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07 Mar 2019

India

Prepared to proactively engage with any threat from Pakistan: IAF

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday said it was in a "high state of preparedness" for engaging proactively with any kind of perceived threat from Pakistan.

07 Mar 2019

EPFO

#FinancialBytes: What happens to EPF balance when you switch jobs?

The Employee Provident Fund (EPF), popularly known as Provident Fund, is a long-term investment instrument for the salaried individuals.

07 Mar 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 6 home remedies to get rid of dark circles

The skin around the eyes is relatively thin and delicate, and dark circles around eyes render your face dull and lifeless.

07 Mar 2019

India

#JammuBusStandBlast: Police arrest prime suspect; questioning underway

The J&K Police have reportedly arrested the suspect who threw the grenade at the Jammu bus stand, killing a teenager and injuring over 30 others earlier today.

07 Mar 2019

India

Your name missing from voters' list? Here's what to do

If your name doesn't appear on your state/UT's electoral roll, you won't be able to cast your vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

07 Mar 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Websites that offer previous NEET papers with solutions

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

07 Mar 2019

Jammu And Kashmir

Grenade attack in Jammu: One dead, over 28 injured

A grenade attack at a bus stop in Jammu on Thursday injured 28 people, reports ANI. One person succumbed to the injuries and five are said to be critical.

07 Mar 2019

Pakistan News

Abhinandan Varthaman was choked, beaten in Pakistan during captivity: Report

The first 24 hours of captivity in Pakistan were terrible for Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as the officials from the other side of border tried to extract crucial information from him regarding "Indian troop deployment, high-security radio frequencies and sensitive logistics," reports HT.

07 Mar 2019

India

#CareerBytes: 5 best institutes for UPSC IAS coaching in Mumbai

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest examinations. However, with the right preparation and hard work, one can crack the UPSC CSE.

Man, who assaulted Kashmiri vendors in Lucknow, arrested

A man, identified as Bajrang Sonkar, was arrested by Lucknow police on Wednesday night after a video of him thrashing two Kashmiri vendors in broad daylight went viral on social media. Meanwhile, his accomplice, one Amar Mishra, is at large.

07 Mar 2019

Pakistan News

Balakot: Before and after images confirm airstrikes caused significant damage

With a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the number of terrorists killed in Indian Air Force's cross border operation on February 26, satellite images of Jaish-e-Mohammed's camp in Pakistan's Balakot reveal the damage inflicted.

07 Mar 2019

India

#CareerBytes: 5 popular scholarships for school students in India

In India, education has become expensive and the cost of education is skyrocketing with every passing day.

06 Mar 2019

X

#BJPOfficialWebsite down for second day; not hacked, claims party

The Bharatiya Janata Party's official website remained under "maintenance" for the second day on Wednesday after it was allegedly hacked, according to reports.

06 Mar 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 healthy ways to lose inches off your waist

Not only does belly fat look bad on you, it is also a virtual invitation to a host of dreadful health issues, like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, among others.

06 Mar 2019

Delhi Police

Rajnath Singh launches 28 infrastructure projects worth Rs. 1,900cr

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today launched 28 major infrastructure projects of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and other central police organizations.

06 Mar 2019

India

Voter ID: How to track your application status online

With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections just two months away, it's time to gear up.

06 Mar 2019

Madhya Pradesh

25-year-old man, hooked to PUBG, drinks acid instead of water

Apparently, PUBG addiction refuses to cease.

#RafaleHearing: 'Secret' Rafale deal files stolen, Center tells SC

The government told the Supreme Court that "secret" Rafale deal-related documents were stolen from the Defense Ministry and petitioners filing review pleas in the matter are relying on classified documents, violating the Official Secrets Act.

#AyodhyaDispute: SC reserves orders to refer Ayodhya case to mediator

The Supreme Court has begun the crucial hearing on the decades-old Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid Ayodhya land dispute case, days after suggesting "mediation" to resolve the issue.

06 Mar 2019

India

Worried about population, Jain-community wants couples to have more children

In a bizarre news, the Jain community in India has distributed sops to young couples asking them to give birth to more than two children.

