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07 Feb 2018

India

French Air Force chief takes sortie on India's indigenous Tejas

The Chief of Staff of the French Air Force, General Andre Lanata, flew a sortie on the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas today in Rajasthan.

07 Feb 2018

Jaipur

How this Jaipur cop prevented biggest ever bank robbery

A Jaipur cop's presence of mind foiled a Rs. 925-crore robbery bid in what would have arguably been India's biggest bank heist ever.

07 Feb 2018

India

50% off on Maharaja Express: Here's how to get it

The luxury Maharaj Express has a special offer for passengers for a limited time: 50% discount on one ticket on booking of two seats for adults.

07 Feb 2018

India

Here's why you shouldn't use plastic or laminated Aadhaar cards

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has cautioned people against using "smart" or plastic Aadhaar cards or getting the normal ones laminated.

07 Feb 2018

Chennai

Chennai: Crowdfunding raises Rs. 16 lakh for 4-year-old's surgery

An Indian crowdfunding website has raised Rs. 16 lakh in a week for the surgery and treatment of a severely injured four-year-old girl.

07 Feb 2018

India

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged for third time at 6%

The RBI has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6% for the third time, even as inflation reached a 17-month high.

All mining leases in Goa cancelled, fresh ones via auction

The SC has quashed all 88 leases for iron ore mining in Goa, which it said were issued by the state government in violation of laws.

07 Feb 2018

Kanpur

Unnao HIV-crisis: Top official knew earlier, but didn't take action

An unqualified quack in UP's Unnao used to "treat" patients in villages nearby. In the process, he ended up infecting at least 38 people with HIV by using unsterilized syringes.

07 Feb 2018

West Bengal

West Bengal: Man tricks wife, sells her kidney for dowry

A 28-year-old woman in West Bengal, a mother, was being harassed for dowry since her marriage in 2005.

07 Feb 2018

Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi's wife Jashodaben reportedly injured in road accident

PM Narendra Modi's wife Jashodaben was injured in an accident on the Kota-Chittor highway in Rajasthan this morning, reports said.

07 Feb 2018

Education

Here's how to download CBSE Class 10, 12 admit cards

With less than a month to go for the CBSE Class 10/12 board exams, the board has released admit cards for regular as well as private candidates online.

07 Feb 2018

India

Now, Muslim grooms to take oath against triple talaq

While getting married, Muslim men will now have to promise that they would never give their wives triple talaq.

06 Feb 2018

Pakistan News

After Anupam Kher, Twitter accounts of Kiran Bedi, others hacked

In a multi-person hacking operation, the Twitter accounts of Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi, actor Anupam Kher, economist Kaushik Basu, Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta and BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav were hacked earlier in the day.

06 Feb 2018

India

Find your Aadhaar usage history for the last six months

Recently, several cases of Aadhaar data misuse have been reported. Last month, a racket was busted where scammers were letting people access the Aadhaar database illegally for just Rs. 500.

06 Feb 2018

India

Generated 2.53L central-government jobs in 2 years: Government in Budget-2018

In Budget 2018, the government proposed various measures for generating more employment opportunities. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said they would create as many as 75 lakh jobs.

06 Feb 2018

Uttarakhand

'Chai-paani' cost the Uttarakhand CMO Rs. 68L in 10 months!

'Chai-paani' (tea and refreshments) has turned out to be a costly affair for the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's office (CMO).

06 Feb 2018

Uttar Pradesh

UP: 21 affected by HIV after quack uses same syringe

Officials in UP's Unnao were worried: reports of a "high number of HIV cases" in the area had been coming in.

06 Feb 2018

India

#DefenseDiaries: India successfully test-fires indigenous nuclear-capable missile Agni-I

India test-fired the indigenous nuclear-capable Agni-I missile today from the test range at Abdul Kalam Island, off the Odisha coast.

06 Feb 2018

India

Facebook list threatening violence against Hindu-Muslim couples taken down

As communal tensions over Ankit Saxena's murder refuse to dissipate, a Facebook page furthering hate against inter-faith couples was taken down after social media uproar.

06 Feb 2018

Delhi

Controversy-hit Delhi University to conduct forensic tests on admission documents

Hit by allegations of a massive admission scam, Delhi University (DU) is going hi-tech to ensure genuine applications.

06 Feb 2018

Delhi

Delhi: Five-year-old rescued from kidnappers after 10 days

A day before Republic Day, two bike-borne assailants staged a daring kidnapping: they intercepted a school bus near Vivekanand School in Dilshad Gardens, shot at the driver and escaped with a Class 1 student.

