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21 Sep 2018

Yogi Adityanath

UP: High-alert sounded after 84 die due to 'mystery disease'

In Uttar Pradesh, a 'mystery fever' killed as many as 84 people in the last six weeks, following which the Yogi Adityanath government has issued a high alert across the state.

21 Sep 2018

Noida

Noida: Attackers kill 2 PNB security guards in robbery attempt

Two private security guards of a bank were killed allegedly by unidentified assailants in a loot attempt in Noida, UP.

21 Sep 2018

Kerala

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping nun, arrested: Reports

In a major development in the Kerala nun rape case, the prime accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal was arrested on Friday. He was accused of raping the nun multiple times over a period of two years.

21 Sep 2018

Mumbai

#HumanityWeeps: Snake undergoes MRI scan in Mumbai for broken spine

An injured snake, which was found in a Mumbai suburb, underwent an MRI scan for its broken spine and is on the recovery path after being put through treatment.

21 Sep 2018

Domestic Violence

Delhi: Army Major booked for domestic abuse, demanding dowry

An Army Major has been booked for allegedly subjecting his wife to domestic abuse and demanding dowry, the police said today.

21 Sep 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 5 benefits of using honey for hair growth

Want long, silky, beautiful-looking hair? Everyone does!

21 Sep 2018

West Bengal

Educational institutions in WB won't celebrate 'Surgical Strike Day': Minister

The University Grants Commission (UGC) direction to universities to mark September 29 as the "Surgical Strike Day" is a part of the Bhartiya Janta Party's "agenda" and educational institutes in West Bengal will not celebrate the day, said the state's Education Minister, Partha Chatterjee.

21 Sep 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: Terrorists shoot dead 3 policemen after abducting them

Terrorists shot dead three policemen after abducting them from Shopian district of J&K early today, police said.

21 Sep 2018

Odisha

IMD issues cyclone alert for South Odisha and Andhra

India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the warning of a cyclone for South Odisha and coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. The storm is likely to hit the East Coast of India.

21 Sep 2018

Italy

Isha Ambani-Anand Parimal to exchange rings tonight: Details here

The richie-rich couple Anand Parimal and Isha Ambani are all set to exchange the rings officially on September 21.

21 Sep 2018

Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal: 3-year-old girl sexually abused in school van; conductor held

A three-year-old girl was allegedly sexually abused in a school van by its conductor, who was detained, police said today.

21 Sep 2018

Tamil Nadu

IndiGo bus carrying 50 passengers catches fire at Chennai airport

A bus belonging to IndiGo airline caught fire at the airport in Chennai, Tamil Nadu while ferrying passengers of a domestic inbound flight, according to airport officials.

21 Sep 2018

Madhya Pradesh

MP: Man attempts raping daughter, sets her ablaze for resisting

In a ghastly incident, a man in Madhya Pradesh set his daughter on fire after she resisted rape by him at their house in Bhind district.

21 Sep 2018

Health & Wellness

Tips and tricks to help you become a morning person

Deciding to become a morning person is a tough call, and actually trying to be one is tougher, to say the least.

21 Sep 2018

India

Meet past five years' (2013-17) UPSC CSE toppers

The Indian Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) each year.

20 Sep 2018

Mumbai

#TravelBytes: IRCTC offers 9 nights/10 days 'Best of Asia' package

If you are a planner, here's some news for you.

20 Sep 2018

Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Daughter critical after father attacks her over inter-caste marriage

In yet another horrific incident, a 20-year-old woman was attacked by her father in Hyderabad on Wednesday for marrying a man against the family's wishes.

20 Sep 2018

India

Indian economy to reach $5 trillion size by 2022: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today the size of Indian economy will double to $5 trillion by 2022 with manufacturing and agriculture contributing $1 trillion each.

20 Sep 2018

India

UGC to varsities: Celebrate September 29 as 'Surgical Strike Day'

The University Grants Commission (UGC) today directed varsities and higher education institutions across the country to observe September 29 as "Surgical Strike Day".

20 Sep 2018

Telangana

Ban the term 'honor killing': Human Rights Activist

Kancha Ilaiah, who's a prominent Dalit, Human and Civil Rights activist, has asked for a ban on the term 'honor killing' in incidents where Dalits or lower caste people are killed for marrying someone of upper caste.

