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India may release 11 Pakistani prisoners this week
Despite its "no-engagement with Islamabad" policy, the Indian Government on 2 November is likely to release 11 Pakistani prisoners who completed their prison sentence.
Aarushi Talwar murder: Talwar couple breaks silence
After being acquitted from the double-murder case of Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj Banjade, Dr. Rajesh Talwar and Nupur Talwar have finally broken their silence.
2018 R-Day celebrations: 10 Chief Guests to attend the parade
Next year's Republic Day parade is expected to have not one, but 10 chief guests, as it's expected to be attended by the leaders of the ASEAN countries.
J&K: Two terrorists killed in gun battle with security forces
Two terrorists have been gunned down this morning by the Indian forces in an encounter in the Bandipora district's Hajin area of Jammu and Kashmir.
UP Minister Rajbhar's convoy crushes five-year-old boy to death
Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar's convoy allegedly ran over a five-year-old boy, killing him in the state's Gonda district.
m-Aadhaar, 9 other IDs will be acceptable at airports now
You can now use mobile Aadhaar as ID proof while entering airports, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has said.
Demonetization: Number of ATMs fall by 0.16% in rare trend
A new trend in ATMs shows how Indians are going for cashless payments, particularly after demonetization.
All you should know about the new Consumer Protection Bill
A new Consumer Protection Bill has been sent to the Cabinet for approval. The government will try to bring it in the winter session of parliament.
Missing J&K cop resurfaces online, rumoured to have joined LeT
Ishfaq Ahmed, a policeman posted in Jammu and Kashmir who had recently gone missing, has now resurfaced - online.
Vrindavan, Barsana declared pilgrimage sites, no more alcohol, meat stores
The UP government has declared Vrindavan and Barsana "teerth sthal" (pilgrimage site), the first places to be notified so in government records, said Principal Secretary (Religious Affairs) Avinish Awasthi.
Starbucks is offering all short/tall beverages at just Rs. 100!
Coffee lovers would remember October 28 as the day Starbucks offered all their short and tall beverages at just Rs. 100 each!
Husband's consent not required for abortion under MTP Act: SC
The SC dismissed a man's petition seeking damages from his wife for undergoing abortion without his consent.
The man who discovered India's 780 languages
In 2010, 3,500 volunteers set out on a journey to document India's languages. Over the next two years, they travelled across the country and recorded their observations.
Aadhaar mess-up: 800 families of Uttarakhand-village born on January 1
According to the Aadhaar cards of about 800 families living in Gaindi Khata, a village near Haridwar, all of them were born on January 1.
Gutkha king's death due to oral cancer raises larger questions
It's an irony that the chief of a gutkha empire should die of salivary gland cancer.
Gujarat: Air hostess allegedly helping ISIS recruits
An air hostess allegedly having links with ISIS recruits has been identified by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad.
Bihar government to fire employees promoting dowry, child marriage
In another attempt to rid Bihar of social and civic malpractices, the Nitish-Kumar led government will now sack its employees if found demanding or promoting dowry and child marriage.
Make 10-min awareness video on Blue Whale: SC to govt
While hearing a petition to ban the Blue Whale challenge, the SC observed such games are a "national problem".
iPhone X up for pre-orders in India today
Apple fans in India can finally pre-order the much-awaited iPhone X today.
Swiss couple attack: Five, including three minors, arrested
Police have arrested five people for assaulting a Swiss couple in Fatehpur Sikri last Sunday.
Should we be worried about Indian-origin ISIS fighters?
Several countries, including India, are preparing against potential threats posed by terrorists returning after the fall of ISIS' de-facto capital in Iraq, Raqqa, last week.
NIA files chargesheet against Zakir for hate speeches, inciting violence
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a 50-page chargesheet in a special court in Mumbai against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for inciting youth to engage in terror activities, giving hate speeches, promoting enmity between communities and diverting money for anti-India activity.
BJP minister drives over farmer's crops, offers Rs. 4,000 compensation
In shocking allegations, a UP farmer has claimed a BJP minister's convoy drove over his fields to save time and ended up destroying half his crops.
PM Modi: Government working on new consumer protection law
India is working on a new law to empower consumers, PM Narendra Modi said.
Indian Navy unveils plan to counter China's growing assertiveness
Senior Indian Navy commanders have approved a plan to step up its maritime footprint in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
This new year, Mumbai to get its first AC local
This new year, Mumbai is going to get as a gift its first AC local train. They have already been "tried and tested", Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said.
2,000 AIIMS doctors start hunger strike, but will keep working
About 2,000 resident doctors at AIIMS will go on a hunger strike from today- but continue working- in protest against "improper implementation" of the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations.
Swiss couple harassed, brutally attacked near Agra
In a disturbing incident, a Swiss couple travelling near Agra was harassed and brutally assaulted by some youths.
Indian Army court-martials soldier who crossed LoC during surgical strikes
The Indian Army has court-martialed Chandu Babulal Chavan, a Rashtriya Rifles soldier who crossed across the LoC during last year's surgical strikes.
Netaji's daughter to meet PM Modi, pushes for DNA test
Anita Bose-Pfaff, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's daughter, is excited about meeting PM Narendra Modi next year. She plans to push for bringing Netaji's ashes to India and conducting a DNA test to scientifically prove that Netaji died in a plane crash in Taipei on August 18, 1945.
One juvenile arrested for rape every 4 hours in India
It's not just adult men who rape or molest.
Loan waiver mystery: Govt doesn't know who to give benefits
Farmers Dilip Kachale and Balkrishna Ramghangali are in a quandary. According to a bank, both have the same Aadhaar number (111111110157) and savings account number (11111111111).
Deadline for linking Aadhaar to govt schemes extended to March'18
The Centre has extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar to government schemes till March 31, 2018.
Separatists reject Centre's calls for dialogue over J&K violence
The separatist Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has hardened its stance saying they won't accept anything less than freedom from India.
Influential biker dies in accident, mother accuses husband of murder
Cross-country biker Sana Iqbal, who made headlines with her solo expedition against depression and suicide, died in a car crash near Hyderabad yesterday.
Thumri Queen Girija Devi, 'pride of Banaras Gharana', dead
Eminent classical singer Girija Devi, the 'Queen of Thumri', passed away in Kolkata yesterday after a cardiac arrest. She was 88.
Railways takes ISRO's help for a revamped website and app!
Booking train tickets online will soon be easier and smoother. With a new website and IRCTC app for Android, the Railways will launch an array of new features.
India to soon draft a policy to boost medical tourism
The government might soon draft a policy to popularize India as a major haven for medical tourists.
Should India focus more on enhancing its air power?
Yesterday, at least 16 Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft landed on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in a rare exercise demonstrating its versatility and might.
BJP leader booked for harassing, clicking pics of woman defecating
A BJP leader in MP's Guna has been booked for allegedly clicking pictures of a woman defecating in the open.