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08 Jan 2019
IndiaNCERT to cut syllabus by 10-15% from 2019-20: Details here
In a huge relief to school children, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has decided to reduce its textbooks' content by 10-15% from the 2019-20 academic year.
08 Jan 2019
IndiaMeet Apsara Reddy, first transgender appointed Mahila Congress's National General-Secretary
In a first, the Indian National Congress has appointed transgender journalist and activist, Apsara Reddy, as the National General Secretary of its women's wing, the All India Mahila Congress (AIMC).
08 Jan 2019
OdishaThis former MP, 81, has quit politics to pursue PhD
People often say age is just a number, and a former MP in Odisha has justly proved it.
08 Jan 2019
Kumbh Mela#KumbhMela: Authorities to adopt AI for smooth crowd management
In a first, Kumbh Mela- the largest religious gathering on earth- will witness the use of artificial intelligence for better crowd management this year.
08 Jan 2019
IndiaSC's 5-judge Constitution Bench to hear #AyodhyaCase on 10 January
Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, has set up a five-judge Constitution Bench to hear the Ayodhya land dispute case from 10 January.
08 Jan 2019
India#Kumbh2019: Jobs which will be generated by Prayagraj Kumbh Mela
The Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. The Ardh Kumbh Mela or Kumbh 2019, to be held in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj (Allahabad), is expected to be much bigger this year.
08 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiNFIW stages protest, demands immediate passage of Women's Reservation Bill
Expressing serious concerns over the non-passage of the Women Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, a women's organization staged district-level demonstrations in 24 states yesterday.
08 Jan 2019
OdishaAndhra's Polavaram Dam just broke world record for weirdest reason
The concrete work of the much-awaited Polavaram dam in Andhra Pradesh began at 8am on January 6, and concluded at 8am on January 7.
08 Jan 2019
MaduraiAAI to soon use plastic waste to lay roads
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is planning to use plastic waste to lay or repair roads on the city-side of airports, and the plan is expected to be put in motion soon.
08 Jan 2019
SuicideIIT Guwahati final year student found hanging in hostel room
A student of the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, was found hanging yesterday evening in his hostel room in the campus premises, police said.
08 Jan 2019
Samajwadi PartyBJP leader in soup for distributing liquor at temple event
Former Uttar Pradesh minister Naresh Agarwal and his son Nitin have landed themselves in controversy after two videos surfaced on the Internet yesterday showing 200ml plastic liquor bottles being distributed inside lunch packets at a temple event.
08 Jan 2019
GujaratSenior Gujarat BJP leader shot dead in moving train
Senior Gujarat BJP leader and former MLA Jayanti Bhanushali was shot dead by unidentified persons while he was traveling in a train in the wee hours today, police said.
08 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiNE students' organizations begin 11-hour strike against Citizenship Amendment Bill
An 11-hour North East bandh, called by a number of students' organizations and political parties to protest the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, began amid tight security today at 5 am.
08 Jan 2019
Supreme Court Of India#CBIvsCBI: Supreme Court reinstates Alok Verma as CBI Director
Three months after the government divested him of his powers, Alok Verma has been temporarily reinstated as CBI Director by the Supreme Court.
08 Jan 2019
India#BharatBandh: Millions go on two-day strike against Modi govt's policies
On Tuesday, millions of workers across India, from both the organized and the unorganized sectors, started their two-day nationwide general strike to protest against unemployment and what they call the Modi government's 'anti-worker' policies.
07 Jan 2019
India#CareerBytes: What is the difference between CA and ICWA?
In India, Chartered Accountancy and Cost Accountancy are the most popular career options among commerce students after Class-12.
07 Jan 2019
India#HealthBytes: Tips for having sex with a new partner
As much as it feels exciting, getting intimate with a new partner can be quite intimidating and pretty stressful.
07 Jan 2019
India#CareerBytes: Registration for IIM+IIT+ISI joint PGDBA now open; Details here
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, and Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata have jointly announced admissions to the 2019-21 Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) programme.
07 Jan 2019
ChandigarhIndian geologist says Lord Brahma was first to discover dinosaurs
Technically, dinosaurs were first discovered by some British geologists in the 19th century.
07 Jan 2019
KeralaKerala: Baby's circumcision goes awry; Human Rights Commission intervenes
The state human rights commission has asked the Kerala government to compensate the family of a 23-day-old baby boy for medical negligence after his private parts were severely injured during circumcision.
