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Gallup International Survey: Modi ranked 3rd; ahead of Trump, Putin
PM Modi adds another feather to his cap. Gallup International's annual survey "Opinion of Global Leaders" has put him at number three among world leaders.
Linking Aadhaar with SIM cost this man Rs. 1 lakh
Trying to link his mobile number with Aadhaar card, as per government directives, has cost a man in Jaipur Rs. 110,000.
14-year-old sets herself ablaze after being harassed, gangraped since months
A 14-year-old girl in UP set herself on fire allegedly after being harassed by four men since months and recently gangraped.
Nitish Kumar's convoy attacked in Buxar, CM unhurt
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's convoy was attacked in Nandan area of Buxar, but he escaped unhurt.
Jammu and Kashmir's 2018-19 budget is all rainbows and smiles
It is raining good news for Jammu and Kashmir's transgender community.
In a first, judges urge nation to save Supreme Court
In an extraordinary development, Justice Jasti Chelameswar, the second senior-most SC judge, raised questions on the court's freedom and integrity that he alleged have been thrown into uncertainty.
#WhatTheHealth: Faridabad hospital charges Rs. 18L, but pregnant woman dies
Another case of medical negligence has been reported from the NCR, this time from Faridabad's Asian Hospital.
Passports might not be a valid address proof anymore
If a report by HT is to be believed, Indians might not be able to use passports as address proof soon.
Indu Malhotra: First woman lawyer to directly become SC judge
Senior advocate Indu Malhotra has made history.
Meet the IAS officer promoting toilet donation in Assam's Jorhat
An IAS officer in Assam's Jorhat district has found a unique way to realize Swachh Bharat's mission of making India open defecation free by 2019.
Rope snaps armymen slither down Dhruv chopper, three injured
Three army soldiers were injured when they were slithering down a rope from a chopper and the rope snapped.
Kerala woman forcibly converted, trapped as sex slave for IS
Two persons have been arrested in Kerala for allegedly forcing a 24-year-old woman to convert and planning to take her to Syria as a 'sex slave' for IS terrorists.
Students outrage over Class 12 routine, CBSE says gaps impossible
The CBSE routine for Class 12 board exams has caused outrage among students, parents and teachers. There is not enough gap between many papers, they have complained.
Trump Towers launches fourth project in India at Gurgaon
India's fourth Trump Towers is coming up in Gurgaon, the second biggest in the country after Mumbai.
Hackers target traders in Old Delhi for Bitcoins
Ransom demands in Bitcoins are on the rise in India. In recent times, at least three traders in Delhi have been attacked by hackers who encrypted critical files on their systems and demanded Bitcoin payments to decrypt them.
IIT-Kanpur's 'Gita super site' sees 4,700% jump in readership
The faculty at IIT-Kanpur is bewildered: readership on a 10-year-old dormant website on Hindu religious scriptures has suddenly surged by 4,700%!
More flaws in Aadhaar: Anyone can access your bank details
Reports about the lack of privacy and safety in Aadhaar only keep getting worse.
LeT terrorist behind Red Fort attack arrested after 17 years
Bilal Ahmed Kawa, a key suspect involved in the December 22, 2000 terror shoot-out at Red Fort, was arrested on Wednesday evening from Delhi airport.
Kamala Mills tragedy: 1Above owners arrested after 12 days
Twelve days after a fire in Mumbai's Kamala Mills killed 14, the three owners of 1Above pub, where the mishap happened, have been arrested.
CBSE Date-Sheets 2018: Class 10, 12 board-exams from 5 March!
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has finally released the date sheets for the upcoming Class 10 and 12 board examinations this year.
After Najeeb Ahmed, another student goes missing from JNU
A research scholar of IGNOU has gone missing from the JNU campus, Delhi police has said.
Virtual ID, limited KYC: Aadhaar has new two-layer security feature
Days after a major breach was reported in the Aadhaar database, the UIDAI has come up with a new two-layer security system to protect privacy.
Can PadMan help address India's period woes?
In India, condoms and bindis/sindoor are tax-free, but not sanitary pads.
Is singing a Hindu prayer in KVs permissible? SC decides
The SC has sent a notice to the Center over the Hindi prayer sung in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) around the country in the morning, which, according to a petitioner, promotes Hinduism.
This Mumbai couple seeks active euthanasia. Is it justified?
An elderly Mumbai couple have sought the president's permission for active euthanasia: with no children to take care of them, they fear falling terminally ill and not being able to "contribute to society."
Indian journalists nicked silverware from London hotel. And got caught.
Indians have a knack for displaying awkward behaviors. Like when people stopped to retrieve their luggage on a crashlanding Emirates flight.
World Bank predicts "enormous growth" for India, 7.3% in 2018-19
The World Bank has upgraded India's estimated GDP growth this fiscal year to 6.7% instead of the 6.5% estimate by the Indian government.
Five bogies of Patna-Mokama Express catch fire, no casualty
A fire broke out and gutted five bogies and the engine of the Patna-Mokama passenger express last night when it was station at the Mokama Railway Station, reported India Today.
Meet the man behind compulsory national anthem in cinema halls
It is no longer mandatory for cinema halls to play the national anthem before film screenings, the Supreme Court ruled today, revoking its November 2016 order.
Parliamentary Panel: Stop complimentary tickets for luxury trains
Want to know why the Railways' balance sheets show such abysmal numbers? Well, it seems one reason may now be out in the open.
Three Delhi PCR cops punished for changing clothes on road
Three PCR personnel in Delhi have been sent to District Lines for allegedly changing clothes on the road and speaking rudely to a senior cop.
Book Indane LPG cylinder on Facebook and Twitter! Here's how
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has allowed consumers to book LGP cylinders via SMS, phone or online, but now it has expanded the service to even Facebook and Twitter!
How to apply for Aadhaar for your minor kid
Many nursery schools in Delhi have mandated Aadhaar of kids for admission this time.
Bootleggers may now get death penalty in UP
Bootleggers dealing in illicit liquor might soon face the death penalty or life imprisonment in Uttar Pradesh after the governor cleared a bill for the same.
Smuggling ring busted: Jet Airways attendant nabbed with $480,200 cash
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted an elaborate scheme to illegally convert black money into gold.
Arrest UIDAI, not journalists: Edward Snowden on Aadhaar breach FIR
Edward Snowden, famous whistleblower, has lashed out at the Indian government over Aadhaar, which has "destroyed the privacy of a billion Indians."
Playing national anthem not mandatory in theatres: SC
The SC has revoked its November'16 order, ruling playing of national anthem in cinema halls isn't mandatory.
Two terrorists killed in Anantnag, three neutralized in 24 hours
Security forces neutralized two terrorists in an encounter at Larno area of Kokernag in Anantnag, Kashmir.
Kapil Mohan, creator of India's iconic Old Monk rum, dead
Kapil Mohan, the creator of India's iconic Old Monk rum and former chairman of Mohan Meakin Ltd, passed away on January 6 at his Ghaziabad residence, reportedly after a cardiac arrest.
See Rashtrapati Bhavan beyond its main gate. Here's how
Rashtrapati Bhavan, the splendid residence of the Indian President, is now open to public.