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18 May 2019
IndiaTop EC officer opts out of meetings over PM's clean-chits
Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa has recused himself from all meetings of the Election Commission (EC) to discuss Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations over his "minority decisions going unrecorded," reported NDTV.
18 May 2019
IndiaFive doctors who have changed the face of Indian healthcare
Becoming a doctor is the dream of many students and it is one of the most sought-after professions in the country too.
18 May 2019
NashikOlympic rower Dattu Bhokanal booked after wife alleges harassment, cheating
Olympic rowing champion Dattu Baban Bhokanal has landed in trouble after he was booked on charges of alleged physical and mental harassment, and dowry demands, leveled by his wife.
18 May 2019
IndiaPM Modi responds to Time magazine's #DividerInChief cover story
The Time magazine recently described PM Narendra Modi as India's "Divider in Chief" in a controversial cover story.
18 May 2019
India#CareerBytes: Busting some commonly believed myths around Chartered Accountancy (CA)
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses in the country.
18 May 2019
IndiaThis IITian's operation theater can fit in a backpack
In India, over 62% of the healthcare expenditure is spent from people's savings, and primary healthcare is still a dream for millions.
18 May 2019
Aadhaar CardError in your Aadhaar card? Here's how to rectify it
With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
17 May 2019
IndiaFive Yoga asanas to help relieve back pain
Thanks to the modern sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise, back pain has become a common problem these days, surprisingly even in younger people.
17 May 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaBengaluru: Three men gang-rape two Manipuri transgender students
Two transgender students were allegedly gang-raped in Bengaluru on Sunday evening by three men.
17 May 2019
IndiaNo birthday bumps, cake smearing: Gujarat bans public birthday celebrations
If you are in Gujarat and your friend's birthday is coming up, you might want to steer clear of making the celebrations a public spectacle. If you won't, you might just land up in jail.
17 May 2019
India#SaradhaScam: SC withdraws ex-Kolkata Police chief Rajeev Kumar's arrest protection
The Supreme Court has on Friday vacated the order granting interim protection from arrest to former Kolkata Police Commissioner, Rajeev Kumar, in the case related to the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam.
17 May 2019
Madhya PradeshInspiring stories of five JEE top rankers to know about
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), comprising Main and Advanced exams, is the gateway to admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
17 May 2019
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 6 home remedies to get rid of dark circles
The skin around the eyes is relatively thin and delicate, and dark circles around eyes render your face dull and lifeless.
16 May 2019
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)CBSE planning to change the pattern of Class X exam
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to decrease the number of objective questions for Class X, 2020 onward.
16 May 2019
India#HealthBytes: 7 things that might be killing your sex life
A satisfying sex life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
16 May 2019
Indian Air ForceMeet the 21-year-old graduate who designs IAF's squadron patches
Recently, the MiG-21 Bison Squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF), were given special uniform patches commemorating the dogfight in which Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman famously shot down an F-16 jet of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on February 27 this year.
16 May 2019
Narendra Modi'Justice will be done': RaGa after meeting Alwar gang-rape survivor
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday met the survivor of the horrific Alwar gang-rape and said justice will be done, adding action will be taken against culprits.
16 May 2019
IndiaMaharashtra couple faces social boycott after opposing virginity test ritual
A couple belonging to the Kanjarbhat community in Ambernath, Maharashtra, has alleged facing a social boycott after defying the community's regressive tradition of conducting virginity tests on brides over two years ago.
16 May 2019
IndiaNagpur: Lizard found in Haldiram's food; FDA closes outlet
In Nagpur, Maharashtra, a man allegedly found a lizard in his food while eating at an outlet of the popular restaurant chain Haldiram's, a Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) official said on Wednesday.
16 May 2019
KarnatakaFarmer's son tops CBSE Class-X boards, wants to join IIT
Every year board examination results are followed by several inspirational stories of determination and hard work about the toppers/fighters and 2019 is no different.
