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09 Feb 2019
Narendra ModiPM Modi in Northeast: Development projects worth Rs. 4,000cr launched
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth Rs. 4,000cr and laid the foundation stone of an airport in Hollongi in Arunachal Pradesh.
09 Feb 2019
West BengalBengal, 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
FacebookKerala: 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 PradeshWaterways 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 BengalCBI 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
IndiaRajasthan: 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
KochiIn 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 Railways5 useful apps for frequent Indian Railways passengers
In India, the railways are genuinely a lifeline for tourists.
08 Feb 2019
Tamil NaduTN: 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
OdishaIndia 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 AdityanathBJP'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 NaduIncome 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
Muslims2013 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
India5 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 SabhaHere'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.
08 Feb 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC: 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 KashmirPakistan 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
IndiaHardik 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
Noida24 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 & WellnessCommitted 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 ModiPM 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
IndiaPreparing 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 RailwaysNow, read digital magazines, newspapers in train rides
If you are a frequent traveler, this new development by the Indian Railways will make you elated.
07 Feb 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaAadhaar-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
IndiaAbout 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
IndiaMan 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.
07 Feb 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)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 AmbaniAkash 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
IndiaHeavy 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
IndiaOver 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 PradeshUttar 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
GoaGoa: 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
KeralaIconic 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 Pradesh2013 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 ModiPM 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
IndiaNainital 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 VadraRobert 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
IndiaTharoor 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.
