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Mumbai: Two senior citizens faint protesting over PMC Bank crisis
As depositors of scam-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank (PMC) staged a protest outside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters in Mumbai on Saturday, two senior citizens, who had joined the protest, fainted.
I-T seizes Rs. 93cr in cash, jewelry from Kalki Bhagavan
The Income Tax department has detected an undisclosed amount of over Rs. 500 crore from the premises of self-styled godman and spiritual guru Kalki Bhagavan, who claims to be the tenth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
PMC crisis: 83-year-old dies; couldn't withdraw funds for heart surgery
An 83-year-old account holder of the scam-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank died of heart attack in Mumbai on Friday, after failing to raise sufficient funds for heart surgery.
Kamlesh Tiwari murder: 3 arrested; 2 others on the run
A day after the murder of Kamlesh Tiwari, founder of the Hindu Samaj Party, three people have been arrested in a joint operation between Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat Police.
Karnataka college students forced to wear boxes to curb cheating
In a shocking incident, students of the Bhagat Pre-University College in Haveri, Karnataka, were made to sit for their mid-term examinations with boxes covering their heads to prevent cheating.
CBI charges P Chidambaram, 13 others, in INX Media case
Congress leader and ex-Finance Minister P Chidambaram was among those named in the charge-sheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the INX Media case on Friday. The CBI also charged Chidambaram's son, Karti.
PMC Bank: SC dismisses petition to end cash withdrawal restrictions
On Friday, the Supreme Court refused to hear a petition filed on behalf of account holders in the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank seeking the lifting of restrictions on cash withdrawals.
UP Government bans mobile phones in colleges and universities
The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has banned the use of mobile phones in colleges and universities in the state, according to a circular issued by the Directorate of Higher Education in Uttar Pradesh, IANS reported on Friday.
Former Hindu Mahasabha leader Kamlesh Tiwari murdered in Lucknow
Former Hindu Mahasabha leader and founder of the Hindu Samaj Party Kamlesh Tiwari was murdered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday afternoon.
CJI Ranjan Gogoi recommends Justice SA Bobde as his successor
On Thursday, in a letter addressed to the Ministry of Law and Justice, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi recommended Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, the senior-most judge of Supreme Court after him, as his successor.
Chandrayaan-2 captures Moon's surface in full glow: Pics here
Just a few days after taking a close look at lunar craters, Chandrayaan-2 has released another mind-blowing shot of the Moon.
Bengaluru: Alliance University Chancellor arrested for murdering former V-C
The Bengaluru police have solved the murder of former Alliance University Vice-Chancellor, D Ayyappa Dore (53), who was found dead on Wednesday.
Kerala: Woman protests against husband after Triple Talaq; case registered
A case has been registered against a 35-year-old man for giving Triple Talaq (instant divorce) to his wife.
Want to link your SBI account with Aadhaar? Here's how
Although according to the Supreme Court, it is no longer mandatory to link your Aadhaar with bank account, it could still prove to be beneficial.
Drunk man jumps into lion enclosure in Delhi zoo; rescued
In a bizarre piece of news, a man jumped into the enclosure of an Asiatic lion in the National Zoological Park in Delhi on Thursday afternoon.
Delhi odd-even scheme: Arvind Kejriwal announces rules, dates and fine
On Thursday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that private vehicles carrying schoolchildren will be exempt from the restrictions of the odd-even scheme.
Delhi government's plan: Rs. 1,000 parking fee for 10 hours
A committee of Delhi government and civic officials has formulated a new plan, under which parking a private car in popular areas of the capital such as Connaught Place (CP) could cost you Rs. 1,000 for a 10-hour workday.
Has Sunni Waqf Board withdrawn claim to disputed Ayodhya land?
Amid the century-old Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, it seemed the Sunni Waqf Board on Wednesday had withdrawn its claim to the religious site on the last day of the hearings.
Bengaluru: Security firm owner found brutally assaulting employees; arrested
People can really keep their humanity aside at times. This was testified recently after a disturbing video from Bengaluru emerged on social media.
