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11 Mar 2019

India

How to link your Aadhaar with Universal Account Number (UAN)

Although, linking Aadhaar with the Universal Account Number (UAN), issued by the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is not mandatory, it might still help you make UAN transactions more conveniently.

11 Mar 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Top 5 tasty veggies that help in building immunity

In order to steer clear of health-defying conditions and stay healthy in the long run, a strong immune system is extremely important.

11 Mar 2019

Indian Army

Inspirational! Jawan martyred in 2015, his wife now joins Army

Sangeeta Malla, the wife of a martyred trooper, joined the Indian Army as Lieutenant on Saturday.

11 Mar 2019

India

Russian arms-exports to India fell by 42% between 2014-18, 2009-13

Russia's arms export to India fell by a whopping 42% between 2014-18 and 2009-2013, according to a new report.

11 Mar 2019

Narendra Modi

President Kovind confers Padma awards to 56 inspiring personalities

President Ram Nath Kovind conferred Padma awards to 56 personalities on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu.

11 Mar 2019

Pulwama

23-year-old terrorist, who planned Pulwama attack, killed in encounter: Report

A 23-year-old terrorist named Mudasir Ahmed Khan alias Mohd Bhai, who planned the February 14 Pulwama attack, was killed in an encounter on Monday, PTI reports.

11 Mar 2019

Murder

Woman loves her cousin, killed husband with his help, murdered

In a suspected case of honor killing, a woman was shot dead allegedly by her cousin in Haiderpur village, Muzaffarnagar, police said today.

11 Mar 2019

Boeing

Ethiopian Airlines crash: Four Indians, including Environment Ministry's consultant, died

Four Indians lost their lives in the Ethiopian Airlines' jet crash which happened on Sunday morning, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has confirmed.

11 Mar 2019

Aadhaar Card

What will happen to your Aadhaar data after your death?

With nearly 1.23 billion Aadhaar numbers already generated, as per the UIDAI website, it is easily the most widely held document in the country.

10 Mar 2019

Air India

US handcuffs, deports Air India pilot for downloading child pornography

An Air India pilot was handcuffed, deplaned and deported from the US for allegedly accessing and downloading child pornography, officials of the national carrier said on Sunday.

10 Mar 2019

Indus River

India postpones tour to Pakistan for Indus River basin inspection

Amid heightened tensions between New Delhi-Islamabad, a reciprocal visit by the Indian team to Pakistan for inspection of projects in Indus river basin this month has been postponed, senior officials said today.

10 Mar 2019

India

#HealthBytes: 5 ways to stay fit in your 40s

Maintaining good health during middle-age could be tough.

10 Mar 2019

Pakistan News

Poonch: Pakistani troops violate ceasefire, target Army posts and villages

Pakistani troops today resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violations targeting forward posts and villages at four places along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said.

10 Mar 2019

India

#CBSE2022: 5 useful memory tips and tricks for Class-10 students

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to conduct the Class-10 term 2 board exams in a few months.

10 Mar 2019

Central Railway

Overwhelmed with response, CR thinking of increasing Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani frequency

Good response from passengers to the first Rajdhani train on Mumbai-Delhi route through the Central Zone has prompted authorities to think of increasing the frequency of this new bi-weekly train.

10 Mar 2019

Uttar Pradesh

UP: Mining department inspector booked for aiding sand-mining mafia

An Uttar Pradesh government official was booked by the police for aiding sand mining mafia, an official said today.

09 Mar 2019

Health & Wellness

Breast cancer: Symptoms, risk factors, and prevention tips

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women, worldwide.

#CareerBytes: How to get free UPSC study material online?

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging exams and its preparation process is a demanding task that requires the right study material.

09 Mar 2019

Bollywood

Allahabad High Court stays the arrest of actress Sonakshi Sinha

The Allahabad High Court yesterday stayed the arrest of Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha in connection with a criminal case lodged against her for allegedly cheating an event organizer in Moradabad.

