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Supreme Court dismisses plea to send Indian Muslims to Pakistan
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea which prayed that Indian Muslims should be sent to Pakistan.
#CareerBytes: Websites that provide best test series for NEET
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is the gateway to admission to undergraduate programmes at prestigious medical colleges.
Acne in women: Causes, treatment, and home remedies
Primarily affecting teenagers, undergoing natural hormonal changes, acne is one of the most common skin conditions.
GATE 2019 results announced: Here's how you can check yours
A few minutes back, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras released the results of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2019). The results of all 24 papers have been declared.
SC stays The Shillong Times editor, publisher conviction in contempt-case
A Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, today stayed the Meghalaya High Court judgment convicting The Shillong Times editor Patricia Mukhim and publisher Shoba Chaudhuri in a contempt case.
This 13-year-old boy helps aspirants crack the UPSC IAS exam
UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the toughest exams and many spend years preparing to crack the coveted exam.
Two nurses on way to hospital die in Mumbai bridge-collapse
Two nurses were among the six people who died after a portion of foot overbridge collapsed near Mumbai's Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus on Thursday evening. At least 33 people got injured in the fatal accident.
40-year-old civilian abducted, shot dead by terrorists in Pulwama
A 40-year-old man was forcibly taken away from his home and shot dead by terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today.
A group of home-bound mothers create news app for kids
Kids are utterly curious, and rightly so.
#HealthBytes: Tips to keep your heart healthy
Heart disease is one of the most dangerous health conditions around the globe.
Foot overbridge near Mumbai CST station collapses, 2 killed
Two women have been killed and 16 others injured in Mumbai as a foot overbridge near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST) Railway Station collapsed on Thursday.
You might get arrested for playing PUBG in these cities
The highly-addictive and popular battle royale game by PUBG Corporation- PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) has been banned in several cities in Gujarat.
Manmohan wasn't as tough on terror as Modi: Sheila Dikshit
Delhi Congress Chief Sheila Dikshit on Thursday said former PM Manmohan Singh was not as strong as current PM Narendra Modi in dealing with terrorism.
Himachal Pradesh: Dalhousie receives 5cm snowfall, records sub-zero temperature
Popular tourist destination Dalhousie witnessed sub-zero temperatures today following fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, while other parts of the state saw light rain, the Meteorological (Met) Department said.
33-year-old arrested for robbing friend of Rs. 12.66L, killing him
A 33-year-old tempo driver was arrested for allegedly robbing and killing his friend, whose body was found last week in a creek in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said today.
Kartarpur corridor: India, Pakistan hold first meeting; release joint statement
Amid bitter relations between India and Pakistan, officials from both the countries met on the Indian side of Attari-Wagah border on Thursday to discuss modalities for setting up the Kartarpur corridor.
IRCTC: Tips, tricks to book confirmed Tatkal tickets online
For last-minute passenger reservations, the Indian Railways provides the online "Tatkal" ticket booking service.
#CareerBytes: Memory tips, tricks for UPSC aspirants to remember everything
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.
PUBG ban: 10 arrested in Rajkot for playing "addictive game"
In the last two days, Rajkot Police have arrested 10 people for playing the multi-player online game PUBG, said reports.
mAadhaar app: How to add profiles of family members
Since carrying a physical copy of Aadhaar isn't always practical, the UIDAI launched the mAadhaar app.
J&K: Two Pakistani Air Force jets go supersonic near LoC
Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian air defense radars have reportedly detected two fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force go supersonic only 10 km from the Line of Control (LoC).
#CareerBytes: What not to read for UPSC CSE Prelims exam
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the toughest exams and its preparation process is a demanding task.
Pollachi sexual-harassment: NCW asks DGP to take action against accused
The National Commission for Women today asked the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) to initiate action against the men accused in the alleged sexual harassment of a woman in Coimbatore district.
Odisha: All-women booth for each Assembly constituency in Ganjam district
Odisha's Ganjam district will have at least one booth in each Assembly constituency that will be managed only by women during the ensuing elections, officials said today.
GST fraud worth Rs. 224 crore detected, 8 companies involved
Officials of the Central GST have unearthed an alleged tax fraud of Rs. 224 crore by a group of eight companies, which generated fake invoices worth Rs. 1,289 crore.
#Boeing737MAX8 grounding: Civil Aviation Ministry holds meeting with all airlines
The Civil Aviation Ministry held a meeting with all the airlines in the country to come up with a contingency plan in the backdrop of the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft after the deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday.
#CareerBytes: 7 apps to prepare for medical entrances after Class-12
Becoming a doctor is a dream of many Class 12 Science stream students and it is one of the most sought-after professions, too.
All the questions around Aadhaar, answered
Lately, there has been a lot of confusion about the status of Aadhaar card as a valid document proof.
Indian Railways eyes ten more bullet train routes: Details here
The Indian Railways is looking to expand the bullet train network.
Investigate Vadra, but also investigate PM Modi in #RafaleDeal: RaGa
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the government has the right to investigate every person but should not be selective, referring to the investigation against his brother-in-law Robert Vadra.
TN: Teacher accused in 'sex for degrees' case granted bail
The Madras High Court has granted conditional bail to a woman assistant professor, Nirmala Devi, accused in the sensational "sex for degrees" case, arrested 11 months ago.
Pakistani spy involved in espionage activities arrested in Rajasthan: Official
A 36-year-old man, who was detained near the International Border in Rajasthan on suspicion of spying for Pakistan, has been arrested, officials said yesterday.
Indian aviation watchdog grounds Boeing 737 MAX 8s after #EthiopianAirlinesCrash
The Indian aviation watchdog, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has decided to immediately ground Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes in the country. This comes days after the Ethiopian Airlines crash in which 157, including four Indians, were killed.
India didn't show interest in pursuing Nirav Modi's case: Report
India apparently didn't show interest in pursuing the case of Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamantaire who was spotted in London last week claims a report by NDTV.
Man trolled for tweeting Sushma Swaraj in broken-English, minister replies
Sushma Swaraj, the Minister of External Affairs, yesterday tweeted that she has learned to understand "English of all accents and grammar," after joining the ministry.
Pollachi sex abuse: Four-member gang harassed, videographed 50+ women
In a shocking incident, a group of four men, all in their 20s, sexually harassed over 50 women in Tamil Nadu, police said.
How to apply for PAN using your Aadhaar card
Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, ten-digit alphanumeric identity issued by the Income Tax Department to all taxpayers in India.
Citing NSA's 2010-interview, Congress says Doval gave 'clean-chit' to Azhar
The Congress today cited a 2010 interview of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to claim that he blamed the BJP-led government for the release of JeM chief Masood Azhar in the Kandahar hijacking episode (1999) and gave a "clean chit" to the terrorist.
Can media stop its false narrative of rising Hindu terror?
Chaos, by definition, is a state of extreme confusion and disorder.
Family of woman, burnt in car, claims husband murdered her
The family of a 34-year-old woman, who was charred to death in a car on Sunday night, has alleged that her husband murdered her.