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01 Feb 2019

Astronauts

Celebrating Kalpana Chawla, 16 years after her death

Seven astronauts were killed today 16 years ago, after their space shuttle disintegrated on entering the Earth's atmosphere, 16 minutes away from landing. Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian-origin to space-travel, was one of them.

Soon, India will get details of Mallya's Swiss bank accounts

The Indian government may soon get details of money which embattled businessman Vijay Mallya kept in multiple Swiss bank accounts, reports HT.

31 Jan 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Preparing for UGC NET? Avoid these common mistakes

The UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) is a national level exam conducted to select candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor at Indian universities and colleges.

Supreme Court to hear Sabarimala review petitions from February 6

On Thursday, the Supreme Court announced that it would hear the review petitions against its earlier verdict pertaining to women's entry to the Sabarimala temple on February 6.

31 Jan 2019

India

Third SC judge exits case challenging acting CBI chief's appointment

On Thursday, Supreme Court Justice NV Ramana recused himself from hearing a plea challenging M Nageshwar Rao's appointment as interim CBI Chief.

31 Jan 2019

India

#HealthBytes: How to manage frizzy hair in winters

Do winters become a nightmare for your hair? We understand your pain.

31 Jan 2019

Karnataka

Rajasthan announces free college education for girls from July

On Wednesday, Rajasthan Higher Education Minister Bhanwar Singh Bhati announced that girls in the state would soon be entitled to free college education in institutes run by the government.

31 Jan 2019

Madhya Pradesh

Man loots Amazon of Rs. 30L through fraud refunds

A 27-year-old man was arrested yesterday in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly duping e-commerce giant Amazon of Rs. 30 lakh.

31 Jan 2019

Indian Air Force

Rafale jets to improve IAF's strike capability: President Kovind

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to welcome the new generation ultra-modern Rafale fighter aircraft in its fleet to strengthen its strike capabilities, President Ram Nath Kovind said today in New Delhi.

31 Jan 2019

India

Carry Aadhaar in your smartphone with the mAadhaar app

With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.

31 Jan 2019

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: Naxals allegedly torches six vehicles brought for construction work

Naxals allegedly torched six vehicles, including tractors brought for construction work, in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district today, a police official said.

31 Jan 2019

Uttar Pradesh

Hindu Mahasabha leaders detained for shooting Gandhi's effigy

Hindu Mahasabha's recreation of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination on Wednesday stirred a controversy after which two members of the right-wing outfit were detained by Aligarh police. The Uttar Pradesh police also booked nine other members.

31 Jan 2019

Uttar Pradesh

Villagers force students, teachers out of school, herd stray cattle

A case has been registered against 24 people for allegedly evicting students and teachers of a government primary school in Uttar Pradesh to keep stray cows, officials said today.

31 Jan 2019

Gorakhpur

Minor girls burnt, fed human waste over affair with boys

In Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, two minors girls, who are cousins, were tortured by their own family for dating two boys who studied in their school.

31 Jan 2019

Road Accidents

Thane: 2 killed, 4 injured as car hits road divider

Two people were killed and four others injured when their car hit a road divider in Thane, Maharashtra, early hours today, police said.

31 Jan 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Basic tips to remember before appearing for campus interviews

For college students, campus interviews are a great opportunity to connect with employers and secure a job even before they graduate.

30 Jan 2019

Twitter

Here's what Google India, Tinder, Amazon Prime "really really really...want"

A new meme fest has emerged on social media with the "We really really really..." format in which people have expressed their exclusive and unfulfilled wishes.

30 Jan 2019

Kerala

Kerala: Congress leader raped minor for a year, booked

A Congress leader from Kerala's Wayanad district allegedly raped a minor tribal girl for over a year, police said on Wednesday.

30 Jan 2019

Indian Army

L&T executive encashes leaves, earns Rs. 19 crore

Working professionals in India often plan meticulously how to save and use the leaves offered by their employer.

30 Jan 2019

India

How to get discount on IRCTC ticket bookings

In what comes as good news for Indian Railways passengers, various online e-wallet service providers like Paytm and MobiKwik are offering attractive discounts and cashback offers for booking rail tickets online.

