India
Red Alert in Three Kerala Districts; CM Vijayan Seeks Centre's Assistance, Warns Tourists
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has sought help from the Centre while also asking the disaster management team to assess the situation in Kerala.
Will Release Rs 500 Crore Within 2 Days to Civic Bodies: Delhi Govt to SC
The bench noted in its order, "The proportion in which the amount is to be released and to whom it is to be released will be decided by the Delhi Government. It is made clear that this offer has been made without prejudice to the rights and contentions of...
‘Funds for Durga Puja Clubs, Not Imams’: Kolkata Clerics Take Out Protest Rally Against Mamata Banerjee
A section of Imams who participated in the rally justified their demand by comparing it with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent decision to pay Rs 10,000 to each 28,000 Durga Puja clubs across the state.
Delhi HC Pulls up Police for not Arresting Daati Maharaj in Rape Case, Transfers Probe to CBI
A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao allowed the complainant woman's plea to transfer the matter to the CBI, saying the manner in which Delhi Police carried out the probe "casts a shadow on the investigation".
UPSC IFS Main Exam 2018 Time Table out on upsc.gov.in, DAF Form to be released tomorrow, 4th October 2018
Candidates who had successfully qualified the UPSC IFS Prelims 2018 must keep a close tab on the official website to submit their DAF in a timely manner.
UPTET 2018 Registration Closing Tomorrow at upbasiceduboard.gov.in, Exam on 4th November 2018
The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2018 is scheduled to be organized on 4th November 2018, next month for candidates aspiring to serve as Primary and Upper Primary Level Teachers in the government and aided schools of the state of Uttar Pr...
Dipak Misra: Outgoing CJI's Tryst With Irony During Tumultuous Tenure
The tumultuous tenure of outgoing Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra was replete with its highs and lows, making his journey in the Supreme Court one that would be remembered for a very long time.
Centre Breaking 50-year-old Convention With Order on Chandigarh Police, Sidhu Writes to Rajnath
The Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966, which bifurcated erstwhile State of Punjab, paved the way for the formation of Haryana and Chandigarh. According to the Act, all assets and liabilities were to be bifurcated between the states of Punjab and Haryana in...
One Killed in Tamil Nadu Train Derailment, Probe Ordered
According to Southern Railway officials, a goods train "rolled back" at Ambattur railway station here, leading to derailment of a brake van and a wagon before they hit a weigh bridge and a container.
Mumbai's Most Expensive Toilet, Equipped With Solar Panels, on Marine Drive Opens to Public For Free
Built at a whopping cost of Rs 90 lakh, the facility will be of great help to the general public, including joggers and cyclists, who throng the iconic promenade.
WHO Plays Down Risk to Children Given Tainted Polio Vaccine in 3 Indian States
The latest concerns emerged over the weekend after vaccines produced by privately-held Bio-Med Pvt Ltd and distributed as part of a free government drive to eradicate polio were found to have a strain of the virus that had been eradicated around the world...
Royal Enfield Employees Resume Strike; Yamaha, MSI Workers' Stir Continues
The employees of India Yamaha are on strike since September 21 seeking reinstatement of dismissed employees while the MSI employees, who took to the protest a day later, are seeking recognition of their union.
Gujarat Farmers Seek Meeting With Japan PM to Brief Him on 'Illegal' Land Acquisition for Bullet Train
Claiming "flagrant violation" of the conditions of the contract between India and Japan, the farmers have alleged that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is not acting as per the laws of that country.
Pakistan Minister Seen Sharing Stage With 26/11 Mastermind Hafiz Saeed
The banner in the picture says the conference was for "the defence of Pakistan," and mentions Kashmir and "India's threats".
Kerala Mourns as Fisherman Who Saved Many During Floods Dies in Road Accident
Barely a month ago, Jineesh, along with other fishermen, was accorded grand reception for his valorous deed during the floods. His death has spread a pall of gloom over the place.
'Tell Your Boss, He'll Forgive You': How Kiren Rijiju's Daughter Got Him to Attend Her School Function
An elated father, Kiren Rijiju, posted a picture with his daughter and a video where the little one is seen advising the 47-year-old minister to take some time out of his work.