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Maratha-reservation: SC doesn't stay verdict but issues notice to government

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to Maharashtra government in connection to the Maratha Reservation verdict, which the Bombay High Court cleared last month.

12 Jul 2019

India

Five famous and successful alumni of IIM-Ahmedabad to know about

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought-after business schools in the country that provide quality management education.

PAN not linked with Aadhaar? It will soon get deactivated

If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar, it might get deactivated soon.

12 Jul 2019

Mumbai

Breaking stereotypes: This 46-year-old is Kolkata's first woman bus driver

Just a few days ago, one 24-year-old hit headlines for being the first female driver of BEST buses, Mumbai.

11 Jul 2019

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: Government to provide free shoes, socks to students

Tamil Nadu government has decided to distribute free shoes and socks from next year to all government students from Classes VI to XII.

11 Jul 2019

Uber

Kolkata: Actress 'dragged out' of Uber, threatened; driver arrested

In a troublesome incident, a popular Bengali actress was recently abused, threatened and thrown out of the Uber cab which she had booked to reach her shoot location.

11 Jul 2019

Hyderabad

Meet this 12-year-old coder and shepreneur from Hyderabad

There are several who wish to become software developers, and most of them achieve it after years of formal education.

11 Jul 2019

Dalit

Papa sent goons: BJP leader's daughter threatened for marrying Dalit

The daughter of a BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh has alleged her life is under threat from her own father, as she married a man belonging to lower caste.

Ayodhya: SC hearing from July 25 if mediation panel fails

On Thursday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the communally sensitive Ayodhya case on a daily basis from July 25, if the mediation panel fails to resolve the decades-old matter.

11 Jul 2019

India

Famous Indian doctors who became entrepreneurs 

Being a doctor doesn't only give one the blessing of saving lives but also an opportunity to cater to the masses at a time by being a healthcare entrepreneur.

11 Jul 2019

Bihar

This IIM graduate helped 35,000 farmers by selling their vegetables

When he graduated from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, in 2007, instead of going for a well-paying job abroad, 26-year-old Kaushlendra Kumar went back home to Bihar to help ameliorate the plight of farmers.

10 Jul 2019

India

#CareerBytes: All about the life of an IRS officer

Joining the Indian Civil Services is a dream for many. While the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most sought-after, the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) is also a coveted Civil Service in the country.

10 Jul 2019

Haryana

Congress leader Vikas Chaudhary's murder: Seven more arrested

On Tuesday, Haryana Police arrested seven more people in connection to the brutal murder of Congress leader Vikas Chaudhary. Four people, including a gangster's wife, had been nabbed earlier.

10 Jul 2019

India

Five myths about wine, busted!

Wine drinking is a serious business.

10 Jul 2019

Narendra Modi

Rahul Gandhi hits 10 million followers on Twitter

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi hit the mark of 10 million followers on Twitter today.

10 Jul 2019

Kolkata

Kolkata: Tuition teacher raped class-X student at gunpoint for months

For the last nine months, a Class-X student of a reputed school in South Kolkata was raped by her tuition teacher.

10 Jul 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Five healthy and delicious Keto breakfast recipes

If you happen to be a weight-watcher, you have probably already heard of the Ketogenic diet, one of the hottest diet buzzwords.

10 Jul 2019

India

6 notable and successful alumni of IIT-Madras

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras), stands as one of the country's most esteemed and sought-after institutions for quality technical education.

10 Jul 2019

Anurag Thakur

Now, get an e-PAN within 10 minutes: Here's how

In a bid to make it easier and faster to get new Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, the Income Tax department has come up with a plan, under which e-PAN (electronic PAN) cards shall be allotted to applicants instantly, ie. within 10 minutes.

10 Jul 2019

India

Five things that might be activating your pet's allergies

Your pet deserves only the best.

10 Jul 2019

Narendra Modi

Explained: How Modi government plans to change lives of workers

In his second term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing for labor reforms, which will affect the workforce in both organized and unorganized sectors.

10 Jul 2019

Exams

#CareerBytes: Eligibility, registration, different papers, exam pattern of CA Foundation

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

09 Jul 2019

Lok Sabha

Pragya's bike, allegedly used for Malegaon blast, presented in court

The motorbike, which was used for the 2008 Malegaon blast case, was on Monday presented before the trial court for examination.

09 Jul 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Five habits to improve your sexual performance

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

09 Jul 2019

India

Career Bytes: IAS or IFS- Which one should you choose?

Joining the Indian Civil Services is a dream for many youngsters. The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) are two of the most prestigious and coveted services.

09 Jul 2019

India

Make marital rape ground for divorce, says plea; court declines

Marital rape should be a ground for divorce and the Centre should be directed to form appropriate laws- this is what a PIL demanded from Delhi High Court.

09 Jul 2019

Gandhinagar

Now even non-IIT students can pursue a course in IIT-Gandhinagar

Every year, lakhs aspire to get admitted in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), but due to tough competition, only a few thousands achieve this dream.

09 Jul 2019

India

Five tips to get naturally shiny and strong teeth

Your mouth is the first gateway that your food (and thus all your nutrition) passes through. And for that very reason, maintaining good oral hygiene becomes vital for your overall well being.

CBSE to focus on 'experiential learning' from 2019-20 session

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will make its teaching process more student-friendly by focusing on "experiential learning".

09 Jul 2019

Shiv Sena

Tabrez Ansari lynching: TikTok removes users for posting hate-mongering videos

A TikTok video allegedly seeking revenge for the brutal mob lynching of Tabrez Ansari put the Chinese social media application in the line of fire.

09 Jul 2019

Madhya Pradesh

Five famous and successful alumni of IIT-Roorkee to know about

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes that are recognized as centers of academic excellence in science and technology.

09 Jul 2019

Jharkhand

Muslim mob, protesting Tabrez's lynching, vandalizes bus carrying engineering students

In an ironical turn of events, a Muslim mob, which was protesting the brutal lynching of Tabrez Ansari in Jharkhand, recently vandalized a bus carrying students, causing fear and panic.

09 Jul 2019

India

Health Bytes: Five food items that regulate blood sugar levels

Unfortunately, diabetes is growing rapidly in India, with around 72 million cases recorded in 2017 itself.

09 Jul 2019

India

#CareerBytes: What not to do while preparing for CA exams

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) provides the three-level program comprising Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses.

09 Jul 2019

Jaipur

Jaipur rape accused reveals heinous past crimes; raped 35 children

In the latest development, Rajasthan police, who arrested the accused in the Jaipur rape incident recently, have said the culprit has made hair-raising confessions about his history of sexual crimes.

08 Jul 2019

Pune

Maharashtra, Konkan, Goa to witness heavy-very heavy rains: IMD

Regions of Konkan, Goa and north Madhya Maharashtra regions (including Mumbai) are likely to face heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming week, as per the forecast of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

08 Jul 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Five risky sexual practices, and how to prevent them

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

08 Jul 2019

Aadhaar Card

Don't have PAN? Now, use Aadhaar to file Income-Tax returns

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, presented her and the new Central government's first budget.

08 Jul 2019

Dubai

Man kills boyfriend for planning to marry woman; attempts suicide

Days after the body of a 29-year-old man was found along with another man with his throat slit at a hotel in SR Nagar, Hyderabad, the police said they have solved the mysterious case.

08 Jul 2019

Zomato

Zomato fined Rs. 55,000 for delivering chicken instead of paneer

A Pune-based eatery and Zomato have been slapped with Rs. 55,000 as penalty for delivering a non-vegetarian dish instead of paneer to a customer.