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29 Jan 2018
Indian Army#DefenseDiaries: Indian Army short of 68,000 anti-tank missiles, 850 launchers
Indian Army is reportedly facing "critical operational deficiency"; it is short of 68,000 anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and 850 launchers of different varieties.
29 Jan 2018
Indian RailwaysCustomized bags, rods, films: Railways' approach to keep us safe
In 2016-17, the government recorded 193 deaths in train accidents, the highest in 10 years.
28 Jan 2018
Delhi High CourtA permanent tattoo can cost you your job with IAF
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Air Force's decision to sack an employee for having a permanent tattoo on the external side of the forearm.
28 Jan 2018
IndiaAcid attack victims, disabled to get quotas in govt jobs
The government has finalized reservation in central government jobs for people with autism, mental illness, intellectual disability and acid attack victims.
28 Jan 2018
IndiaAsia, Africa, Japan and Russia: Meet the bizarrely-named Kumar brothers
What's in a name, wondered Shakespeare hundreds of years ago. A lot, these six brothers from Odisha will tell you.
28 Jan 2018
JEEThe JEE-Advanced 2018 date sheet is out: All details here
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2018 for admission to the prestigious IITs will be held on May 20.
28 Jan 2018
Republic Day'Is chanting Hindustan Zindabad a crime?': Kasganj victim's family wonders
The 22-year-old man killed in UP's Kasganj on Republic Day, Chandan Gupta, was shot dead for refusing to say 'Pakistan Zindabad,' his family has claimed.
28 Jan 2018
Jammu And KashmirStrike disrupts life a day after civilian killings rock Kashmir
Separatists in Kashmir have called for a strike today after two youths were killed allegedly in army firing in Shopian.
28 Jan 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaOxford Dictionaries selects "Aadhaar" as Hindi Word of the Year
On Saturday, Oxford Dictionaries announced "Aadhaar" as the Hindi Word of the Year at the Jaipur Literature Fest.
28 Jan 2018
KotaDrugs, sex, stress: Kota more than "coaching capital" of India
Since years, Kota has been the go-to destination for young IIT aspirants, but its claim to fame is turning dark.
28 Jan 2018
MicrosoftDr. Mathew Varghese is Bill Gates' real-life hero
With his hammer, measuring tape, and a goniometer to measure angles precisely, orthopaedic expert Dr. Mathew Varghese looks more like a carpenter than a doctor.
27 Jan 2018
IndiaFour IITs to get Rs. 456 crore from HRD ministry
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) has earmarked Rs. 456.10 crore for four IITs for development projects.
27 Jan 2018
JaipurPadmaavat-row: Censor board's Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Literature Festival
The self-proclaimed protectors of Hindu culture and tradition have done it again. Their latest victim is Censor Board chief, Prasoon Joshi. He won't be attending the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) after Rajput organization Karni Sena threatened to create a ruckus.
27 Jan 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Bus falls into Panchganga river in Kolhapur; 13 dead
In a tragic incident, a minibus with 17 passengers onboard fell into Panchganga River in Maharashtra's Kolhapur, killing at least 13 people.
27 Jan 2018
Republic DayR-Day violence in UP leaves one dead, Section 144 imposed
Republic Day celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district were marred by violence between two groups which resulted in the death of a one person and injured over 10.
27 Jan 2018
PunjabPunjab's "most wanted" gangster Vicky Gounder shot dead in police-encounter
Punjab's most wanted gangster Vicky Gounder and his accomplice Prema Lahoria have been killed in a fierce hour-long encounter by Punjab Police near the Punjab-Rajasthan border.
27 Jan 2018
IndiaMadhya Pradesh's 'witches' revolt against oppression
Caste, class and gender bias is commonly heard of in India. But hundreds of women in MP's Rajgarh and Shajapur districts have fallen prey to a strange discriminatory practice.
27 Jan 2018
GujaratMarriages fixed on Facebook bound to fail: Gujarat HC
"Modern marriages fixed on Facebook" are bound to fail, observed the Gujarat HC as it heard a domestic violence case of a young couple.
26 Jan 2018
Aadhaar CardHow to change Aadhaar details without a registered mobile number
Aadhaar can be used as proof of identity at many places. It is even mandatory for several schemes.
26 Jan 2018
IndiaClass 1 officer's recommendation no longer needed for 'Tatkaal' passport
The External Affairs Ministry has made it easier for those in need of urgent passports to get one.
