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31 Jan 2017
AudiBareilly man comes forward, surrenders in Ghaziabad's Audi crash
In the case of a head-on collision that killed four people last week, a man from Bareilly came forward at a Ghaziabad court, confessing to driving the speeding Audi.
31 Jan 2017
IndiaEconomic Survey: Universal Basic Income will replace subsidies
The Economic Survey suggested the Universal Basic Income (UBI) model to replace the existing range of subsidies and other schemes combating poverty.
31 Jan 2017
IndiaSushma Swaraj seeks report of Indian businessman arrested in USA
In yet another case, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj sought a report from the Indian Ambassador in the US on the arrest of a Baroda-based businessman.
31 Jan 2017
Arnab GoswamiAfter Swamy's intervention, Arnab changes channel name to 'Republic TV'
BJP Parliamentarian, Subramanian Swamy had raised his opinion against the name of Arnab Goswami's proposed news channel, 'Republic.'
31 Jan 2017
IndiaInfosys employee argued with guard before her murder
Rasila Raju, the Infosys employee who was murdered on Sunday evening, was approached by the watchman under the pretext of fixing a computer cable.
31 Jan 2017
India7 years jail for buying property under family members' name
According to the Benami Transactions Amendment Act 2016, individuals are prohibited from buying property in the name of family members, unless they are joint-holders of the property. Only property bought for spouse or children are exempt from this clause.
31 Jan 2017
KeralaKerala women bus conductors quit over pay disparity
Most of the women bus conductors employed by means of the state-run Kudumbashree scheme in Kerala, quit en masse, due to alleged pay disparity between women and men conductors.
30 Jan 2017
Delhi PoliceAmulya Patnaik appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner
Amulya Patnaik has been appointed as Delhi's new police chief.
30 Jan 2017
IndiaDefamation case against Rahul Gandhi adjourned
On the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi appeared in a court in Bhiwandi in his defamation case.
30 Jan 2017
IndiaLimits on ATM cash withdrawals to cease 1st February onwards
According to a statement issued by the RBI, cash withdrawal limits placed on withdrawals from Current accounts/Cash credit accounts/Overdraft accounts stand withdrawn with immediate effect.
30 Jan 2017
IndiaTelcos to assist TRAI in call-drop audits
Telecom companies will now help TRAI by cooperating in operator-assisted audits of call drops in the country to ensure telecom services in India meet quality standards.
30 Jan 2017
IndiaInfosys Pune employee murdered on campus
A 25-year-old software engineer was found murdered at Infosys Pune on Sunday evening; she was strangled with a computer cable.
30 Jan 2017
IndiaIndia facing polio risk from neighbours
Union Health Minister JP Nadda said, India was conducting "polio vaccination at international borders," because of the risk of travellers bringing the polio virus to India.
29 Jan 2017
Mukul SangmaMeghalaya CM refuses to sack Home Min over sex scandal
Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has refused to sack state Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh over his son's role in the sexual assault of a minor. CM Sangma said "As of now...the law doesn't demand so."
29 Jan 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaFootwear without back straps are sandals, declares Delhi High Court
Have you ever wondered whether ladies' footwear devoid of a back strap is a "sandal" or a "chappal"?
29 Jan 2017
IndiaVehicles pile up on Agra-Jaipur highway due to fog
Thick fog caused several vehicles to pile up on the Agra-Jaipur highway after visibility was reduced to below 1 metre. The accident left one dead and 40 injured. Three of the injured are said to be critical.
29 Jan 2017
IndiaFresh Jat agitation from today, Haryana on alert
A section of Jats has given a call for fresh agitations from today, leading authorities to put the state on alert.
29 Jan 2017
West BengalCommunal clashes spread after beef thrown in West Bengal temple
Authorities imposed prohibitory orders in Kolkata's Metiabruz area after communal clashes erupted over throwing of beef into a temple in the region.
29 Jan 2017
Indian Army5 soldiers rescued from under the snow
The army rescued five soldiers who were trapped under the snow after their truck collapsed in an avalanche. It was the third consecutive avalanche related mishap in the region.
