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31 Aug 2019
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Explosion in chemical factory kills 12, injures 50
In a shocking piece of news, 12 people died in Maharashtra on Saturday due to an explosion in a chemical factory in Dhule district.
31 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaAssam: Final NRC list out, over 19 lakh left out
The final National Register of Citizens (NRC) list released at 10 AM today, four years after the gargantuan process to disenfranchise illegal Bangladeshi immigrants started.
30 Aug 2019
Samajwadi PartyUttar Pradesh: SP's Azam Khan allegedly stole buffalo, FIR registered
In 2014, Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan catapulted to national headlines after he sent Uttar Pradesh police to look for seven buffaloes allegedly "missing" from his house.
30 Aug 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Chidambaram's CBI custody extended again, this time till September 2
A special court on Friday extended the CBI custody of former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram till September 2, Monday.
30 Aug 2019
Ministry Of Home AffairsFinal NRC list will be released tomorrow: Details here
The northeastern state of Assam is gearing up for a tectonic change, as the final list of National Register of Citizens (NRC) will be released tomorrow, August 31.
30 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaChidambaram "offers" to remain in CBI custody till September 2
P Chidambaram, the former Union Finance Minister who is currently in CBI custody for his alleged involvement in INX Media case, made an unprecedented offer in Supreme Court on Thursday.
30 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaUP: Law student, who accused BJP leader of harassment, found
Last week, a law student mustered the courage to speak about the harassment she faced at the hands of BJP leader Swami Chinmayanand. However, just a day after she spoke up, she went missing.
29 Aug 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)INX Media case: Indrani Mukerjea calls Chidambaram's arrest 'good news'
Indrani Mukerjea, who co-founded INX Media along with her husband Peter, is "glad" former Finance Minister P Chidambaram has been arrested.
29 Aug 2019
Jammu And KashmirIAS officer, who resigned over J&K, asked to resume duty
Days after the IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan resigned in protest over the restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir, the 32-year-old has been asked to resume his duty immediately, until his resignation is officially accepted.
29 Aug 2019
Narendra ModiModi launches 'Fit India Movement', says success has no elevator
With the hope of bringing behavioral changes in the citizens of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the "Fit India Movement" from New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
29 Aug 2019
IndiaIntel suggests Pakistani-infiltrators planning attack, Gujarat ports put on high-alert
On Thursday, all ports of Gujarat were put on high alert after authorities received inputs that Pakistani commandos could infiltrate into Indian territory through the Kutch area.
28 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaNo civilian casualties; will announce 50,000 jobs: J&K Governor
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday apprised the media about the current situation in Kashmir.
28 Aug 2019
Jammu And KashmirYouTuber who alleged DMK had terrorist links slapped with complaint
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has filed a complaint against a YouTuber for posting "false statements about the party."
28 Aug 2019
OdishaThis samosa-seller has cracked CA exam, after 5 failed attempts
A 27-year-old Odisha man, who supported his family by running a fried-food cart, has cleared the CA Final 2019 examination, one of the most difficult professional tests.
28 Aug 2019
Uttar PradeshUP: Harassed couple sets themselves on fire outside police station
A couple was harassed by a muscleman in Uttar Pradesh. In hope of getting a respite, they went to police but the officials in uniform shunned them instead.
28 Aug 2019
Tamil NaduTN government launches TV channel for students preparing for JEE
In a bid to promote and boost education among all, the Tamil Nadu government launched an exclusive educational television channel called Kalvi Tholaikkaatchi (Education TV).
28 Aug 2019
Yogi AdityanathBJP leader Swami Chinmayanand booked for allegedly kidnapping law student
Picture this: A law student from Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur levels harassment allegations on BJP leader and former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand. A day later, she goes missing. The UP Police refuses to take any action, the case gains media attention. UP CM Yogi Adityanath faces flak. Finally, the 'Swami' gets booked.
28 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court will review Centre's Article 370 move, issues notice
The Supreme Court will review the constitutional validity of the BJP-led Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370, a CJI Ranjan Gogoi-headed bench said on Wednesday.
28 Aug 2019
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: High schools to reopen in some areas today
On Wednesday, high schools will reopen in certain areas in Jammu and Kashmir, where restrictions have been eased, officials said. Earlier, primary schools in the border state were reopened.
28 Aug 2019
IndiamAadhaar app: Key features, how to download/use, and more
With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
27 Aug 2019
Narendra ModiGirl accuses BJP leader of harassment. Day later, goes missing
A law student from Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur levels harassment allegations on BJP leader and former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand. A day later, she goes missing. That's Yogi Adityanath's state for you.
27 Aug 2019
IndiaIndia's first woman DGP, Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya passes away
Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya, India's first woman Director General of Police (DGP), passed away late last night in Mumbai, following a long illness. She was 72.
27 Aug 2019
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)No late-payment charges on water bill for Delhiites: CM Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced today that the Aam Aadmi Party government has decided to waive off water arrears for citizens with functional water meters at their homes.
27 Aug 2019
RajasthanRajasthan cop seen "taking bribe" in pre-wedding shoot; served notice
Apart from being obnoxiously expensive, unnecessary, and undeniably cringe-worthy, it seems pre-wedding shoots can also land one in serious trouble at work.
27 Aug 2019
Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh: Truck hits two tempos; 16 dead, 5 injured
In an extremely tragic piece of news, 16 people died in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur on Tuesday after a truck hit two tempos. Among those who lost their lives are three children and a woman.
27 Aug 2019
ChennaiChennai techie finds Instagram bug, again; wins Rs. 7 lakh
A Chennai-based security researcher was awarded $10,000 (Rs. 7.18 lakh) for discovering a bug on the photo/video sharing application, Instagram.
27 Aug 2019
Uttar PradeshBulandshahr violence: Slain cop's family wants accused back in jail
Days after seven men accused of inciting violence in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr last year were given bail, the family of the cop who lost his life in the mayhem has asked Uttar Pradesh government to send them back to jail.
27 Aug 2019
IIT RoorkeePUBG debuts at IIT Roorkee's annual sports festival: Details here
Immensely popular mobile game PUBG made its debut at the annual sports festival of IIT Roorkee, this year.
26 Aug 2019
GuwahatiIIT-Guwahati researchers develop lab-grown artificial meat that's eco-friendly
While all agricultural practices have varying effects on the environment, meat production is associated with accelerating the greenhouse effect due to animal methane, excessive waste, fossil fuel usage, and inordinate consumption of water and land.
26 Aug 2019
BulandshahrBulandshahr-violence accused get hero's welcome, UP-government says 'no big deal'
For the Uttar Pradesh government, the hero's welcome bestowed on men, accused of inciting violence in Bulandshahr which led to the death of a cop, is no "big deal".
26 Aug 2019
IndiaWant to secure Aadhaar? Here's how to lock/unlock its data
In a bid to enhance security of users' biometric data, and prevent potential misuse of sensitive personal information, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched a service, by which users can "lock/unlock" their biometrics.
26 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaChidambaram's CBI custody extended by 4 days: Details here
On Monday, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram suffered a series of setbacks.
26 Aug 2019
IndiaIndian Railways to ban single-use plastics from October 2
The Railway Ministry has directed all units of the national carrier to enforce a ban on single-use plastic material within its premises, including trains, from October 2, 2019.
26 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court to hear Chidambaram's plea against arrest today
On Monday, Supreme Court will hear a plea of former Finance Minister P Chidambaram challenging arrest warrant issued against him.
25 Aug 2019
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)After AP floods, government distributes expired oil packets as 'relief'
Over 17,000 people in Krishna and Guntur districts of Andhra Pradesh were affected as the Krishna river flooded last week.
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.
