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06 Feb 2019

India

#KhadiExpress: Special train dedicated to Gandhiji launching in 2 months

Indian Railways is all set to launch a special train dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi named "Khadi Express" soon.

06 Feb 2019

India

Hair loss: Causes and precaution tips

Hair loss can be difficult to cope with, and it can affect anyone. However, men are more prone to experiencing hair loss (or baldness) than women.

06 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

Army questions three jawans in connection to soldier Aurangzeb's death

The Indian Army has detained three jawans and is questioning them over their alleged role in soldier Aurangzeb's death, multiple reports claimed.

06 Feb 2019

Bihar

Bihar: Gold worth Rs. 10 crore looted from finance company

Five bags full of gold, said to be worth about Rs. 10 crore, were looted by a group of armed robbers from the premises of a private finance company in Muzaffarpur, Bihar today.

06 Feb 2019

Bahujan Samaj Party

Opposition stages walkout from UP Assembly over sugarcane dues issue

Opposition Samajwadi Party, BSP, and Congress today staged a walkout from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, alleging that the state government was not serious about paying dues of sugarcane farmers.

06 Feb 2019

India

How to print/reprint your official Aadhaar card online

With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.

06 Feb 2019

India

#CBSE2019: Preparation strategy post pre-board examinations for Class 12

The Class-12 Board Examinations are crucial as they play an important role in shaping a student's career and future.

06 Feb 2019

Robert Vadra

Wife Priyanka drops Robert Vadra at ED office for questioning

Sending a strong message that she stands by her spouse, Priyanka Gandhi dropped Robert Vadra outside Enforcement Directorate office on Wednesday.

Woman who entered Sabarimala returns home; her family moves out

Two weeks after she was allegedly assaulted by her mother-in-law for entering the Sabarimala temple, Kanaka Durga returned to her home in Angadipuram on Tuesday following a court order in her favor.

06 Feb 2019

Madhya Pradesh

Doctor kills driver, chops body into 500-pieces, puts in acid

In a horrendous incident, a government doctor posted in Madhya Pradesh's Itarsi town in Hoshangabad district killed his 30-year-old driver, chopped the body into at least 500 pieces and used acid to dissolve it.

06 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

Senior BJD leader Ladu Kishore Swain dies, PM pays respects

Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Lok Sabha member Ladu Kishore Swain died at a private hospital in Bhubaneshwar following prolonged illness, family sources said today.

Sabarimala hearing: SC reserves verdict; temple board supports women's entry

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, began hearing a clutch of petitions seeking a review of its September 28 verdict that allowed the entry of women of menstrual age to the Sabarimala temple.

06 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

TN: Hundreds of engineers, MBAs apply for 14 sweeping jobs

In what can only be called a travesty, people with professional degrees are competing to bag jobs as sweepers and sanitary workers in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretariat.

06 Feb 2019

India

GSAT-31, India's latest communication satellite, launched successfully from French Guiana

India's latest communication satellite GSAT-31 was successfully launched by European launch services provider- Arianespace's rocket from French Guiana in the early hours today.

06 Feb 2019

Mahatma Gandhi

No regrets, says Hindu Mahasabha leader arrested for 'killing' Gandhi

Pooja Shakun Pandey, the Hindu Mahasabha leader, who recreated Mahatma Gandhi's assassination on January 30 by shooting at his effigy, was arrested early on Wednesday, a TOI report claimed.

06 Feb 2019

Kamal Nath

3 booked under NSA for cow slaughter in Congress-governed MP

For the first time since Congress came to power in Madhya Pradesh, three people were booked under National Security Act (NSA), a strict law invoked for suspects who threaten nation's security, for cow slaughter on Tuesday.

05 Feb 2019

India

#CBSE2019 Admit Cards: Major changes introduced, important instructions to know

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently released the admit cards for the upcoming 2018-19 Class 10 and Class 12 Board Examinations that students can collect from their respective schools.

05 Feb 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 6 amazing health benefits of fennel seeds (saunf)

The best way to end a nice, filling meal is to get hold of a pinch of fennel seeds (saunf) mixed with rock sugar.

05 Feb 2019

India

#MamatavsCBI: Mamata calls off dharna; to take-up issue in Delhi

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called off the "Save the Democracy" dharna in Kolkata after three days.

