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13 Aug 2018
IndiaStuck in a boring job? This show offers travel scholarship
A new reality show, "The Calling" by TLC is offering a year's worth of paid travel to those who are stuck in a boring job.
13 Aug 2018
Red Fort#TravelBytes: 5 unique restaurants in Delhi you must try
There are two things that Delhi has no dearth of - first being people, and the second, is the number of places to eat at.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaSBI bags the title of 'India's most patriotic brand': Survey
India's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) is considered to be the country's most patriotic brand, according to a survey.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaIndians may live 4yrs longer if country meets WHO standards
Indians would live for about four years longer on an average if the country meets the WHO's air quality standards, according to a new study.
13 Aug 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Man bites off wife's nose, arrested
A man bit off a part of his wife's nose, suspecting her of having illicit relations with other men, police said.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaSee the partition of India through eyes of 12-year-old girl
What could have India's partition meant to a 12-year-old girl who had a Hindu father and Muslim mother?
13 Aug 2018
India#HealthBytes: 5 natural home remedies to treat malaria
A deadly mosquito-borne disease characterized by fever, sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, malaria claims thousands of lives annually in India alone.
13 Aug 2018
Tamil NaduFrenchman murdered by 'gay lover' in Tamil Nadu
The half-burnt body of a French tourist, wrapped in a gunny bag, was found in an irrigation channel in Avikkottai village of Thanjavur, TN police said today.
13 Aug 2018
Delhi PoliceKejriwal, Sisodia charged with 'criminal conspiracy' in chief secretary 'assault'
The Delhi Police has charged CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia with criminal conspiracy in the alleged chief secretary assault case.
13 Aug 2018
ParisBlue or orange? Vehicles in Delhi-NCR to soon be color-labeled
The SC has accepted a proposal by the road transport and highways ministry to color-label vehicles depending on the fuel they use.
13 Aug 2018
Delhi GovernmentDelhi-govt doesn't want students to fly kites for right reasons
The Delhi government has directed all schools in Delhi to discourage students from flying kites due to the danger it possesses.
13 Aug 2018
Delhi PoliceCS assault case: Kejriwal, Sisodia among 13 AAP MLAs charge-sheeted
The Delhi Police today filed its charge sheet before a court in Delhi in connection with the alleged assault on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash in February in which Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Deputy Manish Sisodia were named as accused.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaCBSE joins hands with Microsoft for preventing question paper leaks
After facing embarrassment and criticism following the leak of Class 10 and 12 exam papers earlier this year, the CBSE, in a bid to prevent such instances in the future, has partnered with tech giant Microsoft.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaAll you need to know about IRCTC's 'Ramayana Yatra'
In a tweet dated August 8, the IRCTC i.e. the tourism wing of the Indian Railways, announced the launch of the 'Ramayana Yatra' travel package.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaPune, most livable city in India: Ease of Living Index
Pune has been ranked first in the Ease of Living Index launched by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today, with Navi Mumbai ranking second, and Delhi languishing at 65.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaISRO plans to launch its TV channel for Indian kids
In a bid to promote a scientific mindset and temper among young Indians, ISRO is set to launch its own TV channel.
13 Aug 2018
India#DidYouKnow: Japan has a town named after Goddess Lakshmi!
No matter how political ties are between India and Japan, the two countries are surely connected by religion.
13 Aug 2018
MurderGhaziabad: Class-6 boy murdered by 'friends' who wanted his wristwatch
In a horrifying incident, a 12-year-old boy in Ghaziabad was allegedly brutally murdered by three of his friends over a wristwatch.
13 Aug 2018
Independence DayThis special Delhi Metro train will spread patriotism. Here's how
Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Metro has come up with a unique design for a train to spread the message of patriotism.
13 Aug 2018
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityDelhi: JNU student Umar Khalid shot at in high-security zone
An unidentified gunman opened fire at JNU student leader Umar Khalid today, reports claim. Khalid is safe.
13 Aug 2018
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu: French tourist found murdered, one arrested
A 50-year-old French tourist was found murdered in Avikkottai village in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district, police said today.