Delhi: Massive fire at CGO Complex; 24 fire-engines reach spot

A massive fire broke out at the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's office in Central Delhi's CGO Complex at around 8:30 am Wednesday.

06 Mar 2019

Haryana

'Have suffered repeatedly': IAS Officer Ashok Khemka on frequent transfers

Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Ashok Khemka, who was recently transferred once again by the Haryana government, took to Twitter to question his frequent transfers.

06 Mar 2019

Muslims

This Muslim family maintains a 500-year-old Shiva temple

Just recently, a heart-warming story of unity between the Hindu and Muslim communities surfaced online.

05 Mar 2019

India

Women officers soon eligible for permanent careers in #IndianArmy branches

The Defense Ministry has announced that women inducted as short-service commissioned (SSC) officers will soon be eligible for permanent careers in all the 10 branches of the Indian Army.

05 Mar 2019

India

Rajasthan Education Minister wants lesson on Abhinandan Varthaman in schoolbooks

Rajasthan Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasra today said that he wants state government wants to include a lesson on Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman in the school textbooks.

05 Mar 2019

India

Filmmaker Arghya Basu, named in #MeToo movement, commits suicide

Arghya Basu, a documentary filmmaker, and editor, allegedly committed suicide at his flat in Santoshpur, Kolkata, police said on Monday.

05 Mar 2019

India

#HealthBytes: 5 tips to grow thick beard, faster and better

Growing a long and thick beard could be challenging.

05 Mar 2019

India

Security forces have always motivated me, says Afzal Guru's son

At a time when radicalization of Kashmiri youth poses a huge problem for India, Afzal Guru's son serves as an inspiration.

05 Mar 2019

India

#NewsBytesExclusive: Former CEC SY Quraishi on elections, EVMs, and more

This year, the world's largest democracy, India, goes to polls to elect the 17th Lok Sabha.

05 Mar 2019

India

#CBSE2019: Last-minute preparation, revision tips for Class-10 Math board exam

Mathematics is a tricky subject and for many CBSE Class-10 students, it can be a nightmare.

05 Mar 2019

India

One Nation One Card: All you need to know

In a bid to facilitate seamless travel payments across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new initiative termed 'One Nation One Card.'

05 Mar 2019

India

Amid escalating tensions, wedding between Pakistani-girl and Indian-man called off

A wedding between an Indian man of Barmer district in Rajasthan and a Pakistani girl of Sindh province was canceled as the former couldn't reach the neighboring country due to prevailing tensions.

05 Mar 2019

Gujarat

After handler dies, depressed camel refuses to eat or drink

A pet's love is incomparable and everlasting.

05 Mar 2019

Pakistan News

Terrorists being trained for attack via sea, says Navy Chief

During a press interaction on Tuesday, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said they have reports that terrorists are being trained to carry out an operation via sea.

05 Mar 2019

India

#CareerBytes: 7 popular websites to help you prepare for CLAT

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam conducted annually for admission of candidates to 21 National Law Universities for undergraduate and postgraduate programs in India.

05 Mar 2019

Yogi Adityanath

Indian soldiers did 'Shiv Tandav' with the surgical strike: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth Rs. 131 crore in Maharajganj district, Gorakhpur, and claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made India "corruption-free."

05 Mar 2019

India

Gurugram is now officially the world's 'most polluted city'

With the air quality worsening in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), Gurugram has emerged as the most polluted city in the world, according to a report.

05 Mar 2019

Uttar Pradesh

UP: Woman abducted from wedding function, raped by 6

A 23-year-old woman was reportedly abducted and raped by six persons in Dudhli village of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, police said today.

IndiGo airlines announces 3-day Holi sale. Know the discounted fares

The largest airline in India, IndiGo today announced a three-day special Holi sale across its domestic and international network, for travel between March 19 and September 28.

05 Mar 2019

India

#OneNationOneCard: PM Modi launches 'National Common Mobility Card'; Details here

PM Narendra Modi launched an interoperable transport card, National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), which functions on the "One Nation, One Card" model across India.