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09 Apr 2019
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Top 5 summer face packs to beat the heat
The summer is here! Among other problems, your skin health is bound to take a toll.
08 Apr 2019
EducationNIRF Rankings 2019: IIT-Madras bags first rank in overall category
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday announced the National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
08 Apr 2019
India#HealthBytes: Top 5 benefits of regular sex
A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial for a couple's overall physical, mental and emotional well-being.
08 Apr 2019
India#CareerBytes: One-month strategy to prepare for AIIMS MBBS 2019
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is the dream destination for medical aspirants in the country.
08 Apr 2019
HyderabadHyderabad police solves 18-year-old murder mystery; 3 arrested
Hyderabad police recently managed to solve a murder case, declared "undetected," after 18 long years.
08 Apr 2019
Pakistan NewsIAF nails Pakistan's lies, says Abhinandan Varthaman shot down F-16
Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor held a press briefing on Monday in which he confirmed that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down an F-16 jet of PAF on February 27.
08 Apr 2019
IndiaHere's how you can update address in PAN card
Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-digit alphanumeric identity allotted to all taxpayers in India by the Income Tax department.
08 Apr 2019
IndiaSC refuses to give Modi biopic's copy to Congress' activist
The Supreme Court on Monday said it cannot pass an order on the release of PM Narendra Modi, a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi starring Vivek Oberoi, as the movie is yet to be certified by the Censor Board.
08 Apr 2019
MuzaffarnagarUP-govt yet to give permission to withdraw Muzaffarnagar riots cases
The Uttar Pradesh government has not yet permitted the district authorities to withdraw any of the Muzaffarnagar riots cases that it had decided to take back, an official said today.
08 Apr 2019
IndiaBeating all odds, Assam paan shop-owner's son cracks UPSC CSE-2018
The UPSC announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2018 on 5 April and Kanishak Kataria emerged the topper, securing AIR-1.
08 Apr 2019
IndiaLok Sabha elections: SC directs EC to increase VVPAT verification
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission to increase the number of EVMs for physical Voter Verified Paper Trail (VVPAT) counting from one to five per constituency.
08 Apr 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaPetition in SC challenges Madras HC order to ban TikTok
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court's interim order calling for a ban on downloading the famous media app, TikTok.
08 Apr 2019
Maharashtra2 held for travelling in train on fake disability certificate
Two persons were arrested for allegedly availing train travel concessions by submitting fake disability certificate in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said today.
08 Apr 2019
Javed AkhtarCongress removes stanza from campaign theme song after EC objects
The Congress had to remove one stanza from its campaign theme song, which was an apparent jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after the Election Commission objected to it, sources said.
08 Apr 2019
ChennaiI-T plans to raid my residence to cripple election-campaign: Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram yesterday alleged that the government was planning Income Tax raids at his residence in a bid to cripple the Lok Sabha election campaign.
08 Apr 2019
India#CareerBytes: Alternate career options if you didn't clear UPSC CSE
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams. Cracking the UPSC CSE isn't easy; many spend years preparing to clear it.
07 Apr 2019
Aadhaar CardHere's how you can check your Aadhaar authentication history
With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold. Also, a vital proof of identity, it can come handy anywhere and anytime.
07 Apr 2019
Jammu And KashmirTwo-day per week ban on civilian vehicles on Jammu-Srinagar Highway
The two-day per week ban on movement of civilian vehicles on Jammu-Srinagar-Baramulla national highway for facilitating safe passage of security convoys came into effect on Sunday.
07 Apr 2019
MuzaffarnagarLeave election manifestos, Congress supporters are now fighting over Biryani
Several persons were injured in clashes among supporters of Congress's Bijnor candidate Nasimuddin Siddiqui over biryani, which officials said was being served at an election meeting without permission, prompting authorities to lodge a police case and arrest nine.
07 Apr 2019
India#NewsBytesExclusive: Meet Shreyans Kumat, who secured AIR-4 in UPSC exam
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2018 on April 5.
