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Govt's Flagship Crop Insurance Scheme Loses Sheen Over Coverage Area Cuts: Report
As per the government's targets, the coverage in 2017-18 should have increased to 40 per cent but has actually reduced to 24 per cent.
UK Cities Gear Up for 1st-ever 'National Samosa Week'
The event, to be organised from April 9 to 13, is the brainchild of a Leicester-based media personality who believes that the popularity of the triangular-shaped savoury snack transcends all barriers and can become a means to unite different communities i...
Police, Politicians Accused of Joining Lanka's Anti-Muslim Riots That Started With Traffic Tiff
Scores of Muslim mosques, homes and businesses were destroyed as mobs ran amok for three days in Kandy, the central highlands district previously known for its diversity and tolerance. The government declared a state of emergency and blocked social media...
'Don't Know About That Type of Stuff': Rahul Gandhi Under Fire Over His Reply to NCC Cadet
Responding to a question by a student at the Maharani's Arts and Commerce College for Women on the benefits he would like to be extended to the NCC cadets who have cleared 'C' certificate examination, Gandhi admitted he was "unaware" of the training.
France Mourns 'Hero' Officer Who Took Place of Hostage in Attack
Arnaud Beltrame, 44, a gendarme who once served in Iraq, had been raced to hospital fighting for his life after being shot by the gunman during the siege at the Super U store in the southwestern town of Trebes near the Pyrenees mountains.
One Militant Killed in Encounter in Budgam, One Civilian Injured
Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in Khan Mohalla of Arizal in Beerwah area of the district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation during the night.
Lalu's Entry into Politics Led to River of Corruption; RJD Formed With Illegal Money: CBI Court
The CBI court noted that Lalu acted as Chief Minister as well as the Finance Minister between March 1990 and July 1997 when fraudulent and excess withdrawals took place from the Animal Husbandry Department.
Punishments are Sjoerd Marijne's Way to Improve Discipline Ahead of CWG
Sjoerd Marijne is handing out punishments to erring players training for the Commonwealth Games, the Indian men's hockey team chief coach trying out the unique experiment to inculcate in his wards discipline, which he says is key to achieving success.
Samajwadi Party Questions Yogi Over Victory Laddoos During Navratri
Taking to Twitter, Samajwadi Party spokesperson and MLC Sunil Singh Sajan shared a photo of state BJP chief Mahendra Nath Pandey exchanging sweets with the Chief Minister and accused him of using religion as per his “convenience”.
Earth Hour: Harsh Vardhan Asks People to Switch off Lights for an Hour
He emphasised that observing Earth Hour is also a "part and parcel" of the "Green Good Deeds" movement, in which every individual ought to take small, voluntary green actions to protect and conserve the environment and the earth.
Neymar Less Brazil Brush Aside World Cup Hosts Russia
Five-time world champions Brazil showed no signs of missing Neymar as they fine-tuned preparations for this year's World Cup with a confident 3-0 victory over tournament hosts Russia on Friday.
Sonam and Anand All Set to Tie the Knot in Geneva? Deets Inside
There have been rumours that now the lovebirds are planning to take their relationship a step ahead and are all set to tie the knot this summer.
Reliance Clubs JioMusic and Saavn to Create Billion-Dollar Digital Music Platform
The oil-to-telecom behemoth will invest an additional $100 million towards making the combined platform one of the largest music streaming services in the world.
Jacqueline Fernandez Injured During Race 3 Shoot in Abu Dhabi
According to reports, the actress was immediately rushed to the hospital owing to the sensitivity of the body part. After receiving primary treatment at the hospital, she was discharged.
DGCA Tells Bombay High Court All Airbus 320neo Engines in Service are 'Air Worthy'
In the written reply, a copy of which is available with CNN-News18, DGCA further added that it is closely monitoring the performance of all A320neo engines.
Automatic Challan System to Be Operational in 10 Haryana Districts
Traffic rule violators would be identified through CCTV cameras in ten districts of Haryana including Gurgaon, Ambala, Karnal, Panipat, Sonipat, Rohtak, Hisar, Kurukshetra, Rewari and Jhajjar.