07 Jan 2019
IndiaTop universities to offer online degree courses from 2019-20
In a bid to improve access to higher education, the University Grants Commission (UGC), has invited proposals from top institutes in the country to offer courses in the online mode, including degree courses, from the academic year 2019-2020.
07 Jan 2019
MeghalayaMeghalaya mine rescue: Operations halted as water pumps develop glitches
Rescue operations for the 15 miners trapped in a Meghalaya mine hit a roadblock yesterday, as the two high-powered pumps engaged in de-watering did not operate the whole day after developing technical glitches.
07 Jan 2019
India#CareerBytes: Preparing for UGC NET? Avoid these 5 common mistakes
The UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) is a national level exam conducted to select candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor at Indian universities and colleges.
07 Jan 2019
IndiaAre you eligible for the 10% reservation for general category?
On Monday, the Narendra Modi-led NDA government announced 10% reservation in jobs and education for economically backward upper castes.
07 Jan 2019
Madhya PradeshStarving child drinks insecticide in MP, NCPCR sends team
A tribal child in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district reportedly consumed insecticide out of hunger, prompting the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to set up an inquiry into the matter.
07 Jan 2019
HaryanaHaryana: Son beats father to death, buries body in courtyard
An elderly man was beaten to death allegedly by his son over a property dispute in Haryana's Hasangarh village, police said today.
07 Jan 2019
IndiaSurat: This couple comes up with WhatsApp-themed wedding card
In the midst of the wedding season in India, soon-to-be-wed couples are coming up with unique ideas to spice up their wedding celebrations.
07 Jan 2019
India#BharatBandh: Nationwide strike against Modi govt's policies on Jan 8-9
Ten Central trade unions across India have called for a two-day-long nationwide strike on January 8 and 9 in a bid to protest against what they call "anti-people" policies of the Modi government.
07 Jan 2019
MeghalayaAnother coal mine tragedy in Meghalaya: 2 miners found dead
Bodies of two miners were recovered from an illegal coal mine located at a remote village in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, police said today.
07 Jan 2019
MumbaiMumbai: Kirti Chakra awardee badly beaten up; hospitalized
A national hero was badly beaten up in the early hours of Sunday at the Malad suburb in Mumbai, and is currently hospitalized and undergoing treatment.
07 Jan 2019
Bihar#MuzaffarpurHorror: Girls forced to have sex, dance to vulgar songs
Months after the abuse meted on girls living inside a government-run shelter home in Muzaffarpur, Bihar came to light, disturbing details have emerged.
07 Jan 2019
MurderDelhi: Man shot dead for throwing stones at pet dog
Pet owners' love for their pets is often equated with parents' love for their children, but how far can a pet owner go to protect their pets?
07 Jan 2019
Uttar PradeshGang-rape victim alleges accused set her ablaze, police doesn't agree
One of the accused of a gang-rape case in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly set the victim ablaze, she has claimed.
06 Jan 2019
India#JEEMain2019: Important things, instructions students must keep in mind
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most difficult engineering entrance exam for admission to India's top institutes. JEE consists of Main and Advanced exams.
06 Jan 2019
IndiaThis IIT-Delhi student is offering low-cost smart home solutions
Home automation is an emerging market in India, and has a long way to go before it can become mainstream.
06 Jan 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaSoon, Aadhaar-driving license linking will become mandatory: Details here
On Sunday, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad announced that the government would soon make it mandatory to link Aadhaar with driving licenses.
06 Jan 2019
OdishaOdisha: Maoists kill watchman, torch 5 vehicles in Kandhamal district
Maoists have gunned down a watchman at a road construction site in Odisha's Kandhamal district suspecting him to be a police informer, police said today.
06 Jan 2019
YouTube#CareerBytes: Preparing for UGC NET? Follow these 6 YouTube channels
The UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) is a national-level exam that is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
06 Jan 2019
Andaman & Nicobar'Orange' alert in Andamans due to cyclone Pabuk: Details here
The Center has sounded an "Orange" alert for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which is facing a cyclonic storm, officials said today.
06 Jan 2019
IndiaDry ATMs: Parliamentary panel nudges RBI to fix the problem
A parliamentary panel has asked the Reserve Bank to address the problem of perpetually dysfunctional ATMs so as to avoid any situation of the forced cash crunch.
