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Mandatory Third Party Insurance for Vehicles to Benefit Consumers, Insurers: Experts
Following an order from the Supreme Court, IRDAI has directed the insurance companies to offer three-year third party insurance cover for new cars and five-year such policy for new two-wheelers from September 1, 2018.
Rupee Again Breaches 72-Mark, Down 81 Paise in Early Trade
The dollar rose against a basket of major currencies overseas, with investors cautiously awaiting news on the implementation of US tariffs on an additional USD 200 billion of Chinese imports.
Bigg Boss 12: Anup Jalota & Girlfriend Jasleen Trolled, Fans Compare Them to Priyanka & Nick
Popular devotional singer Anup Jalota has entered the show as a 'vichitra jodi', with his girlfriend Jasleen Matharu, who is 37 years younger than him.
Vishwakarma Puja: No Holiday for Schools in UP on Vishwakarma Jayanti
The schools have been asked to remain open and hold programmes to apprise the students about the teachings of Maharaj Vishwakarma.
Hubble Space Telescope Set to Peer in to Earliest Galaxies: NASA
While the Hubble Space Telescope has already detected some of the most distant galaxies known, their numbers are small, making it hard for astronomers to determine if they represent the universe at large.
Indian Railways to Try Japanese Technology in Bio-toilets at Stations
Japanese bio-toilet technology is different from the ones used on Indian Railways. It is based on sawdust and special churning system to decompose the faecal matters in toilet tank, while the Indian technology depends on bacteria-driven process.
Graphic Novel 'Jesusfreak' to Tell Jesus' Story With a Twist
American comic book writer Joe Casey and American illustrator Benjamin Marra are collaborating to develop two-fisted tale of historical heroic fiction.
With Manohar Parrikar at AIIMS, BJP Team Visits Goa Today to Pitch for Merger With Allies
BJP leader Michael Lobo said the party emissaries would suggest to allies Goa Forward Party (GFP) and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) that they should become part of the saffron party.
Over 70 Per Cent Owners Agree to Give Land For Jewar Airport
Over 1,300 hectare of land from five villages - Rohi, Parohi, Dayanatpur, Ranhera and Kishorpur is to be acquired during the first phase of green field project.
As Manohar Parrikar Takes Ill Again, Clamour for Chief Minister's Job Grows Among BJP's Goa Allies
The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), an alliance partner in the Parrikar-led government said it was "high time" the chief minister handed over charges to the senior most minister during his absence in the state.
Former Army Man Among Three Held for Sexual Abuse of Disabled Shelter Home Inmates in Bhopal
On the complaint of the victims, two FIRs were lodged against shelter home owner MP Awasthi — a retired Army personnel — his brother and the caretaker’s husband.
Govt to Stick to 3.3% Fiscal Deficit Target; Mum on Fuel Tax Cuts
On revenue collections, Finance Minister Jaitley said the impact of anti-black money measures, demonetisation and GST are now visible with "phenomenal" increase in tax base.
At Least 13 Dead, Eight Missing in Indonesia Ferry Accident
The boat was believed to be carrying nearly 150 passengers off the coast of Sulawesi province on Friday when the blaze started.
Assault Case: Delhi Court Takes Cognizance of Charge Sheet Against BJP MLA OP Sharma
OP Sharma has been booked under sections 323 (causing hurt) , 341 (wrongful restraint) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC.
After Delhi Cop’s Son, Call Centre Owner and Peon Held as Video of Assault on Woman Goes Viral
The police said that Hasan is an owner of a call centre located on Hastsal road, which is where the viral video was allegedly shot. Meanwhile, Rajesh, who is the second accused is the peon at the same call centre.
PM Modi Launches ‘Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan', Picks Up the Broom at Ambedkar School
Invoking Mahatma Gandhi ahead of Gandhi Jayanti, Modi said, “From today till October 2, let us rededicate ourselves towards fulfilling Bapu's dream of a Clean India.”