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29 Sep 2019
NITI AayogPM Modi reorganizes Prime Minister's Office (PMO); shuffles work allocation
Before starting his week-long trip to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed the process of revamping his office, formally known as Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
27 Sep 2019
Mahatma GandhiGandhi Jayanti 2019: Some lesser-known facts about the legend
On October 2, India and the world will celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
28 Sep 2019
IndiaJ&K: 3 terrorists killed, civilian hostage rescued in encounter
In an encounter that lasted nearly five hours, three out of five terrorists were killed by the Indian Army and a hostage was rescued in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban region. However, two terrorists are still at large.
28 Sep 2019
IndiaHaryana: Irritated over paying school fees, man kills 6-year-old daughter
In an appalling incident, a man in Haryana's Kurukshetra district allegedly strangled his 6-year-old daughter to death, as he was unable to pay her school fees.
28 Sep 2019
IndiaSushma Swaraj's daughter meets Harish Salve; fulfils her last wish
Hours before her demise, former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had a touching conversation with eminent lawyer Harish Salve. She had asked him to meet her and collect his fee of one rupee for representing Kulbhushan Jadhav at International Court of Justice (ICJ).
27 Sep 2019
Indian ArmyIndian Army's helicopter crashes in Bhutan, 2 pilots die
In a terrible incident, two pilots lost their lives on Friday after a helicopter of Indian Army crashed in Eastern Bhutan, said reports.
27 Sep 2019
GorakhpurGorakhpur tragedy: Dr. Kafeel Khan gets clean-chit. Will Adityanath apologize?
In August 2017, 63 kids died at a government hospital in Gorakhpur, the "bastion" of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Quickly, the blame was put on Dr. Kafeel Ahmad Khan for not being aware of the shortage of oxygen cylinders.
27 Sep 2019
Uttar PradeshBulandshahr: Accused out on bail, murdered cop's wife fears threat
In December last year, a cop was murdered by an unruly mob in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh and later, several people were arrested.
26 Sep 2019
Madhya PradeshBureaucrats, politicians, Bollywood actors involved in Madhya Pradesh sex scandal
Over 4,000 media files of sex chats, explicit videos/audios involving top bureaucrats and politicians of Madhya Pradesh have been unearthed by probing agencies.
26 Sep 2019
Navi MumbaiNavi Mumbai man gangraped by five; penetrated with coconut shells
In a horrific incident, a 36-year-old man sustained grievous injuries after he was assaulted and gangraped by five men in Vashi, Navi Mumbai on Monday night.
26 Sep 2019
Uttar PradeshChinmayanand case: 'Arrested' law student's father says she's being pressurized
In an unfortunate turn of events, the Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed to probe rape allegations against former Union Minister and BJP leader Chinmayanand, arrested the woman who spoke against him on Wednesday.
26 Sep 2019
PunePune: 11 dead after heavy rains; schools and colleges shut
Incessant rainfall since Wednesday night has thrown normal life out of gear in Pune, with at least eleven people losing their lives in rain-related incidents.
26 Sep 2019
India'Crook' Mehul Choksi will be deported to India: Antigua PM
The days of Mehul Choksi's freedom are numbered and if all goes well, he will be deported to India, a statement from Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister has hinted.
25 Sep 2019
Narendra ModiGlobal Business Forum: Modi invites businesses to invest in India
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered keynote address at Bloomberg Global Business Forum in New York.
25 Sep 2019
Delhi PoliceDelhi property dealer shot dead; murder caught on CCTV
In a shocking incident of lawlessness, a property dealer was gunned down outside his office in Delhi on Tuesday by two unidentified assailants.
25 Sep 2019
IndiaPakistani drones dropped rifles, grenades in Punjab to help terrorists
In what confirms that Pakistan is continuing with its notorious plans to hamper peace in India, some drones from across the border dropped arms and grenades in Punjab, multiple reports said.
25 Sep 2019
Uttar PradeshLaw student, who accused BJP leader Chinmayanand of rape, arrested
Weeks ago, a 23-year-old law student alleged BJP leader Chinmayanand, who wields immense power in Uttar Pradesh, raped her.
25 Sep 2019
Narendra ModiNarendra Modi receives Global Goalkeeper Award for Swachh Bharat campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the prestigious Global Goalkeeper Award for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan which he had started on October 2, 2014.
24 Sep 2019
IndiaFor Allah's sake, don't do this: Girl requests her rapists
In a horrific incident which once again raises questions about the state of women in India, a Dalit teen was raped by three Muslim men on September 21 in Ghosia village of Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district.
24 Sep 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaNow, NRIs can apply for Aadhaar without 182-day wait period
Non-resident Indians (NRIs), holding a valid Indian passport, can now apply for Aadhaar on arrival, according to a government notification.
