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16 Sep 2017
IndiaHRD names 25 cleanest higher education institutes of India
The HRD Ministry has released its Swachhta Rankings list 2017, where Higher Education Institutions (HEI) have been graded, according to their cleanliness.
16 Sep 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC issues directive to ensure safety of school children
A plea seeking the implementation of existing guidelines for schoolchildren's safety was filed by two lawyers in the SC.
15 Sep 2017
RajasthanNow, Rajasthan may waive farm loans up to Rs. 50,000
Rajasthan may waive farmers' loans following a 13-day farmer protest in the state.
15 Sep 2017
IndiaDriving license to be linked to Aadhaar
The government has announced that Aadhaar will soon be linked to driving license. However, no timeframe was announced.
15 Sep 2017
DelhiDelhiites, did you know HKV is a 'ticking time bomb'?
If you are a regular at Hauz Khas Village (HKV), you might want to reconsider your next visit.
15 Sep 2017
MurderA deeper conspiracy at Ryan? Detained suspects allege police torture
The molestation-murder case of a seven-year-old student at Ryan International has taken a darker turn.
15 Sep 2017
Pakistan NewsBSF jawan killed in week's 5th ceasefire violation by Pakistan
A BSF jawan was killed as Pakistan violated ceasefire this morning along the Arnia area of RS Pura sector, J&K.
15 Sep 2017
IndiaDynamic fuel pricing: As people suffer, Oil Ministry stands back
Petrol and diesel prices touched a three-year high this week. On September 11, Delhi residents paid Rs. 70.38/L for petrol; the last time price touched such heights was September'14.
15 Sep 2017
IndiaIndia's 235 districts likely to face drought
After suffering through floods, India is now facing a prospect of drought.
15 Sep 2017
IndiaAfter 23 years, exiled Manipur couple returns home
The Delhi HC has allowed Luingam Luithui and his wife Peingamla, residents of Manipur, to return to India after 23 years in exile.
14 Sep 2017
India1,222 NGOs asked to validate bank accounts or face action
The Home Ministry has asked 1,222 NGOs to validate their foreign funds' bank accounts. If they fail to do so, they will face penal action under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010.
14 Sep 2017
SrinagarWanted LeT terrorist Abu Ismail killed in Srinagar encounter
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abu Ismail has been gunned down by security forces in an encounter in Aarigam area of Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar.
14 Sep 2017
IndiaNGT refuses to lift diesel vehicles ban in Delhi-NCR
The NGT has dismissed a plea by the Centre against its ban on diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR. "One diesel vehicle causes pollution equal to 24 petrol vehicles and 40 CNG vehicles," it observed.
14 Sep 2017
MurderAre Lankesh-Kalburgi murders linked? Same gun used in both
A preliminary forensic analysis of the bullets found in the September 5 shooting of journalist Gauri Lankesh has found that these bullets are from a similar 7.65-mm countrymade pistol which was used to kill scholar MM Kalburgi in 2015.
14 Sep 2017
Yogi AdityanathAt least 22 killed as boat capsizes on the Yamuna
At least 22 people drowned when a boat carrying 60 people capsized on the Yamuna in UP's Baghpat.
14 Sep 2017
IndiaThe revolutionary Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: All you need to know!
PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe have laid the foundation stone for the ambitious bullet train project in Ahmedabad.
14 Sep 2017
DelhiJammu Rajdhani Exp derails in Delhi, no casualties
The series of accidents in Indian Railways continues as a coach of the Jammu Tawi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express derailed in the national capital.
13 Sep 2017
GurugramRyan victim's sister has free education offers, but family unwilling
The father of seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur, who was allegedly assaulted and murdered in the premises of Gurugram's Ryan International, has been inundated with offers of free education for his 11-year-old daughter.
13 Sep 2017
Madhya PradeshPatriotism test: No 'Present Sir!' in schools, only 'Jai Hind!'
According to reports, the Madhya Pradesh government has come up with a new way to imbibe patriotism: saying 'Jai Hind' instead of 'Present Sir/Ma'am' or 'Yes Sir/Ma'am' during roll calls in class.
13 Sep 2017
DelhiBengaluru: Minor allegedly assaulted by security guard in school premises
Safety of students in schools has been called into question with one after another instance of crime inside premises.
