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Drama in SC: CJI Misra overturns order on judges' bribery-case
In an unprecedented move, Chief Justice Dipak Misra-led five-judge SC bench nullified a previous order in a corruption case against judges.
#Demonetization: One year on, here's looking at India in numbers
It's been a year since PM Narendra Modi discarded the currency notes of denominations Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000. A lot has happened since then.
UN expert finds flaws in PM Modi's Swachh Bharat Mission
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation, Leo Heller, sharply criticized Swachh Bharat Abhiyan saying it "lacked a holistic human rights approach."
Pradyuman Thakur murder: Was a second Ryan student involved too?
The Pradyuman Thakur case seems to be far from solved. In another surprising development, reports have emerged that the CBI is examining the possible involvement of another student.
#DefenseDiaries: IAF believes Tejas isn't enough to protect Indian skies
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has told the government that the indigenously-developed Light Combat Aircraft Tejas isn't enough to protect Indian skies.
NGT halts odd-even implementation, questions Delhi govt on its efficacy
Calling Delhi's odd-even scheme a 'farce', the NGT has said it cannot be implemented without its permission.
New airports coming up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai
India's four metros are all set to get second airports soon to tackle the growing traffic.
NIA to investigate Naxal funding case, will target leader Sudhakar
After making swift progress in the J&K terror funding case, the National Investigative Agency (NIA) is now investigating a Naxal funding case.
JNU fines students for 'cooking food near administrative building'
In a peculiar move, JNU has levied a fine of Rs. 6,000 on at least one student for "cooking food (biryani) near the administration building and eating it thereafter along with other students".
How to change your address in Aadhaar database online
Aadhaar is essential today for accessing a range of services including opening bank accounts, using SIM cards and more.
Doorstep banking facilities for senior citizens, disabled from December 31
To make banking easier for senior citizens and the differently-abled, the RBI has asked banks to provide them doorstep facilities.
Bhopal gang-rape: Faulty medical report said sex was consensual
With newer instances of dereliction of duty by doctors and policemen coming to light, the Bhopal gang-rape case is getting murkier each day.
Jaipur: AI pilot deserts plane on runway, leaves passengers stranded
In a bizarre incident, an Air India pilot scheduled to take off from the Jaipur airport suddenly declared his shift was over and left the plane stranded on the runway.
#DefenseDiaries: Indian Army's Gorkha Rifles celebrates 200 years of service
The Indian Army's 9th Gorkha Rifles (GR) regiment is celebrating 200 years of its raising with a grand two-day function.
Here's why RBI has cut down on printing new currency-notes
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut down the order for printing new currency notes to a five-year low because it and other banks do not have the needed space to keep them.
This Telangana school lets student bring his goat along
A primary school, located in Jangampally of Gadwal district, Telangana is going overboard to ensure its students don't drop out of school.
Demonetization plays cupid, inspires couple to have cashless wedding
Despite it being an unwelcome struggle for most, demonetization has affected people's lives in several unexpected, unique ways.
AI trolls IndiGo over passenger manhandling video, then deletes ads
Air India took a jibe at IndiGo after a video of its staff thrashing a passenger went viral.
Delhi pollution may kill 30,000, odd-even implemented again
The severe air pollution in Delhi can kill as many as 30,000 people this year, AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria has warned. Lung surgeon Arvind Kumar said only evacuation might protect people.
Pradyuman murder: CBI seeks juvenile's remand to recreate crime scene
After the arrest of a Class XI student for the murder of seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur, the CBI sought his remand so it could reconstruct the crime scene.
1.39L Indians will be 'visiting' Mars next year
NASA has received 24.3L applications from around the world for its next Mars mission. Nearly 1.39L of them are Indians.
#DefenseDiaries: Shamsher, IAF's lethal deep penetrating strike fighter
The Indian Air Force (IAF) possesses several multirole-combat aircraft.
The Pradyuman Thakur murder: Another 'Aarushi case' in the making?
In a surprising development in the Pradyuman Thakur murder case, CBI arrested a Class XI student of Ryan International. Thakur's parents have demanded the death penalty.
It's mandatory to link Aadhaar with mutual funds: Here's how
After an amendment in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, it is now mandatory to link Aadhaar with your mutual fund investments.
Jaga-Kaliya, miraculous conjoined twins, return to normalcy after separation surgery
Twelve days after undergoing the second phase of their separation surgery, Jaga-Kaliya, formerly conjoined twins, are returning to normalcy.
Delhi government to fund IAS, engineering coaching of SC/ST students
The Delhi government will fund the coaching of SC/ST students who want to pursue a career in civil services and engineering.
J&K terror funding: NIA seizes Rs.36cr worth demonetized currency
The National Investigating Agency (NIA) said it has seized demonetized currency worth Rs. 36.34 crore in New Delhi.
Delhi pollution: What can you do to keep yourself safe?
With pollution reaching alarming levels, Delhi is currently battling a public health emergency.
IndiGo staff assaults passenger, employee who recorded video sacked instead
There was outrage on social media after a video of IndiGo staff dragging and thrashing a passenger at the Delhi Airport went viral.
Ryan case: Class XI student arrested for Pradyuman Thakur's murder
Two months after seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur was found murdered in his Gurgaon school, a Class XI student has been arrested by the CBI in the case.
Meet Kartik Sawhney: A visually-impaired Indian who's making things happen
In a world lost in selfies and procrastination, it's rare to come across stories of youths that inspire action towards a more just, inclusive tomorrow. Kartik Sawhney's is one such story.
Raya Sarkar and vigilante justice on social media
It all started on October 23 when Raya Sarkar, a 24-year-old California-based law student, put up a post on Facebook accusing two professors of Jadavpur University of sexual harassment.
#DefenseDiaries: India tests Nirbhay cruise missile, here's why it matters
After two back-to-back failures, India successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenous 1,000-km ranged subsonic Nirbhay cruise missile.
India's nutrition problem: 51% women anemic while 22% are obese
Diversity is one of India's identifying features, but it is now being seen in bizarre circumstances.
Despite it being compulsory, only 39.5% PANs linked with Aadhaar
Only 39.5% of all Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) have been linked with Aadhaar in the 130 days since the government made it a mandatory requirement for filing income tax returns and getting new PAN cards.
Government takes measures to curb abuses by NRI husbands
The Centre on Monday asked all the states to share with it the data of registered marriages, so as to hold accountable the non-residential Indian (NRI) husbands who harass or desert their wives.
Delhi ATM dispenses half-printed Rs. 2,000 note
An ATM in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh dispensed half-printed notes of Rs. 2,000, a local alleged.
#ParadisePapers: Hindustan Times Group set up company in Bermuda
The Bhartias-owned Hindustan Times Group set up a company in offshore tax haven Bermuda called Go4i.com (Bermuda) Ltd through HTBC Ltd, an Indian Express investigation of the Paradise Papers has revealed.
Delhi pollution reaches critical levels, 'public health emergency' declared
Weeks after battling deteriorating air quality, Delhi woke up to a hazy, smoggy morning today with alarming pollution levels at some places.
JeM chief Masood Azhar's nephew killed in encounter, soldier martyred
JeM chief Masood Azhar's nephew Talha Rasheed, an A++ category terrorist, was neutralized in an encounter in J&K's Pulwama yesterday.