24 Sep 2019
GurugramEarthquake hits Indo-Pak border, tremors felt in Delhi
On Tuesday evening, residents of Delhi and nearby areas experienced earthquake tremors. The tremors were felt by people for some seconds.
24 Sep 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaCourt gives breather to student, who accused Chinmayanand of rape
The 23-year-old law student, who accused former Union Minister and BJP leader Chinmayanand of rape, got a reprieve on Tuesday after a court agreed to hear her plea seeking protection from arrest in connection to extortion case filed against her.
24 Sep 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaQuestioning faith of Hindus is difficult: SC on Ayodhya matter
The Ayodhya dispute pertains to just 2.77 acres of land but its implications are far-reaching. Both Muslims and Hindus want possession of the land, and the Supreme Court is hoping to solve the case by October.
24 Sep 2019
GoaGoa Police launches probe after posters for 'nude party' emerge
Recently, two racy posters about a "nude party" in North Goa emerged on social media.
23 Sep 2019
NITI AayogVegan eggs, waterless shampoo steal attention at IIT-Delhi's Industry Day
On Saturday, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, observed its third edition of the annual Industry Day event.
23 Sep 2019
IndiaAadhaar, passport, voter-ID in one: Shah talks about multipurpose card
Indians could soon be issued a multipurpose card. This card, whose idea was proposed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, can be used as Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, driving license, etc.
23 Sep 2019
IndiaJaish camp in Balakot, bombed by IAF, is functioning again
The camp of terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed in Pakistan's Balakot, which was bombed by Indian Air Force jets in February, has started functioning again, Army Chief Bipin Rawat announced on Monday.
23 Sep 2019
OdishaThis IAS officer is helping local trade by curbing plastic
Odisha's Keonjhar district administration is cutting down on its plastic waste by retracing the local roots.
22 Sep 2019
Uttar PradeshB.Tech, M.Tech enrolment falls over last five years
The Ministry of Human Resource Development on Saturday published the annual All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) report.
22 Sep 2019
IndiaArrested after rape allegations, BJP leader Chinmayanand to lose sainthood
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister, Chinmayanand, who was arrested on Friday, upon allegations of sexual harassment, is set to lose his sainthood.
22 Sep 2019
VijayawadaTwo Air India flights suffer damages amid turbulence; crew injured
An Air India plane from Delhi to Vijayawada encountered severe turbulence which resulted in a commode in one of the lavatories being ripped out. Cabin crew were also reportedly injured in the incident, which occurred on September 17.
21 Sep 2019
IndiaJ&K: What is the ground situation, now?
In the first week of August, the Narendra Modi-led Centre fulfilled one of the core ideologies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by abrogating Article 370 and withdrawing the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
21 Sep 2019
Kailasavadivoo SivanNo communication with Vikram Lander, says ISRO chief
K Sivan, the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organization, has confirmed that the space agency hasn't been able to establish contact with the Vikram Lander of Chandrayaan-2.
21 Sep 2019
Crime Against WomenShowing middle finger to woman can put you behind bars
According to a recent judgment by a Delhi court, showing middle finger to a woman can land you in prison.
21 Sep 2019
Yogi AdityanathThousands of protesting farmers from UP stopped from entering Delhi
Thousands of farmers from Uttar Pradesh, who have been demanding loan-waivers, were on Saturday stopped from entering Delhi, prompting them to hold a sit-in protest.
21 Sep 2019
Crime Against WomenEx-judge assaults daughter-in-law for dowry, in front of her kids
A disturbing video of domestic violence did rounds of social media late on Friday. In the CCTV footage, a woman was seen being assaulted by her husband, mother-in-law, and father-in-law.
21 Sep 2019
West BengalTraffic cop tells how to reduce challan to Rs. 100
Since the implementation of the amended Motor Vehicles Act earlier this month, traffic offenders are struggling to cope with the hiked fines.
21 Sep 2019
Uttar PradeshThere's no justice: Chinmayanand's accuser upset with probe, watered-down charges
A 23-year-old law student mustered enough courage to speak against powerful BJP leader Chinmayanand, who allegedly sexually harassed her for months.
20 Sep 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaStarting Monday, Ayodhya-case will get one extra hour at SC
The Supreme Court earnestly wants to complete the arguments in the decades-old Ayodhya case by October 18 and its Friday's statement confirms the same.
20 Sep 2019
RajasthanRape-accused BJP leader Chinmayanand finally arrested, sent to 14-days custody
Days after a 23-year-old student accused him of rape, former Union Minister Chinmayanand was finally arrested on Friday by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).