13 Sep 2017
IndiaChandigarh: DNA of 10-year-old rape victim's daughter doesn't match 'rapist'
In a controversial development, DNA sample of a 10-year-old rape victim's daughter hasn't matched with the alleged rapist.
13 Sep 2017
DelhiBan on sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR lifted
Ahead of Diwali, the SC has lifted a ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR. The ban had come last year after poor quality of air was recorded during and after Diwali.
13 Sep 2017
Ashish KumarIAS-officer, father of girl harassed by BJP leader's son, transferred
Senior IAS officer VS Kundu has been transferred a month after Varnika, his daughter, was harassed by a BJP leader's son.
13 Sep 2017
GujaratTension in Surat: Patidars torch buses, vandalize property
Tension broke out in Gujarat's Surat after some Patidar protesters torched two buses in Varachha area.
13 Sep 2017
IndiaHowitzer trials go wrong: What this means for Indian defense
India's first artillery gun acquisition after the Bofors, the M-777 Howitzers, underwent damage during the field trials at Pokhran Field Firing Ranges on September 2.
13 Sep 2017
IndiaRare whiskey in India: That's not happening anytime soon
Whiskey brands, such as Director's Special, Blenders Pride, McDowell's No. 1, Haywards, Antiquity Rare are easily available in India unless you are in a dry state or it's a national holiday.
13 Sep 2017
India6-month cooling period for divorce not mandatory, says SC
There is good news for estranged couples as the Supreme Court laid down that the minimum gap of six months for granting a divorce under the Hindu marriage could get waived off.
12 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiCentre hikes dearness allowance benefiting 1.1 crore employees and pensioners
The Centre has increased the dearness allowance and dearness relief by 1% over the existing rate of 4% of the basic pay or pension.
12 Sep 2017
IndiaBullet trains might change the face of Railways in India
PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe will lay the foundation stone of India's bullet train on September 14 in Ahmedabad.
12 Sep 2017
EmploymentThe first time in years, median salary at IIT-B drops
For the first time in six years, median salary offered during campus placements at the prestigious IIT-Bombay has dropped.
12 Sep 2017
IndiaCentre might modify biology-based definition of transgender persons
The government might change the definition of 'transgender' in the Transgender Bill by prioritizing an individual's freedom to choose their gender instead of focusing on their biological features.
12 Sep 2017
Uttar PradeshDrunk man shoots dead kids for not giving him water
In a shocking incident, a drunk security guard in Etah (UP) shot dead two children and injured another after they didn't listen to his requests for water.
12 Sep 2017
IndiaOver 49,000 Aadhaar operators blocked since UIDAI's inception
The UIDAI has said that since its inception, it has blacklisted over 49,000 Aadhaar enrolment operators for fraudulent practices like overcharging.
12 Sep 2017
IndiaPM Modi, Shinzo Abe to hold road show in Ahmedabad
PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe are all set to grace the city of Ahmedabad.
12 Sep 2017
IndiaArmed forces raise pay disparity issue within MoD with Sitharaman
Newly appointed Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is faced with a pay disparity tussle between the military and civilians working under the Ministry of Defense (MoD).
12 Sep 2017
IndiaIndia's draft drone policy to be out soon!
India's new drone policy may soon empower the Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) and National Security Guard (NSG) to shoot down "rogue" low-flying objects.
11 Sep 2017
MurderGauri Lankesh Murder: K'taka BJP issues legal-notice to Ramachandra Guha
Renowned Indian historian and writer Ramachandra Guha found himself in the midst of a legal trouble following his statements insinuating the Sangh Parivar was behind the killing of Gauri Lankesh.
11 Sep 2017
DelhiTN farmers protesting at Jantar Mantar consume human excreta
On the 57th day of protests, 48 Tamil Nadu farmers demonstrating at Delhi's Jantar Mantar consumed human faeces.
11 Sep 2017
IndiaSitharaman dismisses reports that India has two-day stock of ammunition
Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rubbished reports that India has enough ammunition to last just two days.
11 Sep 2017
IndiaFive provinces dispose off almost all 10-year-old pending cases
In a significant achievement, four states and a UT have brought down pendency of 10-year-old cases in subordinate courts to almost zero.
