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23 Apr 2019

Haridwar

Inhuman treatment given to Pragya Thakur in jail unfair: Ramdev

Yoga guru Ramdev has come out in support of the BJP's Bhopal candidate and Malegaon blast case accused Pragya Singh Thakur, saying it was unfair to subject her to cruelty in jail for nine years on the basis of suspicion.

23 Apr 2019

JEE

JEE Main 2019 results delayed, expected after April 30

The National Testing Agency (NTA) concluded the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2019 for the April phase on April 12.

23 Apr 2019

Delhi Police

Police interrogates Rohit Shekhar's wife for third consecutive day

The Delhi Police interrogated Rohit Shekhar Tiwari's wife Apoorva at her residence for the third consecutive day yesterday in connection with her husband's murder case who was allegedly smothered to death on April 16, sources said.

23 Apr 2019

Narendra Modi

#Elections2019: Voter ID powerful than terrorists' IEDs, says PM Modi

After casting his vote in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, PM Narendra Modi today said that that the Voter ID is more powerful than terrorists' IEDs.

23 Apr 2019

Gujarat

Lok Sabha Phase-3 elections underway: Why this phase is important

The third phase of the seven-part 2019 Lok Sabha elections is underway across 14 states and two Union Territories in 117 constituencies.

23 Apr 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Placement statistics of some of the new IITs

In India, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the most premier technical institutes that offer the best engineering and technology-related education in the country.

22 Apr 2019

India

SC benches started hearings at 10:45 AM, 15 minutes late

On Monday, all benches of the Supreme Court commenced at 10:45 AM, 15 minutes past the actual time.

22 Apr 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Five effective ways to fight acne in summer

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.

22 Apr 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Six ways to stay healthy during summer

The summer has arrived! Among other problems, the dry and warm season is a virtual invitation to a number of health issues, like sunburn, dehydration, heat stroke, eye damage, diarrhea, flu, and other infections.

22 Apr 2019

SpiceJet

SpiceJet signs pact for code-share partnership with Gulf-carrier Emirates

Budget carrier SpiceJet today announced the signing of an initial pact for code-share partnership with Gulf carrier Emirates.

22 Apr 2019

India

#CareerBytes: UPSC Civil Services v/s Corporate Job- Pros and Cons

Every year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) for recruitment to various Civil Services posts.

22 Apr 2019

Bengaluru

#Elections2019: Name missing in voter-list? Here's how to cast vote

In order to cast vote, a voter must ensure that their name is in the voter list. The Election Commission says one is entitled to vote only if their name is in the electoral roll.

21 Apr 2019

Sushma Swaraj

#SriLankaBlasts: Three Indians among those killed, says Sushma Swaraj

Three Indian nationals were among those killed in the bomb blasts in Sri Lanka today, said External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

21 Apr 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Top 6 activated charcoal face masks for beautiful-looking skin

You've been trying to get that amazing facial skin, free from dirt, oil, and acne, but haven't quite hit the right track? We feel you.

21 Apr 2019

Exams

#CareerBytes: Tips to crack medical entrances in the first attempt

Becoming a doctor is the dream of many Class 12 Science stream students and it is one of the most sought-after professions, too.

21 Apr 2019

JEE

JEE Main April results will not be released today: Officials

The National Testing Agency (NTA) concluded the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2019 for the April phase on April 12.

21 Apr 2019

India

Dress code guidelines for NEET (UG) candidates issued by NTA

The National Testing Agency (NTA), which is conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test UG 2019 [NEET (UG)] this year, has released a set of guidelines regarding the dress code.

MHA distributes special kits to help probe sexual assault cases

Over 3,100 special kits for collecting blood and semen samples, besides other evidence, to carry out immediate investigations into sexual assault cases have been distributed among States and Union Territories by the Home Affairs Ministry.

21 Apr 2019

Chhattisgarh

Two Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Two Naxals were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district today, informed the police.

