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01 Feb 2019
National Green Tribunal (NGT)NGT raps DPCC over report on Wazirpur's 'polluting' industrial unit
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) over its report on a factory allegedly causing pollution in Delhi's Wazirpur area, terming it a "fixed match".
01 Feb 2019
IndiaFresh snowfall, landslides force Jammu-Srinagar NH to remain closed
The Jammu-Srinagar national highway, the only all-weather surface link between Kashmir and rest of the country, was closed for vehicular traffic for the second consecutive day today due to fresh snowfall and landslides.
01 Feb 2019
Aadhaar CardNot using your Aadhaar card? It might get deactivated
With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
01 Feb 2019
India#CareerBytes: How to crack UGC NET in first attempt?
The UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) is a national level exam conducted to select candidates for the post of Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor at Indian universities/colleges.
01 Feb 2019
India#Budget2019: Key highlights from Piyush Goyal's Budget speech
With an eye on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, due by May, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, on Friday, made major announcements for the middle-class, farmers, and unorganized sector workers.
01 Feb 2019
BengaluruIAF Mirage 2000 aircraft crashes at HAL-airport, 1 pilot dead
A Mirage 2000 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed at the HAL Airport in Bengaluru this morning, killing a pilot on the spot and leaving another critically injured.
01 Feb 2019
GhaziabadGhaziabad: Pregnant woman saves four children but dies in fire
In an unfortunate incident, a pregnant woman lost her life after a two-story building caught fire in Loni, Ghaziabad on Thursday.
01 Feb 2019
Indian Army#Budget2019: More than Rs. 3 lakh crore allotted for defense
Speaking about national security during his interim Budget 2019 speech, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the defense budget for FY20 had been extended beyond Rs. 3 lakh crore - the highest in any year thus far.
01 Feb 2019
Lok Sabha#Budget2019: No income tax for those earning upto Rs. 5L/annum
In a mega move to impress the salaried class, the Centre exempted those earning up to Rs. 5 lakh from tax in the interim budget on Thursday.
01 Feb 2019
Piyush Goyal#Budget2019: Mega pension plan for workers of unorganized sector announced
In a move aimed to benefit workers of unorganized sector, acting Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday announced Centre's mega pension scheme called Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan.
01 Feb 2019
India#Budget2019: Rs. 64,587cr capital support announced for Indian Railways
Talking about budget allocation for the Indian Railways, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, during his interim Budget 2019 speech, announced capital support for the Railways to the tune of Rs. 64,587cr.
01 Feb 2019
Tamil Nadu11-year-old moves Bombay-HC seeking PUBG ban, says 'game promotes violence'
The PUBG fever has gripped the entire nation and is keeping gamers, especially youngsters, hooked, so much so that their studies are also getting affected adversely.
01 Feb 2019
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)#Budget2019: Finance Minister Piyush Goyal chalks out healthcare plans
While delivering his Budget speech, interim Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, on Thursday, highlighted that the successes of the government's Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme.
01 Feb 2019
PulwamaEncounter in Kashmir's Pulwama district kills two terrorists
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces today in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said.
01 Feb 2019
AstronautsCelebrating Kalpana Chawla, 16 years after her death
Seven astronauts were killed today 16 years ago, after their space shuttle disintegrated on entering the Earth's atmosphere, 16 minutes away from landing. Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian-origin to space-travel, was one of them.
01 Feb 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaSoon, India will get details of Mallya's Swiss bank accounts
The Indian government may soon get details of money which embattled businessman Vijay Mallya kept in multiple Swiss bank accounts, reports HT.
31 Jan 2019
India#CareerBytes: Preparing for UGC NET? Avoid these 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.
31 Jan 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court to hear Sabarimala review petitions from February 6
On Thursday, the Supreme Court announced that it would hear the review petitions against its earlier verdict pertaining to women's entry to the Sabarimala temple on February 6.
31 Jan 2019
IndiaThird SC judge exits case challenging acting CBI chief's appointment
On Thursday, Supreme Court Justice NV Ramana recused himself from hearing a plea challenging M Nageshwar Rao's appointment as interim CBI Chief.
31 Jan 2019
India#HealthBytes: How to manage frizzy hair in winters
Do winters become a nightmare for your hair? We understand your pain.
