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23 Feb 2019

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We are Indians: CRPF slams report on caste of martyrs

Slamming an atrocious media report which put caste stamps on martyrs of the February 14 attack, CRPF spokesperson on Friday said soldiers identified themselves as Indians and weren't confined to the decisiveness of caste, color, and religion.

23 Feb 2019

India

Important rules about PAN card you must know

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, ten-digit alphanumeric identity issued by the Income Tax Department to all taxpayers in India.

23 Feb 2019

Pulwama

Repainted, old car may have been used for Pulwama attack

An old car, probably manufactured in 2010-11, could have been used for the Pulwama attack, agencies probing the incident have hinted. The vehicle was repainted in the years gone by, reports IE.

23 Feb 2019

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: 23-year-old teacher murdered by stalker inside school premises

In a horrifying incident, a 23-year-old teacher was murdered on Friday in Tamil Nadu's Kurinchipadi of Cuddalore district allegedly by her stalker.

22 Feb 2019

India

You can now complain to DoT about stalkers on WhatsApp

Anyone who has been a victim of stalking on WhatsApp will know that it is a very unpleasant experience.

22 Feb 2019

India

Tips to improve low sex drive in middle age

A healthy sex life is crucial to a couple's overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.

#CareerBytes: Things to avoid while preparing for UPSC IAS exam

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams and cracking it is not easy without the right preparation.

22 Feb 2019

Varanasi

Train 18 hits motorcycle, bull; woes continue

Days after it broke down after launch, Train 18, also known as the Vande Bharat Express, ran into several problems again on Wednesday.

22 Feb 2019

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh: Two suspected JeM terrorists arrested in Saharanpur

The Anti-Terror Squad of Uttar Pradesh police arrested two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, officials confirmed on Friday.

22 Feb 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Top 5 healthy winter snacks

The winter season isn't the best time for your fitness plans.

J&K government wants to move Pakistani-terrorists out of state prisons

In the wake of Pulwama attack, the Jammu and Kashmir government has asked the Supreme Court to transfer seven Pakistani terrorists, lodged in state jails, to Tihar prison.

22 Feb 2019

Shah Rukh Khan

Jamia wanted to award SRK with honorary doctorate, government denied

According to an RTI reply, the HRD Ministry quashed the proposal of Jamia Millia Islamia college to grant an honorary doctorate to its "most prestigious alumnus" Shah Rukh Khan, on rather flimsy grounds.

SC asks states to ensure safety of Kashmiri students

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to Centre and 10 states over the assault of Kashmiri students after the barbaric terror attack in Pulwama on February 14.

22 Feb 2019

India

#CBSE2019: Things to do one day before Class-10 board exams

The 2018-19 CBSE Board Exams for Class 10 have begun on 21 February and will go on until 29 March.

22 Feb 2019

X

Not Google, but viral Baga-beach banner 'needs fixing'. Here's why

Recently, a picture went viral on social media that showed a banner in Goa asking people to stop searching the directions for Baga Beach on Google Maps.

21 Feb 2019

India

#PulwamaAftermath: India to stop share of water flowing to Pakistan

The Center has decided to stop India's share of water flowing to Pakistan from three Indus rivers, tweeted Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

21 Feb 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 ways to lose weight without dieting

Dieting is often cited as a great way to get in shape. But, not everyone is a dietician, and people often end up making many mistakes when on diet.

Government empowers Assam Rifles personnel to search, arrest without warrant

Assam Rifles personnel have been empowered by the Central government to arrest anyone and search a place without a warrant in northeastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram.

21 Feb 2019

Pulwama

After Pulwama, Jaish-e-Mohammed planning a bigger attack, claims report

Masood Azhar led Jaish-e-Mohammed, which was responsible for the despicable attack on CRPF convoy on February 14 in J&K's Pulwama, is planning a bigger attack, a report in TOI claims.

21 Feb 2019

Noida

Noida: State-of-the-art bus terminal expected to be ready by July

Around 70% of work has been completed on an upcoming state-of-the-art bus terminal in Noida, which is expected to be ready by the end of June, said officials.

21 Feb 2019

Paresh Rawal

Swaroop Sampat among 10 finalists for Global Teacher Prize 2019

Actor and life skills teacher Swaroop Sampat, wife of actor Paresh Rawal, was today named among the top 10 finalists of the $1 million Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize for her use of unique teaching methods to reach out to children across different segments of society in India.

