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30 Dec 2018
Madhya PradeshMP: Baby dies after mother chops off extra fingers, toes
A baby girl, who was born on December 22 in Madhya Pradesh, met her death in a grisly fashion just seven days from birth after her mother allegedly chopped off her extra toes and fingers out of superstition.
30 Dec 2018
GoaGoa FDA woman officer, 'formalin' whistleblower, alleges harassment by government
A woman officer of Goa's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) department has alleged harassment by the state government after her tests confirmed the presence of formalin, a toxic chemical, in fish imported to the state.
30 Dec 2018
IndiaKartarpur corridor: Pakistan to only allow 500 pilgrims per day
After agreeing to open the Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims looking to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, the Pakistan government, reportedly, is mulling imposing certain conditions.
30 Dec 2018
AssamAssam: Power crisis to be resolved, NTPC to hike power-production
NTPC Ltd will add 250 MW to the existing 500 MW capacity in Assam's Kokrajhar district after its third unit is commissioned in February, a senior company official said yesterday.
30 Dec 2018
DubaiWorse than turbulence? Air India passenger strips naked mid-flight
Around 150 passengers who were travelling from Dubai to Lucknow on board an Air India Express flight were in for an unpleasant surprise on Saturday.
30 Dec 2018
ChennaiFake IAS-officer, who pressurized SP to get work done, arrested
On Saturday, the Greater Noida police said that a man who was impersonating an IAS officer has been arrested.
29 Dec 2018
Narendra Modi#GhazipurCopKilling: Constable killed in stone-pelting hours after PM Modi's rally
In yet another case of mob violence against cops, a police constable was killed in stone-pelting by protesters today in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur.
29 Dec 2018
KolkataWW-II aerial bomb found during dredging operations in Kolkata
A 1000-pound aerial bomb dating back to the World War-II era has been unearthed at a dock in Kolkata during routine dredging operations.
29 Dec 2018
India#HealthBytes: 5 simple ways to deal with period pain
During menstruation, discomfort around the abdomen, lower-back and thighs is common.
29 Dec 2018
IndiaDesperate for government job, man forges PM's signature
The race to secure a government job in India is tough, and people go to extreme lengths to acquire such employment.
29 Dec 2018
Indian ArmySnowfall blocks roads, Army rescues 1,500+ stranded tourists in Sikkim
The Indian Army has rescued over 1,500 tourists near the 17th Mile in East Sikkim, close to the India-China border, who were stranded following heavy snowfall.
29 Dec 2018
India#CBSE2019: 7 YouTube Channels to follow for Class 12 Biology
The 2018-19 CBSE Class 12 board exams will begin from 15 February and with only a few weeks to go, students need to be well-prepared by now.
29 Dec 2018
Sonia GandhiAgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel names Sonia Gandhi, ED tells court
Christian Michel, the alleged middleman of the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, has named UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, the Enforcement Directorate told Patiala House Court on Saturday.
29 Dec 2018
Jammu And KashmirArmy seizes arms, ammunition in Kathua, averts major terror-attack
The Army today said they have averted a major terror attack with the seizure of a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.
29 Dec 2018
PulwamaFour terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Pulwama
Four terrorists were killed today in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.
29 Dec 2018
Uttar PradeshNow, BJP lawmaker claims Bulandshahr cop may have 'shot himself'
BJP lawmaker from Uttar Pradesh's Sayana, Devendra Singh Lodhi waded into the Bulandshahr violence case and said inspector Subodh Singh might have 'shot himself'.
29 Dec 2018
JharkhandJharkhand government building 'Santhal village' to draw more tourists
Buoyed by the increase in tourist footfall over the recent years, the Jharkhand government is building a 'Santhal village' in East Singhbhum district to promote the lifestyle and traditions of the community.
29 Dec 2018
BiharDelhi: Girls abused inside shelter-home, chilli-powder put in private parts
On Thursday night, during a surprise visit to a shelter home run by an NGO, in Dwarka, the Delhi Commission of Women found that girls were ruthlessly abused by staff.
29 Dec 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K CEO meets governor, apprises him about raising public awareness
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Shailendra Kumar met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhawan, Jammu, yesterday.
29 Dec 2018
HaryanaHaryana: 7 killed, 4 injured in accident due to heavy-fog
Seven people were killed and four injured when a vehicle rammed into two SUVs due to heavy fog on the Ambala-Chandigarh national highway today, police said.