29 Jan 2017
IndiaNo more separate railway budget leaves officials uncertain
The scrapping of a separate railway budget has left the ministry functionaries uncertain about how they will have to redesign the way of doing business.
28 Jan 2017
SingaporeNalanda gets its 3rd Chancellor- Vijay Bhatkar
Pranab Mukherjee formally appointed scientist Vijay Bhatkar as the next Chancellor of Nalanda University, Rajgir.
28 Jan 2017
IndiaIITs - the 4th largest producer of Unicorn founders
A study listed the universities that have bred the most unicorn founders, and our Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) claimed the fourth spot with 12 Unicorn founders.
28 Jan 2017
Arnab Goswami'Republic' in breach of Indian laws
Arnab Goswami, former editor-in-chief of Times Now, has recently announced the launch of his news start-up 'Republic'.
27 Jan 2017
IndiaFormer CBI director Sinha admits meeting coal-scam accused
Former CBI director Ranjit Sinha admitted that he had met with people linked to the coal-scam at his residence. However, he clarified that he did not influence the probe in any way.
27 Jan 2017
IndiaLooking back at budgets which changed the Indian economy
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is gearing up to present the Union budget for 2017-2018 on 1st February.
27 Jan 2017
IndiaQatar to invest in Indian aviation sector
Sources stated that Qatar would invest in India's aviation sector. Qatar Airways has long expressed interest to invest in IndiGo.
27 Jan 2017
Indian Army10 soldiers killed in J&K avalanche
10 soldiers lost their lives and four others went missing after two avalanches struck in the Gurez sector of Kashmir.
27 Jan 2017
KanpurISI angle in train accidents merits probing: NIA
Three cases involving attempts to blast tracks at East Champaran, Indore-Patna Express derailment and last week's Koneru rail accident are currently being investigated by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
26 Jan 2017
IndiaIs sale of sex toys in India legal?
Adult products are openly sold in India however it's unclear whether it's legal to do so.
26 Jan 2017
IndiaNirbhaya fund remains unspent
Data revealed that funds collected under the Nirbhaya fund to promote safety of women in India has remained unspent since 2013, despite successive governments allocating Rs.1000 crore in every budget since then.
26 Jan 2017
IndiaIndia honours "unsung heroes," gives them Padma awards
The Padma awards are normally bestowed upon famous personalities.
26 Jan 2017
Indian ArmyDeadly avalanche hits Indian army camp in J&K
An avalanche hit an army camp in J&K's Ganderbal district on early Wednesday morning.
26 Jan 2017
IndiaR-Day: 9 blasts set off in northeast, no casualties reported
At least nine low-intensity bomb blasts were triggered by insurgent outfits in northeast India.
26 Jan 2017
IndiaOld note exchange possible again?
Government sources stated that citizens will be given another opportunity to exchange the demonetized 500 and 1000 notes. However, this time the exchange will be only for limited amounts of cash.
26 Jan 2017
IndiaGovt: IIMs should have 50% reservation in faculty
After approving the IIM Bill that gives greater autonomy to the institutes, the HRD ministry has stated that IIMs should also have 50% reservation in faculty for SC, ST and OBCs.
26 Jan 2017
Pakistan NewsIndian soldier returned in 'traumatized, incoherent' condition
Authorities revealed that recently released (from Pakistan) Indian soldier Chandu Chavan was "traumatized and incoherent" when he was released.
26 Jan 2017
Hyperloop OneDelhi-Mumbai in 70 mins by Hyperloop
The Hyperloop will be able to ferry passengers from Delhi to Mumbai in 70 minutes and Mumbai to Chennai in 90 minutes, said senior executives from the company.
26 Jan 2017
IndiaUpcoming budget could turn India's school education crisis into opportunity
Over 260 million children have enrolled in elementary and secondary schools in 2015-16.
25 Jan 2017
HaryanaR-Day: Burj Khalifa lights up in India's honour
The world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, has lit up in colours of the Indian flag on the eve of Republic Day.
25 Jan 2017
IndiaVirat Kohli, Sakshi Malik to receive Padma Shri
Some of the Padma awardees of 2017 are as under: