anand Piramal to have a Rs. 700 crore wedding
Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's wedding ceremonies are adding legitimacy to the phrase 'big fat Indian wedding'.
Zomato delivery man seen eating ordered food, company issues statement
For those who live alone and don't like to cook, food delivery apps like Zomato have been their savior.
Veteran Congress leader, former Kerala Minister CN Balakrishnan passes away
Veteran Congress leader and former Kerala Minister C N Balakrishnan died at a private hospital in Kochi late night yesterday.
5 useful YouTube Channels for CBSE Class-12 physics preparation
Preparing for CBSE Class-12 board exams? For many science stream students, physics is one of the most difficult subjects. Its syllabus is quite vast, which could be intimidating, making it one of the most dreaded subjects.
Assembly poll results, Urjit Patel's sudden resignation upset market
Benchmark equity indices opened with heavy losses today, as investors were on edge ahead of the final assembly election results from five states, amid plummeting rupee after RBI Governor Urjit Patel's unexpected resignation.
Eminent economist and columnist Surjit Bhalla resigns from EAC-PM
Eminent economist and columnist Surjit Bhalla today said that he had resigned as a part-time member of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) on December 1.
#HealthBytes: Tips to maintain great skin health during winters
Winter is not the best season for your skin.
Woman wakes up from coma, accuses husband, in-laws of murder
Domestic violence is a concerning issue in India and cases of violence against women keep emerging almost regularly.
Delta, India's first homegrown dating-app for LGBTQ community is here
India, the country with its archaic laws has never made a welcoming environment for individuals belonging to the LGBTQ community.
India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5 missile, 2nd test in 6-months
India has successfully test-fired nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-5, which has a strike range of 5,000km, from Dr. Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast today.
Barrack 12: All about the jail which will house Mallya
Fugitive Vijay Mallya will be extradited from the UK to India, ruled a London court delivering its verdict after a year-long trial.
Urjit Patel resigns as Governor of Reserve Bank of India
Reserve Bank of India Governor, Urjit Patel, has stepped down from the position with immediate effect amid rift with the government on various issues.