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06 Jul 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC warns Sahara, denies extra time for depositing cheque
The SC refused to extend the July 15 deadline to Sahara group's Chief Subrata Roy Sahara to pay Rs. 552 crore.
06 Jul 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC: Jobs secured through fake caste certificates invalid
In a major judgement, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that the admissions and jobs would be considered invalid, if they have been secured under fake caste certificates.
06 Jul 2017
RajasthanIAF's MIG-23 chopper crashes in Rajasthan's Jodhpur
A MIG-23 training chopper of the Indian Air Force crashed in Balesar area of Rajasthan's Jodhpur district. More details aren't yet known.
06 Jul 2017
Narendra Modi'Give It Up': Government extends subsidy campaign to railways
The government is extending its subsidy reduction plans to more sectors. After targeting LPG and food, now the Centre wants people to give up their rail fare subsidy.
06 Jul 2017
GujaratMisappropriation of funds by Teesta Setalvad: Gujarat Govt. to SC
Gujarat Government's counsel on Wednesday accused noted social activist Teesta Setalvad for spending the money meant for Gujarat riots victims on liquor and her personal expenses.
06 Jul 2017
IndiaIPS officers can't be obese if they want promotion
Some IPS officers do have fat bellies and it's not a sin to want a little bit of creature comfort in your life.
06 Jul 2017
Jammu And KashmirSecurity-forces make gains in J&K, kill 92 terrorists this year
As many as 92 terrorists were killed in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by security forces till July 2 this year, compared to 79 during the same period in 2016.
06 Jul 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaKarnan's actions turned Indian judiciary into a laughing stock: SC
The SC justified a six-month jail term awarded to the controversial Justice CS Karnan, who they said "turned the judicial system into a laughing stock".
06 Jul 2017
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Ashutosh Maharaj: Court allows followers to keep his dead-body
The Haryana High Court has granted permission for the followers of Ashutosh Maharaj, a long-dead spiritual guru to keep his body in a commercial freezer.
05 Jul 2017
SuicideFormer Tata Finance Managing Director Dilip Pendse commits suicide
According to a TOI report, Former Tata Finance Managing Director Dilip Pendse has allegedly committed suicide.
05 Jul 2017
Indian Air ForceWreckage of missing IAF chopper found, crew members reported dead
The wreckage of an IAF chopper that went missing on July 4 in Arunachal Pradesh has been located in Pampunpare district.
05 Jul 2017
Jammu And KashmirJ&K finally passes resolution for GST implementation
Amid protests by opposition parties, the J&K Assembly has passed a resolution for the implementation of GST. The legislation is likely to be cleared in another day.
05 Jul 2017
Mumbai1993 Mumbai blasts: No death for key conspirator Abu Salem?
The CBI has concluded its arguments on sentencing of gangster Abu Salem and others in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.
05 Jul 2017
ChhattisgarhTo mark July 1, Chhattisgarh couple names newborn 'GST'!
There's at least one person who will always remember the day GST was launched: a new baby girl who was named 'GST'!
05 Jul 2017
BengaluruATM fraud hits Bengaluru, a record 200 people got affected
Bengalureans are falling victim to a fast-spreading menace: ATM theft.
05 Jul 2017
DelhiL-G gives green signal for North-South road to Delhi airport
Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal gave a thumbs up to the Delhi government's proposal for connecting the north-south road from Wazirabad to the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
05 Jul 2017
Crime Against WomenBJP leader forcibly kisses woman on bus, arrested
A Maharashtra BJP leader was arrested for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage.
05 Jul 2017
AssamMandatory Aadhaar-PAN linking: Who all are exempt?
Starting July, linking Aadhaar with PAN became mandatory for filing tax returns. However, there are certain sections which are exempt from the otherwise mandatory linking subject to specific conditions.
05 Jul 2017
Yogi AdityanathGhaziabad land grabbing: No bail for Jet Airways' security head
A Ghaziabad court has rejected the bail plea of Jet Airways' head of security, Colonel (retired) Avneet Singh Bedi, who was arrested for allegedly grabbing government land through forgery.
05 Jul 2017
Indian NavyRukimini: How Indian Navy tracks Chinese movements in Indian Ocean
The surveillance satellite GSAT 7, 'Rukmini' has been acting as Indian Navy's eye in the high seas, especially in tracking Chinese movements in the Indian Ocean, which have increased amid the ongoing Sikkim stand-off.
