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20 Jun 2017
PunjabPunjab announces loan waivers for farmers worth Rs. 24,000cr
Punjab has announced loan waivers for its small and marginal farmers. The move is expected to benefit 10.25L farmers.
20 Jun 2017
IndiaBuying used car? Keep an eye out for these factors
Used car market is steadily rising in India, as working millennials now prefer to travel according to their convenience instead of having to wait for public transport, or take that weekend trip to rejuvenate themselves.
20 Jun 2017
MumbaiRebooted-Rajdhani: Travel from Delhi to Mumbai in 12 hours
Indian Railways is considering upgrading the Mumbai-Delhi and Delhi-Howrah rail corridors to cut down travel time. By 2021, passengers might reach Delhi from Mumbai or Howrah in 12 hours instead of 17.
20 Jun 2017
PatnaAadhaar linking for land records not required, it's a hoax
While the government is getting its Aadhaar scheme implemented, it appears that some frauds out there are spreading false rumors regarding it, fuelling concerns of citizens, who are scurrying to get Aadhaar linked to their accounts.
20 Jun 2017
IndiaThe little eatery in Bengaluru which accepts bitcoin payments
A little known fact about a rather popular Maharashtrian cuisine eatery in Bengaluru called Suryawanshi Restaurant is that it accepts bitcoin payments.
19 Jun 2017
India25% of 'ODF' villages don't even have 100% toilet coverage?
According to official records, about 200,000 villages have been declared open-defecation free. Surprisingly, not all houses in one-fourth of them (about 50,000 villages) have toilets, according to central government data.
19 Jun 2017
HyderabadRent-a-womb scam: Hyderabad hospital held lowly-paid surrogates captive
A rent-a-womb scam was unearthed at Hyderabad's Sai Kiran Hospital when police found over 40 surrogate mothers confined inside a room.
19 Jun 2017
Arun JaitleyHow GST will impact every household: Roti, Kapda aur Car
Under the new GST norms, coconut oil which is refined cooking oil, will be taxed at 5%.
19 Jun 2017
IndiaSpeed-breakers killed nine people daily in India in 2014-15
Data from the road transport ministry has revealed that speed-breakers are a leading cause of deaths in India. At least nine people die in about 30 accidents daily caused by the 'safeguards' of the road.
19 Jun 2017
IndiaKerala's 'Gaza Street' under intelligence agencies' radar
Kerala has a new street that is of much interest to intelligence agencies. Officials are intrigued about this road in Thuruthi ward of Kasaragod municipality, that has been named 'Gaza'.
19 Jun 2017
BiharBihar: Minor girl allegedly raped, private parts mutilated
In a brutal crime, seven-eight men allegedly gang-raped and mutilated a young girl in Bihar before throwing her out of a train.
18 Jun 2017
IndiaCentre notifies changes to empower the differently-abled
The Centre will make a multitude of changes to provide greater accessibility to the differently-abled.
18 Jun 2017
IndiaSisters made to walk home in semi-naked state by school
In a shame incident in Bihar, 2 sisters from a private school were made to walk back home in a semi-naked state.
18 Jun 2017
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police nabs illegal racket selling old iPhones as new
Four persons were arrested by Delhi Police Crime Branch for passing off old iPhones as new to unsuspecting customers.
18 Jun 2017
IndiaTwo civilians died in police firing each week during 2009-2015
At least 7 farmers in MP died when police opened fire at protesters in Mandsaur.
17 Jun 2017
IndiaToilets on highways a fundamental right: Himachal Pradesh HC
The Himachal Pradesh HC ruled that public convenience facilities on highways are a fundamental right.
17 Jun 2017
IndiaThe new Kochi Metro: Breaking records along the way
To mark the inauguration of the Kochi Metro, PM Narendra Modi will enjoy a ride on it along with Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu, CM Pinarayi Vijayan and other dignitaries.
17 Jun 2017
IndiaSix cops killed in terrorist ambush in J&K's Anantnag
Six policemen were killed when heavily-armed terrorists ambushed their vehicle in J&K's Anantnag district. Their faces were mutilated in heavy firing.
16 Jun 2017
Aadhaar CardAadhaar to be mandatory for new bank accounts
The Center has declared that Aadhaar card will be mandatory for opening new bank accounts and for transactions above Rs. 50,000.
16 Jun 2017
IndiaPopulation control- 146 lacking districts to have 'Mission Parivar Vikas'
Upping its fight against population explosion, the government has announced 'Mission Parivar Vikas' in 146 districts where the Total Fertility Rate (number of children born per woman) is more than three.
