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#MeToo: Amit Shah says charges against Akbar will be examined
Following sexual harassment allegations against Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar, BJP chief Amit Shah has said that the allegations would be examined.
India appointed to UN Human Rights Council; gets most votes
On Friday, India secured its place in the UN Human Rights Council, receiving the maximum number of votes by the General Assembly among all the countries vying for the spot.
#CareerBytes: Top 5 best CA coaching centers in Delhi
Chartered Accountancy (CA) course, by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is one of the most-sought-after ones, in India.
#HealthBytes: 6 food items to help you sleep better
A good night's sleep is crucial to your mental as well as physical well-being.
#INDvWI: Should Pant be selected over Dhoni in ODI XI?
Both Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni were selected for the ODI series against West Indies, to be played from October 21.
Xiaomi's Black Shark gaming smartphone could soon launch in India
Back in August, Xiaomi-backed Black Shark launched its first flagship gaming smartphone called the Black Shark in China.
Fourth India vs West Indies ODI shifted from Wankhede
The fourth ODI of the five-match series between India and West Indies was earlier scheduled to be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
#CareerBytes: Experts and toppers' tips to crack the IIT-JEE exam
The JEE entrance exam is the ultimate test for any engineering aspirant in India.
#MeToo: It took billion Indians' anger to wake up Bollywood
This, right now, is modern India's biggest watershed moment. In this patriarchal society, for far too long, far too many women were silent. But, not anymore.
#IranOilImport: US envoy on Iran to hold talks with India
US Special Representative for Iran, Brian Hook, will be visiting India this week for talks ahead of the November 4 deadline set by the Trump administration for countries to cut their import of Iranian oil.
Samsung Galaxy A9: World's first smartphone with 4 rear-camera setup
Days after launching its first triple camera smartphone, Samsung has now unveiled the world's first quad camera smartphone - the Galaxy A9.
#INDvWI: Shardul Thakur's Test debut cut short, know why!
India pacer Shardul Thakur's joy was cut short after being handed his Test debut, on Friday, in the match against West Indies in Hyderabad.
No such thing as too much information in democracy: President
President Ram Nath Kovind strongly advocated for transparency in governance, saying there is no such thing as "too much information" in a democracy and information overload is always preferable to a deficit.
INDvsWI: Fan tries to kiss Kohli after breaching security
For the second time in the two-match Test series between India and West Indies, a fan has managed to breach stadium's security and enter the field.
There should be zero tolerance for sexual harassment: UN official
There should be zero tolerance for sexual harassment against journalists and other media persons, a spokesperson for President of the UN General Assembly, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, said.
Android One-based Nokia 3.1 Plus launched at Rs. 11,499
As the latest addition to its portfolio of budget smartphones, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 3.1 Plus in India.
Bihar: Woman sacrificed by family on Tantrik's advice
In a rather appalling incident, a 30-year-old woman was hacked to death in Sitamarhi's Shivhar village, Bihar, by her brother-in-law, reportedly on a tantrik's advice.
Trichy-Dubai Air India flight collides with airport wall; passengers safe
In yet another bizarre incident in the aviation sector in India, an Air India flight from Tamil Nadu's Trichy to Dubai collided with the boundary wall at the Trichy airport late on Thursday night.
#MeToo: Tata Motors Communications Head accused, investigations underway
As the #MeToo movement gains momentum in India, it is spilling over into different sectors.
Padma Awards 2019: Nominations spike; elitism rooted out?
On Thursday, the Union government announced that close to 50,000 nominations for the Padma Awards 2019 had been received by the September 15 deadline, marking almost a 40% increase from the number of nominations received in 2017.
CJI Ranjan Gogoi wants pending cases cleared, corruption gone
Two days after taking charge on October 5, newly-appointed CJI, Justice Ranjan Gogoi reportedly held a video conference with chief justices and senior judges of various high courts, asking them to focus on getting work done, clearing pending cases, and combating corruption in the judiciary.
#CareerBytes: Tips to choose optional subjects for the UPSC exam
The UPSC Civil Services exam is one of the toughest in India, thus thorough preparation and solid determination are vital to crack it.
#BollywoodExposed: Subhash Ghai accused of raping an aspiring female director
India's #MeToo movement is gaining momentum, everyday. Name a Bollywood celebrity and you might soon see him getting exposed for his dark actions.
#HealthBytes: Tips to re-ignite the sexual spark in long-term relationships
A healthy sex life is crucial to a couple's overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.
UNICEF, WHO laud India's polio-free status, says 'all govt-vaccines safe'
In the backdrop of some oral polio vaccine vials being found contaminated with the type-2 poliovirus, the UNICEF and the WHO today reiterated India's status as a polio-free country.
#CareerBytes: Tips to crack JEE exam in your first attempt
The JEE entrance exam is the ultimate test for any engineering aspirant in India.
This is why Virat Kohli is unhappy with SG ball
Cricket in India sees the usage of SG balls as compared to the Dukes or the Kookaburra.
India vs West Indies 2nd Test: Key players in focus
India and West Indies gear up for the second Test match, starting October 12.
Nokia's iconic Banana phone from 'The Matrix' launches in India
The iconic Nokia Banana phone that starred in 'The Matrix' 19 years ago has officially landed in India.
#RafaleDeal: RaGa demands probe against PM, calls him 'corrupt man'
Congress President Rahul Gandhi today demanded an investigation against PM Narendra Modi's role in the Rafale deal, alleging that he is a "corrupt man".
India lost $79.5bn from climate-related disasters in 20yrs: UN report
India suffered a whopping $79.5 billion economic loss due to climate-related disasters in the last 20 years, according to a UN report.
India vs West Indies: Match preview of the second Test
India and West Indies will lock horns in the second Test, starting tomorrow in Hyderabad.
CBSE to penalize 1,700 schools for allowing over 40 kids/section
Hundreds of schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) are in trouble for flouting the rules and allowing over 40 kids per section.
INX Media case: ED attaches Chidambaram's assets worth Rs. 54cr
According to news agency PTI, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs. 54cr from Karti Chidambaram, both in India and abroad, in connection with the INX Media case.
#RafaleDeal: Report says Reliance was 'mandatory' for Dassault, French-company denies
In the ongoing controversy over Rafale Deal signed between India and France, a French media investigative journal Mediapart has found choosing Reliance was 'mandatory' for Dassault, but the company has dismissed the claims.
Nirav Modi's fake diamonds cost this Canadian man his relationship
The man behind the multi-crore banking fraud in India, Nirav Modi, had sold a Canadian national two fake diamond rings costing him $200,000.
India's Test batting is a work in progress, says Dravid
Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid has stated that the current team's batting, in Tests, is a work in progress.
Micromax Yu Yuphoria 40-inch Smart TV launched at Rs. 18,499
Micromax sub-brand Yu has launched its Yuphoria Smart TV in India.
INDvsWI: BCCI, TNCA hit an impasse over complimentary tickets issue
India and West Indies are set to face each other in three T20Is and Chennai would host the third match of the series.