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The inspiring story of Rupa: From child bride to doctor
Rupa Yadav, child bride, has achieved what most others in her position can't even dream of: she cracked the NEET this time and is on her way to becoming a doctor.
GST: Modi launches 'Good and Simpler Tax' in historic ceremony
At midnight on July 1, PM Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee pressed a ceremonial button to herald the Goods and Services Tax, shifting India towards a 'One Nation, One Tax' regime.
Activist's Aadhaar card biometrically-authenticated; but he never applied for one
Aadhaar cards were introduced to provide unique identity to people and eliminate "duplicates" and "ghosts".
Byculla riots: Behind Indrani Mukerjea's 'protesting', a horrific truth
Indrani Mukerjea shot to notoriety in 2015. A woman, married to her third husband, had murdered her daughter from her first husband, because she was dating her present step-son. What!
Personal accident insurance: A bonus during monsoon?
Come monsoon, many across India will look for ways to battle the rising casualties on the road.
Report: Steel shortage delays crucial Indian Railways' safety modernization
The Indian Railways' planned multi-billion dollar safety modernization plan is facing delays as the state-owned Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) is unable to meet the demand for new rails.
GST: How India's largest tax reform impacts your monthly budget
On July 1, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will come into effect across India.
With $800mn sales, India UN's main supplier in health sector
India was the main supplier to the UN in healthcare in 2016, with sales totaling $803.79mn. The prime procurement category was pharmaceuticals.
Delhi: Abducted kid rescued after being sold twice on WhatsApp
A two-and-a-half-year-old boy was rescued after being kidnapped and sold at least twice, each time at a higher price.
Gujarat Board fails 670 students after major discrepancies in marks
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Examination Board found major discrepancies in the marks of 670 Class X students.
Uttarakhand government schools to have 'English' as medium of instruction
In an ambitious move by the Uttarakhand government, over 18,000 government schools will now have 'English' as the teaching medium.
Central Hall to welcome GST with a starry event
The Centre is getting ready to welcome GST with a 'gong' and the biggest names will bear attendance to the event.
Amarnath Yatra gets suspended due to heavy rains
The Amarnath yatra which started on Thursday had to be suspended today as heavy rains lashed the region.
Reservation in DU: Assembly proposes 85% quota for local students
The Delhi Assembly passed a resolution unanimously to reserve 85% seats for the local students in government funded Delhi University colleges this Thursday.
India becomes 1st country to donate $100,000 to UN Tax-fund
India became the 1st country to contribute a sum total of $100,000 in order to help the developing countries participate in discussing tax issues.
PM Modi calls killings in name of Gau Bhakti unreasonable
Calling out to people and giving out a strong message to cow vigilantes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that killing under the garb of Gau Bhakti is untenable and unacceptable.
Jharkhand ministers turn students, take lessons from IIM-A Professors
At least 9 Jharkhand ministers took management lessons at the premier Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad to deliver their pre-poll promises.
Kochi Metro steps in after nine transgender employees quit
The new Kochi Metro broke many records - including being the first government agency in the country to employ transgenders.
Amarnath Yatra goes hi-tech- drones, choppers for the first time
The Amarnath Yatra is going hi-tech. For the first time ever, there will be drones and helicopters for aerial surveillance along the route.
7th Pay Commission recommendations: What has the Cabinet changed?
Benefiting over 48 lakh central government employees, the Cabinet approved the Central Pay Commission's (CPC) recommendations after introducing 34 changes to it.
Kerala techies find way to help ambulances stuck in traffic
A technology driven system has been built by two entrepreneurs to help ambulances navigate through traffic. The novel solution deals in Intelligent Road Traffic Management System.
Ghoonghat: The 'pride' of Haryana? Government faces flak
The Haryana government has landed in a controversy. Krishi Samvad, a supplement of the government's monthly Haryana Samvad magazine, has published a questionable ad.
Jharkhand: Out-of-control mob attacks Muslim man on cow slaughter suspicion
Latest in the series of attacks against Muslims and Dalits in the name of cow protection, a violent mob of about 1000 beat up a Muslim dairy owner and set fire to his house in Jharkhand's Giridh district, on suspicions of cow slaughter.
Not In My Name: Indians against 'targeted lynching' of Muslims
On June 28, thousands of people across India will take to the streets to protest against "targeted lynching of Muslims". 'Not in my name', they say.
Modi makes a business pitch that American businesses can't refuse
Modi's first US tour under Trump regime had him woo investors and then in the role reversal, get wooed.
Terror-funding: NIA detains Geelani's son-in-law, two other Hurriyat leaders
The National Investigation Agency has detained Altaf Ahmed Shah, son-in-law of Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, over funding of terror activities in the Valley.
Next on farmers' list: 'Electricity bill waivers, or more protests'
Farmers are preparing for a second round of protests, this time to waive off their electricity bills.
Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya outbreak in the national capital
The national capital has been plagued with all vector-borne diseases at the same time. While a total of 113 cases of malaria have been registered, at least 100 cases of dengue have come to the fore and over 149 cases of chikungunya.
Indrani Mukerjea alleges assault by Byculla jail workers
Accused in her daughter Sheena Bora's murder, Indrani Mukerjea accused the Byculla jail staff of beating her brutally and threatening of sexual assault.
Reckless antibiotic usage can turn fatal
Antibiotic resistance is the new plague in India. Reckless use of antibiotics has made seemingly common diseases including urinary tract infections (UTI) fatal.
UPSC 3rd ranker gets HC notice for producing fake certificate
UPSC 3rd rank holder Gopalakrishna Ronanki has been served notice by the Hyderabad High Court to prove if he is actually disabled. It has asked Ronanki to submit certificates to the UPSC to prove likewise.
68 bureaucrats including 39 IAS officers accused of corruption
Almost 70 bureaucrats are currently under the scanner for alleged corruption and other malpractices.
India to get an exclusive tourist police, soon!
There might soon be a tourist police in India, catering exclusively to visitors to the country and ensuring their safety.
Former ISRO chief Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan to head education policy panel
The HRD Ministry has formed a nine-member panel to work on a New Education Policy to transform school and higher education.
New al-Qaeda document details deadly new strategy for Indian subcontinent
Al-Qaeda has released a document which details the objectives and targets of its members in the Indian subcontinent, especially in Kashmir.
Scam-hit Bihar board flies in toppers for 'physical verification'
After two consecutive years of being left red-faced over its fraud "toppers", the Bihar School Examination Board made doubly sure the rank-holders in the 2017 Class X exams were genuine.
Delhi Golf Club removes Meghalayan woman in traditional Khasi dress
The reputed Delhi Golf Club is facing flak for allegedly displaying racial prejudices against a northeastern woman.
Air India puts its museum plan on hold
With Air India in talks of privatizing its carrier, it faces major hurdles in funding and thereby stalls its state-of-the-art museum. The museum, which was once a much talked about affair as it has some gem collections worth exhibiting will be now biting the dust.
Tibetans unhappy over conditions for passports set by government
The 14th Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959 and since then, about 1.5-2 lakh Tibetans have followed his footsteps.
India is creating its own 'Antarctica Law'
Antarctica might be an almost uninhabitable, ice-covered landmass now but with the rise in world's population, soon there will come a day when it'll see more human presence, over-exploitation of fisheries and perhaps criminal activities.