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29 Jun 2018
TripuraTripura IIIT to start functioning from this year: Minister
The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Tripura will start functioning from the current academic year, state Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath informed the Assembly.
29 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiWon't be silenced: Prakash Raj on 'threats' from Lankesh killers
Vocal actor Prakash Raj, who has earlier criticized the government's alleged inaction in the Gauri Lankesh murder case, yesterday said he is "not threatened" by her killers.
29 Jun 2018
Jammu And KashmirCRPF opens help-desk for Amarnath pilgrims at Jammu-Tawi station
Now pilgrims going to the cave-shrine of Amarnath can receive information about their trip from the newly-opened help-desk 'Madadgar' (helper) by the CRPF at a railway station in Jammu.
29 Jun 2018
UttarakhandUttarakhand: Widowed teacher argues over transfer, CM orders her arrest
Displaying his utter insensitivity and arrogance, Uttarakhand CM, Trivendra Singh Rawat ordered the arrest of a teacher who complained about her transfer in a 'Janta Darbar' on June 28. The clip showing Rawat's anger has surfaced online.
29 Jun 2018
MonsoonDelhi is currently breathing cleanest air in a year
Delhiites breathed the cleanest air this week, with monsoon winds washing away the dust and bringing the air quality in the satisfactory level for the first time in nearly an year, authorities said.
29 Jun 2018
IndiaModi says Center trying to build infrastructure for modern healthcare
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the Center along with the state governments is trying to build infrastructure for modern healthcare to benefit the poor and the middle-class of India.
29 Jun 2018
GurugramWitness in Daati Maharaj rape case files complaint over threats
Sachin Jain, one of the prime witnesses in the rape-case against self-styled godman Daati Maharaj, has lodged a police complaint in Gurgaon, alleging he had received threats from the associates of Maharaj, police said.
29 Jun 2018
FacebookAssam police registers case over fake Facebook account of DGP
A fake Facebook account of Assam Director General of Police Kuladhar Saikia has been detected.
29 Jun 2018
MumbaiMumbai crash: Brave pilots who sacrificed themselves to save hundreds
Yesterday's Mumbai crash has brought to the fore tales of heroism about the two people in charge, Chief Pilot Pradeep Rajput and Co-pilot Maria Zuberi, who saved many lives by directing the aircraft towards a vacant construction site.
29 Jun 2018
IndiaTripura: Angry-mob lynches one believing child-lifting rumors, injures two others
Social media rumors have taken a deadly turn in India.
29 Jun 2018
IndiaIMF has three advices for India to sustain high growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said today that to sustain the high growth rate India has achieved, it should carry out banking sector reforms, continue with fiscal consolidation, simplify and streamline good and services tax (GST), and renew impetus on reforms.
29 Jun 2018
PuneNext on Maharashtra government's radar: Tetra packs and multi-layered packaging
The Maharashtra government, which last week enforced a statewide plastic ban, is now mulling bringing tetra packaging and multi-layered packaging under its ambit.
29 Jun 2018
JaipurGurjar delegation meets Rajasthan minister over reservation demands
A Gurjar delegation led by leader Kirori Singh Bainsla yesterday met Rajasthan Social Justice Minister Arun Chaturvedi over their demands, including 5% reservation for members of the community.
29 Jun 2018
India#CareerBytes: These 6 online-courses will make you a cybersecurity expert
Growing dependency on computer systems and Internet has made almost everyone vulnerable to cyber attacks.
28 Jun 2018
MumbaiSBI won't share details of political-parties receiving donations through electoral-bonds
The State Bank of India (SBI) has refused to disclose the details of buyers of electoral bonds, political parties which have redeemed the electoral bonds, and the bank's reports sent to the government on their sales.
28 Jun 2018
Tamil NaduAfter Ramdev, Jaggi Vasudev supports Sterlite plant
In a rather strange development, spiritual leader Jaggi Vasudev has voiced his support for Vedanta-owned Sterlite copper plant in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. He said 'lynching large businesses is economic suicide'.
28 Jun 2018
Andhra PradeshAP-MLA sleeps in crematorium to dispel workers' fear of 'ghosts'
It is rare indeed when our lawmakers make it to the news for sincerely praiseworthy initiatives.
28 Jun 2018
RajasthanRajasthan: Middle-aged man killed by robbers infront of daughter, grandson
A 56-year-old man was stabbed to death by robbers in front of his daughter and five-year-old grandson in Rajasthan's Udaipur city today, police said.
28 Jun 2018
IndiaHealth-Ministry describes depression as 'state of low mood', receives flak
A post describing depression as "a state of low mood" on the official Twitter handle of Health Ministry was slammed by the Twitterati for "trivializing" the issue as some users termed the definition as "highly inaccurate".
