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SC issues directive to ensure safety of school children

A plea seeking the implementation of existing guidelines for schoolchildren's safety was filed by two lawyers in the SC.

15 Sep 2017

Rajasthan

Now, Rajasthan may waive farm loans up to Rs. 50,000

Rajasthan may waive farmers' loans following a 13-day farmer protest in the state.

15 Sep 2017

India

Driving license to be linked to Aadhaar

The government has announced that Aadhaar will soon be linked to driving license. However, no timeframe was announced.

15 Sep 2017

Delhi

Delhiites, did you know HKV is a 'ticking time bomb'?

If you are a regular at Hauz Khas Village (HKV), you might want to reconsider your next visit.

15 Sep 2017

Murder

A deeper conspiracy at Ryan? Detained suspects allege police torture

The molestation-murder case of a seven-year-old student at Ryan International has taken a darker turn.

15 Sep 2017

Pakistan News

BSF jawan killed in week's 5th ceasefire violation by Pakistan

A BSF jawan was killed as Pakistan violated ceasefire this morning along the Arnia area of RS Pura sector, J&K.

15 Sep 2017

India

Dynamic fuel pricing: As people suffer, Oil Ministry stands back

Petrol and diesel prices touched a three-year high this week. On September 11, Delhi residents paid Rs. 70.38/L for petrol; the last time price touched such heights was September'14.

15 Sep 2017

India

India's 235 districts likely to face drought

After suffering through floods, India is now facing a prospect of drought.

15 Sep 2017

India

After 23 years, exiled Manipur couple returns home

The Delhi HC has allowed Luingam Luithui and his wife Peingamla, residents of Manipur, to return to India after 23 years in exile.

14 Sep 2017

India

1,222 NGOs asked to validate bank accounts or face action

The Home Ministry has asked 1,222 NGOs to validate their foreign funds' bank accounts. If they fail to do so, they will face penal action under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010.

14 Sep 2017

Srinagar

Wanted LeT terrorist Abu Ismail killed in Srinagar encounter

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abu Ismail has been gunned down by security forces in an encounter in Aarigam area of Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar.

14 Sep 2017

India

NGT refuses to lift diesel vehicles ban in Delhi-NCR

The NGT has dismissed a plea by the Centre against its ban on diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR. "One diesel vehicle causes pollution equal to 24 petrol vehicles and 40 CNG vehicles," it observed.

14 Sep 2017

Murder

Are Lankesh-Kalburgi murders linked? Same gun used in both

A preliminary forensic analysis of the bullets found in the September 5 shooting of journalist Gauri Lankesh has found that these bullets are from a similar 7.65-mm countrymade pistol which was used to kill scholar MM Kalburgi in 2015.

14 Sep 2017

Yogi Adityanath

At least 22 killed as boat capsizes on the Yamuna

At least 22 people drowned when a boat carrying 60 people capsized on the Yamuna in UP's Baghpat.

14 Sep 2017

India

The revolutionary Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: All you need to know!

PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe have laid the foundation stone for the ambitious bullet train project in Ahmedabad.

14 Sep 2017

Delhi

Jammu Rajdhani Exp derails in Delhi, no casualties

The series of accidents in Indian Railways continues as a coach of the Jammu Tawi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express derailed in the national capital.

13 Sep 2017

Gurugram

Ryan victim's sister has free education offers, but family unwilling

The father of seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur, who was allegedly assaulted and murdered in the premises of Gurugram's Ryan International, has been inundated with offers of free education for his 11-year-old daughter.

13 Sep 2017

Madhya Pradesh

Patriotism test: No 'Present Sir!' in schools, only 'Jai Hind!'

According to reports, the Madhya Pradesh government has come up with a new way to imbibe patriotism: saying 'Jai Hind' instead of 'Present Sir/Ma'am' or 'Yes Sir/Ma'am' during roll calls in class.

13 Sep 2017

Delhi

Bengaluru: Minor allegedly assaulted by security guard in school premises

Safety of students in schools has been called into question with one after another instance of crime inside premises.

13 Sep 2017

India

Chandigarh: DNA of 10-year-old rape victim's daughter doesn't match 'rapist'

In a controversial development, DNA sample of a 10-year-old rape victim's daughter hasn't matched with the alleged rapist.

