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Engineer from Noida brings over 10 lakes back to life
When anything goes wrong, blame the authorities.
#HealthBytes: 5 lifestyle habits that might ruin your sex life
A satisfying sex life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
#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.
#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.
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).
#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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
#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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.