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29 Jul 2017
IndiaCAG: Akash missiles still not deployed in Northeast
In 2010, the Cabinet Committee on Security approved the induction of six squadrons of the indigenous Akash surface-to-air missile systems for the Indian Air Force to deter China along the Northeast.
29 Jul 2017
IndiaSC suggests medical boards to deal with late abortion requests
The SC has taken note of the fact that lately, several expectant mothers at risk and rape survivors have approached it for terminating their pregnancies after the legally-permissible 20 weeks.
29 Jul 2017
Aadhaar CardFour reasons why tax returns filing deadline should be extended
The deadline to file income tax returns this year is July 31. For a change there is no late filing fine this time.
29 Jul 2017
IndiaSheena Bora murder: Driver-murderer reveals chilling details in first deposition
Murderer-turned-approver Shyamvar Rai has deposed for the first time in the Sheena Bora case, describing horrific details about a murder that scandalized India.
29 Jul 2017
DelhiDelhi: Mob lynches youth to death as others look on
In yet another case of mob lynching, a 22-year-old youth was beaten to death near Delhi's Azadpur Mandi for stealing Rs. 1,500.
28 Jul 2017
IndiaLok Sabha passes IIM Bill seeking to remove Government interference
The Lok Sabha has approved the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Bill, 2017 that grants functional autonomy to the institutions and allows them to award degrees.
28 Jul 2017
KolkataKiss and tell: Kolkata drunk woman smooches cop after accident
A midnight passionate kiss while on duty, who would've thought of, but a Kolkata policeman actually experienced it after he hauled a drunk woman for rash-driving.
28 Jul 2017
EducationUPSC Prelims 2017: Results declared
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the result of the civil services preliminary examination on Thursday.
28 Jul 2017
IndiaPrison overcrowding: Telangana to rent jail cells to other states
India's youngest state has come forward to help with the problem of overcrowding in the country's jails.
28 Jul 2017
Aadhaar CardAadhaar-PAN linking: Relief likely for taxpayers with genuine issues
In the wake of several complaints from taxpayers regarding problems with linking of Aadhaar and PAN, the government is considering providing relief for genuine cases.
28 Jul 2017
FacebookProject Insight: Your Facebook/Instagram post can soon detect tax frauds
Data analytics is one of the most lucrative career options in today's age. But most Indians probably weren't expecting the government's plans with it.
28 Jul 2017
IndiaMisuse of anti-dowry law: SC directs proper investigation before arrests
The SC has directed the District Legal Services Authorities to ensure dowry complaints are investigated properly before making arrests.
28 Jul 2017
West BengalFlood crisis: Centre blames State governments over unutilized relief funds
Nearly 600 people have died in floods or landslides across the country in 2017.
28 Jul 2017
IndiaCan Ajit Doval work his magic to resolve Sikkim standoff?
As tensions are boiling between India and China over the military standoff in Doklam, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with top Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi, on the sidelines of a BRICS security summit in Beijing.
28 Jul 2017
IndiaGood times ending? Mallya's vintage cars collection up for sale
After the auctioning of vintage cars from Mallya's Mandwa property, collection of vintage cars in upscale suburbs of central Mumbai is up for sale.
27 Jul 2017
IndiaFuturistic travel: India could soon have metrinos, hyperloops and more!
Public transportation in India is set for a massive overhaul. If all goes according to plan, citizens can expect to have as many as six new modes of rapid mass transport.
27 Jul 2017
Pakistan NewsPakistan funding of terror in Kashmir: It's a two-way street
That Pakistan-based terrorist groups have been funding separatist activities in Kashmir is by now an open secret. But recent findings suggest it is rather a two-way street.
27 Jul 2017
India#SikkimStandoff: NSA Doval visits Beijing as China demands Indian withdrawal
Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has arrived in Beijing, where he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and his counterparts from the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries for a multilateral security meet.
27 Jul 2017
IndiaBill passed: 15 IIITs can now award degrees to students
The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) have been declared "institutions of national importance". As of today, 15 of them can award degrees, including M.Tech and Ph.D.
27 Jul 2017
IndiaThanks to UDAY scheme, limping DISCOMs get back in shape
Until the advent of UDAY, DISCOMs were under heavy burden and their financials were in a mess with a debt of Rs. 4.3 trillion and annual losses of Rs. 600 billion at the end of March'15.
