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14 Feb 2019

Madhya Pradesh

MP: Senior cop 'treated' father's dead body for a month

In a disturbing incident, a senior police officer in Madhya Pradesh kept his dead father's body at his home claiming he was undergoing "ayurvedic treatment".

14 Feb 2019

India

TN forest officials go scuba-diving to remove waste from sea

Waste generation in large waterbodies, which fatally affects sea animals, is a matter of concern in India.

13 Feb 2019

India

#CareerBytes: 5 scholarships every medical student should know about

In India, medical courses are among the most preferred professional courses among science students. But as medical education is becoming costlier in the country, many are unable to afford to pursue medical courses.

13 Feb 2019

India

#HealthBytes: All you need to know about birth-control methods

Contraception is a vital part of sex life, as it protects one from unplanned/unwanted pregnancies.

13 Feb 2019

India

Rose export by India touches Rs. 30cr this Valentine's day

Even if they might not know what Valentine's Day is, Indian farmers have reason to celebrate this February 14.

13 Feb 2019

X

Is Twitter really biased against right-wing? Let's dig deep

Come election season and lines have been clearly drawn on social media. Before parties send their cadres on streets, millions are doing the same job on Twitter.

13 Feb 2019

Mukesh Ambani

Know all about Akash Ambani, Mukesh Ambani's elder son

After Isha Ambani's grand wedding in December last year, it's time for another opulent wedding for Ambanis.

13 Feb 2019

India

Leprosy would no longer be considered ground for divorce

Parliament today passed a Bill removing leprosy as a ground for divorce under five personal laws including the Hindu Marriage Act.

13 Feb 2019

Meghalaya

No more heavy bags for young school kids: Meghalaya government

In a major relief to students, the Meghalaya government has put a cap on the weight of schoolbags for all classes and set restrictions on homework for classes 1 and 2.

13 Feb 2019

India

#CBSE2019: Last-minute exam revision strategy for Class 12 students

The 2018-19 CBSE Class 12 board exams are set to commence from 15 February and with just 2 days left, students must be well-prepared by now.

13 Feb 2019

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: Explosion at private school in Pulwama injures 12 students

In a shocking incident, an explosion at a private school in Pulwama of Jammu and Kashmir injured 12 students.

13 Feb 2019

India

Norwegian pays Rs. 28,000 for street-haircut in Ahmedabad. Here's why

Small street businessmen in India often hoodwink foreign tourists by charging them over double the original price.

13 Feb 2019

SoundCloud

Porn apart, users reveal Airtel, Jio blocking proxy sites, Telegram

Among Indian internet users, its common knowledge now that hundreds of popular porn websites have been blocked by internet providers or 4G providers like Airtel, Jio, BSNL etc.

13 Feb 2019

Kerala

Karol Bagh hotel fire: Three members of same family died

A Kerala family which came to Delhi to attend a wedding, and was hoping to visit Haridwar, lost three members after the hotel they were staying at caught a massive fire.

13 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

NDA's Rafale deal 2.8% cheaper than UPA's, finds CAG report

In what is sure to boost the confidence of BJP at Centre, the CAG report on Rafale deal, tabled in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, underlined that India saved money.

13 Feb 2019

Chennai

IndiGo cancels 30 flights owing to shortage of pilots

Budget carrier IndiGo, on Tuesday, had to cancel as many as 30 flights across major airports, as a shortage of pilots continues to hamper its operations.

13 Feb 2019

Lok Sabha

Why today's RS session is crucial for Triple Talaq bill

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill and The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, commonly known as Triple Talaq bill, will lapse if the Rajya Sabha doesn't give a nod on Wednesday, the last working day of the budget session.

13 Feb 2019

Encounter

2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district today.

12 Feb 2019

Rajasthan

Rajasthan: MiG-27 crashes near Pokhran; pilot ejects safely

On Tuesday, a MiG-27 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near the Pokhran firing range after taking off for a routine training mission from Rajasthan's Jaisalmer.