05 Jul 2017
IndiaLaw Commission makes marriage registration compulsory
In a landmark judgement, the Law Commission has recommended compulsory registration of marriages within 30 days of wedding to prevent fake marriages.
05 Jul 2017
EducationIIT-B fee hike: Protesting students go on indefinite hunger strike
About 150 students of IIT-Bombay are on an indefinite hunger strike to protest a recent hike in fees across different heads ranging from 30-300%.
05 Jul 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaDemonetization: Another chance to exchange old notes possible
While batting for a fresh window for people to exchange old Rs. 500 and 1,000 notes, the SC emphasized the reason for missing the December 30 deadline should be genuine, and individuals have to prove the money is theirs.
05 Jul 2017
Madhya PradeshMP Govt. picks health-workers to educate men about condom usage
Madhya Pradesh has begun sending workers from the public health and family welfare department (PHFWD) who scout for men in the state and educate them to use condoms.
04 Jul 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaHighways within cities exempt from liquor ban: SC clarifies
In a major relief to businesses, the SC said that bars on city roads will be exempt from the highway liquor ban.
04 Jul 2017
Uttar PradeshPilibhit locals faking fatal tiger attacks for compensation?
Authorities suspect a bizarre trend going on in UP's Pilibhit. Villagers are believed to be sending the elderly into the forests as tiger prey, then shifting the bodies to the fields and claiming compensation from the government.
04 Jul 2017
ChennaiRajasthan ATS detains suspected IS operative from Chennai
A man has been detained in Chennai for allegedly transferring funds to the Islamic State through a hawala network.
04 Jul 2017
Education15-year-old boy from UP's Firozabad could become youngest IITian
A 15-year-old boy from Firozabad has cleared the IIT-JEE (Advanced). He could become the youngest person to get admitted into IIT.
04 Jul 2017
Tamil NaduMystery continues: After guard's murder, Jayalalithaa's estate accountant found dead
The chain of events following former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa's death has become even more mysterious. Another person associated with her was found hanging, the second death in two months.
04 Jul 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaConsider fresh window for depositing demonetized notes: SC to Centre
In a big relief for many, on 4th July the SC had asked the Centre to consider options to issue another deadline for people to deposit their now-void Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes.
04 Jul 2017
PAN CardReceived Form 16? Know all about its nitty-gritty here!
The extended last date for employers to issue Form 16 for 2016-17 to employees was June 15. Salaried individuals should have received theirs by now; if not, you are likely to receive it soon.
04 Jul 2017
Jammu And KashmirHow unrest has crippled Jammu and Kashmir's economy
In July 2016, Indian security forces killed the Hizbul Mujahideen leader Burhan Wani.
04 Jul 2017
Sonu NigamControversy: ICSE textbook depicts mosque as source of noise pollution
An image in a Class VI textbook under the ICSE has created a furore for depicting mosques as a source of noise pollution.
04 Jul 2017
Delhi High CourtOffensive social media posts against SC/ST members now punishable
Abusing members of the SC/ST community on social media will now fall under the purview of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, which would deem such acts punishable.
04 Jul 2017
IndiaStatistical data without proper source will always be misleading
A recent survey found that in India, 45% of the millennial generation is addicted to narcotics in one form or the other. Moreover, it was also noticed that 23% engaged in violent activities.
03 Jul 2017
IndiaNationwide petrol pump strike on 12th July
The All India Petroleum Dealers' Association (AIPDA) has called a nationwide no-purchase agitation on 5th July, and a nationwide no purchase-no sale strike on 12th July.
03 Jul 2017
IndiaIndia successfully test-fires indigenous short-range QRSAM missile
India has successfully test-fired the indigenous Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air (QRSAM) missile from Chandipur, near Balasore, Odisha.
03 Jul 2017
EducationIndian teen uses MIT's tool to teach coding to orphans
17-year-old Jay Jaganaath simply wowed everyone when he started teaching coding to orphaned children in SOS Children's Village, an NGO in Faridabad.
03 Jul 2017
IndiaNew press regulation bill suggests strict action against paid news
The government has drafted a new Registration of Newspapers and Publications Bill, 2017, to replace the 150-year-old Press and Registration of Books Act of 1867.
03 Jul 2017
IndiaSC allows woman to terminate 26-week-old pregnancy
The SC has allowed a Kolkata-based woman to terminate her 26-week pregnancy. Abortions beyond 20 weeks aren't allowed in India unless in extreme circumstances.