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15 Jul 2018
IndiaPotholes killed 10 people daily in 2017. Terrorism killed 2
Judging by fresh data released by the states, Indians should fear potholes more than they do terrorists.
15 Jul 2018
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Recruiters spend 6-8 seconds on average to review a resume and decide whether the candidate is suitable for the vacant position.
15 Jul 2018
India#CareerBytes: Top 6 IITs and their placement numbers this season
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the most premier public institutes offering the best engineering and technology education in India.
14 Jul 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: MLAs to get Rs. 1 lakh/month as compensation
In a rather weird development, the Maharashtra government is willing to give Rs. 1 lakh to almost 300 legislators as compensation, while the Manora MLA Hostel in Nariman Point, Mumbai is being rebuilt.
14 Jul 2018
Tamil NaduChennai: Three-decades old racket, which gave passports to foreigners, busted
The central crime branch unearthed a passport racket running in Chennai for almost three decades. Under the Goondas Act, the police detained 10 people and picked another 4 on Friday.
14 Jul 2018
Nirav Modi50 wealthy Indians under I-T scanner for buying Modi's jewellery
The Income Tax department has decided to reassess the income tax returns of over 50 high net-worth individuals (HNIs) who purchased jewellery from firms owned by the absconding Nirav Modi.
14 Jul 2018
UberBengaluru: 30-year-old man beaten badly by Uber driver
People often opt for established ride-hailing services for added safety.
14 Jul 2018
Andhra PradeshTwo NRI devotees donate Rs. 13.5cr to Tirumala Venkateswara temple
Two US-based entrepreneurs donated Rs. 13.5 crore to the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala.
14 Jul 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Dispute over caste panchayat leads to clash, 14 arrested
An altercation over a caste panchayat meeting called to decide a marital dispute led to a clash between two groups in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, police said today.
14 Jul 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: 639 farmers ended lives between March-May this year
In Maharashtra, 639 farmers committed suicide between March and May this year due to crop failure, debt, and inability to repay bank loans.
14 Jul 2018
Tamil NaduApollo Hospital room where Jayalalithaa was admitted to be inspected
The room at Chennai's Apollo Hospitals where late AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa was hospitalized in Dec'16 will be inspected on July 29 by the counsel representing the one-man panel probing her death and those from the side of her aide VK Sasikala.
14 Jul 2018
Maharashtra60 highly poisonous snakes found in school kitchen in Maharashtra
Sixty highly poisonous Russell's viper snakes were found in the kitchen of a Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra.
14 Jul 2018
PunjabOver 4,000 chemists in Ludhiana go on indefinite strike
Over 4,000 chemist shop owners, today went on an indefinite-strike in protest against the alleged harassment at the hands of various government departments in an anti-drug drive.
14 Jul 2018
KarnatakaKarnataka: Govt school painted to resemble train to attract students
A government school in Nanjangud taluk in Karnataka's Mysuru district has been painted to look like a train to check migration of its students to private schools.
14 Jul 2018
Uttar PradeshWoman commits suicide after being raped by BSF jawan
A 26-year-old woman committed suicide by consuming poison after a BSF jawan allegedly raped her on the pretext of marriage in Muzaffarnagar city of Uttar Pradesh, police said today.
14 Jul 2018
Narendra ModiTN opposes Higher Education Bill; says no to scrapping UGC
The Tamil Nadu government today strongly opposed the Center's draft Bill on setting up a Higher Education Commission and wanted the existing arrangement with the University Grants Commission at the helm to continue.
14 Jul 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Class 7 student attacked by classmate with pencil sharpener blade
A Class 7 student of a Central School in south-east Delhi's Badarpur area was allegedly attacked by his classmate with a pencil sharpener blade following a fight over sharing a seat.
14 Jul 2018
KarnatakaKarnataka bans plastic in all technical education colleges
The Karnataka Government has taken the lead in implementing a first-ever 'no plastic policy' across all technical education institutes in the state.
14 Jul 2018
HaryanaAICTE: 42% of engineers got campus placements this year
According to AIl India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) data, in 2017-18, campus placements for engineering students crossed the 40% mark for the first time in five years.
14 Jul 2018
BooksBook tells kids how to tackle difficult childhood experiences
A new book introduces kids to discussions around difficult childhood experiences and addresses issues like grief and healing.
14 Jul 2018
RajasthanRajasthan: 15 lakh candidates to appear for constable recruitment exam
Nearly 15 lakh candidates will appear for the constable recruitment exam in two days in Rajasthan, which began amid tight security arrangements today.
