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04 Sep 2018
KeralaCPI(M) to probe sexual harassment allegations against its MLA
Following a directive by the central leadership of the CPI(M), the Kerala unit of the party will probe charges of sexual harassment against its MLA PK Sasi.
04 Sep 2018
Suresh PrabhuIndia plans to construct 100 airports worth $60bn: Suresh Prabhu
India plans to construct 100 airports at an estimated cost of $60 billion (about Rs. 4.2 lakh crore) in the next 10 to 15 years, Civil Aviation Minister, Suresh Prabhu said today.
04 Sep 2018
Air IndiaGST on overseas air tickets violates international norms: IATA Chief
Levying GST on overseas air tickets violates international norms and also weakens the competitiveness of carriers, IATA chief Alexandre de Juniac said Tuesday.
04 Sep 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC bookings: Things to know about Railways' Auto Upgradation scheme
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the option of "auto upgradation" of class to full fare paying waitlisted passengers, to the next higher class, if vacant berths are available.
04 Sep 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Banks with over 10 branches to have internal ombudsman: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) yesterday asked all scheduled commercial banks with more than 10 branches to appoint an internal ombudsman (IO).
04 Sep 2018
DalitMedia should stop using the word "Dalit", says government
In a letter, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed media outlets to refrain from using the word "Dalit" henceforth.
04 Sep 2018
Make in IndiaAnushka Sharma to venture into producing television ads
Anushka Sharma is on a roll these days, especially on professional front. The lady, who has proved her mettle in acting, has also turned out to be a successful film producer.
04 Sep 2018
Arunachal Pradesh#TravelBytes: Best places to visit in September in India
With the monsoon showers starting to recede, paving for the coming Autumn season, September makes for an apt period to plan your next outing.
04 Sep 2018
XiaomiRed-colored Redmi Note 5 Pro may launch in India today
Xiaomi is expected to launch a red-colored Redmi smartphone in India today, according to official teasers.
03 Sep 2018
Health & WellnessSex during pregnancy: Dos and don'ts
Pregnancy is one of the most sensitive and transformational phases of a woman's life.
03 Sep 2018
FlipkartRealme 2 first sale tomorrow via Flipkart: All details here
The recently launched Realme 2 will go on sale for the first time in India tomorrow via Flipkart, starting 12pm.
03 Sep 2018
Union Public Service CommissionWhat is the salary structure of an IPS officer?
Indian Police Service (IPS) is one of the most coveted government positions in India.
03 Sep 2018
World Health OrganizationIndia progressing in increasing access to sanitation in schools: UN
India has made rapid progress in increasing access to sanitation in schools, the United Nations said, noting that the proportion of schools without any sanitation facility has decreased at a fast pace in the country.
03 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Healthy Drinks to help you gain weight
A healthy weight will not only make you look good, improve your confidence, and get your cloth fitting right, it'll also help enhance your overall good health, and keep health risks that come with being underweight, at bay. These include bone weakening, osteoporosis, anemia, weak immunity, pregnancy complications, and so on.
03 Sep 2018
Mahindra & MahindraMahindra Marazzo launched in India: Details here
The all new Mahindra Marazzo was launched in India today at a starting price of Rs. 9.9 lakh, thereby intensifying the competition in India's multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) space.
03 Sep 2018
Petrol Diesel PricesRupee's dramatic fall hits petrol, diesel prices hard
Petrol and diesel prices in the country touched their highest levels today mainly due to dramatic fall in the Rupee and a sharp rise in crude oil rates.
03 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 Yoga asanas for good posture
Bad posture doesn't only make you look under-confident and unattractive, it can also lead to pains and aches in the lower back, shoulders, and neck. It may also affect your natural breathing.
03 Sep 2018
Bharti AirtelTaking on Airtel and Jio, BSNL revises its broadband plans
In a bid to take on Reliance's upcoming Jio GigaFiber and Bharti Airtel's existing V-Fiber service, BSNL has updated all its broadband plans.
03 Sep 2018
MumbaiPetrol prices reach record high: Rs. 86.25/liter in Mumbai
Over the past few months, petrol and diesel prices have consistently soared and, on Monday, prices touched a new high.
03 Sep 2018
World Health OrganizationIIT Bombay Study: Most Indian salts contain plastic particles
In a first-of-its-kind study in India, researchers from IIT Bombay have found that most table salts available in India are likely to contain microplastics from polluted sea water.
