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06 May 2017
IndiaAssam wants AFSPA to be removed in some areas
The Assam government will review whether the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) could be withdrawn in a phased manner and present its recommendations to the Centre.
06 May 2017
Jammu And Kashmir12-year-old from PoK nabbed near LoC in J&K
A 12-year-old boy from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was nabbed when he crossed over to the Indian side along the Line of Control in Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.
06 May 2017
Arnab GoswamiFirst day, first show: Arnab's Republic exposes Lalu- mafia nexus
Arnab Goswami's much-anticipated venture, Republic, finally hit television screens on the morning of 'Super Saturday' May 6.
06 May 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaChildcare: SC seeks registration of orphanages, database of occupants
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre, states and union territories to prepare a database of children living in orphanages and other childcare institutions, which should be updated monthly and confidentiality maintained.
06 May 2017
IndiaDemonetization crushes dreams of trafficked Bangladeshi sex worker
Demonetization threw life out of gear for many, but there were some who were helplessly trapped, like Aruna.
06 May 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC: Taking accused's fingerprints not a violation of rights
The Supreme Court has clarified that if the police need to fingerprint an accused in relation to an investigation, it does not violate the accused's fundamental rights.
05 May 2017
IndiaThe Nirbhaya impact: What has changed after December 2012?
In December 2012, the brutal rape of a 23-year-old physiotherapy intern who was tortured and left to die on the roadside, shook India and the world.
05 May 2017
IndiaPakistani, Saudi channels broadcast calls for 'azadi' into Kashmiri homes
Over 50 Saudi and Pakistani channels which indulge in anti-India propaganda are running via private cable networks in Kashmir without required clearances.
05 May 2017
IndiaAttention unruly passengers! India will soon have a no-fly list
Following the Air India slapping row in March, centre on Friday issued draft rules for the aviation sector on no-fly list.
05 May 2017
Yogi AdityanathUP: Members of Adityanath's Hindu Yuva Vahini held for lynching
Three members of Hindu Yuva Vahini, formed and led by UP Chief Yogi Adityanath, were arrested for beating to death 60-year-old Ghulam Ahmed in Bulandshahr for "helping" an inter-faith couple elope.
05 May 2017
IndiaSC/ST: DoPT report recommends reservation in promotions
In another push to affirmative action, a report by the department of personnel and training (DoPT) has now recommended reservation for scheduled castes and tribes (SC/ST) in promotions.
05 May 2017
Uttar PradeshUP: 14 dead, several injured as bus plunges into canal
14 people were killed and over 2 dozen others were injured when a bus fell into a canal in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district.
05 May 2017
Mumbai30,000 people using Mumbai's free WiFi daily for porn!
Mumbai, the first Indian city to have government Wi-Fi connectivity, now has about three lakh people who access the services daily.
05 May 2017
IndiaTriple talaq victims to now get pension in Assam
Health and Education Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sharma on Thursday announced that pension and skill development training would be provided to Muslim women who are victims of triple talaq.
05 May 2017
IndiaAgni-II test fire fails to achieve desired parameters
India test-fired its Agni-II missile from an island near the Odisha coast.
05 May 2017
IndiaGoa: Drinking in public places can land you in jail
Public drinking can now land people behind the bars in Goa.
05 May 2017
India'Digital India' gets indigenously developed bio-solar ATMs
Another major boost for the Digital India drive comes in the form of a bio-solar ATM that has been developed by Indian scientists keeping the rural areas in mind.
05 May 2017
IndiaBrahMos Missile: Army successfully test fires Block-III version
The Indian Army carried out a second successful test of the BrahMos Block-III Land Attack Cruise Missile (LACM) in two days in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
04 May 2017
IndiaCentre wants 60 to be senior citizen age limit everywhere
The Centre is considering a consistent "senior citizen" age limit across all sectors to ease access to benefits under government schemes.
04 May 2017
IndiaTriple talaq: Muslim Board opposes amendments to law
Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on the legality of triple talaq, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has opposed any changes to the law in its submission to the Law Commission.
04 May 2017
RajasthanRajasthan bringing in hi-tech system to monitor tiger population
The Rajasthan government is going on a mission to protect the existing tiger population- it is working on a surveillance mechanism to keep track of endangered animals, especially tigers and leopards.
