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After Air India, GoAir discontinues boarding passes with PM's picture
After Air India, GoAir has decided to discontinue their boarding passes featuring the pictures of PM Narendra Modi and Gujarat CM, Vijay Rupani.
ED arrests defense agent Sushen Gupta in VVIP choppers case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested a defense agent from Delhi in the Rs. 3,600 crore VVIP choppers deal case, officials said today.
#Elections2019: Rs. 540cr suspect cash, liquor, freebies seized across country
Suspect cash, illegal liquor and drugs worth about Rs. 540 crore have been seized across the country since parliamentary election schedule was announced by the Election Commission a fortnight ago, official data showed today.
This IIT-KGP graduate left Singapore job to teach underprivileged children
In 2015, Bipin Dhane, a 2013 IIT-Kharagpur graduate in Naval Architecture, quit his job in Singapore to teach underprivileged children in Assam's flood-affected villages.
Congress will launch 'surgical strike' on poverty, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress president Rahul Gandhi today promised a "surgical strike" on poverty and said his party had been working on how to eradicate it for the last six months.
Can fraudsters access your bank-account linked with lost Aadhaar card?
With so many government welfare-schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
68 artworks owned by billionaire Nirav Modi up for auction
68 artworks, owned by fugitive billionaire Nirav Modi, which are at display for preview in Mumbai's JK Banquet, are set to go on auction today.
Chhattisgarh: Four Naxals killed in encounter with security forces
Four Naxals were gunned down in an encounter with security forces today in the insurgency-hit Sukma district in Chhattisgarh, police said.
Students "broke into" my house, "confined" wife, claims JNU Vice-Chancellor
On Monday, Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, M Jagadesh Kumar, alleged hundreds of students broke into his house and "confined" his wife for hours.
#CareerBytes: Didn't clear engineering entrances? Here are some alternate options
In India, most science students opt for engineering after Class 12. A career in engineering is preferred by many as it offers an exciting variety of job opportunities.
Mumbai's car density surpasses that of Delhi's by five times
Mumbai has become the most car-congested city in India with a density of 510 private cars for every kilometer of road, compared to 108 of Delhi's, said Maharashtra transport department.
#Elections2019: Everything to know about Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
This year, India, the world's largest democracy, goes to polls to elect the 17th Lok Sabha. The General Election will be held from 11 April-19 May.
#HealthBytes: Top 5 food-items that can help you quit smoking
One of the worst addictions humankind suffers from, smoking is awfully bad for your mental and physical well-being. It can lead to life-threatening respiratory issues, cause strokes, and even dreadful cancers.
Paralympian Deepa Malik joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections
Noted Paralympian and Padma Shri recipient, Deepa Malik, joined the BJP in the presence of senior party leaders in Delhi on Monday.
Five examples of 'Jugaad' engineering which happens only in India
India is the land of jugaad, a Hindi word which means an economical makeshift solution in situations where resources are scarce.
Air India withdraws boarding passes with PM Modi's picture
Air India has decided to withdraw the boarding passes featuring the pictures of PM Narendra Modi and Gujarat CM, Vijay Rupani, after former Punjab DGP Shashi Kant's tweet sparked a controversy.
Here's how you can update Aadhaar address without valid address-proof
With so many government welfare-schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
AAP moves SC seeking larger bench over Delhi's full-statehood issue
The AAP government moved the Supreme Court today seeking constitution of a larger bench to expeditiously decide the issue of who controls the services in Delhi.
Disproportionate assets case: SC issues notice to CBI, seeks investigation-report
The Supreme Court today issued a notice to CBI on a plea seeking a direction to the probe agency to place the investigation report in the disproportionate assets case against SP leader Mulayam Singh Yadav and his sons Akhilesh Yadav and Prateek Yadav.
Ex-aide of gangster Dawood, Lambu Shakeel, dies of heart ailment
A former aide of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim died in Jaslok Hospital in south Mumbai, medical authorities said today.
Meerut: Doctor among three arrested for patient's gang-rape in ICU
In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old woman has alleged that three men, including a doctor, raped her in the ICU of a private hospital in Meerut.
Delhi boys build device that charges phones as you walk
Out of home, and your phone ran out of battery- feels like a nightmare, doesn't it? Looks like our dependence on smartphones is here to stay.
One dies, five fall ill after eating hostel-food in Odisha
A minor girl student died and five others fell ill after consuming a meal in the hostel of a government-run school in Odisha's Gajapati district, officials said yesterday.
This Sikkim IAS officer launched project to adopt, transform villages
Until three years ago, Rongbul, a small village in South Sikkim, suffered from various problems, including irregular power supply, lack of government school teachers, and no development among others.
#CareerBytes: 5 mobile apps every JEE aspirant should have
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most difficult entrance exam for admission to top engineering institutes in the country, including IITs, NITs, and IIITs among others.
Ban on Ola Cabs lifted in Karnataka within 2 days
Only two days after suspending the license of Ola Cabs and banning it from operating for six months, the Karnataka government has reportedly lifted the ban.
Voter Helpline app by ECI: All you need to know
With the much-anticipated Lok Sabha elections less than a month away, it's time to gear up.
#JEE2019: Last minute tips for JEE Main April 2019
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most difficult engineering entrance exam for admission to top technical institutes in the country. JEE consists of Main and Advanced exams.
Gurugram attack: Six under probe, one arrested; family remains fearful
In the shocking attack on a Muslim family in Gurugram, police identified at least six suspects on Saturday and have arrested one man, identified as Mahesh Kumar.
Swaraj seeks report into kidnapping of Hindu girls in Pakistan
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has sought details from the Indian envoy in Pakistan into the reported abduction of two Hindu teenaged girls and their forcible conversion to Islam on the eve of Holi in Sindh province.
#HealthBytes: Hair removal methods- Find out what works for you
There are wildly varied opinions and options around hair-care regimen for women.
Indian Navy rescued over 192 people in cyclone-hit Mozambique: MEA
As part of its relief operations in cyclone-hit Mozambique, the Indian Navy rescued more than 192 people and provided assistance to 1,381 people in medical camps set up by it, a Ministry of External Affairs statement said.
J&K: Pakistani-troops fire along LoC in Poonch; army personnel killed
An Army personnel was killed in firing by the Pakistani troops today along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said.
Soon, cancer specialists will look into cases of Modicare beneficiaries
The beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat (or Modicare as it is popularly called) will soon be able to access cancer care from a team of specialists, reports TOI.
#CBSE2019: Last-minute preparation tips for Class-10 Social Science board exam
The CBSE Class 10 Social Science board exam would be held on 29 March and with only a few days to go, students must be well-prepared by now.
Five innovations that are changing the lives of rural India
In India, a majority of people in rural areas face various issues, ranging from a lack of access to basic facilities like clean drinking water and electricity to bad roads.
Here's how you can reprint your Aadhaar card online
With so many government welfare-schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
Meet these 5 UPSC CSE rankers who beat poverty
Conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Civil Services Examination (CSE), or the IAS exam, is one of the most coveted and challenging competitive exams.
JEE Main 2019 admit cards released: Here's how to download
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main.
Delhi court orders attachment of Vijay Mallya's properties in Bengaluru
A Delhi court has ordered attachment of liquor baron Vijay Mallya's properties in Bengaluru in a case relating to FERA violations.