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25 Aug 2019
India#MannKiBaat: PM Modi reveals how he communicated with Bear Grylls
The one question that Prime Minister Narendra Modi couldn't evade in the past two weeks was- how he conversed with the British star anchor Bear Grylls on Discovery channel's recently-released Man vs. Wild episode, while speaking in Hindi?
25 Aug 2019
IndiaIn Arun Jaitley, India has lost a legal luminary
Arun Jaitley, 66, donned many hats during his life. Starting off as a student leader and going on to handle key ministries like Finance and Defense in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, Jaitley's journey has been spectacular.
25 Aug 2019
ChennaiEngineer made 600 women send nudes for 5-star hotel job
A 33-year-old software engineer has been arrested by Cyberabad police in Chennai for allegedly duping over 600 women across the country into sending their nude photos.
25 Aug 2019
Jammu And KashmirIAS officer Kannan Gopinathan resigns in protest over J&K crisis
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Kannan Gopinathan had made headlines last year due to his efforts in the relief operations in flood-hit Kerala.
25 Aug 2019
Narendra Modi#RIPArunJaitley: Remembering the man beyond his politics
Finance Minister in Prime Minister Modi's first term and a highly-regarded parliamentarian, Arun Jaitley passed away on Saturday.
25 Aug 2019
Tamil NaduThis IAS officer set up cafe run by disabled persons
Over 2.21% (2.68cr people) of the Indian population is disabled, as per the 2011 Census (2016 updated).
24 Aug 2019
IndiaHow to change your name after marriage in 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.
24 Aug 2019
IndiaHow India is helping create a 'miniature Sun' on Earth
While the Indian Space Research Organization is planning to launch a satellite to study the Sun by 2020 (the Aditya-L1 mission), India and some other nations are planning to bring the Sun to Earth.
24 Aug 2019
Arun Jaitley#RIPArunJaitley: Seven things to know about the late BJP stalwart
Former Union Finance Minister and BJP stalwart, Arun Jaitley, passed away on Saturday after a prolonged illness.
24 Aug 2019
Narendra ModiBJP stalwart Arun Jaitley passes away at 66
In a distressing piece of news, former Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley passed away today. He was 66.
24 Aug 2019
MumbaiMaharashtra: Building collapses in Bhiwandi; 2 dead, several feared trapped
At least two people were killed and five injured when a four-story building collapsed in the Bhiwandi city of Maharashtra near Mumbai in the wee hours of Saturday.
23 Aug 2019
Pakistan NewsAnother embarrassment for Pakistan, UN backs its Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka
In yet another major embarrassment for Pakistan, the United Nations has refused to take any action against Priyanka Chopra, who is the body's Goodwill Ambassador.
23 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC will hear Chidambaram's plea against arrest on Monday
The Supreme Court will hear the plea of former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection to the INX Media case on Monday, August 26.
23 Aug 2019
WhatsAppThis Commissioner mentored aspirants for 'Police Forces' exam over WhatsApp
For five years, Rachakonda Police Commissioner Mahesh Muralidhar Bhagwat has been going beyond the call of duty to coach civil services aspirants.
23 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaArrested by CBI, Chidambaram gears for another legal battle
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, who was sent to CBI custody till August 26 on Thursday, is gearing for another legal battle.
22 Aug 2019
Indian RailwaysNo more Chetan's 'Half Girlfriend' in railway stations: Here's why
Earlier this month, writer Chetan Bhagat was seen buying one of his own (pirated) books from a traffic-signal vendor.
22 Aug 2019
IndiaNTA 2019-2020 exam calendar: Check JEE-Main, NEET dates here
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a detailed calendar for entrance and competitive examinations scheduled to be conducted between December 2019 and June 2020 in various cities across India.
22 Aug 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)INX Media case: Chidambaram sent to custody till August 26
A special CBI court sent former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, who is facing probe for his alleged involvement in the INX Media case, to custody till August 26, Monday.
22 Aug 2019
IndiaDalits forced to "drop" dead-bodies after denied access to crematorium
It's 2019 and caste discrimination is still alive and kicking in India. We were reminded of the same once again, after a discomforting case was reported from Tamil Nadu.
22 Aug 2019
Indian ArmyWing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman back in cockpit, starts flying MiG-21
Six months ago, Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman sustained grave injuries during an aerial combat between Indian and Pakistani forces.
22 Aug 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Chidambaram spends night at CBI headquarter which he had inaugurated
P Chidambaram, former Finance Minister and one of the tallest leaders of Congress, was arrested by CBI on Wednesday in full media glare.
