India
Zika Virus Had Quitely Spread in 40 Countries Before 2015-16 Epidemic, Says Research
While investigating travel-associated Zika cases in 2017 to be sure that the epidemic was indeed winding down, the team found that a steady number of travelers from the Caribbean were still contracting the virus.
Tale of 3 'Fauji' Brothers: While One Makes it, Two Others Shocked to See Names Missing from NRC
While Sahidul who fought for his nationality at the foreigner's tribunal is a subedar posted at Binnaguri in Jaipaiguri, Delbar is a sepoy of the Indian Army posted in Lucknow and Mizanur a CISF constable working in Chennai.
Delhi Man Slits Lover's Throat, Chops Body Into Pieces After Woman Refuses to Marry
Police said that the accused has been identified as Mohammad Ayub, a resident of LNJP Colony, Turkman Gate. He was having an extra marital affair with the victim, Lata.
Seven-year Jail, Rs 100 Cr Fine for Ex-minister and Shiv Sena Leader Suresh Jain in Housing Scam
Special Judge Srushti Neelkanth also imposed a fine of Rs 100 crore on Shiv Sena leader Jain for irregularities in the Rs 29-crore housing project scam when he was state minister of home in the 1990s.
Samba to Get First Railway Freight Terminal in Jammu and Kashmir
A team led by Chief Transport Planning Manager, Railways, Devendra Singh visited the Samba station at Rakh Amb Tali on Saturday and took stock of the existing facilities.
'Not Oxford English': Congress MP's Take on Tharoor's Fame in Kerala Comes With a Taunt for Praising Modi
Without naming Tharoor, Muraleedharan said Congress leader and former MP, late A Charles, who did not know Oxford English, had won the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat three times.
Man Beaten to Death in Odisha for Practising Sorcery, 2 Arrested
The incident happened at remote Orelguda village under Kalimela police station limit on Thursday night. This was the second such killing in the tribal-dominated district this month.
Don’t Pay Tax For Celebrating Durga Puja, We Are Fighting Against It, Says Mamata Banerjee
The Chief Minister also announced a grant of Rs 25,000, double last year's grant. Additionally, a 25% discount was also given on the total electricity bill.
Paper Trails: How People in Assam Clung Onto 6.6 Crore Documents for Decades to Prove Citizenship
In the past 50-plus years, the 3.9 crore applicants to the NRC managed to preserve and produce 6.6 crore documents – all submitted to the NRC as proof of citizenship.
Lucknow Girl Among 60 Students to Witness Chandrayaan-2 Landing with PM Narendra Modi at ISRO
'I have always dreamt of becoming an IAS officer when I grow up. Also if I get a chance I would like to talk to our PM Narendra Modi,' Rashi Verma said.
Madhya Pradesh Govt Bans Selfies Near Rivers in Khargone Till October 26 Citing Heavy Rains, Floods
The order came after the administration received complaints of people were 'carelessly and in the process risking their lives' near the rivers.
Interpol Secretary General Meets Union Home Secretary; Pending Red Corner Notices Discussed
A red corner notice is a kind of international arrest warrant for fugitives where Interpol requests its member-countries to arrest or detain them.
Scottish Judge Rejects First Bid to Block UK Parliament Suspension
Queen Elizabeth II has already given the go-ahead to shutter parliament between mid-September and October 14 just two weeks before the Brexit date of October 31.
Chennai Hospitals Warned of Rs 10 Lakh Fine over Mosquito-breeding Spots
Residential areas, construction sites, educational institutions, industrial and commercial establishments will also have to face fines over mosquito-breeding sites.
Himachal Pradesh Passes Bill Against Religious Conversion by Force, Marriage
The Opposition supported the Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Bill, 2019, which was passed unanimously with a voice vote.
Uttarakhand High Court Gives State Govt Six Months to Take Policy Decision on Liquor Ban
Besides asking the state government to ensure compliance of section 37 A of the Excise Act which provides for prohibition, the court also ordered strict compliance of the law prohibiting sale of alcohol to those under 21 years of age.