India responds to Pakistan's letter, foreign ministers to meet soon

After newly-elected Pakistan PM Imran Khan wrote to PM Narendra Modi requesting that bilateral talks between India and Pakistan be resumed, New Delhi has responded.

20 Sep 2018

Odisha

Detained for 'derogatory-comments' on Konark Temple, defense expert gets bail

Writer and defense expert Abhijit Iyer-Mitra was given conditional bail by Saket Court till September 28, after Delhi police detained him on Thursday.

Government to fill 1,136 vacant posts in different departments

Over 1,100 posts in various central government departments are to be filled by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), said a statement issued by the Personnel Ministry today.

20 Sep 2018

India

IIT-KGP develops model to predict variability and trends in rainfall

Researchers at IIT Kharagpur have developed a new statistical model which can be used to predict variability and trends in rainfall over different climate regions of India.

20 Sep 2018

Odisha

Odisha: Amid downpour, ballistic missile test-fired from ITR at Chandipur

An indigenously developed surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile was test-fired from the Odisha coast today amid heavy rains, official sources said.

20 Sep 2018

Indian Railways

Tea and coffee on trains have become more expensive

According to a circular issued by the Railway Board on September 18, prices of tea and coffee served on trains have been increased.

Muzaffarpur shelter home horror: SC ends ban on media reporting

The Supreme Court on Thursday ended a ban on media reporting in the Muzaffarpur shelter home case, but asked the media to not sensationalize sexual harassment cases.

20 Sep 2018

India

Delhi: Assistant Commissioner of Police booked for allegedly raping woman

An Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) has been booked for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage, the police said today.

20 Sep 2018

Jet Airways

After Jet Airways' negligence, Prabhu orders safety-audit of all airlines

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu ordered a safety audit of all scheduled airlines and airports, amid recent incidents related to the safety of passengers.

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on arrests of 5 activists

The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on a plea by historian Romila Thapar and others seeking the immediate release of five activists in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima violence case and a SIT probe into their arrest.

20 Sep 2018

Kerala

Kerala nun rape: Bishop Mulakkal's interrogation continues for second day

A special investigation team, probing the rape case of a nun by a Roman Catholic bishop, today resumed his interrogation.

20 Sep 2018

Navi Mumbai

Maharashtra: MSEDCL to set up 500 electric vehicle charging stations

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) plans to set up 500 electric vehicle charging stations across Maharashtra to encourage the use of green energy by automobiles.

20 Sep 2018

Narendra Modi

Sikkim's stunning Pakyong airport is all set for inauguration

Perched between misty mountains at a height of 4,500ft, Sikkim's first airport is all set to be inaugurated on September 23 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

20 Sep 2018

Patna

Patna: Principal rapes student, clerk makes video; both arrested

The principal of a private school in Patna was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly raping a student multiple times in the last few months.

20 Sep 2018

India

Sitharaman 'caught lying' on Rafale deal again, must resign: RaGa

Congress President Rahul Gandhi today accused Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of "lying" on HAL's capability to build Rafale aircraft and demanded her resignation.

20 Sep 2018

Pune

Pune: Two minor girls raped; one dies in hospital

Two minor girls were allegedly raped by a man and a 17-year-old boy in Pune on Sunday and one of them died of injuries inflicted during the assault days later, the police said.

20 Sep 2018

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: Man rapes teenage daughter for last four years; arrested

A 40-year-old man was arrested today in Maharashtra's Thane for allegedly raping his teenage daughter.

20 Sep 2018

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP considering data vouchers instead of free Wi-Fi in Delhi

Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has tweaked their initial poll promise of providing free Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the city, and is now considering handing out mobile data vouchers instead of setting up hotspots.

20 Sep 2018

Ayodhya

Bhagwat says Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will promote Hindu-Muslim peace

Speaking on the last day of the outreach programme, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Ram Mandir in the disputed land in Ayodhya would ensure Hindu-Muslim peace, as it will eliminate disagreements between the two groups.

20 Sep 2018

Mumbai

30 suffer nosebleed due to Jet Airways' staff negligence

In an incident that reeks of negligence, some passengers on a Jet Airways flight from Mumbai to Jaipur suffered nose and ear bleeding on Thursday morning after the flight crew forgot to switch on the system that maintains cabin pressure.