12 Feb 2019

WhatsApp

Unknown persons body-shame Kerala bride, spread rumors about her

In a despicable incident, a Kerala woman was body-shamed by unknown people on social media after her recent wedding photo went viral.

12 Feb 2019

Odisha

Laborer's son to NASA scientist: Incredible story of Odisha boy

Hard work and determination never ditch you, and stories on a similar theme rarely fail to inspire us.

12 Feb 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Common queries around condoms answered

Condoms are handy, easy to store, widely available, and above all, effective (in most of the cases).

#CareerBytes: Common doubts students have regarding UPSC CSE preparation

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging exams and cracking it is not easy without the right preparation.

12 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

This Hyderabad groom wants 'Vote for Modi' as his gift

Last month, we reported how a Gujarati family asked guests invited to their son's wedding to vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the upcoming elections through the wedding invitation.

12 Feb 2019

India

Know all about Shloka Mehta, Mukesh Ambani's daughter-in-law

Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta are all set to get married on March 9 and it is going to be a glitzy affair.

12 Feb 2019

Indian Railways

Want to book general, reservation train tickets online? Here's how

Booking a train ticket has become quite easy these days, thanks to technological advancements and the Indian Railways' efforts to enhance passenger convenience.

SC to hear Ericsson's plea against Anil Ambani tomorrow

The Supreme Court today adjourned for tomorrow the hearing on a contempt notice issued to Reliance Communication Ltd (RCom) Chairman Anil Dhirubhai Ambani and others on a plea filed by Ericsson India for allegedly not clearing its dues of Rs. 550 crore.

12 Feb 2019

Shashi Tharoor

Media celebrates FIR against Arnab Goswami. Here's why it's troubling

On Monday, a Delhi court ordered registration of FIR against Arnab Goswami, the editor-in-chief of Republic TV on the complaint of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. And, Goswami's critics collectively rejoiced.

12 Feb 2019

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh: Congress government rename 5 schemes, BJP remarks 'political vindictiveness'

The newly-formed Congress government in Chhattisgarh has rechristened five schemes named after late Jan Sangh leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya by the previous BJP-led dispensation.

12 Feb 2019

Lok Sabha

Congress-MP's car rams barricade at Parliament, Delhi put on alert

Delhi was put on high alert on Tuesday after a lawmaker's car rammed into a barricade at Parliament premises.

12 Feb 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 diet tips to slow down skin ageing process

Everyone wants clear, glowing, and beautiful-looking skin.

12 Feb 2019

Chennai

Customer finds blood stained band-aid in food, Swiggy left red-faced

In a disturbing incident, a man in Chennai found a blood-stained band-aid in the food item that he ordered through food delivery giant Swiggy.

12 Feb 2019

India

How 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.

12 Feb 2019

India

SC imposes Rs. 1 lakh fine on former interim CBI-chief

A Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi held former interim CBI Chief M Nageshwar Rao "guilty of contempt" on Tuesday for transferring the officer probing Muzaffarpur shelter home case.

Kerala Police want Section 144 imposed as Sabarimala Temple opens

With the Sabarimala Temple slated to open for five-day monthly pujas on Tuesday, certain fringe groups have reiterated their plans to block women of menstrual age from entering the temple.

12 Feb 2019

Rajnath Singh

Amid protests, Citizenship Bill to be tabled in Rajya Sabha

The controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, despite widespread protests in the Northeast.

12 Feb 2019

India

Karol Bagh hotel fire: 17, including child, killed

A massive fire broke out at Hotel Arpit Palace, situated in New Delhi's Karol Bagh area, on Tuesday which killed seventeen people and left several injured.

12 Feb 2019

Kerala

Kerala: After caught cheating, student beats teacher

In a shocking incident that took place in Kerala, a student of Class XII assaulted a school teacher after the latter found him cheating in an exam recently.

11 Feb 2019

Lok Sabha

Government to table CAG report on Rafale in Parliament tomorrow

The government is scheduled to table the CAG report on Rafale jet fighter deal, which has generated a massive political controversy, in Parliament tomorrow, sources said.