31 Jan 2019
KarnatakaRajasthan announces free college education for girls from July
On Wednesday, Rajasthan Higher Education Minister Bhanwar Singh Bhati announced that girls in the state would soon be entitled to free college education in institutes run by the government.
31 Jan 2019
Madhya PradeshMan loots Amazon of Rs. 30L through fraud refunds
A 27-year-old man was arrested yesterday in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly duping e-commerce giant Amazon of Rs. 30 lakh.
31 Jan 2019
Indian Air ForceRafale jets to improve IAF's strike capability: President Kovind
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to welcome the new generation ultra-modern Rafale fighter aircraft in its fleet to strengthen its strike capabilities, President Ram Nath Kovind said today in New Delhi.
31 Jan 2019
IndiaCarry Aadhaar in your smartphone with the mAadhaar app
With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
31 Jan 2019
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Naxals allegedly torches six vehicles brought for construction work
Naxals allegedly torched six vehicles, including tractors brought for construction work, in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district today, a police official said.
31 Jan 2019
Uttar PradeshHindu Mahasabha leaders detained for shooting Gandhi's effigy
Hindu Mahasabha's recreation of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination on Wednesday stirred a controversy after which two members of the right-wing outfit were detained by Aligarh police. The Uttar Pradesh police also booked nine other members.
31 Jan 2019
Uttar PradeshVillagers force students, teachers out of school, herd stray cattle
A case has been registered against 24 people for allegedly evicting students and teachers of a government primary school in Uttar Pradesh to keep stray cows, officials said today.
31 Jan 2019
GorakhpurMinor girls burnt, fed human waste over affair with boys
In Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, two minors girls, who are cousins, were tortured by their own family for dating two boys who studied in their school.
31 Jan 2019
Road AccidentsThane: 2 killed, 4 injured as car hits road divider
Two people were killed and four others injured when their car hit a road divider in Thane, Maharashtra, early hours today, police said.
31 Jan 2019
India#CareerBytes: Basic tips to remember before appearing for campus interviews
For college students, campus interviews are a great opportunity to connect with employers and secure a job even before they graduate.
30 Jan 2019
XHere's what Google India, Tinder, Amazon Prime "really really really...want"
A new meme fest has emerged on social media with the "We really really really..." format in which people have expressed their exclusive and unfulfilled wishes.
30 Jan 2019
KeralaKerala: Congress leader raped minor for a year, booked
A Congress leader from Kerala's Wayanad district allegedly raped a minor tribal girl for over a year, police said on Wednesday.
30 Jan 2019
Indian ArmyL&T executive encashes leaves, earns Rs. 19 crore
Working professionals in India often plan meticulously how to save and use the leaves offered by their employer.
30 Jan 2019
IndiaHow to get discount on IRCTC ticket bookings
In what comes as good news for Indian Railways passengers, various online e-wallet service providers like Paytm and MobiKwik are offering attractive discounts and cashback offers for booking rail tickets online.
30 Jan 2019
ICICI BankChanda Kochhar sacked by ICICI, will have to return bonuses
Former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar violated the Code of Conduct, the bank said, citing an internal investigation report on allegations against her in the Rs. 3,250-crore ICICI Bank-Videocon loan case.
30 Jan 2019
Himachal PradeshManali shivers at sub-zero temperature amid forecast of more snowfall
The resort town of Manali in Kullu district continued to shiver below sub-zero temperatures amid a forecast of more snowfall in the high and mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh.
30 Jan 2019
NoidaNoida: One inspector, three journalists arrested for taking bribe
In a major operation, a police inspector and three journalists were arrested in Noida on charges of bribery and extortion, officials said today.
30 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiAnna Hazare begins hunger strike demanding Lokpal formation
On Wednesday, social activist Anna Hazare began a fast at his village of Ralegan Siddhi, demanding the formation of a Lokpal at the Central level and Lokayuktas at the state level.
30 Jan 2019
DNAWas 'maal khara'? Two men asked about their brides' virginity
Last week, two newly-wed grooms testified for their wives' virginity in Kanjarbhat community in Pune, a DNA report claims.
30 Jan 2019
IndiaHow to get duplicate copy of your lost Aadhaar card
After the Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar Act, it is no longer mandatory to link your Aadhaar with bank or telecom services.
