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09 Feb 2019

West Bengal

Bengal, not Bihar, now tops India in child marriage prevalence

West Bengal has now edged past the 'Bimaru' states in terms of child marriages, with the state having the highest incidence of girls aged 15-19 years being married off.

09 Feb 2019

Facebook

Kerala: Elephant brought for housewarming tramples two guests to death

What was supposed to be a jolly occasion for a family in Kerala turned into a nightmare after a temple elephant brought for a housewarming party panicked, ran amok, and ended up killing two elderly people, and injuring nine.

09 Feb 2019

Uttar Pradesh

Waterways to Bangladesh via Varanasi would be developed: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said yesterday that waterways to facilitate smooth travel to Bangladesh via Varanasi would be developed in the Saryu river.

09 Feb 2019

West Bengal

CBI to question Kolkata Police chief Rajeev Kumar today

After an explosive showdown with the Kolkata Police earlier, the CBI is slated to question Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar on Saturday.

08 Feb 2019

India

Rajasthan: Gujjars launch quota protest; rail-tracks blocked, Delhi-Mumbai route hit

The Gujjar community in Rajasthan has launched a protest demanding the implementation of the 5% quota in jobs and education as promised by the state government.

08 Feb 2019

Kochi

In a first, Kochi Metro launches breastfeeding pods at stations

In a heartening development, the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is now providing breastfeeding pods for mothers at four stations across its network.

08 Feb 2019

Indian Railways

5 useful apps for frequent Indian Railways passengers

In India, the railways are genuinely a lifeline for tourists.

08 Feb 2019

Tamil Nadu

TN: College named after Abdul Kalam to be set up

Honoring late A P J Abdul Kalam, the Tamil Nadu government today announced that it would set up a new arts and science college named after the former President in his native town of Rameswaram.

08 Feb 2019

Odisha

India successfully tests Helicopter-launched anti-tank missile 'Helina' from Odisha

India test-fired its helicopter-launched version of one of the most-advanced anti-tank weapons from the Odisha coast today.

08 Feb 2019

Yogi Adityanath

BJP's youth-wing demands land to construct temple on AMU campus

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), BJP's youth wing, has demanded land to construct a temple on the AMU campus, saying Hindu students were facing problems in performing prayers.

08 Feb 2019

Tamil Nadu

Income tax raid: Officials find cash, gold, diamonds in graveyard

On Friday, Income Tax officials who had been searching retail giants Saravana Stores and realty firms Lotus Group and GSquare premises in Chennai and Coimbatore for more than a week came across a massive find.

08 Feb 2019

Muslims

2013 Muzaffarnagar riots: Seven guilty men sentenced to life imprisonment

On Friday, a local court sentenced all seven convicts in the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case to life imprisonment.

08 Feb 2019

India

5 tips to learn social science in interesting manner

Social science is often considered a difficult subject to score marks. While some students find it boring, many dread the subject due to the vast syllabus.

08 Feb 2019

Lok Sabha

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.

SC: Mayawati should reimburse Rs. 2,600cr spent on elephant statues

On Friday, the Supreme Court said that it was of the view that Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati should reimburse the public money that was spent installing statues of herself and BSP's symbol during her tenure as Chief Minister.

08 Feb 2019

Jammu And Kashmir

Pakistan using social-media to mobilize Kashmiri youth toward terrorism: Army

The general officer commanding-in-chief of the northern command, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh said yesterday that the Pakistani army has been using social media to mobilize support among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to stir them towards terrorism.

08 Feb 2019

India

Hardik Pandya enjoys 'food' with teammates, netizens ask 'No coffee?'

Weeks after getting shunned, suspended and then finally returning to the pitch, when cricketer Hardik Pandya thought the whole Koffee With Karan controversy is behind him, the public proved him wrong.

08 Feb 2019

Noida

24 houses collapse as storm hits Noida village; 20 injured

Twenty-four houses collapsed and at least 20 people were injured when a sudden storm having high wind speed swept through a village in the Ecotech Sector 3, Noida yesterday night.

08 Feb 2019

Health & Wellness

Committed to allocate 2.5% of GDP to health sector: Nadda

Union Health Minister J P Nadda said yesterday that India has set an example by increasing its domestic financial allocation for health and stands committed to increase its overall health allocations to 2.5% of its GDP, as enunciated in the 2017 National Health Policy.