16 Jun 2017
IndiaCentral India might get delayed monsoon, or none at all
The IMD has termed this year's monsoon "peculiar". As the northeastern regions grapple with excessive rainfall and floods, the central regions might have below normal activity this time, or even miss it completely.
16 Jun 2017
IndiaTime is ripe for India to venture into space business
The ISRO has achieved remarkable feats this year, first with launching 104 satellites in a single go in February and second with the launch of India's heaviest satellite GSLV Mark III.
16 Jun 2017
UberRape victim sues Uber for obtaining her medical records
A woman, raped by an Uber driver in Delhi in December 2014, has sued the ride-hailing company for accessing her medical records.
15 Jun 2017
IndiaHow economically prudent are farm loan waivers?
Triggered by factors including bad monsoons, farmers across India have been demanding waiver of farm loans from the government.
15 Jun 2017
Uttar PradeshUP's rent-a-teacher scam: Govt to display photos of 'real' teachers
Primary school teachers in UP have been adopting a unique method to shirk responsibility while drawing salaries.
15 Jun 2017
IndiaIndian users would consume 11GB data/month by 2022: Report
By 2022, the data traffic for every smartphone user in India will touch 11GB a month.
15 Jun 2017
IndiaTwo Pakistani soldiers killed as India responds to ceasefire violations
Two Pakistani soldiers were killed opposite to Bhimbher Gali sector when the Indian side responded fiercely to ceasefire violations along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts, reported DNA.
15 Jun 2017
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)AIIMS declares MBBS results 2017, Surat's Nisha is the topper
The results of AIIMS MBBS 2017 are out. They are available on the official website at www.aiimsexam.org.
15 Jun 2017
IndiaHigher Unemployment: PM Modi to review India's job scenario
Amid charges of "jobless growth", Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly oversee a review of job scenario and employment data collection on 18 June.
14 Jun 2017
IndiaWhy was a girl assaulted, force-fed cow-dung?
In a shocking video, a Maharashtra girl is seen being beaten and force-fed cow dung in Karnataka's Bidar. Police said another woman underwent similar assault.
14 Jun 2017
IndiaIndian flyers can now avail services from Chinese, Turkish carriers
Indian flyers can now avail the services of affordable airlines including the well-networked Turkish Airlines as well as Chinese flight carriers.
14 Jun 2017
Indian ArmyNine of the army's Super-40 batch clear IIT-JEE this time
Formed along the lines of mathematician Anand Kumar's Super-30, the Indian Army in Kashmir has been running its own Super-40 program for the IIT entrance exam since the last three years.
14 Jun 2017
TelanganaCattle market in Telangana goes online
The cattle market in Telangana has gone online. On June 12, the state government launched a website for farmers to buy and sell cows, buffaloes and more.
14 Jun 2017
IndiaWhatsApp hoaxes, spreading like wildfire, will cost India dearly
India's national anthem has been declared best in the world by UNESCO, five children kidnappers are roaming in your area, RBI's new notes will have GPS tags - we've all received WhatsApp messages like these from time to time.
14 Jun 2017
IndiaThree atomic clocks of Indian GPS satellites stopped working
Three atomic clocks onboard one of the seven satellites of India's version of American navigation system GPS -Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)- have failed.
13 Jun 2017
MaharashtraIndian Railways works for better toilets and facilities for disabled
The Indian Railways has been focusing much on improving services. This time, its eyes are on the dismal state of toilets and facilities for the differently-abled.
13 Jun 2017
Pakistan NewsSushma Swaraj comes to the help of four-month-old Pakistani infant
Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj is well-known for the helping hand she extends to those in need of diplomatic assistance. This time, she has come to the aid of four-month-old Rohaan of Pakistan.
13 Jun 2017
IndiaGhaziabad- Robbers drill hole in bank strongroom, loot 30 lockers
Burglars in Ghaziabad drilled a two-foot hole in the wall of a strongroom at the Punjab National Bank in Modi Nagar, and made away with items worth crores.
13 Jun 2017
IndiaRBI introduces new Rs. 500 notes, old notes remain valid
The RBI will soon introduce new Rs. 500 notes, but the old ones will continue being legal tender.
13 Jun 2017
UttarakhandHC directs fast disposal of sexual harassment, acid attack cases
The Uttarakhand HC has directed all courts in the state to hear cases of acid attack, sexual harassment, stalking and voyeurism daily and dispose them of in three months.
