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Gorakhpur tragedy: 'Hero' Dr Kafeel Khan, encephalitis ward in-charge, arrested

Dr. Kafeel Khan, hailed as a hero by social media in the aftermath of the Gorakhpur tragedy, has been arrested by the UP Special Task Force.

World Bank suggests safety measures for Indian Railways

The World Bank, in a recent report, has proposed several recommendations for the Indian Railways.

Modi asks tax officials to be friendly towards honest taxpayers

In India, tax officials are usually feared. Maybe it has something to do with the public perception of them.

Terrorists attack police in J&K: One policeman dead; 8 injured

A Jammu & Kashmir Armed Police party has been targeted by terrorists on the outskirts of Srinagar, near Zeewan, during a routine patrol.

Delhi: Building collapses in Sadar Bazaar; two injured

After heavy rains battered Delhi, a four-storied building in Paan Mandi in old city's Sadar Bazaar near New Delhi Railway Station has collapsed today evening.

First-ever rules allow government to shutdown internet

Under new rules issued by the communication ministry, the government now has the legal power to temporarily shut down phone and internet services in the event of a "public emergency" or for "public safety".

Delhi: Two dead, several feared dead as Ghazipur landfill collapses

Two people were killed and others are feared dead as part of the garbage landfill at Delhi's Ghazipur collapsed.

Mumbai Monorail to get five new rakes by next year

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is going to acquire five new Monorail rakes having four swanky, comfortable coaches each by the end of 2018.

90 infants die in two months in Rajasthan hospital

After UP's BRD, a Rajasthan hospital is in the news for the 90 children's deaths it recorded in just two months.

Mumbai: Commuters stage "rail roko" protest at Vasind

Agitated that local train services on Mumbai's Titwala-Kasara route haven't resumed even three days after the Duronto Express derailment, commuters staged a "rail roko" protest at Vasind station.

12-year-old kills herself over period-shaming. Time to wake up now?

In a tragic case, a 12-year-old student in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelvelli killed herself allegedly after she was period-shamed by her teacher.

PM Modi meets Swiss President, discusses NSG membership, black money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Swiss President Doris Leuthard on important matters concerning bilateral relations during the latter's visit to New Delhi.

Ravi Shankar Prasad: Cybersecurity standards for mobile phones almost ready

The center is close to finalizing the cybersecurity standards for mobile phone companies in order to safeguard Indian citizens against the breach of data and cyberattacks.

Kashmiri terrorist Zakir Musa will "liberate" India from "cow-worshipping" Modi

One day before Bakra Eid, al-Qaeda's Kashmir head Zakir Musa has released a 20-minute audio message on YouTube channel Ansar Ghazwa.

Indian policemen to lose decades-old khakis, get new 'smart uniforms'

Policemen across India are set to shed their British-era khaki uniforms. After five years of research, the National Institute of Design has come up with nine new prototypes.

PSLV: Powering through failures with its many successes

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), through its reliable cost-effective launches, has played a key role in ISRO's successes over the past two decades.

IAS officer Sunil Arora appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner

The law ministry has appointed former IAS officer Sunil Arora as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India. Sunil Arora is a 1980 batch ex-IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre who earlier served as I&B Secretary and as an advisor to Prasar Bharati.

Lucknow: Class-III boy mercilessly slapped 40 times by teacher

A shocking video of a teacher mercilessly pushing a Class-III boy and repeatedly slapping him 40 times in Lucknow's St. John Vianney High School has gone viral.

ISRO first private navigation satellite launch fails

ISRO launched its navigation satellite, IRNSS-1H at 7 pm today from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, but the mission was not successful.

Karnataka: Dacoity in Bengaluru-bound KSRTC bus

Indian Navy sailor Shabi facing termination for undergoing sex change

Indian Navy officer Shabi, formerly a man, is on the verge of termination for having undergone sex reassignment surgery.

After Ram Rahim, is Baba Ramdev next on judiciary's list?

The Allahabad HC has stayed work on a Patanjali Food Park and suspended approval for land use change to Baba Ramdev for a plot in Noida's Gautam Budh Nagar.

Govt defines creamy layer posts in PSUs, other public institutions

The government has barred officials in certain posts in PSUs and public sector financial institutions, as well as "socially-advanced persons/sections", from claiming reservation benefits under OBC category.

The marital rape debate: Delhi HC calls the practice "criminal"

In what might help change the course of debates on marital rape, the Delhi HC has observed that forced sexual intercourse, even by lawfully-wedded spouses, is criminal.

Ram Rahim's daring escape plan... And how cops foiled it

There's no question the Haryana Police did a bad job of controlling the Panchkula violence despite having prior warning.

Indian Army to undergo reforms to boost combat capability

The Centre has announced a significant restructuring of the Indian Army in a bid to boost combat capability and streamlined expenditure.

Three-storeyed residential building collapses in Mumbai, many feared trapped

A three-storeyed residential building collapsed in Mumbai's Bhendi Bazar area this morning. Many are feared trapped.

What did India achieve from demonetization move?

Arun Jaitley, citing the recent RBI declaration that "99% of the old currency notes were back with the central bank", said that demonetization had a positive effect.

Youths in conflict-ridden Kashmir shine with their own start-up

Abrar Yaseen, Muazzam Khursheed and Haider Parveez could have been mistaken for just any college-going youngsters. Instead, they have managed to stand out by setting up their own start-up in conflict-ridden Kashmir.

Centre issues flood alert for 12 states: Find out which

Six states are already reeling under floods. Now the government has warned that 12 others might witness floods due to "extreme to very heavy rainfall".

Kolkata tops world cities' list for Blue Whale search

In what could be astounding revelations, studies have revealed that among 30 cities of the world, Kolkata tops the list when it comes to online searches for the fatal 'Blue Whale' challenge.

Centre issues flood alert for 12 states: Find out which

Six states are already reeling under floods. Now the government has warned that 12 others might witness floods due to "extreme to very heavy rainfall".

Dec 31 deadline for mandatory Aadhaar for social benefits: Centre

The Centre has told the SC it will extend the deadline to mandatorily produce Aadhaar for social benefits till December 31.

Jodhpur: Two doctors fight during emergency surgery, newborn dies

In a shocking incident, two doctors at Jodhpur's Umaid Hospital were caught on camera fighting and abusing each other as an unconscious pregnant woman lay on the operating table for a Caesarean surgery.

#GorakhpurTragedy again? 61 children dead in three days at BRD

Panic has again spread at the BRD Hospital in Gorakhpur, which saw over 60 deaths in a few hours due to alleged lack of oxygen earlier this month.

Triple talaq ban: Madrassas to teach "correct" way to divorce

After the Supreme Court's recent verdict banning triple talaq, Dargah-E-Ala Hazrat, a body that oversees Islamic schools, has said that it would teach boys the correct way to divorce.

NITI Aayog backs proposed law for heavy penalties on polluters

Thousands of polluting industries, including sugar producers, distilleries, pharmaceutical units, mining units, etc. have been issued closure orders by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for violating pollution norms.

Haryana: Sirsa officials rescue 18 minor girls from Dera HQ

Following Panchkula CBI Special Court's 20-year sentence to Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for raping two female followers in 2002, Haryana authorities rescued 18 minor girls from the Dera sect headquarters near the state's Sirsa town.

CJI Khehar: What will he be remembered for?

Justice JS Khehar, the Chief Justice of India retired yesterday having served his seven-month-plus tenure.

Did you know the Dera had its own currency?

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh lived life king-size. He owned an empire, so it might not be very surprising to know the Dera even had its own currency.