21 Apr 2019

Indian Air Force

IAF recommends Abhinandan Varthaman for Vir Chakra for downing F-16

The Indian Air Force has recommended Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman for Vir Chakra, the third highest gallantry award in the military during the war, for downing an F-16 in a dogfight in February.

#CareerBytes: Top reasons why most aspirants can't crack IAS exam

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams and cracking it is not easy without the right preparation.

21 Apr 2019

India

UMANG app: Services offered, and how to register

UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) is a mobile app launched by the government to let users access a wide range of government services, right from their smartphones.

20 Apr 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Common male sex issues, how to deal with them

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

20 Apr 2019

India

#NewsBytesExclusive: An interview with Physics Guru Dr. HC Verma

Dr. HC Verma needs no introduction. Almost every student who has studied Physics, especially IIT-JEE/engineering aspirants and students, knows him as the Physics Guru who authored their Bible, "Concepts of Physics".

EC directs Eros Now to take down web-series on Modi

Citing the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission today directed Eros Now to immediately take down a web series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all related contents till further orders.

20 Apr 2019

West Bengal

Bengal CID grills IPS officer-turned-BJP candidate after she files nomination

A day after former IPS officer turned politician Bharati Ghosh filed her Lok Sabha nomination from Ghatal constituency as BJP candidate, she was questioned by West Bengal CID for eight hours.

20 Apr 2019

India

This McDonald's ad shows what happens when you don't vote

McDonald's has established itself as a common household name in India and it is using its reach well.

20 Apr 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Best healthy juices to have during summer

The summer has arrived! During the hot season, it is vital to eat a healthy diet to stay fit and cool.

20 Apr 2019

India

#NewsBytesExclusive: Vidyamandir Classes' Saurabh Kumar on recent JEE pattern changes

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most difficult engineering entrance exam for admission to top technical institutes in the country.

20 Apr 2019

India

Judiciary under threat: CJI Gogoi denies sexual harassment allegations

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Saturday dismissed the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by a former staffer and said independent judiciary was under threat.

20 Apr 2019

Narendra Modi

Ex-DGP condemns Sadhvi Pragya's remarks on 26/11 hero Hemant Karkare

BJP's Bhopal candidate Sadhvi Pragya Thakur's comments on martyred Mumbai ATS chief Hemant Karkare sparked a row on Friday.

20 Apr 2019

India

Woman accuses CJI Gogoi of sexual harassment, Secretary General responds

In a shocking incident, a 35-year-old woman accused Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi of sexual harassment on Friday.

20 Apr 2019

Kanpur

12 coaches of Poorva Express derail near Kanpur, 13 injured

On Saturday, twelve coaches of Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express derailed and thirteen people have been injured so far, claimed reports.

20 Apr 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Top IITs and their placement stats this year

In India, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the most premier technical institutes that offer the best engineering and technology-related education in the country.

19 Apr 2019

Bollywood

What is Alopecia, the medical-condition 'Gone Kesh' is based on

Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder, that results in unpredictable hair loss. In most cases, the hair loss is limited to a few patches. However, in others, it could be more severe. Alopecia could affect anyone, regardless of age and gender.

19 Apr 2019

Delhi Police

ND Tiwari's son Rohit's death not natural: Delhi Police

Former UP Chief Minister and Congress leader ND Tiwari's son, Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, was probably smothered to death with a pillow, Delhi Police sources said after the post-mortem.

19 Apr 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 6 healthy drinks to have during pregnancy

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

Youngsters compile 'The Pink List,' names LGBTQ-friendly Lok Sabha candidates

Days after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community, a group of three friends have kick-started an initiative to ensure queer issues get political precedence.

19 Apr 2019

India

Trading of 21 items to hit after cross-LoC trade shut

Trading of 21 items like red chili, mangoes, herbs and dry fruits will be hit following the indefinite suspension of cross LoC trade in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said today.

19 Apr 2019

Odisha

Odisha: Wild jumbo tramples 5 to death in one night

Five people, including a woman and two girls, were killed when a wild elephant strayed into human habitation in different villages of Angul district, officials said today.