13 Sep 2017

Delhi

Ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR lifted

Ahead of Diwali, the SC has lifted a ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR. The ban had come last year after poor quality of air was recorded during and after Diwali.

13 Sep 2017

Ashish Kumar

IAS-officer, father of girl harassed by BJP leader's son, transferred

Senior IAS officer VS Kundu has been transferred a month after Varnika, his daughter, was harassed by a BJP leader's son.

13 Sep 2017

Gujarat

Tension in Surat: Patidars torch buses, vandalize property

Tension broke out in Gujarat's Surat after some Patidar protesters torched two buses in Varachha area.

13 Sep 2017

India

Howitzer trials go wrong: What this means for Indian defense

India's first artillery gun acquisition after the Bofors, the M-777 Howitzers, underwent damage during the field trials at Pokhran Field Firing Ranges on September 2.

13 Sep 2017

India

Rare whiskey in India: That's not happening anytime soon

Whiskey brands, such as Director's Special, Blenders Pride, McDowell's No. 1, Haywards, Antiquity Rare are easily available in India unless you are in a dry state or it's a national holiday.

13 Sep 2017

India

6-month cooling period for divorce not mandatory, says SC

There is good news for estranged couples as the Supreme Court laid down that the minimum gap of six months for granting a divorce under the Hindu marriage could get waived off.

12 Sep 2017

Narendra Modi

Centre hikes dearness allowance benefiting 1.1 crore employees and pensioners

The Centre has increased the dearness allowance and dearness relief by 1% over the existing rate of 4% of the basic pay or pension.

12 Sep 2017

India

Bullet trains might change the face of Railways in India

PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe will lay the foundation stone of India's bullet train on September 14 in Ahmedabad.

12 Sep 2017

Employment

The first time in years, median salary at IIT-B drops

For the first time in six years, median salary offered during campus placements at the prestigious IIT-Bombay has dropped.

12 Sep 2017

India

Centre might modify biology-based definition of transgender persons

The government might change the definition of 'transgender' in the Transgender Bill by prioritizing an individual's freedom to choose their gender instead of focusing on their biological features.

12 Sep 2017

Uttar Pradesh

Drunk man shoots dead kids for not giving him water

In a shocking incident, a drunk security guard in Etah (UP) shot dead two children and injured another after they didn't listen to his requests for water.

12 Sep 2017

India

Over 49,000 Aadhaar operators blocked since UIDAI's inception

The UIDAI has said that since its inception, it has blacklisted over 49,000 Aadhaar enrolment operators for fraudulent practices like overcharging.

12 Sep 2017

India

PM Modi, Shinzo Abe to hold road show in Ahmedabad

PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe are all set to grace the city of Ahmedabad.

12 Sep 2017

India

Armed forces raise pay disparity issue within MoD with Sitharaman

Newly appointed Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is faced with a pay disparity tussle between the military and civilians working under the Ministry of Defense (MoD).

12 Sep 2017

India

India's draft drone policy to be out soon!

India's new drone policy may soon empower the Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) and National Security Guard (NSG) to shoot down "rogue" low-flying objects.

11 Sep 2017

Murder

Gauri Lankesh Murder: K'taka BJP issues legal-notice to Ramachandra Guha

Renowned Indian historian and writer Ramachandra Guha found himself in the midst of a legal trouble following his statements insinuating the Sangh Parivar was behind the killing of Gauri Lankesh.

11 Sep 2017

Delhi

TN farmers protesting at Jantar Mantar consume human excreta

On the 57th day of protests, 48 Tamil Nadu farmers demonstrating at Delhi's Jantar Mantar consumed human faeces.

11 Sep 2017

India

Sitharaman dismisses reports that India has two-day stock of ammunition

Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rubbished reports that India has enough ammunition to last just two days.

11 Sep 2017

India

Five provinces dispose off almost all 10-year-old pending cases

In a significant achievement, four states and a UT have brought down pendency of 10-year-old cases in subordinate courts to almost zero.

11 Sep 2017

Delhi

Starting Oct, driverless metro every 100 seconds for Delhiites

Come October and Delhiites would be traveling in 'driverless' magenta metros. The Magenta Line will see a commuter get one driverless metro every 100 seconds.