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19 Mar 2019
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak PartyBJP's Pramod Sawant sworn in as Goa CM at 2am
Goa Assembly Speaker Pramod Sawant has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of the state to succeed Manohar Parrikar reportedly in a "hasty, post-midnight ceremony".
19 Mar 2019
IndiaFive schools in India that are unique and innovative
Education is an important part of life that enables growth and development of one's mind and intellect.
19 Mar 2019
India#HealthBytes: From papayas causing miscarriages to eclipses, pregnancy myths busted
After your marriage, your pregnancy, or the delay of it worries your neighbors and relatives a lot.
18 Mar 2019
World Health OrganizationWest Nile virus takes life of a 7-year-old in Kozhikode
A seven-year-old boy, Mohamad Shan, who was tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) last week, died today morning.
18 Mar 2019
GoaGoa: Full state honors with 21-gun salute for Manohar Parrikar
Late Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's last rites have been performed at Miramar beach on Monday.
18 Mar 2019
IndiaHoli 2019: Stay protected with these essential skin care tips
Holi hits our calendars this 21st.
18 Mar 2019
India#CareerBytes: Top job portals for fresher engineers
Finding a job is the top-most priority of almost every fresher or new graduate. However, for many freshers, finding employment could be challenging as they have no experience.
18 Mar 2019
Health & WellnessYour guide to setting up a home gym
If working out with a pool of sweat-stained gym-buddies isn't your thing, or that gym commute is killing your precious time, or you just need a little break - getting a makeshift gym at your home could be a great idea.
18 Mar 2019
Narendra ModiMehul Choksi's namesake just submitted thesis on PM Modi
A student from Surat has submitted his doctorate thesis on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Just like the subject of his research, the name of the student is equally interesting- Mehul Choksi.
18 Mar 2019
GoaNo consensus yet on next Goa CM: BJP MLA
The BJP-led alliance in Goa couldn't reach a consensus over the next chief minister today, a move necessitated by the demise of Manohar Parrikar.
18 Mar 2019
IndiaDelhi: In a first, mother, daughter receive PhD degrees together
Getting a PhD is a huge achievement and a memorable experience. However, for 56-year-old Mala Dutta, whose dream of receiving a PhD came true 34 years after college, it was even more memorable.
18 Mar 2019
South KoreaMaharashtra: Train runs over two youths playing PUBG
In a shocking incident which sheds limelight on PUBG addiction, two young men were run over by a train in Maharashtra while they were playing the online game.
18 Mar 2019
India#RIPManoharParrikar: 5 things the Goa CM should be remembered for
Four-time Goa CM and former Defense Minister, Manohar Parrikar, passed away on Sunday at 63 after battling a prolonged illness.
17 Mar 2019
IndiaFormer SC-judge to be India's first Lokpal, official announcement soon
Former SC judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose will be India's first Lokpal and an official announcement about the same could be made on Monday, claimed reports.
17 Mar 2019
India#CareerBytes: Alternate options for candidates who did not clear GATE
The results of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2019, conducted by IIT Madras, were declared on Friday.
17 Mar 2019
MumbaiVeteran journalist and environmental activist Darryl D'Monte dies at 74
Senior journalist and environmental activist Darryl D'Monte, who worked with leading English dailies like The Times of India and Indian Express, died at a hospital in Mumbai after a brief illness, a family friend said today. He was 74.
17 Mar 2019
IndiaIndian Customs intelligence officers to check financial frauds in China
India has decided to post Customs intelligence officers in China in its effort to check black money, trade-based money laundering, and other financial frauds, officials said today.
17 Mar 2019
India#PulwamaAttack: Whistleblower bureaucrat donates Rs. 2.5 lakh for bereaved families
Whistleblower bureaucrat Sanjiv Chaturvedi has refused to accept around Rs. 2.5 lakh arbitration fee in a case and instead asked the parties concerned to deposit it in the Centre-run fund for the welfare of the families bereaved in the Pulwama terror attack.
17 Mar 2019
Narendra ModiMan prints "Vote for Modi" on wedding-card, gets EC's notice
A man's "love" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi got him into trouble with Election Commission.
17 Mar 2019
ExamsCareerBytes: What's the cost of preparing for UPSC CSE?
