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07 Aug 2018
AssamArun Jaitley might resume office in 3rd week of August
Union Minister Arun Jaitley, who had undergone a kidney transplant surgery on May-14, is likely to resume the office of Finance Minister in the third week of August, sources said.
07 Aug 2018
Jammu And Kashmir113 terrorists killed this year so far in J&K
Sixty-nine terrorists have infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir from across the border till June this year.
07 Aug 2018
ChennaiKarunanidhi "extremely critical, unstable": Chennai hospital
Thousands of police personnel have been deployed in Chennai as DMK supremo Karunanidhi's followers continued gathering outside the Kauvery Hospital, which yesterday declared his health had declined.
07 Aug 2018
ChikungunyaDengue: Delhi hospitals asked to add beds at less tariffs
Incidence of mosquito-borne diseases in the capital is going up, with 109 cases of malaria and 56 of dengue being reported this season.
07 Aug 2018
WhatsAppReceived more 'good morning' forwards than complaints on helpline: Railways
A week ago, the Railways launched a number where people can send their complaints on WhatsApp.
07 Aug 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaFor first-time in history, Supreme Court will have three women-judges
With the swearing-in of Justice Indira Banerjee, the Supreme Court will, for the first time in its history, have three sitting women judges.
07 Aug 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: 17 lakh govt-employees on 3-day strike for salary hike
Around 17 lakh employees of the Maharashtra government began their three-day strike today to press for various demands, including implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission report.
07 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Top 5 super-foods for your child's growth
A child's brain and body do not function the same way as an adult, since they're still in the initial stage of growth.
07 Aug 2018
Supreme Court Of India'Dump garbage near L-G's house': SC rebukes Delhi government
The SC took strong exception to plans of constructing a landfill site in Delhi's Sonia Vihar without consulting residents.
07 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsKashmir: Army major, three soldiers killed in foiled infiltration bid
An Army major and three soldiers were killed while trying to foil an infiltration bid in Bandipora, North Kashmir, this morning.
07 Aug 2018
HaryanaHaryana Roadways-employees on strike against govt's decision to introduce private-buses
Haryana Roadways employees, under the banner of Haryana Roadways Karamchari Joint Action Committee, today went on a day-long strike in protest against the state government's decision to introduce 700 private-buses in the state.
07 Aug 2018
IndiaOver 45% engineering seats remained vacant in four years: Government
The dismal engineering education sector in India is far from recovery. Over 45% seats in AICTE-approved engineering colleges remained vacant in four years, government data shows.
07 Aug 2018
BiharDeoria shelter-home abuse: District administration ignored 20 letters,took no action
Officials in Bihar had at least 2.5 months to rescue more than 30 girls from abuse at a Muzaffarpur shelter home, but their delayed action meant prolonged torture for the minors.
07 Aug 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Cops nab 50 offenders in 'Operation All-Out' in Amethi
In a district-wide crack down on anti-social elements, the Amethi Police in Uttar Pradesh has arrested 50 persons accused of various offenses, including murder and dowry deaths, an official said yesterday.
07 Aug 2018
Narendra Modi#PolicyExplainer: All you need to know about government's Saubhagya Scheme
Over the years, several schemes for electrification have been launched in India, yet, there are millions of households in the country without electricity.
07 Aug 2018
India#TravelBytes: Top 5 road trips India has to offer
Road trips are not everyone's cup of tea, but if you dream of travelling with your friends along mesmerizing routes with some upbeat music on the stereo, then road trips are definitely up your lane.
07 Aug 2018
IndiaAll you need to know about bullet train's amazing features!
India's ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, expected to be completed by August 2022, may be delayed due to land acquisition hurdle in Maharashtra, but the facilities it's going to provide are surely one-of-a-kind.
06 Aug 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Man sets afire 40-year-old-woman, her two kin; one dies
A man allegedly set ablaze a 40-year-old woman, with whom he was having an extramarital affair in Maharashtra's Nashik today.
06 Aug 2018
Harsh VardhanPollution level in Delhi improved in last 2 years: Govt
Union Minister Harsh Vardhan today said, "As far as pollution in Delhi is concerned, over the last two years, the number of 'good days' for Delhi has improved and the number of 'bad days' has decreased."
06 Aug 2018
BiharSlamming 'protesters', Nitish says they don't care about girls' safety
Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar launched a scathing attack on the Opposition and said those who protested at Jantar Mantar didn't care about girls' safety and that they should look at themselves first.
