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This IIM graduate wants to help Kargil students crack CAT
Muzamil Anwar (28), a graduate from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, is planning to approach the government of Jammu and Kashmir with his proposal to establish an institute which would help coach students in Kargil for the Common Admission Test.
Man puts lizard in food for free meals from Railways
The catering services on Indian Railways have a pretty bad reputation. And, a 70-year-old man tried to take advantage of this fact to get free meals.
Meet K Sivan, the farmer's son who became ISRO Chairman
A week after the launch of Chandrayaan-2 was called-off, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) swiftly got into action mode, and successfully completed the launch this Monday.
49 celebrities write to PM Modi, demand action against lynchings
The atmosphere of the country is troubling and something needs to be done about hate-driven crimes-- this is the gist of a letter which 49 celebrities wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
Woman gives birth, three men claim to be child's father
A hospital in South Kolkata was left in a fix when not one, or two, but three men claimed to be the father of a newly-born girl.
Andhra Pradesh becomes first state to reserve 75% of private jobs for locals
Andhra Pradesh, on Monday, became the first Indian state to reserve jobs for locals by passing the Andhra Pradesh Employment of Local Candidates in Industries/Factories Act, 2019, in the state assembly.
Indian Railways: All major concession rules explained
The Indian Railways offers concessions on tickets for people belonging to certain specified categories.
Kashmir: Brothers of rifleman Aurangzeb, murdered by terrorists, join Army
Two younger brothers of rifleman Aurangzeb, who was abducted and murdered by terrorists last year, have joined the Indian Army to keep his legacy alive.
#AssamNRC: Supreme Court extends Assam NRC deadline to August 31
The deadline for the publication of final National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam has been extended by the Supreme Court on Tuesday by a month from July 31 to August 31.
Owner abandons pet over 'illicit affair' with dog
We know what you must be thinking after reading the headline. Why would anyone abandon a dog over "illicit relationship", and what does it even mean?
Trump claims Modi asked for mediation on Kashmir-issue, India denies
Hours after the United States President Donald Trump made a tall claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "requested" him to "mediate" on Kashmir dispute, India refuted it.
#Chandrayaan2: Meet the team behind India's ambitious second moon mission
With the successful launch of Chandrayaan-2, India's ambitious second moon mission, by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Monday, the country took a major leap toward outer space.
Gujarat-teacher forces boys to wear bangles for not doing homework
A primary school teacher in Mehsana district of Gujarat has been sent on indefinite leave after he forced three boys to "wear kangan (bangles)" for not doing their homework.
Have suggestions for Modi's I-Day speech? Here's what to do
With India's 73rd Independence Day less than a month away, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced that he would be taking suggestions for his August 15 speech.
Uttarakhand: No girl born in 3 months in 132 villages
While the Central government has been promoting the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme, it seems Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district doesn't even have the first half down.
Businessman pays bail money for 17 inmates on his birthday
A local businessman's birthday in Agra meant the release of 17 jail inmates who couldn't afford bail.
Mumbai: Fire breaks out at MTNL building, 100 feared trapped
In yet another troublesome incident, a building which houses the state-run telecom company MTNL caught fire on Monday in Mumbai's Bandra area.
Chandrayaan-2, India's historic Moon mission, launches successfully
After a long wait, the Indian Space Research Organization has successfully launched Chandrayaan-2, a landmark mission aimed at delivering a lander, rover, orbiter to the Moon.
MP-shocker: Six, including a minor, raped teen for 16 months
In a horrific incident, a 16-year-old teen was raped for over a year by six men in Madhya Pradesh's Indore.
Formed to tackle workplace sexual harassment, government's #MeToo panel dissolved
In the wake of the #MeToo movement in October, the government had constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to strengthen the legal and institutional frameworks to deal with and prevent workplace sexual harassment.
Is that Indian Army #BottleCapChallenge video fake or real?
It has been weeks since the #BottleCapChallenge took the internet by storm, but apparently, the trend is not entirely dead yet.
