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Muzaffarpur bank robbed; masked men escape with Rs. 8 lakh
In a shocking incident, six people robbed a private bank in Muzaffarpur in broad daylight on Saturday, getting away with a Rs. 8 lakh loot.
Kerala: Using cyanide, woman killed husband and five family members
They say truth is stranger than fiction, and a crime story in Kerala confirms the same. Over 14 years, a woman named Jolly Joseph, killed six members of her family, including her husband.
Here's how to file Aadhaar complaints via post, website, phone
With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
ISRO scientist killed by gay sex partner: Details here
Days after an Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) scientist was found murdered at his Hyderabad home, the police have solved the mystery.
Aarey Colony: Many arrested after midnight drama; Section 144 imposed
Merely hours after the Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed all four petitions challenging the felling of trees in the Aarey Colony in Goregaon East, Mumbai, authorities started cutting trees at the site.
Mumbai MBA couple runs food-stall outside Kandivali station: Here's why
A husband-wife duo, both MBA graduates, runs a breakfast food stall outside the Kandivali station in Mumbai.
IAF releases promotional video featuring Balakot airstrikes. But why?
The Balakot airstrikes, launched as a response to the dastardly Pulwama attack, served its purpose.
"Big mistake" to shoot down our own chopper: IAF Chief
A day after Balakot airstrikes of February, Pakistani jets attacked army installations. To give a response to them, the Indian Air Force (IAF) pressed a couple of its helicopters to service.
Celebrities, who wrote to Modi about mob-lynching, charged with SEDITION
An FIR has been registered against celebrities, including filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Aparna Sen, and historian Ramachandra Guha, who wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over rising incidents of mob lynching.
Unnao victim gangraped, week after ex-BJP MLA Sengar assaulted her
Everything we know about the Unnao rape case told us the country is no longer safe for women. And the fresh details which have emerged about the episode reiterate the same.
Home Minister Amit Shah flags off Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express
Union Home Minister Amit Shah today flagged off the second Vande Bharat Express, India's fastest train, in the capital. He was accompanied by Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal, among others.
IRCTC: Here's how you can book up to 12 tickets/month
In a bid to facilitate online bookings for frequent travelers and to further push Aadhaar usage, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the facility to book as many as 12 tickets in a month (extended from normal limit of 6 tickets), through its website and app, if you've duly linked your account with Aadhaar.
Chidambaram's custody extended to October-17, but may get home-cooked meals
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, who was arrested by CBI in a dramatic fashion from his New Delhi residence on August 21, will remain in Tihar jail till October 17, a special court said on Thursday.
Jaish terrorists in Delhi, airports in North India on alert
In an alarming piece of news, four Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists have reportedly entered Delhi to carry out a terror attack. A red alert was sounded late on Wednesday after security agencies received this information.
Piyush Goyal's house help arrested for stealing confidential data
On Tuesday, Mumbai police arrested a man working as a domestic help at Union Minister Piyush Goyal's house for allegedly stealing valuables and confidential data.
Why Patna suffered acute crisis? Blame the old drainage system
The visuals from Bihar's capital Patna have been worrisome, to say the least. Millions of residents were stranded on rooftops, without food, water, and electricity, as their houses remained submerged.
J&K: 144 minors, including 9-year-olds, were detained since August
As many as 144 minors were detained between August 5 and September 23, the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court told the Supreme Court on Tuesday. They were detained for stone-pelting, rioting, and damaging property.
Bihar floods: What happened in America, asks 'angry' Nitish Kumar
For the last couple of days, Bihar has been reeling under devastating floods. The situation in capital Patna served as a grim reminder that nothing is fine in the state.
#GandhiJayanti: PM Modi will declare India 'Open Defecation-Free'
The entire country is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, with a number of events being lined up across India.
Shivakumar will remain in Tihar till October 15, rules court
In all likeliness, the woes of Congress leader DK Shivakumar will not end anytime soon.