27 Jul 2017
DelhiUP Government department duped, paid lakhs for fake study tour
A UP government department got hoodwinked by a company claiming to have been established by Delhi government; they eventually ended up paying lakhs of rupees after the former arranged overseas study tour for a senior official.
26 Jul 2017
IndiaKargil Vijay Diwas: The conflict, the victory and the lessons
India's military victory against Pakistan in the Kargil conflict in 1999 is celebrated on July 26.
26 Jul 2017
Indian RailwaysRailway passenger finds lizard in their biryani
When a passenger on the Howrah-Delhi Poorva Express on July 25 ordered biryani, they weren't expecting what came with it: a lizard.
26 Jul 2017
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Rs. 200 notes might be available as early as August
If reports are to be believed, the RBI has already started printing of new Rs. 200 notes that are expected to hit the market by August.
26 Jul 2017
MumbaiSunil Shitap: The man responsible for Ghatkopar building collapse?
On Monday evening, a four-storeyed building came crumbling apart in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area.
26 Jul 2017
SrinagarKashmir: Separatist leader Shabir Shah arrested in decades-old terror-funding case
Separatist leader Shabir Shah has been arrested by the ED in a decades-old money laundering case related to terror funding.
26 Jul 2017
Pakistan NewsPak-based terrorists used WhatsApp to mobilize Kashmiri youths
By examining information on 28 WhatsApp groups, the National Investigation Agency has unearthed crucial details about Pakistani funding of terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
26 Jul 2017
IndiaAir Travel will overtake Indian Railways soon, says internal report
In the near future, upper-class passengers will choose domestic airlines over Indian Railways as the preferred method of long-distance travel.
26 Jul 2017
IndiaAir India menu to soon have wines, mocktails and more!
In a bid to woo business class and international passengers, Air India is now planning on introducing items from regional cuisine, mocktails and wines in their menu soon.
25 Jul 2017
IndiaUK to fund solar energy, health projects in India
UK's top funding agency the Global Challenges Research Fund of the Research Councils UK (RCUK), has included India among several countries which would receive financial assistance worth 225 million pounds.
25 Jul 2017
ChandigarhPDS foodgrains subsidy to have LPG-like transfer model
Soon, public distribution system (PDS) of subsidized foodgrains will get a new transfer scheme model as that of LPG.
25 Jul 2017
PunjabPunjab: Youth has his girlfriend raped to avoid marriage
A Jalandhar youth resorted to inhumanity allegedly to avoid marriage to his girlfriend: he got her raped so he could refuse on this excuse.
25 Jul 2017
NoidaRealty group Amrapali's two officials get arrested for fraud
At least two officials of the realty group Amrapali were arrested by the Gautam Budh Nagar district administration for committing fraud on Tuesday.
25 Jul 2017
Delhi PoliceDelhi cop allegedly masturbates in front of woman colleague
A Delhi cop has been suspended for allegedly stripping and masturbating in front of a woman colleague.
25 Jul 2017
MumbaiByculla riots: New initiatives for improved conditions for staff, prisoners
Last month, reports of a brutal assault at Mumbai's Byculla prison, where notorious murderer Indrani Mukerjea is lodged, shook the country.
25 Jul 2017
IndiaDriverless cars won't be allowed in India: Gadkari
Stating that he wouldn't have technology take away any sort of employment, Union Minister for Transport Nitin Gadkari said that he wouldn't allow driverless cars in India.
25 Jul 2017
Tamil NaduMadras HC makes Vande Mataram in schools, offices mandatory
As the SC awaits the Centre's response on making singing of Vande Mataram compulsory in schools, the Madras HC has already reached a decision.
25 Jul 2017
AssamAssam: Terrorist killed in joint operation by army, police
In a joint operation by the Indian Army and Assam Police, a terrorist was killed in the state's Kokrajhar district.
25 Jul 2017
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNotable Indian scientist, academician Yash Pal dies at 90
Just a day after eminent scientist UR Rao passed away, another renowned scientist Yash Pal, who was popular for explaining scientific concepts in layman's language, died this Tuesday.
25 Jul 2017
Indian ArmyFree ration scrapped: Army officer slaps Govt. with legal notice
After the Centre decided to scrap off rations for army officers serving in non-conflict areas, an Army Colonel, Mukul Dev has served a legal notice to defence secretary Sanjay Mitra over the issue.