In India, the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), colloquially called the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams.
16 Mar 2019
IndiaOnline movie ticket-booking platforms cannot charge 'Internet Handling Fees': RBI
Booking movie tickets has never been easier thanks to online movie ticket booking platforms. Everyone who has ever booked movie tickets online knows about "Internet Handling Fees" levied by every online ticketing platform.
16 Mar 2019
India#NewsBytesExclusive: GATE-2019 topper Shashank Mangal on preparation-strategy, challenges, and more!
The results of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2019, conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, were declared on Friday.
16 Mar 2019
India#HealthBytes: Top 5 at-home exercises to score six-pack abs
Building six-pack abs doesn't mean hitting the gym and sweating till you make it.
16 Mar 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaDon't dismiss government employees on grounds of extramarital affair: HC
The Rajasthan HC has recently ruled out against the state government for taking action against two government employees for having an extra-marital affair.
16 Mar 2019
IndiaBRICS to focus on counter-terror cooperation as priority area
BRICS, a bloc of five leading nations including India and China, will discuss counter-terror cooperation as one of its priority areas during its annual summit later this year.
16 Mar 2019
Pakistan NewsPakistan should return Dawood to show stand against terrorism: Govt-sources
If Pakistan was sincere in tackling terror, then it should at least hand over to India Dawood Ibrahim, Sayeed Salahudeen and other terrorists who are Indian citizens and residing in that country, government sources said today.
16 Mar 2019
Jammu And KashmirFive children among 11 killed as SUV falls into gorge
11 people, including four women and five children, were killed and four others injured when an SUV skidded off a road and fell into a deep gorge in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir today, police said.
16 Mar 2019
MurderJ&K: SPO Khushboo shot dead by terrorists at her home
In a gruesome incident, unknown terrorists shot Special Police Officer Khushboo Jan outside her home in Kashmir's Shopian on Saturday. Jan was rushed to the hospital where she succumbed to injuries.
16 Mar 2019
Andhra PradeshTwo maoists killed in encounter with police in Andhra Pradesh
Two maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with the police in Agency area of Visakhapatnam district this morning.
16 Mar 2019
India#HealthBytes: What is Dry shampoo, and how to use it
With a plethora of hair-care products available in the market, it could get tricky to choose the right one for yourself.
16 Mar 2019
AmazonIIT-KGP students to learn cloud computing via Amazon's program
The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, will adopt Amazon Web Services (AWS) Educate program to help students gain cloud computing skills including hands-on experience in artificial intelligence (AI), a top official of the institute has said.
16 Mar 2019
MaharashtraWater problem main issue in Maharashtra, says Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari yesterday said the shortage of water is the main problem in Maharashtra, but the issue is being addressed by the state and Central governments.
16 Mar 2019
KeralaKerala scientist makes low-cost bra which can detect breast cancer
In a major breakthrough, Dr. A Seema, a scientist from Kerala's Thrissur, and her six-member team developed a low-cost bra which can detect breast cancer.
16 Mar 2019
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)CBSE to introduce AI as sixth-subject in upcoming academic year
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to introduce new subjects as a part of the curriculum for the upcoming academic year, to keep up with the growing importance of technology and health.
16 Mar 2019
IndiaUnique and interesting facts and records of Lok Sabha elections
This year, India, the world's largest democracy, goes to polls to elect the 17th Lok Sabha. The General Election is scheduled to be held from 11 April-19 May.
16 Mar 2019
Health & WellnessAcne: What to eat, what not to eat?
Hands down the most common skin problem out there is of acne. It reportedly affects at least 85% of the world population at some point of time or the other.
15 Mar 2019
India#HealthBytes: 5 exercises to help cut down belly fat
The most stubborn of all fats is the fat that piles up on your tummy.
15 Mar 2019
UPSC Civil Services Examination#CareerBytes: Tips to remember while making UPSC IAS preparation notes
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest examinations. However, with the right preparation, one can crack the exam.
15 Mar 2019
MumbaiBridge collapses, potholes and fires: Mumbai's infrastructure is crumbling
A normal evening turned tragic on Thursday after a portion of a bridge near CST in Mumbai collapsed, killing six people.
15 Mar 2019
Pakistan NewsSupreme 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.
