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20 Jan 2019
India#HealthBytes: 5 breakfast rules to help you lose weight
On a busy weekday morning, ignoring the dining table might seem like the only way out, but it's a disaster for your long-term health.
20 Jan 2019
VadodaraGujarat: Man kills wife with axe, injures kids, commits suicide
A 35-year-old man allegedly killed his wife and injured his two sons with an axe in Gujarat's Vadodara district and then committed suicide by jumping in front of a train yesterday.
20 Jan 2019
Lalu Prasad YadavChai in kulhad to make a comeback at railway stations
Having been elbowed out by the more utilitarian plastic and paper cups over the years at railway stations, 'kulhads', which were introduced by former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad 15 years ago, are all set to make a comeback at catering units.
20 Jan 2019
India#Budget2019: Agriculture-credit target may see Rs. 12 lakh crore hike
The farm credit target is likely to be raised by about 10% to a record Rs. 12 lakh crore in the 2019-20 Budget, according to sources.
20 Jan 2019
Jammu And KashmirJ&K's first inter-state bridge to be inaugurated on January 22
Union minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the 1.2 km-long Keediyan-Gandiyal bridge on the Ravi river in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on January 22.
20 Jan 2019
ZomatoMaharashtra: Family finds plastic fiber in paneer dishes, Zomato apologizes
On Friday, a family in Aurangabad, Maharashtra ordered food from Zomato but were shocked to find that the paneer dishes had plastic fiber.
20 Jan 2019
Uttar PradeshSisters run ill father's barbershop disguising themselves as boys
In rural Uttar Pradesh, where women are mostly confined to their homes, two teenage sisters have been running a male salon in Banwari Tola village, and that too for five long years.
20 Jan 2019
BiharState-of-the-art milk processing unit inaugurated in Bihar, to benefit farmers
Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh and Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi have jointly inaugurated a state-of-the-art milk processing plant in East Champaran district, which is set to offer "fair and competitive prices" to farmers.
20 Jan 2019
SrinagarTurned away by doctor, woman delivers stillborn on Srinagar road
In an inhuman incident, a woman from Moore, a remote area of Jammu and Kashmir, gave birth to a baby by the roadside after a doctor at Srinagar's Lal Ded Hospital refused to admit her.
20 Jan 2019
IndiaHyderabad police now sends letters to drunk driver's HR head
Drunk driving is one of the most common causes of accidents in India and the traffic police have been coming up with new tactics to prevent such mishaps.
19 Jan 2019
Padma ShriAICTE to stop setting up new engineering colleges from 2020
In an unprecedented move that could impact many engineering aspirants, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has decided not to permit registration of new engineering colleges from the academic year 2020-2021.
19 Jan 2019
Robert VadraDelhi court extends interim protection from arrest to Vadra's aide
A Delhi court today extended till February 6 the interim protection from arrest granted to Manoj Arora, a close aide of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, in a money laundering case.
19 Jan 2019
Tamil NaduTN: Body of fisherman, who drowned off Sri Lanka, cremated
The body of a 61-year-old Tamil Nadu fisherman, who drowned in the sea after his boat capsized off Neduntheevu while being chased by Sri Lankan Navy, was brought in to Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) from Lanka and cremated yesterday.
19 Jan 2019
SikkimIncrease production of organic foodgrains, says Sikkim CM to farmers
Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling has exhorted the farmers of his state to increase production of organic foodgrains to cater to domestic demands.
19 Jan 2019
MumbaiNew Rajdhani on Mumbai-Delhi route launched: Details here
On Saturday, the Indian Railways flagged off its latest Rajdhani Express, that will ply from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai to the Hazrat Nizamuddin station in Delhi.
19 Jan 2019
TelanganaMortal remains of siblings, who died in US-fire, reach Hyderabad
The bodies of three teenage siblings from Telangana, who were among four people killed in a fire at a house in Tennessee, USA, two days before Christmas, have been brought in Hyderabad, Telangana.
19 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates India's first private-sector howitzer manufacturing unit
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Armoured Systems Complex in Hazira, Gujarat, as part of the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat summit.
19 Jan 2019
IndiaAnand Mahindra announces nickname for his new car: Details here
A few days ago Anand Mahindra, chairman of Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, had asked Twitter users to suggest a nickname for his new Mahindra Alturas G4, which he had just added in his collection.
19 Jan 2019
MurderGurugram: Rape accused shoots survivor dead for not withdrawing case
In a shocking incident, a rape survivor was allegedly shot dead by the accused in Gurugram on Friday after she refused to withdraw the case against him.
19 Jan 2019
JEEJEE Main results declared: Here's how to check
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the results for the JEE Main January session nearly two weeks in advance.
