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09 Apr 2019

India

#HealthBytes: 5 lifestyle habits that might ruin your sex life

A satisfying sex life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

09 Apr 2019

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh: BJP MLA killed in attack by Naxals in Dantewada

Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada attacked a convoy of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Tuesday evening.

09 Apr 2019

Jammu And Kashmir

RSS leader, his PSO, shot dead in Kishtwar; curfew imposed

RSS leader Chandrakant Sharma and his security personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar town on Tuesday.

#CareerBytes: Didn't clear UPSC CSE? Improve your chances in next-attempt

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest competitive exams.

09 Apr 2019

India

Mismatch in PAN and Income-Tax portal? Here's what to do

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-digit alphanumeric identity allotted to all taxpayers in India by the Income Tax department.

Abused woman can file case from place of shelter: SC

The Supreme Court today held that a woman driven out of her matrimonial home can file a criminal case against her estranged spouse and in-laws at a place where she has taken shelter.

09 Apr 2019

Punjab

Not 365, Punjab Education department's calendar has 372 days/year!

What seems like an error done in a hurry, Punjab Education department has rolled out a calendar with 372 days instead of 365.

09 Apr 2019

India

SC won't interfere in release of Narendra Modi's biopic

A Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, refused to interfere in the release of movie PM Narendra Modi, saying too much time is wasted on non-issues.

09 Apr 2019

Madhya Pradesh

After MP raids, I-T detects "well-organized" racket involving Rs. 281cr

A day after Income Tax officials raided residences of aides of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, the body said on Monday that it has detected "widespread" and "well-organized" racket involving Rs. 281 crore.

09 Apr 2019

India

#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.

09 Apr 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 5 summer face packs to beat the heat

The summer is here! Among other problems, your skin health is bound to take a toll.

08 Apr 2019

Education

NIRF Rankings 2019: IIT-Madras bags first rank in overall category

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday announced the National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).

08 Apr 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Top 5 benefits of regular sex

A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial for a couple's overall physical, mental and emotional well-being.

08 Apr 2019

India

#CareerBytes: One-month strategy to prepare for AIIMS MBBS 2019

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is the dream destination for medical aspirants in the country.

08 Apr 2019

Hyderabad

Hyderabad police solves 18-year-old murder mystery; 3 arrested

Hyderabad police recently managed to solve a murder case, declared "undetected," after 18 long years.

08 Apr 2019

Pakistan News

IAF nails Pakistan's lies, says Abhinandan Varthaman shot down F-16

Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor held a press briefing on Monday in which he confirmed that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down an F-16 jet of PAF on February 27.

08 Apr 2019

India

Here's how you can update address in PAN card

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-digit alphanumeric identity allotted to all taxpayers in India by the Income Tax department.

08 Apr 2019

India

SC refuses to give Modi biopic's copy to Congress' activist

The Supreme Court on Monday said it cannot pass an order on the release of PM Narendra Modi, a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi starring Vivek Oberoi, as the movie is yet to be certified by the Censor Board.

08 Apr 2019

Muzaffarnagar

UP-govt yet to give permission to withdraw Muzaffarnagar riots cases

The Uttar Pradesh government has not yet permitted the district authorities to withdraw any of the Muzaffarnagar riots cases that it had decided to take back, an official said today.

08 Apr 2019

India

Beating all odds, Assam paan shop-owner's son cracks UPSC CSE-2018

The UPSC announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2018 on 5 April and Kanishak Kataria emerged the topper, securing AIR-1.

08 Apr 2019

India

Lok Sabha elections: SC directs EC to increase VVPAT verification

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission to increase the number of EVMs for physical Voter Verified Paper Trail (VVPAT) counting from one to five per constituency.

Petition in SC challenges Madras HC order to ban TikTok

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court's interim order calling for a ban on downloading the famous media app, TikTok.

08 Apr 2019

Maharashtra

2 held for travelling in train on fake disability certificate

Two persons were arrested for allegedly availing train travel concessions by submitting fake disability certificate in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said today.

08 Apr 2019

Javed Akhtar

Congress removes stanza from campaign theme song after EC objects

The Congress had to remove one stanza from its campaign theme song, which was an apparent jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after the Election Commission objected to it, sources said.

08 Apr 2019

Chennai

I-T plans to raid my residence to cripple election-campaign: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram yesterday alleged that the government was planning Income Tax raids at his residence in a bid to cripple the Lok Sabha election campaign.

08 Apr 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Alternate career options if you didn't clear UPSC CSE

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams. Cracking the UPSC CSE isn't easy; many spend years preparing to clear it.

07 Apr 2019

Aadhaar Card

Here's how you can check your Aadhaar authentication history

With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold. Also, a vital proof of identity, it can come handy anywhere and anytime.

07 Apr 2019

Jammu And Kashmir

Two-day per week ban on civilian vehicles on Jammu-Srinagar Highway

The two-day per week ban on movement of civilian vehicles on Jammu-Srinagar-Baramulla national highway for facilitating safe passage of security convoys came into effect on Sunday.

07 Apr 2019

Muzaffarnagar

Leave election manifestos, Congress supporters are now fighting over Biryani

Several persons were injured in clashes among supporters of Congress's Bijnor candidate Nasimuddin Siddiqui over biryani, which officials said was being served at an election meeting without permission, prompting authorities to lodge a police case and arrest nine.

07 Apr 2019

India

#NewsBytesExclusive: Meet Shreyans Kumat, who secured AIR-4 in UPSC exam

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2018 on April 5.

07 Apr 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Top 6 food items to eat during pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a profound life experience for a woman, physiologically, as well as psychologically. Thus, staying healthy should be a top priority for any mother-to-be out there.

07 Apr 2019

Kerala

Sreedhanya, first person from Kerala's indigenous tribes to clear UPSC

The Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) declared the results of Civil Services Examinations 2018 on April 5.

07 Apr 2019

Tripura

Congress lodges complaint against Tripura CM, seeking arrest: Here's why

The Tripura unit of the Congress has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, seeking the immediate arrest of Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb for allegedly spreading communal hatred in the state.

07 Apr 2019

Karnataka

17-year-old girl raped by father and uncle, police register case

In a horrendous incident, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her father and uncle in Karnataka's Mangaluru, reports TNM.

Dhoni meets special fan after defeat, wins hearts on Twitter

Chennai Super Kings skipper, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, is undoubtedly one of the most popular cricketers both on and off the field.

07 Apr 2019

Tamil Nadu

Pollachi: Girl, who went missing, found dead with slit throat

A 19-year-old girl, who had gone missing two days ago in Pollachi of Tamil Nadu, was found dead on Saturday with a slit throat.

07 Apr 2019

Madhya Pradesh

I-T Department raids houses of Kamal Nath's aides: Details here

The house of Praveen Kakkar, who is the former private secretary of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, was raided by Income Tax officials on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.

07 Apr 2019

Mirzapur

Delhi: Plastic factory catches fire, 22 engines sent to spot

A major fire broke out at a plastic factory in Narela area of Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, news agency ANI reported.

06 Apr 2019

India

Here's how to download Aadhaar using your Aadhaar-registered mobile number

With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold. Also, a vital proof of identity, it can come handy anywhere and anytime.

06 Apr 2019

India

Pakistan partially opens airspace for west-bound flights from India

Pakistan has opened one of its 11 air routes for west-bound flights from India, said a senior government official today.