13 Aug 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Two smugglers arrested, 38 animals rescued
Two smugglers were arrested and 38 animals were rescued in four separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, police said today.
13 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 amazing health benefits of coconut water
Consumed since time immemorial in the tropics, and considered a super-drink in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, coconut water has recently gained massive popularity across the globe.
13 Aug 2018
JharkhandJharkhand: 7 minor children rescued; human trafficker arrested in Pakur
Seven minor children belonging to the primitive Pahariya tribe have been rescued and a human trafficker was arrested in Jharkhand's Pakur district.
13 Aug 2018
MonsoonHeavy rains lash several parts of Himachal Pradesh, schools closed
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh overnight prompting authorities to close schools in several districts including Shimla, Kangra, and Solan, officials said.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaUnder NDA, imported apples, TVs and smartphones are getting costlier
The NDA government's import policy has undergone a marked change: customs duties have been hiked across categories, affecting more than 400 items.
13 Aug 2018
Tamil NaduKerala: Passports damaged in floods to be replaced for free
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj yesterday announced that passports damaged in floods in Kerala will be replaced free of cost by the government.
13 Aug 2018
Kerala40 people dead in Kerala rains, but troubles to continue
Kerala has been ravaged by "the worst disaster in its history," leaving not just scores of people dead and thousands displaced, but tearing apart lives and wrecking infrastructure.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaFormer Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee dies at 89
Former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who was rushed to hospital in a critical condition last week, has succumbed. He was 89.
12 Aug 2018
IndiaJNU's attitude towards the differently-abled students is better: Differently-abled scholars
Jawaharlal Nehru University's differently-abled scholars feel the university is quite inclusive and even the perception towards them on campus is without any bias.
12 Aug 2018
Narendra ModiMufti hopes PM's condemnation of mob-lynchings would entail concrete steps
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has today expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement condemning mob lynching incidents in the country would be followed by concrete steps and punitive measures against the culprits.
12 Aug 2018
BiharConstitutional status to NCBC: Milestone for OBCs' empowerment, says Hukumdev
Granting constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is a major milestone towards empowering downtrodden in the country, said BJPs' key OBC leader Hukumdev Narayan Yadav.
12 Aug 2018
India#CareerBytes: 7 scholarships for engineering, medical students offered by government
Engineers and doctors are both equally important for the development of the country.
12 Aug 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaExtend Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe law to J&K: TRCF
An organization representing Gujjars and Bakerwals said today the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe law, in its amended form, should be extended to J&K to ensure social equality and provide speedy justice to tribals in the state.
12 Aug 2018
JaipurJaipur: Rajyavardhan Rathore takes jibe at Rahul's temple visit
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore today took a jibe at Congress President Rahul Gandhi over his temple visit, saying one tends to get worried in difficult times.
12 Aug 2018
IndiaEncourage Bhutan to deploy more soldiers around North-Doklam: Parliamentary panel
India should encourage Bhutan to ensure an increase in the deployment of soldiers around Northern Doklam in the Sikkim sector to check China's military activities in the sensitive region, a parliamentary panel suggested.
12 Aug 2018
Jammu And KashmirSrinagar: 'Chhari Mubarak' taken to ancient Sharika-Bhawani temple
'Chhari Mubarak', the saffron-robed holy mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to ancient 'Sharika-Bhawani' temple on Hari Parbat hillock in Srinagar's downtown area for offering special prayers as per the age-old customs related to Amarnath Yatra.
12 Aug 2018
OdishaHeavy rains lash Odisha, throwing life out of gear
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Odisha today disrupting normal life, even as the Meteorological department forecast more showers in many areas.
12 Aug 2018
Red FortIndependence Day: Traffic restrictions in Delhi from Monday
Traffic restrictions will be in place for Independence Day function at the Red Fort and on its full dress rehearsal tomorrow.
12 Aug 2018
MumbaiBrazilian held with Rs. 2.5cr worth cocaine at Mumbai airport
A Brazilian national, F Nascimen, has been apprehended by the CISF at the Mumbai airport for allegedly smuggling in cocaine-filled capsules worth Rs. 2.5 crore by concealing them in talcum powder boxes, a senior official said today.
