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10 Nov 2018

Uttar Pradesh

UP: Postmaster who built 'mini Taj Mahal' for wife, killed

An 83-year-old man, who had made the news and had become a sensation for constructing a 'mini Taj Mahal' in memory of his deceased wife, died of a road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr late on Thursday night.

10 Nov 2018

Mukesh Ambani

Isha Ambani's wedding invitation is royal, as expected

Mukesh and Neeta Ambani's daughter Isha is all set to marry Anand Piramal next month.

10 Nov 2018

India

#CareerBytes: MBA scholarships offered by top B-schools in India

Management education in India has transformed hugely in recent years, but MBA and other management programmes have become expensive.

10 Nov 2018

India

If you don't want to share your Aadhaar, use this

In a bid to enhance the safety and confidentiality of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new feature called- 'Masked Aadhaar.'

10 Nov 2018

Delhi

Ensure staff, equipment in wildlife dept: Court to Delhi Government

A Delhi court has ordered the release of three snakes, rescued from two men, into their natural habitat and also directed the Delhi government to ensure proper staff and equipment at the 'understaffed' wildlife department.

10 Nov 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants killed in encounter in South Kashmir

Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in an encounter today with security forces in Pulwama (South Kashmir).

10 Nov 2018

Indian Railways

Soon, Railway coaches to get tray-tables, charging points, new taps

Nearly 2,000 old coaches will be refurbished as part of Railways plan which will cost Rs. 600 crore.

10 Nov 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: Measles-Rubella vaccine given to over 27 lakh children

Over 27.85 lakh children were given the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine during an ongoing vaccination campaign across Jammu and Kashmir, an official spokesman said today.

10 Nov 2018

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: 55-year-old woman mauled to death by wild animal

In a tragic incident, a woman farm laborer was mauled to death by a wild animal, suspected to be a tiger or leopard, at a forest in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district.

10 Nov 2018

Jharkhand

Jharkhand: Man stoned to death following drunken brawl

A man was stoned to death by unidentified persons following a drunken brawl in Pakur district, Jharkhand, Littipara police said today.

Delhi: 95-year-old woman, held captive by daughter-in-law, rescued

In a shocking incident, a 95-year-old woman, who was held captive by her daughter-in-law, was rescued by the Delhi Commission for Women on Friday.

10 Nov 2018

Mumbai

Mumbai BJP urges Maharashtra government to ensure smooth Chhath festivities

BJP's Mumbai unit has requested the Maharashtra government to make arrangements for smooth conduct of the 'Chhath Puja', a popular festival celebrated by people of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

10 Nov 2018

Goa

Goa to have no EDM festival this year?

Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said no organizer has approached the government to conduct the electronic, dance and music (EDM) festival this year.

10 Nov 2018

Narendra Modi

#RepublicDay: Top African leader may attend celebrations after Trump's snub

Days after President of United States Donald Trump said he would not attend India's Republic Day event on January 26 due to prior commitments, India may have finalized the new chief guest.

10 Nov 2018

Kolkata

Kolkata: Train starts moving while guard mends glitch, escapes unhurt

The guard of Howrah-Digha AC Express had a providential escape today, as the train started moving while he was attending to a glitch in the air pipe between two compartments under the rake.

10 Nov 2018

Assam

Assam: 16 newborns die within a week, probe ordered

In a series of shocking incidents, at least 16 newborns died within a week at the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital in Assam (JMCH).

10 Nov 2018

Faridabad

Faridabad: Fired employee shoots Tata Steel senior manager dead

Arindam Pal, a senior manager at the Faridabad office of Tata Steel Processing and Distribution Ltd (TSPDL), was shot dead on Friday afternoon by an employee who was fired about five-six months ago.

#CareerBytes: Preparation tips for engineers to crack the UPSC exam

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

10 Nov 2018

India

#HealthBytes: Top 5 veggies to stay healthy, this winter season

Winters are here! So, in order to stay healthy, you should watch your diet.

09 Nov 2018

Indian Railways

"Metro devi" Nikita Devi talks about her 'KBC' experience

The 'KBC' episode which was telecast on Diwali introduced Nikita Vaid to the world, a metro driver who won Rs. 3.2 lakh in the show.

Mother claims Punjab police's recklessness killed son, SC orders probe

The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of a mother's plea and ordered a SIT probe into the death of her son in Punjab.