21 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaConstable, booked for Unnao survivor's father's death, approaches Delhi HC
A constable of Uttar Pradesh police, who has been booked for the custodial death of the father of Unnao rape survivor, moved Delhi High Court on Wednesday challenging the charges leveled against him.
21 Aug 2019
IndiaFormer Finance Minister Chidambaram arrested after high drama at residence
In a dramatic turn of events, former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader, P Chidambaram, has been arrested at his Jor Bagh residence in New Delhi after he failed to get interim relief from the Supreme Court.
21 Aug 2019
Uttar PradeshUP: 150 medical students forced to shave heads, 'salute' seniors
College authorities across the nation have been talking about ragging and claim a lot has been done to curtail this menace.
21 Aug 2019
UttarakhandUttarakhand: Helicopter carrying flood-relief material crashes, 3 dead
In a distressing piece of news, a helicopter crashed in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Wednesday, reportedly after hitting a power cable.
21 Aug 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)#NewsBytesExplainer: What is INX Media case against P Chidambaram?
Former Union Finance Minister and Congress stalwart, P Chidambaram faces arrest for his alleged involvement in the INX Media case.
20 Aug 2019
MurderGirl kills father with boyfriend's help, says wanted 'freedom back'
In a case which has sent chills down the spine of residents of Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, a 15-year-old girl allegedly killed her father last week as he disliked her friendship with her 19-year-old boyfriend, named Praveen.
20 Aug 2019
EducationCBSE issues new rules for registration of Class IX/XI students
In an attempt to streamline all-examination related processes, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has advanced the process of registration for students of Classes IX and XI, who are set to appear in the 2021 board examinations.
20 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of India#AyodhyaDispute: "Evidence shows Hindu structure existed before Babri"
A temple existed at the disputed site in Ayodhya way before Babri Masjid was built at the spot, the lawyer for Ram Lalla Virajman told Supreme Court on Tuesday.
20 Aug 2019
Madhya PradeshMP CM's nephew, Ratul Puri, arrested for Rs. 354cr bank fraud
Ratul Puri, the nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a Rs. 354 crore bank fraud case, despite multiple attempts to evade arrest.
20 Aug 2019
IndiaChandrayaan-2 enters Moon orbit, now inching closer to landing site
After traveling in space for nearly 30 days, Chandrayaan-2, India's second robotic mission to the Moon, has been positioned into the lunar orbit.
20 Aug 2019
PunjabRain hammers North India, triggers landslides, kills at least 37
Incessant rains wreaked havoc in North India with reports suggesting that at least 37 people have died.
19 Aug 2019
Amit ShahNSA Ajit Doval briefs Amit Shah on Kashmir situation
Arriving in Delhi after reviewing the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the North Block and briefed him about the prevailing conditions in the region.
19 Aug 2019
VadodaraGujarat: 10.5ft crocodile enters village, captured by forest officials
Yesterday night, a 10.5 feet-long crocodile came out of the flooded Dhadhar river, and entered a house in a village in Gujarat, causing panic among locals.
19 Aug 2019
Narendra ModiAfter MNC puts Kashmir employees on notice, government helps them
The clampdown in Jammu and Kashmir has thrown normal life out of gear. With little connectivity, the lockdown has also affected several businesses.
19 Aug 2019
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: Yamuna nears danger-mark, flood alert issued, government starts preparations
A flood alert was issued for low-lying areas along the banks of the Yamuna in Delhi today, as the river neared its danger mark.
19 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaLast Mughal emperor's 'descendant' offers golden brick for Ram Mandir
A self-proclaimed descendant of the Mughal dynasty, Prince Habeebuddin Tucy, has reiterated his rightful claim to the controversial Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site in Ayodhya.
19 Aug 2019
Rajasthan#HarishJatavLynching: Government agrees to fair probe, family cremates his father
The family of Harish Jatav, who was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in July, performed the last rites of his father on Sunday after the Rajasthan government gave assurance of a fair probe.
19 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaUP: Woman burnt alive by husband over triple talaq complaint
In a horrific event, a 22-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly torched by her husband and in-laws as she had approached the police after being given triple talaq.
19 Aug 2019
Madhya PradeshMP CM's nephew, Ratul Puri, booked in Rs. 354cr fraud
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath's nephew Ratul Puri for committing a Rs. 354 crore bank fraud, officials said yesterday.