16 May 2019
IndiaFive top female IAS officers you should know about
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.
16 May 2019
AhmedabadMore non-engineers are making it to IIM Ahmedabad: Here's why
It's common knowledge that many students, after their engineering, join top management institutes for an MBA.
16 May 2019
Health & WellnessTop five health benefits of dark chocolate
We've all had a love-hate relationship with chocolates. Their heavenly taste is to die for, but then, they also end up making us fat.
15 May 2019
IndiaAI pilot alleges senior asked, 'Don't you need sex everyday?'
Air India initiated a high-level inquiry on Wednesday after one of its pilots accused her colleague and commander of sexually harassing her.
15 May 2019
IndiaEngineering in AI? This college offers a unique course
The boom of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has compelled several institutes worldwide to introduce it as a field of study.
15 May 2019
IndiaHisar: Four-month-old fetus found in hospital toilet
A four-month-old fetus was discovered at a hospital in Hisar, Haryana, on Monday. Reportedly, the fetus was discarded in the ladies toilet of a government hospital by an unknown woman.
15 May 2019
HaryanaThis woman, a mother of 6-year-old, cracked UPSC in 2017
While many of us think getting married and having kids could end our professional dreams, Pushplata from Rewari, Haryana, has proved otherwise.
15 May 2019
West Bengal#MamataBanerjeeMeme: BJP activist's arrest arbitrary, says SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that the arrest of BJP activist Priyanka Sharma, who had shared a meme with a morphed picture of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee last week, was "prima facie arbitrary".
15 May 2019
IndiaDoctors remove bike handle from woman's uterus, inserted by husband
In a disturbing incident, doctors at an Indore hospital removed a piece of a bike handle from a woman's uterus on Tuesday, which had been stuck there for about two years.
15 May 2019
Sexual AssaultYet another minor raped in J&K days after horrific #BandiporaRape
In yet another case of rape of a minor in Jammu & Kashmir, a teenage girl was sexually assaulted by a 20-year-old man in Ganderbal district.
15 May 2019
India#HealthBytes: Top 5 healthy drinks to start your mornings with
Losing weight healthily and effectively is a long-term process.
14 May 2019
IndiaThis woman introduces eco-friendly way to dispose used sanitary napkins
Reportedly, more than 1.1 lakh kg of sanitary pad waste is generated every year in India.
14 May 2019
IndiaIndian Railways bookings: Key rules to know about ticket reservations
Indian Railways allows passengers to book train tickets offline (through reservation counters) and online (via e-ticketing service- IRCTC's portal).
14 May 2019
IndiaMonsoon to hit Kerala coast on 4 June: Details here
India's private weather forecasting agency Skymet on Tuesday predicted that the Southwest Monsoon this year is likely to hit the Southern Kerala coast on 4 June, making a timely onset.
14 May 2019
IndiaShocked by student's suicide over failure, IAS-officer shares own marks
The Chhattisgarh state board exam results were declared recently following which an 18-year-old student from Raigarh committed suicide for failing in board exams for the second time.
14 May 2019
GujaratThis 27-year-old had his wedding without a bride. Here's why
A perfect wedding day is a dream for most. Everything, right from the outfit, to the venue and makeup, is considered while planning.
14 May 2019
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)CBSE: Deadline to apply for marks verification is today
Central Board of Secondary Education declared the results for Class X and Class XII on May 6 and May 2 respectively.
14 May 2019
Delhi PoliceBusinessman stabbed to death for protesting vulgar remarks against daughter
Taking action against the harassers of her daughter proved costly to a 52-year-old businessman in New Delhi.
14 May 2019
IndiaFive IAS officers who made India better with their initiatives
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.
14 May 2019
West BengalBJP worker, who shared meme on Mamata Banerjee, gets bail
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court granted bail to BJP worker Priyanka Sharma, who was arrested for sharing a meme on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.