Ayodhya case: Muslims' lawyer tears map, CJI says "we'll leave"
On the 40th day of daily hearings of Ayodhya dispute, things took a dramatic turn in the Supreme Court infuriating the Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.
UP: As minor son watched, cops beat man to death
Another day, another case of lawlessness in Uttar Pradesh. This time, unfortunately, the guardians of the law are accused of breaking it.
INX Media case: ED officials arrest Chidambaram after interrogating him
Former Finance Minister and Congress veteran P Chidambaram, who is currently lodged at Tihar jail in connection to the INX Media case, was arrested by Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials this morning.
Soon, Personal Data Protection Bill will be tabled in Parliament
In a major development, Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, has said that the Personal Data Protection Bill is ready and will be tabled in the Parliament soon.
Enforcement Directorate allowed to arrest Chidambaram in INX Media case
On Tuesday, a special Delhi court allowed the Enforcement Directorate to arrest former Finance Minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case.
Farooq Abdullah's sister, daughter detained during Srinagar protests
On Tuesday, the police detained several women activists in Srinagar for protesting against the Centre's move to repeal Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
Daily hearings in Ayodhya dispute likely to end tomorrow: CJI
The sensitive Ayodhya land dispute is nearing its finality in the Supreme Court. On Tuesday, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, who is heading the five-judge constitutional bench, remarked that daily hearings will be completed by tomorrow, October 16.
Money dispute behind Murshidabad murders, cops arrest main accused
A week after three members of the same family were brutally murdered in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, police have apparently cracked the case.
Rs. 90L stuck in PMC Bank, depositor dies of heart-attack
Thousands of customers of PMC Bank don't know when will they get access to their own hard-earned money. Their savings, spanning years, have been locked up by RBI.
Here's how Aadhaar can come handy in emergency situations
With a plethora of government services linked with your Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
It's bad: What Nobel-winner Abhijit Banerjee said about Indian economy
On Monday, Indian-born Abhijit Banerjee was rewarded the Nobel Prize, along with his wife Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer for their experimental approach to alleviate poverty.
Pranjal Patil: First visually-impaired woman IAS appointed Kerala Sub-Collector
On Monday, India's first woman IAS officer with visual impairment, Pranjal Patil, took over as the Sub-Collector of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala.
Kerala woman, who killed family members, liked "news of death"
Jolly Thomas managed to hide a lot about her for years.
Mumbai: 58-year-old doctor raped 27-year-old patient, circulated video clip
In a horrifying incident, a 58-year-old doctor allegedly raped and blackmailed a patient, a 27-year-old woman, officials at the Meghwadi police station said on Monday.
After 72 days, postpaid mobile services restored in Kashmir
More than two months after the lockdown, postpaid mobile services resumed in Kashmir on Monday, giving a major sigh of relief to residents who had been cut off from their loved ones. However, internet connection will remain suspended for now.
India's fastest train stranded without AC, lights for an hour
The passengers on-board the Vande Bharat Express, one of the most premium trains of India, must have been wanting a comfortable journey. Instead, on Sunday they suffered for an hour without AC, lights, or even a fan, after the locomotive developed a technical snag.
Ayodhya hearing to enter final stage today, Section 144 imposed
As the proceedings in the crucial Ayodhya case is all set to enter its final leg on Monday, the administration of the Uttar Pradesh town imposed Section 144 to deal with tensions.
Why is #NoBraDay trending on Twitter in India?
If you have been on Twitter today, you may have seen #NoBraDay trending in India.
PM Modi's niece robbed: One accused arrested; belongings recovered
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's niece was robbed in broad daylight in Delhi, the police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the incident.
Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' on Sunday as stubble-burning continues
Residents of Delhi woke up to hazy skies on Sunday morning as the national capital's air quality took a hit.
Transport strike continues in Telangana, CM says will not surrender
The stand-off between the employees of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) and the state government, run by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, isn't nearing an end.