09 Nov 2018

Lalu Prasad Yadav

'Missing' Tej Pratap Yadav is in Haridwar, won't come home

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's son, Tej Pratap, called in on Friday, days after he went missing on Monday.

09 Nov 2018

Exams

#CareerBytes: How should engineers prepare for Verbal Ability for CAT

The Common Admission Test (CAT), the most coveted management exam, is the gateway to admission to IIMs and top Indian B-schools.

09 Nov 2018

Narendra Modi

RBI disagreed with Centre's claims on demonetization: Report

Before giving its approval to Centre for demonetization on November 8, 2016, the Reserve Bank of India rejected claims that it would curb black money and counterfeit notes, IE reports.

09 Nov 2018

Andhra Pradesh

Women banned from wearing nighties during day in Andhra village

In a bizarre case of moral policing, a village in Andhra Pradesh forbade women from wearing nighties during the day, saying it was inappropriate.

09 Nov 2018

India

Radio4Child award recognizes use of radio to fight child abuse

A call from a ninth standard girl, disturbed by the circulation of a video of herself with her boyfriend, made Delhi-based RJ Makin run a radio campaign against violence against children.

09 Nov 2018

Punjab

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh writes to Sushma on Kartarpur Sahib

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh has urged External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to take up the issue of opening the corridor from Dera Baba Nanak to Kartarpur Sahib with the Pakistan government.

09 Nov 2018

GST

LPG dealers' commission hikes cylinder price by over Rs. 2

Domestic cooking gas LPG price has been hiked by over Rs. 2 per cylinder after the government increased the commission paid to LPG dealers.

09 Nov 2018

Maharashtra

Sena spokesperson's comments on demonetization fairly accurate: Cong leader

A Congress leader today termed the Shiv Sena's comments yesterday on demonetization as "fairly accurate" but also asked the latter if it'd continue to be a part of the BJP-led governments at the Center and Maharashtra.

09 Nov 2018

Kerala

Kerala HC disqualifies IUML MLA for communal poll-campaign in 2016

The Kerala High Court today disqualified an MLA of Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), on a plea claiming that he used religion to win the Assembly polls in 2016.

'Government not seeking Rs. 3.6 lakh crore from RBI'

The government today said it's not seeking Rs. 3.6 lakh crore capital from RBI, but is only discussing for fixing appropriate economic capital framework of the central bank.

09 Nov 2018

Indian Army

Defense Minister inducts 3 major artillery gun systems, including M777

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today inducted three major artillery gun systems, including the M777 American Ultra Light Howitzers and the K-9 Vajra, into the Army.

09 Nov 2018

Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Man jumps from metro station, commits suicide

In the second such incident in a week, an as yet unidentified man jumped from the top of a metro station in Hyderabad, and fell to his death on Thursday.

09 Nov 2018

Uttar Pradesh

Hyderabad might get a name change if BJP gets power

Following on the footsteps of the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, a BJP MLA from Hyderabad has now promised that the party will change the city's name to Bhagyanagar if voted to power.

09 Nov 2018

India

Six Chinese nationals enter India, handed over to Nepal Police

Six Chinese nationals, who inadvertently entered India, have been handed over to Nepal Police, police said today.

09 Nov 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: SPO killed, 2 injured as vehicle falls into gorge

A Special Police Officer (SPO) of Jammu and Kashmir Police was killed while two brothers were seriously injured, when a load carrier they were traveling in, skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Doda district today morning.

09 Nov 2018

Gurugram

Gurugram: Man seen chasing a burning car, video goes viral

On Tuesday evening, in a dramatic incident, a man was seen chasing his own burning car on a Gurugram flyover.

09 Nov 2018

Kerala

Kerala: Police personnel suspended for taking bribe from murder accused

A police officer was removed from service yesterday for allegedly taking bribe from some of the accused of a suspected honor killing case in Kerala.

09 Nov 2018

Consumer Court

Consumer Forum: Alcohol in limited quantity isn't poison, but sugar-content

A Chandigarh Consumer Forum observed alcohol taken in limited quantity wasn't poison but sugar content while directing insurance companies to pay Rs. 1.93 lakh to a Mohali resident.

09 Nov 2018

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: Traffic hit after two wagons of goods-train catches fire

Train traffic was hit in Maharashtra after two wagons of a goods train caught fire in Dahanu of Palghar district on Thursday night.