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#AyodhyaDispute: CJI Gogoi reconstitutes Ayodhya bench; hearing on 29 January
The Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, has reconstituted the bench hearing the politically sensitive Ayodhya case by inducting Justices Ashok Bhushan and Abdul Nazeer.
6 Indian civil servants who have made the nation proud
The Indian civil services are a dream for lakhs of youngsters. Being a civil servant is a tough job and needs great commitment.
Delhi: Two Jaish terrorists, planning attack on Republic Day, arrested
In a major achievement, the Delhi police on Thursday announced its special cell has arrested two Jaish-E-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists who were allegedly planning attacks in the National Capital on Republic Day, Saturday.
Haryana woman earns Rs. 8L/month selling handbags on Flipkart
E-commerce space has given rise to many inspiring success stories of women entrepreneurs across the country.
Raped by school headmaster, Class 2 girl went home bleeding
In a disgusting incident, a school headmaster in Andhra Pradesh allegedly raped a student of Class 2, earlier this week, inside the school premises.
SC doesn't hold 10% EWS quota, but will examine validity
On Friday, the Supreme Court said it will examine the validity of the 10% quota law for the economically weaker sections.
Meet Karan, IITian behind India's first film and literature festival
The Great Indian Film and Literature Festival (GIFLIF) needs no introduction.
Chanda Kochhar case: Whistleblower says it's just "tip of iceberg"
On Thursday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) charged former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar with criminal conspiracy, but the whistleblower has said this is just the tip of the iceberg.
ISRO successfully launches smallest student satellite #Kalamsat, #MicrosatR from Sriharikota
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched Kalamsat, a satellite built by students, and imaging satellite Microsat-R on board the PSLV-C44 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
PM Modi-led panel indecisive over selection of new CBI Director
A high-powered PM Modi-led selection committee today met to pick the next CBI Director after former chief Alok Verma's exit earlier this month.
Indian Railways' e-Drishti software: All you need to know
In a bid to enhance transparency and vigilance in the Railways department, the Indian Railways, in association with Centre For Railway Information Systems (CRIS) has launched a software system called e-Drishti.
Citizenship Bill protesters trying to divide community, says Himanta
Senior BJP leader and Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said the Citizenship Bill, implementation of Clause 6 of Assam Accord and ST status to six communities in the state will make it a "fort" for the indigenous people.
Want food cooked by 'Dusri Biwi'? Head to Delhi's Rohini
Restaurants and small eateries have an immense pressure of keeping their businesses running and they often come up with some unique tactics of marketing.
Rose Valley scam: CBI interrogates noted film producer Shrikant Mohta
Noted Bengali film producer and distributor Shrikant Mohta was today interrogated by CBI officials regarding the Rs. 60,000 crore Rose Valley chit fund scam.
Here's how you can lock/unlock your Aadhaar data
In a bid to enhance security of users' biometrics (fingerprints and iris data), and in order to avoid misuse of sensitive personal information, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched a service, by which users can "lock/unlock" their biometric data.
IIT Kharagpur, Japan's AOTS collaborate to set up research center
IIT Kharagpur and Japan's Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS) have signed a MoU on Monday to explore opportunities for a research center that will facilitate collaborative projects.
#CareerBytes: The dos and don'ts of CA preparation
In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses.
#DUPlacements: LSR student receives all-time high package of Rs. 38L
This year's placement season has shined upon Delhi University colleges, as some of them have received an all-time high salary package, with mostly the Economics students bagging it.
Justice Sikri recuses himself from plea challenging interim CBI-chief's appointment
Justice AK Sikri, who was part of the select panel which took the decision to transfer former CBI Director Alok Verma, on Thursday recused himself from a plea challenging the appointment of M Nageshwar Rao as the interim boss of the agency.
Gujarat bans PUBG in schools 'due to adverse-effects on studies'
PUBG has taken the country by storm, but instances like a fitness trainer losing mental balance after playing the game has dealt a blow to its reputation.
ICICI-Videocon case: CBI names Chanda Kochhar, her husband in FIR
On Thursday, the Central Bureau of Investigation filed an FIR naming former ICICI CEO Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak and Videocon head Venugopal Dhoot, in a case linked to alleged irregularities in sanctioning a loan.
Viral tweet highlights what's wrong with Google maps. We agree!
Ever since Google Maps was introduced in 2005, navigating through roads and by-lanes has become much easier.
Gurugram building collapse: Six bodies recovered, rescue operations underway
In a recent development, six bodies have been recovered from Gurugram's Ullwas area where an under-construction building collapsed in the early hours of Thursday.
Arun Jaitley indisposed; Piyush Goyal made temporary Finance Minister
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been temporarily given the charge of Arun Jaitley's portfolios of Finance and Corporate Affairs in view of the latter's indisposition, according to a statement by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
ICAI CA results out; Kota tailor's son tops in first-attempt
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the results of CA Final, Foundation, and Common Proficiency Test (CPT) exams held in November and December last year.
Mentally ill people dubbed as 'lunatic/idiot' in PAN card applications
Did you know the Indian government dubs mentally ill people as 'lunatic/idiot'?
National-parties received over 50% funds from 'unknown' sources in 2017-18
More than 50% of the funds national parties received during the financial year 2017-18 came from "unknown" sources that included donations through electoral bonds and voluntary contributions, according to election watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
3 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K
Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces today in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district.
#HealthBytes: 7 reasons you're not losing weight
Done with diet streaks, eating clean, and regular workout commitments, but still unable to get rid of the stubborn fat?
'Power'ful shock: For 178 units, man receives Rs. 23cr electricity-bill
A man in Uttar Pradesh received a huge shock after his electricity bill came out to be around Rs. 23 crore for his home connection of 2 kilowatts.
Maharashtra ATS arrests 9 for alleged links with ISIS
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested nine people from Thane and Aurangabad for their alleged links with banned terror outfit ISIS.
Mizoram: Protesters burn effigies of PM Modi over Citizenship Bill
Thousands of people, including students, hit the streets across different places in Mizoram today to protest the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.
2002 Naroda Patiya case: SC grants bail to four convicts
The Supreme Court has granted bail to four convicts in the Naroda Patiya massacre case in Gujarat in which 97 people, most of them from a minority community, were killed by a mob during the 2002 riots in the state.
#CareerBytes: A day in the life of an IAS officer
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after service among the Civil Services of the country.
Google will now help track money spent on political ads
With India gearing up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Google, on Tuesday, announced a new policy to promote "transparency" in online political advertisements.
12-year-old Pune boy designs ship to clean oceans
What were you doing when you were 12? Reading comic books, playing with friends and trying to study, right?
Fed up with daily torture, Jharkhand woman murders husband
A woman was arrested recently for allegedly killing her husband in Palamau district, Jharkhand.
After a day of relief, Delhi air quality deteriorating again
A day after heavy rains and hailstorms lashed Delhi and washed away some of the air pollution, air quality in the national capital has started deteriorating yet again.
This is how DU plans to curb fake admissions
In a bid to curb fake admissions based on fraudulent documents, Delhi University (DU) wants its affiliated colleges to employ the help of forensic services.
Child of Muslim-Hindu couple entitled to father's property: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a child born out of a marriage between a Muslim man and Hindu woman is legitimate and has rights on the father's property.