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Now, government can monitor data in any personal computer

In what could mark the beginnings of an Orwellian surveillance state, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), on Thursday, granted sweeping powers to 10 Central investigative agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt any data stored on computer devices.

21 Dec 2018

Delhi High Court

1984-riots: HC rejects Sajjan's plea for more time to surrender

The Delhi High Court today dismissed former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's plea for extension of time till January 30 to surrender.

21 Dec 2018

Noida

Noida police busts fake call center duping US citizens

The Noida Police has busted a fake call center, which was being used to dupe US citizens, officials said today.

21 Dec 2018

India

#HealthBytes: 6 tips to take care of dry-skin in winters

When the winter season arrives, you have to be extra-careful about your skin's health.

21 Dec 2018

Narendra Modi

Sohrabuddin-encounter: Citing lack of evidence, CBI-court acquits all 22 accused

A special CBI court on Friday acquitted all 22 accused in Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case saying there wasn't enough proof to show he was murdered.

21 Dec 2018

India

Train 18, first engineless-train, vandalized on trial-run. Incredible India much?

The Indian government, famous for not catering to the demands of the public, decided to change it and gift the country its first engineless train.

21 Dec 2018

India

Woman, for whom Ansari went to Pakistan, testified for him

The woman, for whom Hamid Ansari, entered Pakistan illegally and was arrested there, testified for him in the court hoping to facilitate his release, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Thursday.

21 Dec 2018

Pune

NHRC issues notices to Defense-secretary, Pune Police over rape-incident: Activist

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to Defense secretary and Pune Police commissioner, and sought their replies in connection with the alleged rape of a 34-year-old woman employee of a military hospital in Pune district of Maharashtra in 2015, said an activist.

21 Dec 2018

Gujarat

Gujarat: Driving on wrong-side twice will result in license cancellation

Traffic police in Gujarat are getting serious about those who break rules and have now rolled out a strict policy.

#UPSC Civil Services Main-2018 results out; Here's how to check

The Union Public Service Commission has released the much-awaited results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination-2018 for recruitment to the prestigious IAS, IPS, IFS, and other civil services.

20 Dec 2018

India

#HealthBytes: Sex headaches: Causes and treatment

Simply put, a sex headache is a mild to severe pain in the head and neck area, that occurs on account of sexual activity, particularly before or during an orgasm.

20 Dec 2018

X

Real-life 'Phunsuk Wangdu' reveals story of 'Jeep-Roof' to Anand Mahindra

Aamir Khan's blockbuster 3 Idiots gave fame to Sonam Wangchuk, the engineer who inspired the character of Phunsuk Wangdu in the film.

20 Dec 2018

India

#HealthBytes: 5 ways to improve your immunity, this winter season

The winter season has finally hit the top gear.

20 Dec 2018

India

#CBSE2019: How to score over 90% in Class 12 Math?

Mathematics can be a nightmare for some Class 12 students, who are often scared as the subject involves a vast syllabus and a lot of formulae, theories, and concepts.

20 Dec 2018

India

Train 18 to make commercial debut on December 29

India's fastest indigenously manufactured train, Train 18, is all set to make its debut before the end of this year.

20 Dec 2018

Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha proceedings disrupted for seventh consecutive working day

The proceedings of the Lok Sabha were disrupted for the seventh consecutive working day today, amid sparring between Opposition and treasury benches on the Rafale jet issue.

20 Dec 2018

India

AMU students protest civilian killings in Kashmir, hold candlelight march

Students of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) held a candlelight peace march yesterday evening to protest the recent killing of seven civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.

20 Dec 2018

India

Google 'bar girl in India' and Sonia Gandhi's images appear

Recently, Google received backlash from US lawmakers, after it came to light that when you search 'idiot' on its platform, images of the US President Donald Trump appear.

20 Dec 2018

India

Caught-on-cam: Driver breaks rule, doesn't stop, drags traffic-cop on bonnet

In yet another incident which highlights road rage in Delhi/NCR, a driver dragged a traffic cop on his car's bonnet for 100 meters after he was pulled up for breaking the rule.