14 Jul 2018
Lok SabhaKovind nominates classical-dancer Sonal Mansingh, stone-artist Raghunath Mohapatra to Rajya-Sabha
Former MP Ram Shakal, RSS ideologue Rakesh Sinha, classical dancer Sonal Mansingh, and stone artist Raghunath Mohapatra were today nominated to the Rajya Sabha.
14 Jul 2018
Bollywood#UnpopularOpinion: Why allowing outside-food in theaters isn't a good idea
Bringing cheer to the masses, the Maharashtra government yesterday announced that people will now be allowed to bring their own food inside cinema halls and multiplexes.
14 Jul 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Man held for giving triple-talaq, starving wife to death
A man in UP's Bareilly has been arrested for allegedly giving his wife "triple talaq" over the phone and locking her up for a month without food and water, leading to her death.
14 Jul 2018
MaharashtraMaha govt to spend Rs. 7,300cr to repair electrical systems
The Maharashtra government has prepared a plan to repair the electrical poles, wires, and other systems at a cost of Rs. 7,300 crore, Energy Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said.
14 Jul 2018
BiharMistaken for thief, boyfriend made to marry lover in Bihar-village
When Vishal Singh alias Teju sneaked into his girlfriend's home in Baradih village of Bihar's Rohtas district, little did he imagine that villagers would take him for a thief, and then later marry off the two lovebirds.
14 Jul 2018
MaharashtraSambhaji Bhide in trouble for his 'mangoes for sons' remark
Controversial Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide has been found guilty of violating the law with his "mangoes for sons" remarks and will be dragged to court by the Nashik civic body.
14 Jul 2018
Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh: Wanted criminal killed in encounter, 2 arrested
A wanted criminal was today killed and two others were arrested during an encounter with the Punjab Police in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district.
14 Jul 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: 48-year-old physician booked for causing cruelty to animals
A doctor has been booked on charges of causing "cruelty" to animals in Maharashtra's Thane district.
14 Jul 2018
IndiaHaj 2018: First batch of pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia
Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has flagged off the first batch of Haj pilgrims today. He said the preparations for ensuring a smooth pilgrimage have been completed.
14 Jul 2018
IndiaCPWD made 168 govt-buildings accessible to differently-abled people so far
The Central Public Works Department has so far made 168 government buildings, out of the total 219 buildings, accessible to the differently-abled persons in India under "Accessible India Campaign", an initiative of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
14 Jul 2018
GujaratJagannath Rath Yatra starts in Ahmedabad; PM greets people
The 141st Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced this morning in Gujarat's Ahmedabad amid tight security as lakhs of devotees flocked to the 18km route to catch a glimpse of the deity.
14 Jul 2018
Yogi AdityanathMunna Bajrangi murder: Sensational-claims of 'supari' hinted at by police
A senior police officer investigating the murder of Munna Bajrangi, who was shot dead inside Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat prison earlier this week, has hinted that Rs. 10 crore may have been paid by a don-turned-politician to kill the criminal.
14 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirSoldier injured by Pakistan sniper firing along LoC in J&K
A soldier was injured when he was reportedly shot by a Pakistani sniper from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.
14 Jul 2018
KolkataKolkata: Students' fast demanding hostel-accommodation enters day-4; one falls ill
Six students of Calcutta Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata are on an indefinite-fast for the fourth day today demanding accommodation in the new hostel which is allotted only to first-year students.
14 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirAmarnath-Yatra: Fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves from Jammu
A fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims today left Jammu for the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas.
14 Jul 2018
MumbaiFormer BJP-MLA's domestic-help held for stealing Rs. 4.5L-worth cash, valuables
A domestic help of former MLA and BJP leader Rameshwar Prasad Chaurasia was arrested from Mumbai for allegedly making off with valuables and cash worth Rs. 4.5 lakh from his flat in Lutyens' Delhi, the police said yesterday.
14 Jul 2018
Madhya PradeshBhopal: 12-hours-later, woman, held hostage by stalker, rescued
A man identified as Rohit Singh and a woman, he claimed to be in love with, were taken out of a building in Bhopal's Misrod area on Friday, putting an end to the almost 12-hour-long drama.
14 Jul 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: To reduce weight, you should eat these 5 food-items
Making a plan to lose weight, following a regular workout regimen, and eating healthy, but still not being able to witness the desired results can get really frustrating.
14 Jul 2018
Education#CareerBytes: List of top 6 journalism colleges in the world
Today, journalism and mass communication have become one of the most sought-after fields as they offer exciting career options.