30 Jan 2019

ICICI Bank

Chanda Kochhar sacked by ICICI, will have to return bonuses

Former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar violated the Code of Conduct, the bank said, citing an internal investigation report on allegations against her in the Rs. 3,250-crore ICICI Bank-Videocon loan case.

30 Jan 2019

Himachal Pradesh

Manali shivers at sub-zero temperature amid forecast of more snowfall

The resort town of Manali in Kullu district continued to shiver below sub-zero temperatures amid a forecast of more snowfall in the high and mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh.

30 Jan 2019

Noida

Noida: One inspector, three journalists arrested for taking bribe

In a major operation, a police inspector and three journalists were arrested in Noida on charges of bribery and extortion, officials said today.

30 Jan 2019

Narendra Modi

Anna Hazare begins hunger strike demanding Lokpal formation

On Wednesday, social activist Anna Hazare began a fast at his village of Ralegan Siddhi, demanding the formation of a Lokpal at the Central level and Lokayuktas at the state level.

30 Jan 2019

DNA

Was 'maal khara'? Two men asked about their brides' virginity

Last week, two newly-wed grooms testified for their wives' virginity in Kanjarbhat community in Pune, a DNA report claims.

30 Jan 2019

India

How to get duplicate copy of your lost Aadhaar card

After the Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar Act, it is no longer mandatory to link your Aadhaar with bank or telecom services.

30 Jan 2019

India

#CareerBytes: 5 famous institutes for IAS coaching in Chennai

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the toughest exams and but with the right preparation, one can crack it.

30 Jan 2019

Gujarat

Grandfather kills 1-month-old girl born with deformities fearing 'bad luck'

In a gut-wrenching incident, recently a man chopped his 1-month-old granddaughter into pieces as she was born with deformities.

30 Jan 2019

India

SC refuses to stay SC/ST Act amendments again

For the second time in seven days, the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, refused to stay amendments to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, that rules out all provisions for anticipatory bail for the accused.

30 Jan 2019

Uttar Pradesh

Woman reaches home 10 minutes late, husband gives triple talaq

In Alipur village of Etah district in Uttar Pradesh, a woman was reportedly given triple talaq by her husband for reaching home 10 minutes late.

Ayodhya: Previously, SC wanted 'excess' land to remain undisturbed

The Supreme Court has, in last 16 years, told twice that excess land surrounding the disputed property of Ayodhya, which the Centre wants to return to rightful owners, shouldn't be disturbed before the title dispute reaches a conclusion.

30 Jan 2019

India

Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan accused of forex smuggling

On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a show cause notice to popular Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) for allegedly smuggling foreign currency out of India.

30 Jan 2019

Assam

Assam: Three-year-old's black jacket removed by security, CM orders probe

A video of a mother removing the black jacket of her three-year-old on orders of security personnel on Tuesday in Assam has gone viral on social media, prompting Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to order an inquiry.

30 Jan 2019

India

#CareerBytes: 6 useful YouTube Channels every student should follow

YouTube has become the go-to platform for almost everything today; it is also one of the best and most used online resources to learn anything.

Meghalaya: After losing second body, rescuers struggling to retrace it

It has been three days since rescue forces detected the body of a second miner inside the flooded rat hole coal mine in Meghalaya where 15 miners got trapped in early December.

29 Jan 2019

Nagaland

Nagaland Cabinet budges to pressure, rejects Citizenship bill

The Nagaland Cabinet has rejected the citizenship bill, following pressure from various tribal organizations and students bodies.

29 Jan 2019

Bollywood

Charges dropped against Shah Rukh in benami Alibaug property case

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been absolved of the charge of being a beneficiary of a benami property in Alibaug, Maharashtra.

29 Jan 2019

India

Hair loss: Causes, prevention and treatment

Hair loss can be difficult to cope with. It can affect anyone. However, men are more prone to experiencing hair loss (or baldness) than women.

29 Jan 2019

Nagpur

Nagpur: Cop showers money on girls performing on R-Day, suspended

In a shocking incident, a cop in Nagpur's Nand Village was caught on camera showering notes on girls performing at a cultural function on Republic Day, Saturday.

29 Jan 2019

India

#CareerBytes: 5 popular UPSC IAS coaching institutes in Bengaluru

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging exams and cracking it is not easy without the right preparation.