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#CareerBytes: How to crack AIIMS MBBS exam in first attempt?
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is the dream destination for medical aspirants in the country.
Bhopal: 'Mummified' dead body found hidden in a vacant flat
In a spine chilling incident, a dead body was found in a bed box inside an empty flat in Bhopal's Vidya Nagar area on Sunday.
Anna to return Padma Bhushan if Lokpal demands aren't met
Days after he launched a hunger strike demanding implementation of the The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, social crusader Anna Hazare has now said that he will return his Padma Bhushan if his demands aren't met by February 8.
Thane: 25 godowns stocked with plastic, rubber gutted, none hurt
A fire destroyed at least 25 godowns, where plastic and rubber material were stored, at a village in Thane, Maharashtra, in the wee hours today.
IPS Officer Rishi Kumar Shukla takes charge as CBI director
Newly-appointed CBI chief Rishi Kumar Shukla took charge of the probe agency this morning, CBI spokesperson Nitin Wakankar said.
Leopard enters residential area; attacks 2, 1 hurt in melee
Two people were injured in an attack by a leopard and another person got hurt after falling while trying to run away from the animal, which entered a residential area in Pune, Maharashtra, today.
MP: Chicken held in police station for attacking 5-year-old girl
Many pet owners love and look after their pets like their own child and often get defensive over their mischief.
CBI v/s Kolkata police: Supreme Court defers hearing to Tuesday
CBI's plea related to the investigation in Saradha chit fund scam will be heard tomorrow, the Supreme Court said on Monday.
#CareerBytes: The dos and don'ts of UPSC exam preparation
The Indian Civil Services are a dream for lakhs and many spend years preparing to crack the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Modi-bhakts married each other; woman now accuses husband of torture
A few days back, a tweet from a youngster in Gujarat went viral which had a picture of him with a girl, both wearing 'NaMo Again' T-shirts.
Over 4,000 urban cities declared open defecation free: Government
Over 4,000 urban cities have been declared open defecation free (ODF) under the Swachh Bharat Mission, an official at the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said.
Ariban Syam Sharma to return Padma Shri to protest Citizenship-Bill
On Sunday, veteran Manipuri filmmaker Aribam Syam Sharma announced that he would like to return his Padma Shri award to protest against the Central government's Citizenship Bill.
Now, social media de-addiction clinics in Lucknow to help youngsters
Special clinics to provide counseling to youngsters addicted to social media platforms will soon be set up by the King George Medical University in Lucknow.
Minor rape survivor to produce newborn as evidence against accused
A minor rape survivor, who delivered an infant boy at the Meerut Medical College on Friday, has now decided to use her child as evidence to nab her rapist.
#CBSE2019: How to avoid silly mistakes in Mathematics board exam?
Mathematics is a tricky subject and can be a nightmare for many Class 10 and Class 12 students as it involves a vast syllabus.
PM Modi in J&K: Electricity, education, healthcare for all
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir, declared that the state had become one of the first in the country to achieve 100% electrification of households under the Center's Saubhagya Scheme.
Internet services suspended in Srinagar ahead of PM Modi's visit
Internet services on mobile devices were snapped in Srinagar today as a precautionary measure even as tight security arrangements have been put in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu & Kashmir.
Uttarakhand: Drunk doctor mistakes police station for hotel; creates ruckus
On Saturday, a police station in Uttarakhand witnessed much drama after a drunk doctor walked into it, and threw a ruckus after mistaking it to be a hotel.
#CareerBytes: 7 YouTube Channels to follow for UGC NET preparation
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.
'Life holds no intrigue': IIT-Hyderabad student wrote before committing suicide
It's now believed that the 21-year-old IIT-Hyderabad student, Anirudhya Mummaneni, who was found dead on campus in the wee hours of Friday, had committed suicide.
Bihar: Seven dead as 11 coaches of Seemanchal Express derail
In an unfortunate incident, seven people died on Sunday after 11 coaches of the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express (12487) derailed in Bihar.
Pune court terms Anand Teltumbde's arrest 'illegal', orders release
Hours after he was arrested by police, a Pune Court on Saturday ordered the release of scholar Anand Teltumbde, calling it illegal.
#NewsBytesExclusive: An interview with Physics Guru Dr. HC Verma
Dr. HC Verma needs no introduction. Almost every student who has studied Physics, especially IIT-JEE/engineering aspirants and students, knows him as the Physics Guru who authored their Bible, "Concepts of Physics".
Here's how you can apply for a Voter ID online
With the Lok Sabha elections just three months away, it's time to gear up.
Leopard cub seized from passenger's luggage at Chennai airport
In a bizarre news, a leopard cub has been recovered from the luggage of a passenger who arrived from Thailand at Chennai International Airport on Saturday.
IPS Rishi Kumar Shukla appointed as new CBI Chief
The crisis in Central Bureau of Investigation came to an end on Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi led panel appointed Rishi Kumar Shukla as the new director of the federal agency.
#HealthBytes: Top hair care tips for women with curly hair
Curly hair are different, and therefore demand a different caring regimen.
Robert Vadra gets anticipatory bail in money laundering case
On Saturday, Delhi's Patiala House court gave anticipatory bail to businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case, protecting him from arrest till February 16.
Defense Ministry approves procurement of 73,000 assault rifles from US
In a major move towards infantry modernization, the Defense Ministry has cleared a long-pending proposal of the Indian Army to procure around 73,000 assault rifles from the US under fast track mode, official sources said today.
UP government to run massive drug administration campaign from February-10
The Uttar Pradesh government will run a mass drug administration campaign from February 10-14 in 29 districts of the state to combat tropical, parasitic disease filariasis.
Nephew of don-turned-politician Mohammed Shahabuddin shot dead in Bihar
Nephew of mafia don-turned-politician Mohammed Shahabuddin was shot dead late night yesterday, triggering tension in the Siwan town, Bihar.
Assam fuming over BJP leader's assault, protests continue
The Karbi Anglong district in Assam witnessed unrest on Friday as protesters took to streets with their respective demands.
NCDRC asks SBI to allow widow access to monthly pension
The apex consumer forum has directed the State Bank of India (SBI) to allow the widow of a defense personnel access to her monthly family pension which was withheld.
Final year student of IIT-Hyderabad dies after falling from campus-building
A 22-year-old student of IIT Hyderabad died yesterday after allegedly falling from the seventh floor of a building on the campus.
PM-led panel clears shortlisted names, CBI to get chief soon
The high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Friday and cleared shortlisted names for the next chief of Central Bureau of Investigation, reports claimed.
Naga sadhus at Kumbh give up smoking 'chillum'. Here's why!
Many sadhus at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj have taken a bold step to quit smoking chillums (clay pipes for smoking), one of their prized possessions, after yoga guru Ramdev asked them not to.
#Budget2019: Shooting in exotic locations becomes easier for Indian filmmakers
Among several headline-inducing announcements which acting Finance Minister Piyush Goyal made on Thursday, he also made it easier for Indian filmmakers to shoot at exotic locations.
Acne in women: Causes, treatment, and home remedies
Primarily affecting teenagers, undergoing natural hormonal changes, acne is one of the most common skin conditions.
Former Goa minister's son arrested in brick factory blast case
The son of a former BJP minister in Goa and another person were arrested in connection with a blast at a cement brick factory on January 12 in which two workers died.
#Budget2019: What are the income-tax changes proposed in Interim Budget?
Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, acting Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, while presenting the Interim Budget, proposed several changes to the tax structure to provide relief to the salaried middle class.