02 Sep 2018
Pakistan NewsMaoists enjoy 'regular support from Pakistan, China': BJP training manual
A BJP training guidebook, which is meant to orient its workers and office-bearers to its ideology and views on key issues, says that Maoists in India enjoy "regular support from Pakistan and China", making them a big threat to country's internal security.
02 Sep 2018
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)#CareerBytes: Preparing for IAS? Here are 6 online-courses for you
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most premier civil service of the country.
02 Sep 2018
North Goa#TravelBytes: 5 best flea markets in India to shop at
From walking along humble, overcrowded streets to chit-chatting with the sellers and fellow buyers, eating golgappas on the side to haggling with the vendors, shopping at a flea market is a one-of-its-kind experience.
02 Sep 2018
MumbaiTop 5 events happening in Mumbai this Sunday
It's Sunday today, and there are better things in the city to catch, apart from lying on your bed and cursing Monday.
02 Sep 2018
Technology#TechBytes: 5 best tablets you can buy in India
If you are always on the move, or want a less complicated device, you would either have a stylish tablet or must be looking to buy one.
02 Sep 2018
ICICI BankHow to apply for education loan in India
Getting quality education from a top-notch institution, is vital to give a kick-start to your career, whatever be the field.
02 Sep 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Your SBI ATM-card will stop working: Here's how to replace
On August 14, the State Bank of India (SBI) had issued a notification to all its customers, asking them to change their old Magstripe Debit Cards to the more secure, EMV chip cards.
01 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi blames UPA for bad loan mess in India
PM Narendra Modi today blamed "phone-a-loan" scam of the previous UPA government for the bad loans in the banking sector and said every penny given at the behest of 'namdars' (dynasts) will be recovered.
01 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaJustice Ranjan Gogoi to succeed Chief Justice Dipak Misra
Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, who is set to retire next month, has recommended Justice Ranjan Gogoi's name as his successor, sticking to the seniority tradition in the Supreme Court.
01 Sep 2018
Health & WellnessHealth tips if you're having sex for the first time
There is no set 'right time' to begin your sex life- you should explore your sexuality at your own pace, with a partner you feel comfortable with, and the way that suits you.
01 Sep 2018
IndonesiaAsian Games 2018: Indian women's team claims silver in squash
The Indian women's squash team finished second best to a clinical Hong Kong in the final, winning a successive silver at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia today.
01 Sep 2018
Union Public Service CommissionThis IAS coach from Telangana trains visually-impaired UPSC aspirants
UPSC is clearly the toughest exam in India, but when it comes to visually-impaired or physically-challenged individuals, the difficulty level grows manifold.
01 Sep 2018
Indian Hockey Team#AsianGames: India beat Pakistan to win bronze in men's hockey
India maintained their recent domination over arch-rivals Pakistan with a fighting 2-1 win to bag a consolation bronze medal after a below-par semi-final performance at the 18th Asian Games on Saturday.
01 Sep 2018
Insurance#FinancialBytes: 6 tips to lower your health insurance premiums
With medical inflation reaching an all-time high, falling sick, even once in a while, can take a toll not only on your physical health, but also on your financial well-being.
01 Sep 2018
Boxing#MeetTheMedalists: Who is India's star boxer Amit Panghal?
India finally clinched a medal in a boxing event at the Asian Games 2018, as Amit Panghal struck gold in men's 49 kg category.
01 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: How to get rid of bad breath naturally
If having bad breath has ever made you feel humiliated in a social setting, know that you're not alone. A whopping 25 to 30% of world's population suffers from halitosis.
01 Sep 2018
EducationUGC seeks proposals for extension of vocational, community college programs
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sought proposals from institutions in India for extension of their vocational courses and community college programs.
01 Sep 2018
Asian Games#AsianGames: 60-year-old Pranab, 56-year-old Shibhnath win gold in bridge competition
India has won the gold medal in the bridge competition at the 18th Asian Games with Pranab Bardhan and Shibhnath Sarkar clinching the top honors in the men's pair event in Jakarta on Saturday.
01 Sep 2018
Technology#TechBytes: 5 best wireless keyboards available in India
With wireless technology seeping into every aspect of our lives, clumsy, orthodox, wired USB keyboards are increasingly becoming a thing of the past.
01 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 7 amazing health benefits of cycling
There are many perks that come with biking as a form of exercise- you don't need a dedicated time slot for it, you can literally ride to work, market, school etc; it's light on pocket, helps protect the environment, and is superbly fun.