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25 May 2018
Bombay High CourtCannot allow student to write exam due to low-attendance: Bombay-HC
The Bombay HC today said it cannot allow a homeopathy student to appear for her first-year repeat examinations as she was held ineligible by the college due to poor attendance.
25 May 2018
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)CBSE Class 12 results to be announced tomorrow
The CBSE Class 12 results will be declared tomorrow (May 26), Education Ministry Secretary Anil Swarup has announced on Twitter.
25 May 2018
IndiaIndia moving towards digital governance, strict data-protection law needed: Experts
A stringent data protection law is urgently needed in India to address the mounting concerns over privacy of citizens as the country is moving towards digital governance said experts, at a discussion on data protection.
25 May 2018
KharagpurIIT-KGP 'alumnus', with 37,000 Quora-followers, conned several students of thousands
A fraud has come to light that has infuriated the IIT community, especially the Kharagpur branch.
25 May 2018
IndiaFacebook is looking at media, FMCG honchos as India MD
Facebook is looking for a new India head, and its hunting ground is at high-profile media and FMCG companies.
25 May 2018
Indian ArmyArmy chief: Major Gogoi will be punished if he's guilty
Bipin Rawat, the Indian Army Chief, said strict punishment will be given to Major Leetul Gogoi if he is found guilty in the case where he was detained with a woman and a local man on Wednesday from Srinagar.
25 May 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Jaitley shifted out of ICU, recovering after kidney transplant
Arun Jaitley, who underwent a successful kidney transplant at the AIIMS on May 14, has been shifted out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is recovering.
25 May 2018
IndiaNEET 2018: CBSE releases answer key, OMR images, marked responses
The CBSE has released the answer key, images of OMR, responses to questions and test booklet code of the 2018 NEET today.
25 May 2018
Allahabad High CourtUP court issues bailable warrant against rape accused Swami Chinmayanand
A UP court, headed by Chief Judicial Magistrate Shikha Pradhan, issued a bailable warrant of Rs. 5,000 against former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand, hearing an application moved by the rape victim, against the UP government's plea for withdrawing the case against him.
25 May 2018
MuslimsThe-hero-we-need: In Uttarakhand, Sikh cop saves Muslim man from angry-mob
What could have turned into another tragic incident of mob-lynching was averted, all thanks to a Sikh cop deployed in the area.
25 May 2018
KarnatakaKarnataka's first female DGP transferred days after Mamata Banerjee's anger
Two days after WB CM Mamata Banerjee was miffed by arrangements at the new Karnataka CM's oath-taking, DGP Neelamani Raju has been transferred.
25 May 2018
IndiaUnable to pay salaries, Gurugram firm offers shares to employees
Eastman Auto and Power Limited, a Gurugram-based startup firm said today that it has come up with a novel plan to compensate their employees by offering them company shares as they are unable to pay them salaries.
25 May 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Longest, deepest, steepest: Delhi's Magenta Line metro breaks many records
Did you know the new Magenta Line has the deepest station in the Delhi Metro network and the steepest escalator in India?
25 May 2018
IndiaMuzaffarnagar: Mother bitten by snake breastfeeds girl, both die
A two-and-a-half-year-old girl died after she was breastfed by her mother who was bitten by a poisonous snake in Mandla village in UP's Muzaffarnagar district, police said today, adding that the woman too died shortly after.
25 May 2018
IndiaReachIvy Scholarships 2018: Expert guidance for students seeking overseas education
Every year, millions of students aspire to study abroad but only a few hundred manage to reach top colleges.
25 May 2018
ChandigarhChandigarh: Woman 'molester' attempts suicide after teen-victim separated from her
Disturbing scenes unfolded at a 14-year-old Chandigarh boy's house earlier this week as his former 34-year-old teacher, who was allegedly sexually abusing him, gulped down cough syrup in front of his family.
25 May 2018
Delhi UniversityUGC: Autonomy for 9 new universities, St. Stephen's left out
On Thursday, the University Grants Commission (UGC) at its Full Commission meeting granted graded autonomy to 9 deemed universities, and also approved online degree, diploma, and certification programmes from this academic session.
25 May 2018
WhatsAppOstracization, social media hoaxes, constant fear: The costs of Nipah
The Nipah virus is fast spreading its tentacles in society. Not just patients, those devoting hours to treat the sick are also facing unexpected challenges.
25 May 2018
MuzaffarnagarMuzaffarnagar: Six persons injured in clash between two groups
At least six persons were injured in a clash between two groups over a minor dispute in Miranpur town of Muzaffarnagar district.