28 Jun 2018
Computer ScienceComputer Science and IIT-Bombay are hot favorites of JEE toppers
Computer Science and IIT-Bombay have emerged as the top favorites this time, with most JEE toppers preferring this course in this institute, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has revealed.
28 Jun 2018
JaipurJaipur: GM of 5-star hotel held for molesting Mexican women
The General Manager of a five-star hotel in Jaipur was arrested last night for allegedly molesting two Mexican women, who checked into the hotel on Tuesday.
28 Jun 2018
Delhi PoliceKejriwal, Sisodia to be charged in chief secretary assault case
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will be charged this or the next week for the alleged assault of Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash, police said today.
28 Jun 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Man, woman found hanging from tree; suicide suspected
A 28-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide today apparently over their failed love affair in Maharashtra's Boisar area.
28 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiUP CM Adityanath refuses to wear fur-cap at Kabir mausoleum
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath refused to wear a cap offered to him at the mausoleum of Sant Kabir Das in Sant Kabir Nagar in Uttar Pradesh.
28 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiIndians in US jail: Nikki Haley wants matter "resolved"
The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) took up the issue of 52 Indians languishing in a detention center in Oregon when US Envoy to the UN Nikki Haley visited the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi today.
28 Jun 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Punjab former finance minister Surinder Singla dies at 78
Punjab's former Finance Minister Surinder Singla has died today at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi after he was rushed there complaining of breathlessness.
28 Jun 2018
Delhi UniversityDU admissions: Some colleges might reopen popular courses under third-list
Admissions to Delhi University (DU) under the second cut-off list have filled nearly half the seats, and many popular colleges are unlikely to issue a third list for in-demand courses.
28 Jun 2018
MumbaiMumbai: Chartered aircraft crashes in Ghatkopar, at least five dead
A chartered aircraft belonging to a private company crashed in the heavily populated area of Ghatkopar in Mumbai today.
28 Jun 2018
United Nations (UN)Delhi: Haley visits Gauri Shankar Mandir, Jama Masjid, gurdwara, church
The US envoy to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, visited a temple, mosque, gurdwara, and church in Delhi, a day after she said freedom of religion was as important as freedom of people and their rights.
28 Jun 2018
Delhi High CourtFive CBSE teachers suspended for miscalculating marks in answer sheets
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday said it had suspended five teachers after glaring errors in marks in answer sheets of Class 10 and 12.
28 Jun 2018
Delhi UniversityOver 26,000 students took admission in Delhi University so far
As many as 26,291 students took admission in Delhi University so far after the second cut-off lists were released on June 24.
28 Jun 2018
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Mentally-disturbed man stabs policeman trying to control him
A mentally-disturbed man allegedly stabbed an assistant sub-inspector when the officer tried to control him while he was pelting passersby with stones near Moolchand metro station in southeast Delhi, police said today.
28 Jun 2018
Piyush GoyalDelhi coal-stocks can supply power for 1.5 days only: Jain
The capital is staring at a debilitating crisis, Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain has warned.
28 Jun 2018
IndiaRailways' 'jugaad': Zones change official train timings to prevent 'delays'
Earlier this month, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal took heed of the ongoing train delays and warned top zonal officials: if they didn't improve punctuality within a month, their appraisal would be deferred.
28 Jun 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaAIMPLB meet next-month; Ayodhya issue may come up for discussion
The Ayodhya issue is likely to come up for discussion at the All India Muslim Personal Law Board's one-day executive meeting to be held in the Islamic seminary Nadwa in Lucknow on July 15.
28 Jun 2018
Delhi Police'Murderer' army major lying about crime, Delhi Police confused
After five days, the investigation in the sensational Shailza Dwivedi murder case has more loose ends than it started with, courtesy accused Nikhil Handa's apparent refusal to cooperate with police.
28 Jun 2018
Madhya PradeshFinance ministry approves Rs. 1.07 lakh crore for metro-rail projects
The Finance Ministry has given 'in-principle' approval to metro rail projects in Kanpur, Bhopal, Indore, Agra and the phase IV of Delhi Metro, amounting to Rs. 1.07 lakh crore, multiple reports said.
28 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiSurgical strike videos released, shows damage done to terror-camps
Almost two years after the Indian Army conducted the surgical strike on terror camps along the border, videos of the operation have been released, that was broadcast on various TV channels on Wednesday.
28 Jun 2018
Technology#CareerBytes: These 6 online-courses will make you an AI expert
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world; it's being integrated into various fields like healthcare, banking, transport, defense, education, etc.
28 Jun 2018
Jammu And Kashmir'Mastermind' in Bukhari's killing was running hate blog from Pakistan
The investigation into reputed journalist Shujaat Bukhari's murder has revealed major clues. Police have already established the involvement of three terrorists- one Pakistani and two Kashmiri- in his assassination.