Ayodhya dispute: SC didn't choose from suggested names of mediators

On Friday, the Supreme Court noted there is a lack of consensus among parties in the sensitive Ayodhya case, and referred it for mediation.

09 Mar 2019

India

Indian Railways: General rules about cancellations and refunds

Not all plans are meant to be.

09 Mar 2019

Kolkata

27 gunny bags of explosive substances seized by Kolkata police

Kolkata Police have seized a huge quantity of explosive substances from a goods vehicle in Chitpur area of the city today.

09 Mar 2019

Pakistan News

India wants "naya" Pakistan to take "naya" action against terrorism

A day after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he wouldn't allow his country's soil to be used for terrorism abroad, New Delhi on Saturday asked him to move beyond words.

09 Mar 2019

Nitin Gadkari

Soon, you can travel from Delhi to Mumbai in 12-hours

Union Minister for Roads and Transport Nitin Gadkari on Friday laid the foundation stone for the ambitious Delhi-Mumbai Expressway which will reduce the travel time between the two major cities to just 12 hours.

09 Mar 2019

X

#Battista: Anand Mahindra's reply to "Kitna Deti Hai" wins Internet

Internet is a strange place. If you think you are witty, you are bound to meet someone who is wittier than you.

Now, Attorney General says Rafale documents weren't "stolen" but "copied"

Two days after he told the Supreme Court that classified documents related to Rafale Deal were "stolen" from Ministry of Defense, Attorney General KK Venugopal on Friday clarified that the papers were in fact "photocopied".

09 Mar 2019

London

Nirav Modi spotted in London, running diamond business: Report

Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamantaire wanted in the multi-crore PNB scam, is living freely in London, a report in The Telegraph confirmed.

09 Mar 2019

Jammu And Kashmir

Reports of jawan's abduction from home are untrue: Defense Ministry

The Defense Ministry, in a tweet, clarified the army jawan, who was reported to have been kidnapped by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, is safe.

09 Mar 2019

Pune

At 75, this 'fighter' trekked to Nathu-la Pass all alone

A trek at 75? Does it even feel like a doable task?

08 Mar 2019

Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Two infants die, 32 admitted because of wrong medicine

Two newborns lost their lives and 32 are admitted in Hyderabad's Niloufer Hospital in critical condition since yesterday.

#WomensDay: WCD, MSDE sign agreement to provide skills-training to women

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Women and Child Development Ministry (WCD) and the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry (MSDE) entered into an agreement to provide skills training and employment to women.

#AyodhyaMediation: Here's how talks panned out in the past

The Supreme Court on Friday decided the decades-old Ayodhya title dispute will be solved through mediation.

08 Mar 2019

Pakistan News

Rajasthan: IAF's MiG-21 crashes, pilot ejects safely

A MiG-21 fighter jet of Indian Air Force crashed near Nal in Rajasthan on Friday. The pilot ejected safely, the IAF said in a statement.

Soon, you may have to pay more for flight tickets

Passengers travelling via air, both domestic and international, might have to pay more for their tickets soon, as Passenger Service Fee (PSF) is due for an increase.

08 Mar 2019

Bombay High Court

Nirav Modi's bungalow, worth Rs. 100 crore, demolished using explosives

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's sprawling seaside bungalow located in Alibaug, Maharashtra was demolished on Friday.

08 Mar 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Tips for writing resume, cover letter for off-campus placements

Off-campus placement job interviews are a great opportunity to secure a job, especially for college students not placed in campus recruitments.

Ayodhya case: Supreme Court refers the case for mediation

On Friday, the Supreme Court decided to refer the sensitive Ayodhya case for mediation.

08 Mar 2019

Lucknow

#CareerBytes: 5 top institutes for UPSC IAS coaching in Lucknow

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 exam.

08 Mar 2019

India

#CBSE2019: Tips for parents of students appearing for Class-10 exams

The 2018-19 CBSE Board Exams for Class-10 core subjects began on 7 March and will go on until 29 March.