25 May 2018
West BengalVirendra appointed new DG of WB Police as Purkayastha retires
The West Bengal government has appointed Virendra, who was posted as the DG (security), as the new Director General of police.
25 May 2018
Delhi University7 Delhi University colleges that offer technical courses
When it comes to technical courses, BE and BTech are the popular ones. However, these engineering courses aren't the only way to acquire technical skills.
25 May 2018
Pakistan NewsIndian diplomat's former cook arrested for leaking information to ISI
A former cook of an Indian diplomat was recently arrested by Uttar Pradesh anti-terrorist squad (ATS) for spying and passing on important information to Pakistan's ISI.
24 May 2018
Delhi High CourtDelhi-HC disapproves AAP's policy providing 20 kiloliters of free water
The Delhi High Court today criticized the ruling AAP government's policy of providing 20 kiloliters of water for free across the board for domestic use.
24 May 2018
Yogi AdityanathThreats to 22 MLAs may be from hackers: UP police
Uttar Pradesh police said today the threatening messages sent to 22 MLAs recently may be the handiwork of professional hackers, who are using a proxy server to send messages.
24 May 2018
Western RailwayVadodara: Train launched in 1879 makes its final run
The historic passenger train running between Dabhoi and Chandod railway stations in Vadodara district today embarked on its last journey at its usual time at 8 am, to pave way for the conversion of narrow gauge line into broad gauge.
24 May 2018
Shashi TharoorSunanda Pushkar death: Court fixes May 28 for next hearing
A Delhi court has transferred the Sunanda Pushkar death case to the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate.
24 May 2018
GSTStates can and must reduce duty on petrol: NITI Aayog
States can and must cut the duty on petrol, while the Center should create fiscal space to deal with the spurt in oil prices, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar said today.
24 May 2018
HyderabadAAI strikes deal with IIT-Madras to improve air navigation
Keeping in mind the exponential growth in air traffic, Airports Authority of India (AAI) struck a deal with IIT-Madras yesterday to jointly research and improve air navigation systems.
24 May 2018
AssamAssam: Woman faces murder charges after killing father during rape-attempt
A 25-year-old woman in Assam's Biswanath has been charged for killing her father allegedly when he attempted to rape her.
24 May 2018
Narendra ModiBringing petrol, diesel under GST will lower prices: CM Fadnavis
Fuel prices will come down once the Center builds a consensus to bring petrol and diesel under the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.
24 May 2018
FacebookMan booked for death threats to collector, offensive-comments against Rajnath
A man in MP's Betul has been booked for allegedly issuing death threats to the district collector on Facebook and posting objectionable comments against Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
24 May 2018
IndiaUNICEF launches data visualization app to monitor education programs
The UNICEF today launched a "data visualization app" which provides a user-friendly visual representation of complex analytics of the education scenario in the country.
23 May 2018
IndiaVaranasi: Sons preserve mother's dead body to withdraw pension
A body of a 70-year-old woman was found from the store room of her residence in Bhelupur area in Varanasi.
24 May 2018
JammuSmartphone overindulgence by on-duty sentries causing weapon snatching in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Police has banned the use of gadgets by its sentries on duty, blaming the excess use of smartphones by sentries for incidents of weapon snatching in the valley.
24 May 2018
IndiaPregnant? Can't continue studies normally then, SC rules
There's a right time for everything, and considering Indian courts' verdicts, getting pregnant during college isn't it.
24 May 2018
India12-years-long-battle: Medical-negligence takes woman's life, husband gets Rs. 10L compensation
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Delhi awarded Rs. 10 lakh compensation to Bihar-based, Ramadhar Singh, whose wife Bachan Devi, died after being in coma for five years.
24 May 2018
IndiaMan held for smuggling 1kg gold by hiding in rectum
A man was arrested at Delhi airport by customs officials for allegedly trying to smuggle 998 grams of gold, equivalent to Rs. 31.04L into the country by hiding it in his rectum.
24 May 2018
Madras High CourtSterlite violence: 'Police shot agitators to safeguard themselves,' says CM
A fresh controversy erupted today when TN CM E Palaniswami defended police-firing on protesters, saying they were "defend(ing) and safeguard(ing) themselves."
24 May 2018
JammuBegging at public, religious places banned in Srinagar: J&K govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned begging at public and religious places in Srinagar and directed the police to arrest the offenders.
24 May 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Nipah virus: One more death in Kerala, toll reaches 11
One more person died today morning raising the death toll due to the Nipah virus to 11 in Kerala.