#RIPSheilaDikshit: Three-time Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit cremated with state honors
The last rites of the three-time Delhi Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader, Sheila Dikshit, have been performed at Nigam Bodh Ghat, the oldest cremation ground in Delhi.
Man charged Rs. 128cr electricity-bill for using 'fan and light'
A resident of Chamri village in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur got the shock of his life when received an electricity bill of more than a whopping Rs. 128 crore just for using "fan and light".
Sheila Dikshit's last rites at 2:30pm; to be accorded state-funeral
The last rites of former Delhi Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader, Sheila Dikshit who passed away on Saturday, will be performed at Nigam Bodh Ghat at 2:30 pm on Sunday.
#RIPSheilaDikshit: Five things to know about the three-time Delhi CM
Three-time Delhi Chief Minister and veteran Congress party leader, Sheila Dikshit, passed away on Saturday at the age of 81 in New Delhi.
He was once a Naxalite, now teaches students for free
Years before mathematician Anand Kumar launched his famed Super 30 program, a West Bengal man started free coaching to help uplift the underprivileged.
Mob lynches elderly to death on suspicion of stealing peacocks
A fresh incident of mob lynching has been reported from Madhya Pradesh wherein an unruly group thrashed an elderly man to death suspecting that he stole peacocks.
Chhattisgarh: Man gets wife raped by friend, divorces her later
In a disgusting incident, a 19-year-old man from Chhattisgarh first made his friend rape his minor wife, and then he divorced her just 40 days after the marriage.
BSF officer to an IAS: Inspiring story of a 27-year-old
Famous American author Oliver Napoleon Hill once said, "Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve."
This Chartered Accountant runs 'Super-45' for CA aspirants: Details here
Just like how mathematician Anand Kumar runs 'Super 30' for underprivileged IIT aspirants in Patna, Surat-based Chartered Accountant Ravi Chhawchharia has been helping economically backward students prepare for CA exams through the 'Super 45' or 'CA Stars Program'.
Meet lawyer Harish Salve, who defended Kulbhushan Jadhav at ICJ
This week, India registered a big win at International Court of Justice, as it was granted consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, a retired navy officer who is jailed in Pakistan.
Rajasthan: Policemen gangraped Dalit woman, plucked her nails with screwdriver
A 35-year-old Dalit woman has leveled serious allegations on policemen in Rajasthan.
Despite favorable ICJ verdict, Kulbhushan Jadhav's family is scared
In what qualifies as a huge diplomatic win for India, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday directed Pakistan to suspend Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentence. ICJ also said India should be granted consular access to Jadhav, who is imprisoned since 2016.
Triple talaq petitioner attends Hanuman Chalisa event; gets death threats
Kolkata BJP leader Ishrat Jahan, who was a prominent petitioner in the triple talaq case in the Supreme Court, was allegedly threatened and verbally abused for attending a Hanuman Chalisa recital in AC market, Howrah, on Tuesday.
#MeToo: Tiranga TV's employee harasses junior, sends sexually inappropriate messages
Days after senior journalist Barkha Dutt slammed Kapil Sibal and his wife for duping 200 employees of Tiranga TV, the news channel has been hit by yet another controversy.
Man rapes cow in Mangalore. Where are we headed, really?
In an extremely repulsive incident, a man was booked for allegedly raping a calf in Mangalore's Kunjathbail area.
Name mismatch in Aadhaar and PAN? Here's how to rectify
If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar latest by August 31, it might get deactivated.
Chandrayaan-2 will now launch on July 22, ISRO confirms
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced that Chandrayaan-2 will be launching on Monday, July 22, 2019.
Chennai: Days after surrender, Saravana Bhavan founder P Rajagopal dies
P Rajagopal, the founder of Saravana Bhavan, died on Thursday in Chennai, days after he surrendered to complete his life sentence.
Ayodhya: Mediation-panel gets more time, next hearing on August 2
In the sensitive Ayodhya case, mediation will continue till July 31, the Supreme Court said on Thursday.