06 Aug 2018
KarnatakaGovt trying to start 5 river inter-linking projects in FY19
The government is trying to start work on five river inter-linking projects in the current fiscal and secure financial assistance from World Bank and Asian Development Bank for the Rs. 2 lakh crore project, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said.
06 Aug 2018
OdishaHow a bridge helped this Maoist couple give up arms
For most, a new bridge would mean fewer traffic problems and easier connectivity. In Odisha's Malkangiri, it is changing lives.
06 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Top 5 food items rich in Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, obtained mainly from sunlight (and certain food items).
06 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsBalloons with 'Pakistan and I Love' words found in Rajasthan
Two balloons with words "Pakistan and I Love" written on them were recovered today in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district, police said.
06 Aug 2018
RajasthanRajasthan: Minor girl gang-raped in moving car in Bikaner
A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped by two youths in a moving car in Rajasthan's Bikaner.
06 Aug 2018
MeghalayaMeghalaya to carry out strict checking of people at checkpoints
Meghalaya is all set to carry out rigorous checking of people entering the state following the publication of the NRC complete draft in Assam.
06 Aug 2018
IndiaBengaluru-airport handles 33% more passengers in Q1 at over 8mn
The Bengaluru international airport has clocked around 33% growth in passenger traffic in the June quarter at over eight million, the airport operator said today.
06 Aug 2018
Uttar PradeshAMU yet to take decision on removal of Jinnah's portrait
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Uttar Pradesh is yet to take a decision on removing a portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah from the office of its students' union, an issue that had triggered a controversy in May.
06 Aug 2018
MaharashtraThane: 16-year-old girl raped by friends on "Friendship-Day", accused arrested
Two men allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl yesterday after taking her out on the pretext of celebrating the Friendship Day in Maharashtra's Thane district, a police official said today.
06 Aug 2018
KeralaPresident Kovind voices concern over recurring political clashes in Kerala
Violence has no place in Constitution, President Ramnath Kovind said today, voicing concern over recurring political clashes in Kerala.
06 Aug 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Muzaffarpur shelter-home: Brajesh Thakur spend days at jail-hospital, not barrack
Brajesh Thakur, the prime accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home horror, is lodged at a hospital ward inside the Muzaffarpur district jail, and not the barracks, ET reports.
06 Aug 2018
India14% jump in foreign tourist arrivals in India: Tourism Minister
Foreign tourist arrivals in India has seen a 14% jump in 2017 and foreign exchange earnings in the sector during the same period was Rs. 1.77 lakh crore, Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons said today.
06 Aug 2018
BiharAfter Muzaffarpur, UP home faces mass sex abuse charges
As Bihar attempts to come to terms with the shocking abuse of minor girls at a Muzaffarpur shelter, similar allegations have come to light from another in Deoria, UP.
06 Aug 2018
IndiaGovernment extends e-visa facility for citizens of 165 countries: Tourism-Minister
Seeking to promote tourism, the government has extended e-visa facility for citizens of 165 countries at 25 airports and five seaports, Tourism Minister KJ Alphons informed Lok Sabha today.
06 Aug 2018
Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh: 24 girls rescued from shelter home in Deoria
As many as 24 girls were rescued, while 18 were missing, from a shelter home in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria after one of the girls managed to flee from the home and informed police about sexual exploitation of inmates.
06 Aug 2018
Tamil NaduClass-X boy kills aunt, tries making it look like suicide
In a shocking incident, a Class X student killed his aunt in her Aminjikarai house in Tamil Nadu on Friday and tried to make it look like suicide by slitting her wrist.
06 Aug 2018
BhopalNow pay at petrol pumps using your thumb!
Gone are the days when you paid cash at petrol pumps for refueling.
06 Aug 2018
Air IndiaHundreds of retired, resigned, dead AI employees called for duty!
Earlier this week, hundreds of former Air India employees woke up to some unexpected mails in their inboxes - they had been assigned duty rosters.
06 Aug 2018
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: 14 Naxals killed in encounter with police in Sukma
At least 14 Naxals were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district today, police said.
06 Aug 2018
India#TravelBytes: 5 beaches you shouldn't miss this monsoon season
India is a kaleidoscopic country and is home to a wide range of alluring mountains, hills, and stunning beaches.