29 Dec 2018
MumbaiMumbai: Year after tragedy, fire breaks out near Kamala Mills
On Saturday, a fire broke out at an under-construction building near Kamala Mills compound of Mumbai.
28 Dec 2018
PuneAlien alert: Pune man writes to Modi about 'alien object'
Recently, when a man from Pune was certain that he saw an alien object outside his house, he decided to take action.
28 Dec 2018
India#HealthBytes: Basic questions around Sexually Transmitted Infections answered
In the simplest of terms, infections that spread from sexual activity are called as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI).
28 Dec 2018
BiharUttar Pradesh: Rats 'drank' 1,000L of alcohol in Bareilly
We are all aware of how Indians love to drink.
28 Dec 2018
HaryanaHeadless bodies of toddler, girl found in Haryana's Bhiwani
The headless bodies of a woman, a girl, and a toddler were found inside a drum lying on road in Haryana's Bhiwani district today.
28 Dec 2018
Lok SabhaCulture Minister presents Jallianwala Bagh Memorial Bill in Lok Sabha
A bill, which seeks to remove the Congress president as a permanent member in a trust that runs Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial to make the body "apolitical", was introduced in Lok Sabha today.
28 Dec 2018
India2019: Of 5 eclipses, 2 will be visible in India
Astronomy enthusiasts and skygazers around the world will be able to watch five eclipses in 2019, two of which will be visible in India.
28 Dec 2018
OdishaOdisha Fire-Services team leaves for Meghalaya to rescue trapped miners
A team of the Odisha Fire Services, carrying 20 high-power pumps, today left for Meghalaya to assist in the search and rescue of the 15 laborers trapped in a flooded rat-hole coal mine in the northeastern state, officials said.
28 Dec 2018
Lok Sabha#POCSOAct: Cabinet approves death-penalty for aggravated sexual crimes against minors
The Centre on Friday accepted amendments in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act and approved death penalty in cases of aggravated sexual assault of kids.
28 Dec 2018
India#HealthBytes: 5 low-calorie dessert recipes to satisfy your sugar-cravings
Desserts are mouth-watering.
28 Dec 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K police to get pepper-ball launching systems, riot-control gas masks
The Jammu and Kashmir police will soon get non-lethal pepper-ball launching systems and anti-riot gas masks to deal with law and order situations in the state, officials said today.
28 Dec 2018
IndiaCabinet approves Rs. 10,000cr for sending 3 Indians to space
On Friday, the Union Cabinet approved Rs. 10,000cr for the ambitious 'Gaganyaan' mission to send three Indian astronauts to space in 2022.
28 Dec 2018
IndiaPulitzer Prize-winning journalist denied entry into India
Cathal McNaughton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, was denied entry into India after he returned from an overseas trip.
28 Dec 2018
Jammu And KashmirTerrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district
A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Awantipora area in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district today.
28 Dec 2018
Arunachal PradeshArunachal reaches new high, generates revenue of Rs. 1,598.49 crore
The Arunachal Pradesh government has created a record of a total revenue generation of Rs. 1,598.49 crore in 2017-18, reaching a new high in the last 30 years, a senior official said today.
28 Dec 2018
ICICI BankGST department freezes Mahesh Babu's account over service tax dues
Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu's bank accounts were attached by the Goods and Services Tax department on Thursday after he failed to clear his service tax dues.
28 Dec 2018
MeghalayaMeghalaya: Air Force transports heavy-duty pumps to rescue trapped miners
A day after National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel found a foul smell emanating from the rat hole coal-mine in Meghalaya where 15 miners are trapped, authorities have stepped up rescue efforts.
28 Dec 2018
Yogi Adityanath3 secretariat staff suspended by Yogi on charges of graft
Three secretariat staff attached to Uttar Pradesh ministers were suspended on charges of graft following a sting operation by a news channel.
28 Dec 2018
7th Pay Commission730-day child care leave allowed for single, male Central-govt employees
Single fathers working in the Central government have been handed some good news ahead of the New Year.
28 Dec 2018
NoidaIllegal occupation on Rs. 25cr worth Noida Authority's land cleared
Illegal occupation on 5,400 square meters of land, estimated worth Rs. 25 crore and belonging to the Noida Authority, was removed yesterday, officials said.