Government to assess plight of farmers under National Sample Survey'19

To assess the plight of farmers, the government will conduct a pan-India survey to ascertain their income and indebtedness among other issues for the current crop year (July-June).

05 Feb 2019

Mumbai

Man to sue parents for giving birth without his consent

"I didn't ask to be born," if you have ever said these words to your parents out of spite, you will understand the emotions of Raphael Samuel from Mumbai.

05 Feb 2019

Punjab

Stop illegal sand mining in Rupnagar: NGT directs Punjab government

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Punjab government to stop illegal sand mining in Rupnagar district and take action against the erring officers within three months.

Malayalam actor Kollam Thulasi surrenders for making anti-women provocative remark

Malayalam Actor Kollam Thulasi, who courted controversy over his anti-women provocative remark during the Sabarimala protest, surrendered before police today in Chavara, Kollam district.

05 Feb 2019

Gujarat

Gujarat: Visiting time for Sardar Patel memorial increased by 2hrs

The Gujarat government today increased the Statue of Unity's visiting time for the public by two hours, state Chief Secretary J N Singh said.

05 Feb 2019

India

How to activate DND on your Airtel number

If you're fed up of endless promotional calls and messages on your Airtel number, here's a solution.

SC slams Centre over NRC, says Home Ministry delaying process

The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on Centre slamming it for not following the National Register of Citizens' process properly.

05 Feb 2019

India

#CBSE2019: How to overcome fear of Class-10 Social Science exam?

For many CBSE Class-10 students, Social Science can be a tricky subject to crack. Many students find it difficult while some are scared because of its vast syllabus.

05 Feb 2019

Lucknow

UP: ESMA invoked, strikes in government departments banned till Aug

The Uttar Pradesh government has invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) banning strikes in all departments and corporations under it for a period of six months.

05 Feb 2019

Mumbai

Passenger finds dead cockroach in food served, Air India apologizes

A few days ago, a passenger traveling from Bhopal to Mumbai aboard Air India flight AI-634 had complained of being served a cockroach in his breakfast.

05 Feb 2019

Muzaffarnagar

UP: One killed, six injured in communal clashes in Muzaffarnagar

One person was killed and six others were injured after members of two communities clashed at Chatela village in Muzaffarnagar yesterday.

05 Feb 2019

West Bengal

Modi-Mamata showdown: SC directs Kolkata Commissioner to co-operate with CBI

The ongoing tussle between the Central Bureau of Investigation and Kolkata police took a new turn on Tuesday after the Supreme Court directed Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar to cooperate with the agency in the Saradha chit fund scam investigation.

Delhi: In a first, woman arrested for raping another woman

A 19-year-old woman was arrested by Delhi police for allegedly raping a woman making it the first case in India after Supreme Court read down the archaic Section 377 of IPC.

04 Feb 2019

West Bengal

Angry at brother getting job, man burns family to death

In a horrific incident, a man from West Bengal, angry at his brother getting a government job, set his own house on fire, killing four members of his family, and severely injuring four others.

04 Feb 2019

India

IIT-Guwahati students are demanding separate Northeast time zone: Here's why

Students of IIT-Guwahati are set to launch a campaign demanding a separate time zone for the Northeast in a bid to improve utilization of resources.

04 Feb 2019

Lok Sabha

Can't disclose black-money reports as Parl Panel examining them: FM

The Finance Ministry has declined to share copies of three reports on the quantum of black money held by Indians inside the country and abroad, saying they were being examined by a Parliamentary panel and disclosing details will cause a breach of privilege of the House.

04 Feb 2019

Bay of Bengal

ISRO set to launch communication satellite GSAT-31 this Wednesday

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is all set to launch its 40th communication satellite GSAT-31 on Wednesday from the spaceport in French Guiana (French and European spaceport).

04 Feb 2019

India

Acne in men: Causes, treatment, and home remedies

It is common for men in their teenage years to be suffering from acne breakouts.

10,000 people, including engineers, board toppers becoming Naga sadhus

Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, regarded as one of the biggest gatherings of the world, also witnesses the conversion of many young adults into Naga sadhus, to achieve spirituality.

04 Feb 2019

Maharashtra

Woman Shiv Sena leader cheated of Rs. 9L, 4 booked

A woman Shiv Sena leader has been allegedly duped of over Rs. 9 lakh by four persons in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said today.

04 Feb 2019

India

#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.