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10 Feb 2019
IndiaCommon sex problems men face, and what to do
A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial to a couple's overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.
10 Feb 2019
India#NewsBytesExclusive: Wrestler Bajrang Punia on Padma Shri, success, and more!
Bajrang Punia, one of the country's finest freestyle wrestlers, has won many medals in international events, including Commonwealth and Asian Games golds and a World Championship silver among others.
10 Feb 2019
Kumbh Mela'World's largest seed' becomes center of attraction at Kumbh Mela
An exhibition by the Ministry of Environment, which among other things displays a double coconut palm seed weighing a whopping 30 kg, is attracting eyeballs at the Kumbh Mela, the largest congregation in the world.
10 Feb 2019
Health & Wellness5 breakfast mistakes to avoid, to get a flat tummy
On a busy morning, ignoring the dining table might seem like the only way out, but it's a disaster for your long-term health.
10 Feb 2019
Jammu And KashmirFive militants killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam district
Five terrorists were killed today in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.
10 Feb 2019
DoordarshanArunachal: Arun Prabha to be linked to Airtel, Dish TV-services
'Arun Prabha', the 24th Doordarshan satellite channel inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, yesterday, will be linked to Airtel and Dish TV platforms, a senior official said.
10 Feb 2019
BollywoodWhen Lal Bahadur Shastri asked 'who is Meena Kumari'!
At a function in a Mumbai film studio where Pakeezah was being shot, the then Home Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri failed to recognize Meena Kumari when she garlanded him and asked journalist Kuldip Nayar sitting near him who the woman was.
10 Feb 2019
India#CBSE2019: How to score over 90% in all Class-12 subjects?
CBSE Class-12 board exams are set to commence from 15 February and with just days left, students must be well-prepared by now.
10 Feb 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaCBI begins day-2 of questioning Rajeev Kumar: Details here
After a gruelling eight hour-long questioning session on Saturday, the CBI, on Sunday, commenced questioning Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar again in the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam.
10 Feb 2019
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways' concession rules for patients and senior citizens
The Indian Railways offers concessions on tickets for people belonging to certain specified categories.
10 Feb 2019
AllahabadThe unique 'Ram Naam Bank' at Kumbh Mela goes digital
Embarking on a digital journey during the ongoing Kumbh, the 'Ram Naam Bank', where devotees deposit booklets after writing the name of Lord Ram, has now made its presence on the digital platform.
10 Feb 2019
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Man kills pregnant wife; sleeps beside corpse before surrendering
In a horrific and bizarre crime, a man from Maharashtra allegedly killed his pregnant wife, and slept beside her corpse through the night before surrendering to the police in the morning.
10 Feb 2019
Yogi AdityanathUP: As spurious alcohol deaths cross 90, 175 people arrested
With the death tolls in spurious liquor cases in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand having crossed 90, the UP Police, on Saturday, arrested 175 people in connection to the manufacture of spurious liquor - marking possibly the biggest-ever crackdown on the illicit alcohol business.
10 Feb 2019
Exams#CareerBytes: How can law students prepare for UPSC IAS exam?
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the country's toughest exams.
09 Feb 2019
Exams#CareerBytes: How to crack State PSC exams in first attempt?
Getting a government job is a dream for many; however, it is getting increasingly challenging in today's competitive environment.
09 Feb 2019
India#HealthBytes: 5 common sex problems women face
A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial to a couple's overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.
09 Feb 2019
MumbaiMaharashtra: 57 fake doctors treated patients for 4 years
In a shocking development, 57 doctors have been nabbed by the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) for submitting fake Post Graduation degrees from the same medical college in a bid to get registration from the council.
09 Feb 2019
HyderabadHyderabad: Three months after surgery, forceps discovered inside woman's stomach
In a case of gross medical negligence, doctors in a hospital in Hyderabad left a pair of surgical forceps inside a patient's stomach, which was found in an X-ray image three months after the surgery.
09 Feb 2019
RajasthanRajasthan: #GujjarProtest for quota continues; 23 trains canceled, 20 diverted
Gujjar community leader Kirori Singh Bainsla along with supporters in Rajasthan continued the sit-in protest in Sawai Madhopur demanding the implementation of 5% quota in jobs and education for Gujjars, Raika-Rebari, Gadia Luhar, Banjara, and Gadaria communities as promised by the state government.
09 Feb 2019
GurugramThis Gurugram temple to be taller than Qutub Minar
The Sheetla Mata Shrine Board in Gurugram has come up with a plan to redevelop the temple in Sector 6 and make it taller than both Qutub Minar and Taj Mahal.