04 May 2017
TelanganaVijayawada airport gets cabinet nod for getting International status
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the granting of the International status to Vijayawada airport.
04 May 2017
IndiaNSP, 2017: Domestic produced steel made mandatory for government projects
The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the National Steel Policy (NSP) 2017, intending to provide a long term road map for the development of India's domestic steel sector.
04 May 2017
IndiaAirports are now seeking Aadhaar check-ins
In what appears to be a natural progression following the Railways' push for Aadhaar-based identification, airports are now mulling on introducing the same practice to ease their burden.
04 May 2017
IndiaIIT-Delhi looking to restructure curriculum to keep suicides at bay
Facing flak for the increasing number of suicide cases in the country, the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi has moved to renew its curriculum to help students cope with pressure and avoid suicides.
03 May 2017
MaharashtraBhamragarh: 15 injured in a series of Maoist attacks
In a series of Maoists' instigated attacks, 14 Maharashtra Police officials and one CRPF personnel were injured in Bhamragarh district in Maharashtra.
03 May 2017
IndiaOver $21 billion illicit financial outflows from India in 2014
Data from international watchdog Global Financial Integrity has revealed that in 2014, over $21 billion in illegal money found its way out of India.
03 May 2017
PunjabPunjab SP Salwinder Singh forced to retire over sexual-harassment cases
Former Punjab SP Salwinder Singh who shot to infamy over his role in the Pathankot airbase attack has been forced to retire after several cases of sexual harassment against him, questioned his conduct.
03 May 2017
IndiaGovt: Citizens don't have absolute rights over their bodies
In an alarming statement, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi told the Supreme Court that citizens do not have an "absolute" right on their bodies or body parts.
03 May 2017
Yogi AdityanathSenior IIT-B professor alleges rampant cheating in exams
A letter by a senior IIT-Bombay professor to higher-ups, including the Human Resource Development Ministry, alleges "rampant cheating" in the institute's exams.
03 May 2017
IndiaOver 12,000 farmers' suicides recorded annually since 2013: Centre
Conveying a dismal state of affairs, the Centre informed the Supreme Court that over 12,000 farmers' suicides have been registered annually since 2013.
03 May 2017
Jammu And KashmirTerror camps reassembled in PoK
Sources stated that new terror camps and launch pads have been set up once again close to the Indian side in PoK.
03 May 2017
IndiaAadhaar-PAN linkage to target black money, terrorist-financing: Centre tells SC
Centre on Tuesday conveyed to the SC that Aadhaar was made a pre-condition for PAN cards in order to identify fake PAN cards used for terror financing and circulation of black money.
03 May 2017
IndiaAnti-feudal to anti-capitalist: Changing face of Maoism in India
The Naxalist/Maoist violence has been termed India's biggest internal threat. Starting in the 60s as an agrarian uprising against feudalism, the violence has acquired a new dimension, targeting symbols of capitalism including corporate houses and mining companies.
02 May 2017
IndiaCPEC to help China meddle in Kashmir: Chinese media
Reports in the Chinese media suggested that Beijing's massive investment in the CPEC projects makes it necessary for it to mediate over the Kashmir conflict.
02 May 2017
Indian GovernmentEC unhappy with Electoral Bonds proposition
The Election Commission has expressed reservations about the government's decision to introduce electoral bonds for donations to political parties.
02 May 2017
Jammu And KashmirTerrorists attack cash van going to Kulgam, kill 7
In a chilling incident of terrorism, terrorists associated with the Hizbul Mujahideen killed 7 people including 5 cops and 2 bank staff when they attacked a cash distribution van travelling between Kulgam and Shopian in J&K.
02 May 2017
IndiaAntrix-Devas deal: CBI gets nod to prosecute ex-ISRO bosses
The CBI has got the go ahead to prosecute former ISRO and Antrix officials over their alleged involvement in the Antrix-Devas scandal.
01 May 2017
IndiaChennai airport to become 'silent' from May 1
The Airports Authority of India has decided to make Chennai airport silent from May 1, like those that meet international standards. The scheme is part of modernization plans.
01 May 2017
IndiaTurkish President Erdogan, PM Modi to discuss NSG-membership, counter-terrorism, trade
Turkish President Erdogan, who is on a two-day India visit, and PM Narendra Modi are expected to hold wide-ranging talks on issues like India's NSG membership, cooperation in counter-terrorism and trade.
