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16 Apr 2018
IndiaIndia to experience an extremely dry summer this year
With the latest meteorological department data showing mild to extremely dry conditions in 404 districts in India, peak summer months could precipitate a water crisis in several parts of the country.
16 Apr 2018
Delhi PoliceDelhi police busts gang of highway robbers, four arrested
The Delhi Police has arrested four people and busted a gang of highway robbers operating along the Delhi-Dhaula Kuan-Gurugram route.
16 Apr 2018
ExamsJEE-Main: Online exam was easier, but mathematics lengthy, student say
Students who appeared the JEE Main online exam yesterday gave mixed reactions, with most agreeing that overall, the paper was balanced.
16 Apr 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Unnao rape: Alleged pressure from high-profile leaders to protect MLA
Preliminary CBI investigation has revealed that several high-profile politicians, bureaucrats and cops were involved in shielding BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, accused of raping an 18-year-old woman, sources said.
16 Apr 2018
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways to launch grievance redressal app MADAD
The Indian Railways will launch a mobile application for grievance redressal this month.
16 Apr 2018
IndiaNEET is letting students with 14% marks enrol in medical-courses!
The NEET decides admissions into India's medical colleges. Accordingly, one would expect it keeps out undeserving candidates and allows only top performers to study medicine and become doctors.
15 Apr 2018
MumbaiRajdhani trips between Delhi, Mumbai get extended for 1 month
In order to meet the extra demand, the Special Superfast Rajdhani (tri-weekly) between Delhi and Mumbai that was launched in October'17, gets another extension from April 17 to May 16.
15 Apr 2018
Indian ArmyArmy commanders' meet to discuss security along China, Pakistan borders
Top Indian Army commanders will review the regional security architecture and deliberate on key challenges Indian was facing, particularly along the borders with China and Pakistan, at a six-day-long conference beginning in New Delhi from Monday.
15 Apr 2018
EmploymentTop-performers across sectors can expect 15% salary-hikes this year: Experts
In good news for top performers across sectors, HR experts predict they can expect as much as 15% salary hike this year.
15 Apr 2018
IndiaKadaknath: The black chicken that's ruling the roost in Dantewada
Women in conflict-ridden Dantewada have found a new lease of life, courtesy a locally-farmed black-feathered chicken known for its flavorful meat - Kadaknath.
15 Apr 2018
HaryanaHaryana government announces Rs. 1.5 crore prize to CWG gold-medalists
Anil Vij, Haryana Sports Minister, announced today that a Rs. 1.5 crore reward will be given to the state's player who won gold medals in the 2018 Commonwealth games.
15 Apr 2018
Jignesh MevaniGujarat Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani stopped at Jaipur Airport
Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani was today stopped at Jaipur International Airport. The administration of Nagaur, where Mevani had a rally, had restricted his visit and the police stopped the Gujarat MLA at the airport to inform him about the order, police said.
08 Apr 2018
Samajwadi PartyWill win 11 seats in UP Legislative Council polls: BJP
With the filing of nominations for Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council polls coming to a close tomorrow, BJP today sounded confident of bagging 11 out of 13 seats going to polls on April 26.
15 Apr 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)ICAI issues notices to statutory auditors in Nirav Modi scam
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has sent notices to all statutory auditors of Punjab National Bank's Brady House branch, where the over Rs. 13,000cr scam involving Nirav Modi took place, to appear before its disciplinary board.
15 Apr 2018
Chhattisgarh5 Naxals, 18 supporters surrender in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur
Five Naxals and 18 Maoist supporters, including five women, have surrendered in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Narayanpur district, police said today.
15 Apr 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)ICICI loans to Videocon: RBI finds no 'quid pro quo'
The Reserve Bank of India had two years back conducted a detailed scrutiny to probe allegations of impropriety in ICICI Bank extending loans to Videocon Group but found no proof of any "quid pro quo" or reciprocal benefits, according to RBI documents.
15 Apr 2018
Omar AbdullahCrowdfunding campaign for Kathua, Unnao victims collects over Rs. 25L
The entire country was put to shame on learning the horror unleashed on rape victims of Kathua and Unnao.
15 Apr 2018
IndiaNobody is safe if judiciary isn't independent: Justice Chelameswar
Reiterating his demand for an independent judiciary, Justice Jasti Chelameswar, the second seniormost judge in the SC, said it is important "if we want our grandchildren to stay with dignity."
15 Apr 2018
Madhya PradeshMP district renames 80 schools in a month, but why?
The collector of MP's Singrauli district, Anurag Chaudhary, noticed something during his tours that raised his eyebrows: many schools in the region had been named after castes.
15 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiModi's presence in CHOGM ensures India's enhanced-engagement with the organization
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UK for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from 18-20 April will mark India's enhanced engagement with the multilateral organization, including increased financial and other contributions.