06 Feb 2018

India

UPSC Prelims on June 3, notification to be out tomorrow

The UPSC is scheduled to issue notification for its 2018 Civil Services exam tomorrow on its official website.

Ryan murder: From main accused, bus conductor becomes prime witness

In a drastic turn of events, the bus conductor, initially the main accused in the Ryan School murder, has become a prime witness.

06 Feb 2018

Maharashtra

Kanjarbhat community: Of misogyny, virginity tests and a generational clash

Kanjarbhat community, Maharashtra's de-notified tribe with an estimated population of 25,000, is known for its deeply patriarchal caste panchayat, misogynistic matrimonial traditions, obsession with virgin brides, a keen interest in monetary fines and love for ostracizing dissenters.

05 Feb 2018

India

3,400 Bihari bachelors kidnapped in 2017 for forced marriage

Those unfamiliar with Pakadua Vivah might find it shocking, but it isn't uncommon in Bihar to kidnap a man and force him to get married at gunpoint.

05 Feb 2018

Chennai

'Cool' photo with cannabis plants lands Chennai men in jail

Photographs have often landed criminals in jail. Recently, Canadian police tracked down a killer with the help of a selfie.

05 Feb 2018

India

Railway employees to soon get whistleblower website for anonymous complaints

The last year saw several train accidents, throwing light on the lack of safety procedure in the Indian Railways.

05 Feb 2018

Haryana

Have we stopped caring? Behind the three Faridabad, Gurgaon gangrapes

Gangrapes don't shock us anymore. Neither does civic apathy.

05 Feb 2018

India

Government mulls using Aadhaar for 'Modicare'

One of the biggest announcements in Budget 2018 was the National Health Protection Scheme, or 'Modicare,' the "world's largest government-funded program."

05 Feb 2018

India

Billionaire Nirav Modi charged in Rs. 280cr PNB cheating case

Billionaire diamond merchant Nirav Modi, his brother and wife have been booked by the CBI for allegedly cheating Punjab National Bank (PNB) of Rs. 280.7cr in 2017.

05 Feb 2018

Delhi

Girlfriend's family planned Ankit Saxena's murder: Witnesses recount horror

Disturbing details continue to emerge in the horrific Ankit Saxena murder case in Delhi.

05 Feb 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

Four soldiers including army officer killed in ceasefire violation

Four security personnel including a 22-year-old army officer were killed in Pakistani shelling in Tarkundi and Sunderbani areas of Rajouri district, J&K, yesterday evening.

05 Feb 2018

India

India will begin talks to acquire Israeli anti-tank missiles

Weeks after India cancelled the $500bn deal to buy anti-tank guided missile Spike from Israel, the deal is back on track.

05 Feb 2018

Delhi Police

'Wanted' sharpshooter Tanwir arrested in Delhi encounter

Delhi Police nabbed 'wanted' gangster Tanwir alias Munnawar, a sharpshooter of the 'Chhenu' gang, in an encounter in Okhla Mandi this morning. However, his aide escaped.

05 Feb 2018

Delhi

Delhi drafts policy for removing vehicles older than 15 years

Delhi is gearing up to become India's first city with an "end of vehicle life" policy as it works on draft rules to remove all vehicles older than 15 years from roads.

05 Feb 2018

India

After 32 years of cleaning, how dirty is Ganga today?

Contradicting reports of visible filth and pollution, the National Mission for Clean Ganga's (NMCG) recent data suggests that the holy river might be cleaner today than it was 32 years ago, when the government first launched projects to revive it.

05 Feb 2018

India

Over 14 lakh budget posts on Twitter in one week

Twitter India registered more than 14 lakh budget-related posts in the last one week (January 26-February 2), it recently revealed.

05 Feb 2018

Chhattisgarh

Madhya Pradesh v/s Chhattisgarh: Whose chicken is it, anyway?

Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are both embroiled in a war over owning an Indian breed of all-black chicken called Kadaknath, seeking the GI (Geographical Indication) tag for the bird known for its taste and health benefits.

05 Feb 2018

Mumbai

Mumbai airport sets new flight handling world record

Mumbai airport, the busiest single-runway airport in the world, broke its own flight handling record on 20th January when it handled 980 arrivals and landings in 24 hours.

04 Feb 2018

Samajwadi Party

UP Police suspend four personnel over Noida shooting

The Uttar Pradesh Police has suspended four personnel after a trainee sub-inspector opened fire on two civilians in Noida's Sector 122 on Saturday night.