21 Feb 2019

Pakistan News

Say 'Pakistan Murdabad' and get 10% discount at this restaurant

The entire nation is still mourning the deaths of the CRPF jawans martyred in the Pulwama attack and people are expressing their anger in all sorts of ways.

21 Feb 2019

Murder

Gujarat HC quashes death sentence awarded to supposed mentally-ill murderer

The Gujarat High Court yesterday quashed the death sentence awarded to a man in a triple murder case by a court in Mehsana, noting the trial judge did not take into account his mental illness while delivering the verdict.

21 Feb 2019

Chennai

Man wears burqa as challenge for kiss, gets thrashed

They say everything is fair in love and war.

21 Feb 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Websites for UPSC CSE aspirants that provide audio notes

Every year, lakhs of people appear for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly called the IAS exam, but only a few hundred manage to clear it.

21 Feb 2019

Curfew

Jammu returns to normalcy; curfew relaxed for 11 hours

Authorities today lifted day curfew in Jammu, facilitating resumption of normal activities in the city.

21 Feb 2019

Bipin Rawat

Aero India 2019: Army chief flies in Made-In-India Tejas jet

In a first, Army Chief Bipin Rawat flew in Light Combat Aircraft Tejas on Thursday at the ongoing Aero Space 2019 in Bengaluru.

21 Feb 2019

Delhi Government

CBSE relaxes norms for children of martyred Pulwama jawans

Children of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans, who were martyred during the deadly terrorist attack in Pulwama, have been given certain relaxations for their 10th and 12th board exams by the Central Bureau of Secondary Education (CBSE).

21 Feb 2019

Bihar

Bihar: "Sunny Leone" tops draft list of Junior Engineer exam

If you thought Sunny Leone only possesses the skills of looking pretty and dancing on Indian item number songs, you can't be more wrong.

21 Feb 2019

West Bengal

Bengal: Class 10 student, appearing for board exams, rapes 6-year-old

In a harrowing incident, a Class 10 student of West Bengal's Durgapur was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 1 girl, police said.

20 Feb 2019

India

Saudi sees $100bn-worth investment opportunities in India: Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is in India on a two-day visit, said he sees $100bn-worth investment opportunities for his country in various sectors in India over the next few years.

20 Feb 2019

India

#CBSE2019: Last-minute preparation tips for Class 10, Class 12 students

The 2018-19 CBSE Board Examinations for Class-12 have started on 15 February while Class-10 board exams would commence from 21 February.

20 Feb 2019

Suicide

Fearing controversy, Allahabad University students shut 'suicide letter writing competition'

Recently, reports emerged that some Allahabad University students had organized a suicide letter writing competition.

20 Feb 2019

Jammu And Kashmir

65 died from swine flu in last one week: Government

65 people succumbed to H1N1 virus in the country last week, pushing the death toll due to swine flu this year to 377, according to Union Health Ministry data, while the number of those infected by it has crossed 12,000.

20 Feb 2019

India

#HealthBytes: 6 food items that can cause acne

Everyone desires a flawless, supple and beautiful-looking skin.

20 Feb 2019

Pune

Sunburn festival returns to Goa after three-long years

The Goa government has given its approval for holding the Sunburn Klassique electronic dance and music (EDM) festival in the state, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said today.

20 Feb 2019

Mukesh Ambani

Akash Ambani's pre-wedding celebrations kick-start with musical night (see pics)

Akash Ambani is all set to tie the knot with diamond princess Shloka Mehta on March 9 and it's going to be an opulent affair.

20 Feb 2019

Venkaiah Naidu

Andhra: Naidu lays foundation stone for Renigunta airport runway expansion

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu laid the foundation stone for the extension of Renigunta airport runway in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, today.

20 Feb 2019

India

JPPF demands immediate release of over 100 detained Jammu youths

The Jammu Province People's Forum (JPPF), an organization advocating the cause of Dogras, threatened agitation today if the police do not immediately release over 100 boys allegedly detained in Jammu during the protests against Pulwama terror attack.

20 Feb 2019

Saudi Arabia

Congress attacks PM over 'grand welcome' to Saudi crown prince

Slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi for receiving Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the airport, the Congress today asked whether according a "grand welcome" to those who praised Pakistan's "anti-terror" efforts was his way of remembering the Pulwama attack martyrs.