15 Apr 2018
Uttar Pradesh75% students who skipped UP board exams were from outside
About 75% of the nearly 11 lakh students who skipped this year's Uttar Pradesh board examinations were from neighboring states, and some of them were even from foreign countries like Nepal and Bangladesh, said the state's Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma.
15 Apr 2018
Yogi Adityanath'Manage BJP leaders or face encounter': UP-cop purportedly threatens criminal
Suneet Kumar Singh, SHO Mauranipur police station, Jhansi, was suspended after his alleged conversation with wanted criminal Lekhraj Yadav discussing the latter's impending encounter went viral.
15 Apr 2018
RajasthanRajasthan Public Service Commission announces 5,000 vacancies for school teachers
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced a recruitment drive for a whopping 5,000 school teachers in the secondary education department.
15 Apr 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Will look him in-the-eye and ask: Kathua rape accused-cop's fiancee
The chargesheet in the Kathua rape case names four cops. The role of one of them, Deepak Khajuria, evoked horror.
15 Apr 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Braving threats, Kathua victim's lawyer says fight's for her daughter
When lawyers of Jammu and Kashmir Bar Association brandished sticks and stopped the crime branch from filing a chargesheet in the Kathua rape-murder case, Deepika Singh Rajawat was seeking justice for the 8-year-old victim.
15 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiSurat horror: 9-year-old raped, brutally-tortured for 8-days before being murdered
Even as the nation mourns the eight-year-old in Kathua who was drugged and raped repeatedly before being murdered, a similar incident has been reported in Surat.
15 Apr 2018
JammuJ&K: Government order demarcation of Poonch Fort to remove encroachments
In an effort to restore the glory of a historic monument, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district have ordered demarcation of the land pertinent to the Poonch Fort to remove encroachments.
15 Apr 2018
IndiaHRD Ministry says males pursue PhDs more than females
More than 21,000 more males pursue PhDs in the country than females, contrary to the popular perception, according to HRD Ministry data.
15 Apr 2018
POCSOWitchcraft: Delhi man convicted of sexually assaulting minor girl
A man, who claimed to cure backaches through witchcraft, has been convicted of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl on the pretext of treating her, with a Delhi court relying on the victim's sole testimony.
15 Apr 2018
IndiaJ&K annual migration: 25 mobile schools to migrate with nomads
Ahead of the annual migration of nomadic Gujjars and Bakerwal families this month, authorities in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir today said that over two dozen schools would also move with them to ensure proper educational facilities to students.
15 Apr 2018
Madhya PradeshMP: Five coaches of Katni-Chaupan passenger train derailed, 6 injured
At least six people were injured after five coaches of the Katni-Chaupan passenger train derailed on Saturday night between the Salhna and Piparia Kalan stations in Madhya Pradesh, a railway official said.
15 Apr 2018
Shashi TharoorDelhi: Man stalks teen, kidnaps her, rapes for 10 days
After Kathua and Unnao, tales of horror continue to emerge from more places. A 19-year-old woman in Delhi was allegedly kidnapped, held captive in Aman Vihar for 10 days and raped repeatedly by a 'friend.'
15 Apr 2018
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways may deploy chatbots to improve customer service
In its endeavor to provide better services to its users, Indian Railways may soon use chatbots to respond to train queries and boost customer experience.
14 Apr 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Unnao rape: Primary accused BJP MLA sent to 7-day CBI custody
After being arrested by the CBI on Friday, BJP MLA from Bangarmau in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district, Kuldeep Singh Sengar, was sent to a seven-day CBI custody on Saturday.
14 Apr 2018
WhatsAppMaharashtra Police asks WhatsApp group admins to monitor objectionable content
The police in the Parbhani district of Maharashtra is asking the admins of WhatsApp chat groups to ensure that no objectionable content is circulated in the group and to monitor what group members are posting.
14 Apr 2018
Jammu And KashmirMehbooba Mufti wants fast-track court to hear Kathua rape case
J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti has requested the Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court to set up a fast track court to expedite the trial of the ghastly Kathua gangrape and murder.
14 Apr 2018
KanpurUP: Man stabs girlfriend, injures mother before killing self
A 25-year-old man hanged himself after stabbing his girlfriend and severely injuring his mother in Kanpur's Barra in Uttar Pradesh, police said today.
14 Apr 2018
Madhya PradeshNoted Indian abstract painter Ram Kumar passes away at 94
Noted Indian painter Ram Kumar passed away today at the age of 94.
14 Apr 2018
MumbaiFailed to solve math problem, teacher pierces 8-year-old student's throat
A government school teacher has been booked in Karjat, some 65 kms from Mumbai, for apparently thrusting a wooden cane down the throat of a class 2 pupil for failing to solve a mathematics problem.
14 Apr 2018
ABVPAnother JNU Professor accused of molestation, complaint filed
A JNU Professor was accused of sexual molestation by a PhD scholar, making it the third such incident in two months.