07 Apr 2019
India#HealthBytes: Top 6 food items to eat during pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a profound life experience for a woman, physiologically, as well as psychologically. Thus, staying healthy should be a top priority for any mother-to-be out there.
07 Apr 2019
KeralaSreedhanya, first person from Kerala's indigenous tribes to clear UPSC
The Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) declared the results of Civil Services Examinations 2018 on April 5.
07 Apr 2019
TripuraCongress lodges complaint against Tripura CM, seeking arrest: Here's why
The Tripura unit of the Congress has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, seeking the immediate arrest of Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb for allegedly spreading communal hatred in the state.
07 Apr 2019
Karnataka17-year-old girl raped by father and uncle, police register case
In a horrendous incident, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her father and uncle in Karnataka's Mangaluru, reports TNM.
07 Apr 2019
Indian Premier League (IPL)Dhoni meets special fan after defeat, wins hearts on Twitter
Chennai Super Kings skipper, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, is undoubtedly one of the most popular cricketers both on and off the field.
07 Apr 2019
Tamil NaduPollachi: Girl, who went missing, found dead with slit throat
A 19-year-old girl, who had gone missing two days ago in Pollachi of Tamil Nadu, was found dead on Saturday with a slit throat.
07 Apr 2019
Madhya PradeshI-T Department raids houses of Kamal Nath's aides: Details here
The house of Praveen Kakkar, who is the former private secretary of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, was raided by Income Tax officials on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.
07 Apr 2019
MirzapurDelhi: Plastic factory catches fire, 22 engines sent to spot
A major fire broke out at a plastic factory in Narela area of Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, news agency ANI reported.
06 Apr 2019
IndiaHere's how to download Aadhaar using your Aadhaar-registered mobile number
With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold. Also, a vital proof of identity, it can come handy anywhere and anytime.
06 Apr 2019
IndiaPakistan partially opens airspace for west-bound flights from India
Pakistan has opened one of its 11 air routes for west-bound flights from India, said a senior government official today.
06 Apr 2019
South KoreaUPSC topper thanks girlfriend, his family, for their relentless support
The results of Civil Services Examinations 2018 were declared on April 5 by the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC).
06 Apr 2019
Atal Bihari VajpayeeBJP has become India's preferred party, says PM Modi
On the 39th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party, PM Narendra Modi today expressed confidence that its workers would be working day and night to ensure that the party and its allies are "blessed" by people in the Lok Sabha polls.
06 Apr 2019
IndiaIndia achieved success in getting Pak isolated among Islamic-countries: Swaraj
India has achieved success in getting Pakistan isolated even among Islamic countries in the aftermath of the terror attacks, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said yesterday.
06 Apr 2019
India#TravelBytes: 5 best budget summer getaways from Delhi
Nothing feels better than a weekend, and more so during the scorching Delhi summers.
06 Apr 2019
Election Commission of India (ECI)NaMo TV an advertisement platform, doesn't require government nod: I&B
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) is learned to have responded to an Election Commission notice on NaMo TV yesterday, saying it is an advertisement platform launched by DTH service providers, which doesn't require government nod.
06 Apr 2019
Board ExaminationsCBSE to announce Classes X, XII results by May third-week
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has concluded both secondary and higher secondary examinations for 2019.
06 Apr 2019
Pakistan NewsDismissing US report, IAF proves Abhinandan Varthaman shot down F-16
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday reiterated its claim that a Pakistani F-16 jet was shot down during aerial combat on February 27 near Nowshera area.
05 Apr 2019
India#UPSCresults: Meet Kanishak Kataria, topper of UPSC Civil Services Examination-2018
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the much-awaited final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2018 on Friday.
05 Apr 2019
Union Public Service CommissionUPSC CSE 2018 final results declared; Kanishak Kataria tops
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the much-awaited results of the Civil Services Examination 2018 on its official website.
05 Apr 2019
IndiaPakistan's F-16 was shot down, say IAF sources denying US-report
After a US publication questioned India's claims of shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet, Indian Air Force (IAF) sources responded that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman had shot down Pakistan Air Force's F-16 jet.