09 Feb 2019
TwitterTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey refuses to appear for Parliamentary hearing
Reportedly, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and other top Twitter officials have refused to appear before a Parliamentary Committee on IT that had earlier summoned them to discuss the issue of safeguarding citizens' rights on social media.
09 Feb 2019
GujaratHealth Ministry to assist Gujarat, Punjab in containing swine flu
In view of rising cases of swine flu and deaths due to the disease in Gujarat and Punjab, the Union Health Ministry has sent two teams to assess the situation and assist the states in strengthening their response mechanism to contain the ailment.
09 Feb 2019
Narendra ModiCitizenship Bill: AJYCP protesters wave black flags at PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi, who arrived in Assam to address a public rally at Changsari, was shown black flags in at least two places today for the second consecutive day over the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.
09 Feb 2019
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 quick hacks for clear, glowing skin
Everyone wants clear, glowing, and beautiful-looking skin.
09 Feb 2019
India#CBSE2019: How can parents help students deal with board-exam stress?
The 2018-19 CBSE Board Examinations for Classes 10 and 12 are set to commence from 15 February.
09 Feb 2019
IndiaThis engineer modifies Maruti 800s into sports car-looking vehicles
If you were a 90s kid, you'd surely remember what a gem Maruti 800 was.
09 Feb 2019
Narendra ModiPM lays foundation stone of greenfield airport, inaugurates Tezu airport
PM Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone for the construction of greenfield Airport at Hollongi near Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh capital) and inaugurated an upgraded and retrofitted Airport at Tezu in the state.
09 Feb 2019
Narendra ModiPM Modi in Northeast: Development projects worth Rs. 4,000cr launched
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth Rs. 4,000cr and laid the foundation stone of an airport in Hollongi in Arunachal Pradesh.
09 Feb 2019
West BengalBengal, not Bihar, now tops India in child marriage prevalence
West Bengal has now edged past the 'Bimaru' states in terms of child marriages, with the state having the highest incidence of girls aged 15-19 years being married off.
09 Feb 2019
FacebookKerala: Elephant brought for housewarming tramples two guests to death
What was supposed to be a jolly occasion for a family in Kerala turned into a nightmare after a temple elephant brought for a housewarming party panicked, ran amok, and ended up killing two elderly people, and injuring nine.
09 Feb 2019
Uttar PradeshWaterways to Bangladesh via Varanasi would be developed: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said yesterday that waterways to facilitate smooth travel to Bangladesh via Varanasi would be developed in the Saryu river.
09 Feb 2019
West BengalCBI to question Kolkata Police chief Rajeev Kumar today
After an explosive showdown with the Kolkata Police earlier, the CBI is slated to question Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar on Saturday.
08 Feb 2019
IndiaRajasthan: Gujjars launch quota protest; rail-tracks blocked, Delhi-Mumbai route hit
The Gujjar community in Rajasthan has launched a protest demanding the implementation of the 5% quota in jobs and education as promised by the state government.
08 Feb 2019
KochiIn a first, Kochi Metro launches breastfeeding pods at stations
In a heartening development, the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is now providing breastfeeding pods for mothers at four stations across its network.
08 Feb 2019
India5 must-have apps for frequent Indian Railways passengers
Railways is truly a lifeline for travelers in India.
08 Feb 2019
Tamil NaduTN: College named after Abdul Kalam to be set up
Honoring late A P J Abdul Kalam, the Tamil Nadu government today announced that it would set up a new arts and science college named after the former President in his native town of Rameswaram.
08 Feb 2019
OdishaIndia successfully tests Helicopter-launched anti-tank missile 'Helina' from Odisha
India test-fired its helicopter-launched version of one of the most-advanced anti-tank weapons from the Odisha coast today.
08 Feb 2019
Yogi AdityanathBJP's youth-wing demands land to construct temple on AMU campus
Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), BJP's youth wing, has demanded land to construct a temple on the AMU campus, saying Hindu students were facing problems in performing prayers.
08 Feb 2019
Tamil NaduIncome tax raid: Officials find cash, gold, diamonds in graveyard
On Friday, Income Tax officials who had been searching retail giants Saravana Stores and realty firms Lotus Group and GSquare premises in Chennai and Coimbatore for more than a week came across a massive find.
08 Feb 2019
Muslims2013 Muzaffarnagar riots: Seven guilty men sentenced to life imprisonment
On Friday, a local court sentenced all seven convicts in the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case to life imprisonment.