20 Dec 2018

India

Noida: Accused of sexual-harassment, Genpact employee commits suicide

A senior employee of Genpact India took his life at his home in Noida on Tuesday after he was accused of sexual harassment by women at his workplace.

20 Dec 2018

Agra

Agra shocker: Four men kidnap B.Tech student, gangrape her

Four men raped a first-year B.Tech student in Poiya Ghat of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and two accused have been arrested, police said on Wednesday.

20 Dec 2018

India

#IndianRailways: How Railways is planning to improve cleanliness of toilets

Over the decades, Indian Railways has come a long way in terms of connectivity, ticketing services, passenger amenities, convenience, and comfort.

20 Dec 2018

India

IRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided

For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.

19 Dec 2018

India

#CBSE2019: 5 habits of CBSE toppers every student should follow

CBSE board exam preparation can be a stressful time for many students. Despite studying hard, some of them struggle to get good marks.

19 Dec 2018

India

#ESICHospitalFire: 2-month-old died; father wrapped her in doormat

In the tragic fire which engulfed ESIC Hospital of Kamgar, Mumbai, a yet-to-be-named two-month-old girl lost her life.

19 Dec 2018

India

President's rule to be imposed in J&K from midnight

Jammu & Kashmir will be placed under President's rule from 20 December, for the first time in 22 years.

19 Dec 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

Night temperature shows improvement in most parts of Jammu

The night temperature in most parts of Jammu region marked further increase, with the city of temples recording a low of 6 degrees Celsius, three degrees below the normal during this time of the season, a MeT official said.

19 Dec 2018

India

ISRO launches "Angry Bird" satellite to boost defense communication capabilities

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched the GSAT-7A military communications satellite to boost the defense forces' communication capabilities, particularly the Indian Air Force.

19 Dec 2018

India

Another accused arrested in Rs. 126cr Yamuna Expressway land scam

The Gautam Budh Nagar Police yesterday arrested another accused in the Rs. 126 crore Yamuna Expressway land scam.

19 Dec 2018

India

Madras HC restrains parties from erecting digital banners on roadsides

The Madras High Court today restrained political parties from erecting digital banners on roadsides across Tamil Nadu till further orders.

19 Dec 2018

India

UP shocker! 15-year-old girl set ablaze by unidentified men

A 15-year-old school girl received burn injuries after she was set ablaze allegedly by two unidentified motorcycle-borne men near Agra (Uttar Pradesh), police said today.

19 Dec 2018

India

#CBSE2019: Important dates to remember for X, XII board exams

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the date sheet for this year's 10th and 12th board exams soon.

19 Dec 2018

India

Meri madam mahaan: Teary-eyed Hamid Ansari, mother meet Sushma Swaraj

The scenes in Delhi were emotional on Wednesday after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Hamid Ansari and his mother.

19 Dec 2018

India

Here is the list of all long weekends of 2019

2018 is about to end and we couldn't believe how time went away in a blink.

Aircel-Maxis case: P Chidambaram summoned by ED

Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, was on Wednesday summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in the Aircel-Maxis case, ANI reports.

19 Dec 2018

India

#CareerBytes: Experts and toppers' tips to crack the IIT-JEE exam

The JEE entrance exam is the ultimate test for any engineering aspirant in India.

18 Dec 2018

India

#CareerBytes: 5 websites that offer test series for UPSC exam

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams and its preparation process is a demanding task.

18 Dec 2018

Tamil Nadu

Plastic manufacturers move Madras HC against government's plastic ban order

The Tamil Nadu Plastics Manufacturer's Association (TNPMA) moved the Madras High Court today seeking to quash a government order banning plastic, which would come into effect on January 1.

18 Dec 2018

Delhi Police

Man held from near Jaitley's house in Delhi, probe on

A man in his 30s, allegedly suffering from depression, has been detained for lurking suspiciously near the residence of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in south Delhi's Greater Kailash, police said today.

18 Dec 2018

Odisha

Odisha: BJP bandh affects normal life in Mayurbhanj district

The 12-hour bandh called by BJP in Mayurbhanj district affected normal life, as party activists blocked roads and picketed in front of government offices today.