19 Jan 2019
Delhi PoliceJNU sedition-row: Court refuses chargesheet, says Delhi govt's permission needed
Five days after the Delhi Police filed a 1,200-page chargesheet against former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid, and others, the Patiala House Court has refused to accept the filing.
19 Jan 2019
Yogi AdityanathBulandshahr violence: Police donate Rs. 70lakh for slain cop's family
The family of Uttar Pradesh police inspector Subodh Singh, who was slain during the Bulandshahr violence, has been given Rs. 70 lakh as compensation by the state police, over and above the Rs. 50 lakh that was given by the state government.
19 Jan 2019
MelbourneMeet Australian Baba, the atheist-turned-ascetic, who has become Kumbh's attraction
At Kumbh 2019, which is underway in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, a unique baba has hogged the limelight. He is not like other seers, but has plenty of Kumbh experience.
18 Jan 2019
MumbaiAll about the new Rajdhani Express between Mumbai and Delhi
A bi-weekly train between Mumbai-Delhi will begin operations tomorrow.
18 Jan 2019
IndiaIndia to host UN-conference highlighting land degradation, desertification in October
India will host the 14th session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) this year to address the issue of land degradation and desertification.
18 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiIndia aims 'Top-50' rank next year in ease-of-doing biz: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the 9th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar.
18 Jan 2019
IndiaProtect your data using the Masked Aadhaar feature
In a bid to enhance the safety and confidentiality of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a feature called 'Masked Aadhaar.'
18 Jan 2019
Pakistan News'Accidental PM' releases in Pakistan, and Kher is being trolled
Earlier today, actor Anupam Kher revealed his movie The Accidental Prime Minister has hit screens in Pakistan and shared a picture with details.
18 Jan 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)UP sand-mining case: ED summons four including IAS-officer, SP leader
Initiating fresh action, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to four people, including IAS officer B Chandrakala and a Samajwadi Party (SP) leader, in connection with an alleged illegal mining case in Uttar Pradesh, official sources said today.
18 Jan 2019
IndiaIndia's second defense innovation center to come up in Maharashtra
Nashik in Maharashtra will be the site of the country's second defense innovation hub after Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, Union Minister of State for Defense Subhash Bhamre said in a defense industry stakeholders meeting in the city yesterday.
18 Jan 2019
IndiaKumbh 2019: Indian Railways launches device for generating unreserved tickets
To facilitate the large number of pilgrims visiting the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, from all over the country, the Indian Railways has taken a number of steps.
18 Jan 2019
Jammu And KashmirAhead of Republic Day, two attacks rock Srinagar within 24hrs
With less than 10 days to go for Republic Day, two attacks have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar.
18 Jan 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaBar dancers hope to get jobs back after SC's verdict
On Thursday, the Supreme Court relaxed strict rules needed for obtaining a dance bar license in Maharashtra and this has raised hopes of bar dancers.
18 Jan 2019
IndiaBride shot at during wedding, returns injured, completes rituals
After a bride got shot at her own wedding in Delhi yesterday, her spirit wasn't dampened at all, as she returned with injuries from the hospital just to get married.
18 Jan 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaGive 24x7 security to women who entered Sabarimala, orders SC
On Friday, the Supreme Court directed the Kerala government to give adequate security to Bindu and Kanaka Durga, the two women who entered Sabarimala temple on January 2.
18 Jan 2019
Narendra Modi5 routes under UDAN scheme to restart from Feb 13
In a boost to low cost air travel in Maharashtra, five routes under the Center's UDAN scheme, which were discontinued some time back, will resume on February 13.
18 Jan 2019
SuicideSon of jawan, who made "bad food" videos, found dead
BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav, who was earlier in news for making videos about bad food served to soldiers, lost his son to suicide on Wednesday, reports claimed.
18 Jan 2019
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Delhi: Dense fog disrupts flights and trains
On Friday morning, at least a dozen flights from Delhi was put on hold for nearly three hours, as a dense fog engulfed the national capital, leading to poor visibility conditions.
18 Jan 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaAfter Alok Verma's exit, Rakesh Asthana moved out of CBI
A week after CBI Director Alok Verma was transferred by Prime Minister Narendra Modi led panel, his deputy Rakesh Asthana was moved out of Central Bureau of Investigation.
18 Jan 2019
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)You'll have to pay for baggage screening at Delhi Airport
From February 1, Delhi International Airport (DIAL), after being allowed by AERA, will charge for X-ray baggage fees ranging from Rs. 110 to Rs. 880 for domestic flights, and $149.33 (Rs. 10,655) to $209.55 (Rs. 14,952) for international flights.