BJP leader Chinmayanand tore survivor's clothes when she resisted him
In the Chinmayanand rape case, fresh shocking claims related to the abuse have surfaced, and they are enough to hang the nation's head in shame.
Mumbai woman kills 2-year-old granddaughter for 'causing' domestic fights
In a shocking incident, a 50-year-old woman confessed to throwing her two-year-old granddaughter from the sixth floor flat in Malad (East), Mumbai, on Saturday.
Want to link Aadhaar with bank account? Here's how
The process to link your Aadhaar card with bank account is simple and quite similar for most of the banks.
After brouhaha, government will NOT ban single-use plastic
From ramparts of Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about waging a war against single-use plastic. Listing how it harms the environment, he urged countrymen to switch to cloth bags for daily use.
#Article370Revoked: SC gives time to Centre, adjourns matter till November
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre has four weeks to submit its response on a bunch of petitions challenging its decision to rescind Article 370, thanks to an order of the Supreme Court.
Article 370 revoked: 5-judge Constitution bench to begin hearings today
In August, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre revoked Article 370 of the constitution which rewarded special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The state was also divided into two UTs, namely J&K and Ladakh.
Gujarat: 21 dead as bus overturns; PM expresses grief
At least 21 people have died and 50 others got injured after a private luxury bus carrying around 70 passengers overturned, following collision with a truck in Trishuliya Ghat in Ambaji town of Banaskantha district in Gujarat today.
No time due to Ayodhya dispute: SC defers J&K cases
The Supreme Court on Monday pushed all cases related to Jammu and Kashmir to Tuesday, saying it doesn't have time, courtesy the Ayodhya dispute.
Chidambaram can influence witnesses, feels Delhi HC; rejects bail plea
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram may influence witnesses and hence he can not be given bail, the Delhi High Court noted on Monday.
Bihar floods death-toll climbs to 29; government seeks IAF support
In what has been termed a delayed withdrawal of the monsoon, the death toll climbed to 29 in flooded Bihar on Sunday.
Government bans onion export with immediate effect as prices soar
The Centre on Sunday banned the export of onions with "immediate effect" in a bid to keep the rising price of the vegetable under check.
Bihar rains: 17 dead; hospitals flooded, boats out on roads
At least 17 people have died in Bihar, including 4 in Patna, after three days of incessant downpour threw normal life out of gear in the state. Moreover, homes and hospitals have been flooded.
Floods ravage Bihar, Uttar Pradesh; death toll climbs to 80
Over 80 have lost their lives as heavy rains continue to batter several parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
I stayed awake all night: PM Modi recounts surgical strikes
Last evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India from an eventful week-long trip of the United States, where he attended the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Amid Madhya Pradesh honey-trap, why two IPS officers are feuding
Days after the high profile honey-trapping case in Madhya Pradesh hit headlines, the controversy has locked Director General of Police VK Singh and Special Director General (Special Task Force and Cyber Cell) Purushottam Sharma in a face-off.
PM Modi reorganizes Prime Minister's Office (PMO); shuffles work allocation
Before starting his week-long trip to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed the process of revamping his office, formally known as Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
Gandhi Jayanti 2019: Some lesser-known facts about the legend
On October 2, India and the world will celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
J&K: 3 terrorists killed, civilian hostage rescued in encounter
In an encounter that lasted nearly five hours, three out of five terrorists were killed by the Indian Army and a hostage was rescued in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban region. However, two terrorists are still at large.
Haryana: Irritated over paying school fees, man kills 6-year-old daughter
In an appalling incident, a man in Haryana's Kurukshetra district allegedly strangled his 6-year-old daughter to death, as he was unable to pay her school fees.
Sushma Swaraj's daughter meets Harish Salve; fulfils her last wish
Hours before her demise, former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had a touching conversation with eminent lawyer Harish Salve. She had asked him to meet her and collect his fee of one rupee for representing Kulbhushan Jadhav at International Court of Justice (ICJ).