26 Jan 2018
Border Security Force (BSF)Meet 47-year-old Dara Singh, who's marched at Rajpath 18 times
Marching in the Rajpath R-Day parade for a record 18th time might be the biggest achievement for some, but for 47-year-old BSF jawan Dara Singh, it's a 'small' tribute to his namesake iconic wrestler.
26 Jan 2018
IndiaLate JP Nirala, Ashok Chakra awardee, helped kill six terrorists
On 69th Republic Day, prestigious gallantry awards were given to brave personnel of India's security forces.
26 Jan 2018
IndiaIndia celebrates 69th Republic Day
Today, India celebrates its 69th Republic Day. The parade this time is historic: there are 10 chief guests, the leaders of the 10 ASEAN nations.
26 Jan 2018
IndiaSon and mother murdered brutally in UP
On Wednesday, a son and his mother were murdered by her relatives in broad daylight in Meerut district of UP.
25 Jan 2018
IndiaRepublic Day 2018: List of Padma awardees
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) today released names of eminent persons who would receive the 2018 Padma awards on 26th January.
25 Jan 2018
Indian RailwaysSouth Western Railways announces 21 unreserved vacancies: Details here
The South Western division of Indian Railways has announced 21 unreserved vacancies for candidates under sports quota.
25 Jan 2018
Sexual AssaultIIT-Kanpur student alleges rape by IAF officer after promising marriage
An IIT-Kanpur student has alleged repeated rape by an Indian Air Force officer, whom she befriended on Facebook about a year back.
25 Jan 2018
Poland21 attacks on Indian-students abroad in 2017, most in Poland
Government data has revealed that the most attacks on Indian students abroad happened in Poland last year, with nine of 21 incidents reported from there.
25 Jan 2018
DelhiOil thieves busted after explosion in secret tunnel
For months, some men stole oil from an underground Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) pipeline in Kakrola that transports petroleum products from Sonepat to Bijwasan.
25 Jan 2018
HaryanaSchools forced to shut as Padmaavat releases
Protests over Padmaavat reached a violent high as the movie released today. School-buses have been attacked, self-immolation attempts made and rioters clashed with police.
25 Jan 2018
DelhiCentre to earmark Rs. 1,000 crore for curbing stubble burning
To tackle the air pollution problem due to stubble burning in Delhi and other neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, the Centre has planned to allocate Rs. 1,000 crore in the upcoming budget.
25 Jan 2018
IndiaGovt mulls higher tax deduction limits, but with conditions
According to reports, the finance ministry is considering offering relief to taxpayers; there are discussions to increase the current Rs. 2L deduction limit to Rs. 2.5L.
25 Jan 2018
DelhiDelhi: Minor student kidnapped from school-bus amid tight security
The capital is under a strict security cover due to the ASEAN Summit, Republic Day and Padmaavat protests.
25 Jan 2018
IndiaSelfie with speeding train lands Hyderabad youth in hospital
Selfies can kill. There were as many as 127 selfie-related deaths globally during March'14-September'16; more shocking is that 76 of them occurred in India.
24 Jan 2018
IndiaRailways to install 12 lakh CCTV cameras in 11,000 trains
The government is expected to set aside Rs. 3,000 crore in Budget 2018 for the Indian Railways for purchasing 12 lakh CCTV cameras to improve passenger security and provide a more secure travel experience.
24 Jan 2018
EducationBHU mandates Aadhaar for admissions into UG, PG courses
On one side, the SC is hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality of Aadhaar. On another, more and more agencies, including educational institutes, are demanding it for different schemes.
24 Jan 2018
DelhiIndia burns over a movie, a day before Padmaavat's release
A day ahead of the release of Padmaavat, protests, violence and arson were reported from different places including Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP and Gujarat, states that had banned the movie.
24 Jan 2018
IndiaPlan to add more seats, but IITs say no infrastructure
The Joint Admission Board (JAB) has proposed adding an additional 1,000 seats in IITs across the country, but several IITs doubt that existing campuses can accommodate more students.
24 Jan 2018
DelhiMajor admission scam in DU: Principals, colleges under scanner
A major scam in Delhi University has come to light: apparently, many students gained admission in 2017-18 without necessary marks, or with fake education certificates.
24 Jan 2018
DelhiGurgaon police bust major call center racket, 33 arrested
Gurgaon police busted a major call center racket in Udyog Vihar Phase 5 that duped Americans, Australians and other foreign citizens.