08 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

PM Modi to launch several development projects in Arunachal Pradesh

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate Arunachal Pradesh's first dedicated TV channel - DD Arunprabha - at the Doordarshan Kendra (DDK) in Itanagar.

07 Feb 2019

India

Preparing for NEET? Here are 5 mistakes to avoid

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is the gateway to admission to undergraduate programmes at prestigious medical colleges in the country.

07 Feb 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Tips to ensure good post-sex hygiene

After an intimate bedroom session with your partner, getting out of the bed and cleaning up might be the last thing you want to do.

07 Feb 2019

Indian Railways

Now, read digital magazines, newspapers in train rides

If you are a frequent traveler, this new development by the Indian Railways will make you elated.

Aadhaar-PAN linkage now mandatory for filing I-T returns: Procedure here

Brushing off much confusion, the Supreme Court has clarified that linking your Aadhaar with Permanent Account Number (PAN) is mandatory for filing Income Tax returns.

07 Feb 2019

India

About 15.7 lakh public grievances against government departments in 2018

Around 15.7L public grievances were received last year against various Central government departments, Union minister Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha today.

07 Feb 2019

India

Man to sue parents for birthing without consent, mom replies

Not so long ago, we reported about a Mumbai-based man who was planning to sue his parents for giving birth to him without taking his consent.

Punjab cop poured acid down man's mouth to get 'confession'

In what appears to be a horrific case of prison interrogation, a sub-inspector of the Punjab Police was booked by the CBI's special crime branch for pouring acid into the mouth of a man who was arrested in a drug case.

07 Feb 2019

Mukesh Ambani

Akash Ambani and Shloka to get married on March 9

Mukesh Ambani and wife Nita are all set for another glitzy wedding as their son Akash will be tying the knot with Shloka Mehta next month.

07 Feb 2019

India

Heavy snowfall blankets Kashmir, state cut off for second day

Kashmir remained cut off from the rest of the country for the second day today as the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained closed and flight services were disrupted at the airport in Srinagar due to heavy snowfall in the region.

07 Feb 2019

India

#CBSE2019: Memory tips and tricks for Class 10 students

The 2018-19 CBSE board exams for Class 10 will begin from 21 February and with less than two months left, students must be well-prepared by this time.

07 Feb 2019

India

Over 6,700 swine flu cases, 226 deaths trigger health alarm

There has been an alarming spike in swine flu (H1N1) cases in India this year, with 6,701 confirmed cases and 226 deaths recorded up until February 3.

07 Feb 2019

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Budget 2019: Highlights from the Budget speech

On Thursday, the much-awaited Uttar Pradesh Budget was announced for the financial year 2019-20.

07 Feb 2019

Goa

Goa: Exchange cigarette butts for free beer at this shack

Goa, a go-to place for many, sees an inflow of 7L tourists every year.

07 Feb 2019

Kerala

Iconic nude woman's statue in Kerala might get bronze plating

Kerala, known as God's own country, is also home to an iconic naked female statue, which is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the state.

07 Feb 2019

Uttar Pradesh

2013 Muzaffarnagar riots: One of seven convicted via video conferencing

One of the seven persons found guilty of killing two youths in an attack which is said to have triggered the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots appeared before a court in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, through video conferencing.

07 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

PM to lay foundation-stone of Arunachal Pradesh airport on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate several projects and lay foundation of many vital schemes in Arunachal Pradesh during his visit to the north-eastern state on Saturday, officials said today.

07 Feb 2019

India

Nainital school summons exorcists after principal felt girls were 'possessed'

In a bizarre case, an exorcist was summoned to a co-ed government high school in the town of Bhimtal in the Nainital district after the principal of the school got convinced that some of his students had been "possessed".

07 Feb 2019

Robert Vadra

Robert Vadra questioned for 'links' to arms dealer, London properties

On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned businessman Robert Vadra for over five hours in connection with an alleged money laundering case related to properties in the UK.

06 Feb 2019

India

Tharoor nominates Kerala fishermen for #NobelPeacePrize; here's why

Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, has nominated the fishermen of Kerala for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.

06 Feb 2019

Karnataka

'Gobar chor': Someone looted Rs. 1.25L worth cow-dung in Karnataka

We often see cops busy finding the perpetrators of theft crimes of crores of money, jewels or other valuable items.