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Beef fest: IIT-Madras students continue protest, management refuses to act
Students of IIT-Madras continued their protests for the second day, demanding action against the alleged right-wing activists who attacked PhD student R Sooraj for organizing a beef fest.
India successfully test-fires Prithvi-II nuclear-capable missile
On June 2, India successfully test-fired its indigenous nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile.
BJP minority wing leader critical after shooting in Bareilly
In the first attack on a politician in Bareilly after CM Yogi Adityanath took over, the vice-president of BJP's minority wing was shot at by unidentified men.
Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' to be translated to local dialects
PM Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' will soon be available in regional dialects, starting with Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Jharkhand.
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes Delhi, no casualties reported
An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) at around 4:27 am today, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.
Gau rakshaks stab student in Haryana
In the latest incident of cow vigilantism, members from a group of 'gau rakshaks' stabbed a second year B.A. student named Shivam in the town of Gohana in Haryana's Sonepat district.
Karnataka: How Solar Power is improving healthcare delivery
Over 28,000 Primary Health Centers (PHCs) serve as the backbone of rural India's public healthcare.
Answer sheets stolen : Students to be allotted 'average' marks
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education will allot average marks to 186 students after the answer sheets were stolen.
Girls in education vs women at work: Why the difference?
India is currently celebrating results' season. One trend that has repeated itself is girls outperforming boys under various boards, including CBSE, ICSE, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra and more.
World Bank lauds PM Modi's demonetization move, in latest report
The World Bank's latest India Development Update included an assessment of PM Modi's demonetization move.
Navy chief says 4 companies have expressed interest for jets
Indian Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said four defense companies have expressed interest in providing it 57 multi-role combat fighter jets for its aircraft carrier.
MakeMyTrip trolled for co-founder's tweet on beef
MakeMyTrip has come under attack after a co-founder protested the Centre's laws on cattle slaughter.
Amitabh Bachchan to promote cow shelters, fisheries
With the intention of encouraging youngsters to boost dairy industry as an enterprise, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat are going to promote cow shelters, fisheries as well as vaccination of pets.
Two students kill themselves after Bihar Class XII results
At least two girls, who appeared for Class XII exams under the Bihar School Examination Board, killed themselves after results were declared.
Noida- Trainee engineer shot dead in parking lot
An unidentified man shot dead a 23-year-old woman employee of Lava International Limited at Shatabdi Rail Vihar in Noida Sector 62.
Should have saved for dowry instead: Father of dead IITian
Parents of 28-year-old Manjula Devak, a research scholar who seemingly hung herself on the fan in her flat, regret sending her to IIT.
Navy to court martial officer for molesting a minor
A naval officer is going to be court-martialled for allegedly molesting a colleague's seven-year-old daughter.
Law ministry clears appointment of 14 judges to Bombay HC
The Law Ministry recently notified the appointment of 14 additional judges to the Bombay High Court, after President Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent.
Security forces kill 2 terrorists in Kashmir's Sopore
Security forces have killed two terrorists in a brief encounter in the town of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district at around 3:30am.
Only Bus resumes services in Sukma region after 12 years
People residing in India's Maoist heartland are plagued by connectivity issues.
'Ghee' not pure anymore in UP govt canteens
Pure desi ghee, considered an ayurvedic medicine, served to everyone including the Lords in ceremonies is not pure anymore in UP, especially in the illegal units of Baghpat, Badaut, Bulandshahr and Mathura.
How is a Re 1 note different from other currencies?
After a hiatus of 22 years, Re 1 note will resurface in a brand new avatar.
RBI wants to introduce bank account number portability
Mobile number portability has surely made our lives easier. But can the same apply to bank account numbers?
High Court: I-T dept. can seize unexplained money from bank-accounts
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the income-tax department has power to seize unexplained money lying in the bank-account of a person, even if he isn't under investigation.
Nine arrested in Rampur molestation incident, five absconding
Police have till now arrested nine people in the Rampur molestation case, where 14 youths are seen molesting two women in broad daylight.
Bihar- Class XII pass percentage drops 32% after major embarrassment
A year after a major results scam embarrassed the Bihar School Examination Board, a mere one-third of 12.4 lakh students who appeared for their Class XII exams passed this time.
Communal tension grips Bhopal over clashes
Police have been deployed in large numbers across Bhopal, after members of the Muslim and Hindu communities indulged in stone pelting.
Zakir Musa's caliphate calls divide Hizbul Mujahideen
Intelligence sources revealed that ousted Hizbul Mujahideen commander Zakir Musa's call for establishing an Islamic caliphate in Kashmir and to kill Kashmiri separatist leaders has created fractures within the organization's ranks.
Food labeling in India might undergo massive change
Labels on packaged food in India will soon inform you of the product's exact dietary component. Currently, they might mention vaguely (though not necessarily) details about calories, fat, sugar, carbohydrates and some other nutrients.
India issues advisory after three Zika cases in Gujarat
On May 26, India confirmed three cases of Zika in Ahmedabad, which were reported sometime during November'16-February'17.
RBI to soon circulate new Re. 1 notes
The RBI has announced it will soon issue new one rupee notes. The current notes and coins in existence will also continue.
Aggressive Delhi: The capital needs to take a 'chill pill'
A recent Pew study ranked India the fourth-worst among 198 countries with regard to religious intolerance. That is just one facet of the increasing intolerance against opposing views.
Delhi- IAS trainee drowns while saving friend
Thirty-year-old trainee IAS officer Ashish Dahiya drowned in a swimming pool in South Delhi's Ber Sarai while trying to save a drowning friend.
Maharashtra Class XII: Mumbai fares the worst of 9 regions
Results of Class XII examinations of the Maharashtra Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board were declared on May 30.
BJP minister Swati seen inaugurating a beer bar, stirs controversy
In fresh controversy for the BJP, images of MoS (Women and Family Welfare) Swati Singh have gone viral, where she is purportedly seen inaugurating a bar.
CBI to probe UPA's aviation ministry decisions, files 3 FIRs
The CBI has registered a preliminary inquiry into the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines saying the merger resulted in heavy losses to Indian taxpayers.
NDMC launches app, website for complaints against parking mafias
On Monday, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) launched an Android app and a website on which Delhiites can register complaints regarding parking mafias and their violations at parking sites.
Kerala: First state to train visually challenged teachers in ICT
Kerala government's IT@School project will now train 500 visually challenged teachers across the state in ICT to facilitate high-tech programs in the schools.
India's first digital bank for sanitary napkins
On World Menstruation Hygiene Day on May 28, Mumbai's Bharati Lavekar launched India's first digital bank for sanitary pads.
HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar launches Anti-Ragging mobile app
In a move to curtail the menace of ragging, Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar launched an Anti-Ragging mobile app introduced by the University Grants Commission (UGC).