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11 Jun 2019

India

Meet the cop who sings to spread awareness about crime

There is a new composer in India and unlike, the meaningless songs surrounding us, each of his songs have a message for the public.

11 Jun 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Handy tricks to sleep during summer nights (without AC)

The unbearable heat during the torturous summer nights might keep you from getting your daily quota of shut-eye.

11 Jun 2019

Yogi Adityanath

UP: Adityanath orders revival of anti-Romeo squads to 'curtail' crime

In the last couple of days, Uttar Pradesh was rocked by at least five cases of crime against minor girls.

11 Jun 2019

Indian Navy

IAF finds parts of missing AN-32 aircraft in Arunachal Pradesh

More than a week after its AN-32 aircraft went missing, the Indian Air Force made some headway in the search operation.

11 Jun 2019

Delhi University

DU Admissions: Uniform 1% cut-off relaxation for female students

Delhi University (DU) will provide a uniform relaxation of 1% in the cut-off to all female students seeking admission from this academic year.

11 Jun 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 5 diet plans to help you stay healthy

For long-term health, opting for a nutritious and balanced diet is imperative.

11 Jun 2019

India

What are CAT (IIM) toppers of last 5yrs doing now?

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of the toughest management entrance exams through which students are admitted to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top B-schools.

11 Jun 2019

Narendra Modi

Centre retires 12 senior tax officials over sexual-harassment, bribery charges

Less than two weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his second term, the Centre cracked down on corrupt officials of the Finance Ministry.

11 Jun 2019

Tamil Nadu

Woman pushed out of moving SUV, allegedly by her in-laws

In a shocking incident, a woman from Tamil Nadu was thrown out of a moving car, allegedly by her in-laws. The incident, which was captured on CCTV footage, took place in Coimbatore last month.

11 Jun 2019

X

SC orders immediate release of journalist arrested for "defaming" Yogi

The arrest of journalist Prashant Kanojia over a video troubled sane minds of the country, and evidently the Supreme Court understood the grave injustice too.

11 Jun 2019

Punjab

Punjab: 2-year-old, pulled out of borewell after 5 days, dies

A two-year-old boy from Punjab, who fell into a 150-feet deep borewell and remained stuck there for 109 hours, died on Tuesday morning.

11 Jun 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Habits of CA toppers which every aspirant should inculcate

In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses.

10 Jun 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Keto and Paleo diets explained

If you happen to be a weight-watcher, you have probably already heard of the popular Keto and Paleo diets, two of the hottest diet buzzwords.

10 Jun 2019

Odisha

Once a teaseller, Odisha man helps underprivileged students crack NEET

Results of the coveted National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2019 came out last week and almost 8 lakh candidates cleared the medical entrance exam.

10 Jun 2019

Delhi University

DU admissions: English (Hons.) continues to be most sought-after course

The registration process for Delhi University's undergraduate courses for the batch of 2019-20 commenced on May 30.

10 Jun 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Common female sex problems, and how to cure them

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

10 Jun 2019

Murder

Kathua rape case: Three guilty sentenced to life imprisonment

In the horrific Kathua rape and murder case, three prime convicts were sentenced to life imprisonment by the Pathankot court on Monday.

10 Jun 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Important topics every UPSC CSE aspirant must cover

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the toughest competitive exams in the country. The three-stage CSE comprises Preliminary examination, Main examination, and Personality Test/Interview.

Five people arrested for online comments on Adityanath. RIP democracy

A woman claimed she sent a marriage proposal to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a journalist shared her video in jest and was arrested.

10 Jun 2019

India

Five iconic transgenders of 'firsts' in India to know about

In India, transgender persons face discrimination, injustice, abuse, rejection, and isolation from society in almost every aspect of their lives.

10 Jun 2019

Noida

IIT Professor rapes former student, asks the woman her "price"

A 45-year-old assistant professor at Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, was arrested for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman, who claims to be his former student, on the pretext of giving her a job.

Kathua Case: 6 held guilty of 8-year-old's rape, murder

In what comes as a sigh of relief for those who have faith in the judiciary, Pathankot court on Monday convicted six of the seven accused in the horrific Kathua rape and murder case.

10 Jun 2019

Padma Shri

Noted actor Girish Karnad passes away at 81, tributes follow

On Monday, noted actor and accomplished playwright Girish Karnad passed away. He was 81.

10 Jun 2019

India

How Lalitha, a single-mother, became India's first woman-engineer in 1940s

In the 1940s, when most women in India couldn't even receive basic education or think about having a career, Ayyalasomayajula Lalitha of Madras (now Chennai) scripted history by becoming the country's first-ever woman engineer.

09 Jun 2019

Rahul Gandhi

RaGa meets nurse who was present when he was born

Congress President and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday met with a 72-year-old retired nurse, Rajamma Vavathil, who was present during his birth and held him as a newborn 49 years ago at a Delhi hospital.

09 Jun 2019

Karnataka

Identical twins graduate from IMA together; to serve different army-units

Identical twins, Abhinav Pathak and Parinav Pathak born only two minutes apart, created history by becoming the first pair of identical twins to graduate together from the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA).

09 Jun 2019

Delhi

Woman's beheaded body, stuffed in trunk, found near Delhi Metro

In a shocking incident, a decapitated body of a woman was found stuffed inside a box near the Jahangirpuri Metro Station in the national capital on Saturday evening, the police said.

09 Jun 2019

Yogi Adityanath

Delhi journalist arrested for 'objectionable post' on UP CM Adityanath

Delhi-based freelance journalist Prashant Kanojia has been arrested on Saturday by the Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly sharing an "objectionable post" online on UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

09 Jun 2019

India

Watch: Soldiers need hammer to break open eggs at Siachen

"Siachen me hamare jawan ladh rahe hai" might have been misused to support many a straw man argument, but it trivializes the harsh lives of Indian Army soldiers at the Siachen glacier.

How a Class-XII dropout became IAS officer after 19 years

Every year, lakhs of students appear for the Union Public Service Commission civil services examination, having prepared extensively to become IAS officers. However, only a few hundred get to achieve their dreams.

09 Jun 2019

West Bengal

West Bengal: 3 killed as TMC and BJP workers clash

At least three were killed as workers of Trinamool Congress and BJP clashed in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Saturday evening.

09 Jun 2019

Narendra Modi

13-year-old Kanpur-boy has written 37 letters to Modi. Here's why

Children are often the responsibility of their parents but a 13-year-old boy from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has shown otherwise.

09 Jun 2019

India

#CareerBytes: What to do if you couldn't clear UPSC CSE-Prelims?

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

08 Jun 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Common male sex problems, and how to cure them

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

08 Jun 2019

India

Five youngest innovators in India you should know about

India is the land of innovations and there are many innovators in the country who are the brains behind some of the world's most brilliant innovations.

08 Jun 2019

Haryana

Haryana shocker: Woman beats elderly mother-in-law, video goes viral

Once in a while, something happens which makes us question humanity and leaves us sad at the same time.

08 Jun 2019

India

How to update Date of Birth on your Aadhaar card

With so many government services linked with your Aadhaar card, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold. Thus, having correct and updated information in the UIDAI database becomes vital.

08 Jun 2019

India

Red, orange alerts sounded as monsoon hits Kerala

After a week's delay, monsoons hit the Kerala coast on Saturday, India Meteorological Department announced. The event marks the official arrival of India's four-month-long monsoon season.

08 Jun 2019

Surat

Faridabad: 3 members of family die as fire engulfs school

In a heartbreaking incident, three people, including two children died after a fire broke out at a private school in Faridabad, near Delhi. All the deceased belonged to the same family.