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Rajasthan government issues clarification, says it is 'voluntary' for schools to stay open on Eid
The clarification came after an order was issued by state College Education Directorate, asking all schools to compulsorily stay open for blood donation camps on September 25 to mark the birth anniversary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) icon Deen Dayal Up...
Dengue scare: Delhi government makes full-sleeves uniforms mandatory in schools
The order will apply to all schools across the national capital - of Delhi government, municipal corporation-run and, private schools - aided and unaided.
The all-new Ford Figo coming to India on September 23
Essentially the Figo is an Aspire sans the boot and Ford has ensured that the chopped effect does not render the hatchback with an ungainly look.
NASA astronauts' poop to burn in the Earth's atmosphere, will look like shooting stars
Kelly will also drink 730 litres of recycled urine and sweat during his term aboard the ISS.
Happy Birthday Ramya Krishnan: 5 career-defining performances that made her a star
Today, on Ramya’s birthday, let us take a look at some of her most unforgettable big screen outings.
'Singh is Bliing': Akshay Kumar romances Amy Jackson in the recreated version of RDB's 'Mahi Aaja'
Directed by Prabhudeva, 'Singh is Bliing' is an upcoming action-comedy starring Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson and Kay Kay Manon in key roles
India losing green cover faster than ever, warns study
Significantly, loss of natural forested area was double the global total at 6%, while tropical forests took the hardest hit with a loss rate of 10%.
Obama tells daughter to be open to new experiences at college
"The advice ... is to be open to new experiences when you go to college. Don't go to college just to duplicate the same experience you had in high school," said Obama.
Microsoft to unveil Windows 10 devices on October 6
Microsoft is expected to unveil devices such as the Surface Pro 4 tablet, the Microsoft Band 2 wearable fitness tracker and the latest Lumia smartphones at the event.
PM Modi to travel by road from Varanasi city to Babatpur airport, administration racing to spruce up pot-holes
Varanasi District Magistrate, Raj Mani Yadav said they have received the details of PM's proposed visit to the city on September 18, according to which, Modi will reach Varanasi at 10:50 AM, and return to Delhi at 7:40 PM.
BJP to start facilitation centres for blue-collar workers
BJP leader and state revenue minister Eknath Khadse said these centres will also help them get financial assistance from the Mudra Bank to start up own business.
Bangkok bombing suspect was at Delhi airport for few hours: Sources
The Bangkok police had come to know about the departure of accused to Dhaka after testimony from witnesses.
Coalscam: Ex-Coal Secretary had active role in conspiracy, says CBI
Senior public prosecutor Sanjay Kumar alleged that Gupta had made "wrong representation" to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the recommendation in favour of PSMPL was given, even after then Minister of State for Coal Dasari Narayan Rao had objected t...
Hockey India League waiting for Hero to renew contract
The group's three-year contract with HIL ended after the 2015 season, but there has been no further development as Hockey India has floated an offer for a five-year contract.
China builds museum in honour of 1st nuke, space scientists
It is the first time some researchers have had their contributions and names revealed publicly, said Cao Xiaoye, vice secretary-general of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), that carried out the construction.
Saudi king vows to find cause of pre-hajj crane tragedy
For years, work has been under way on a 400,000-square-metre enlargement of the Grand Mosque to allow it to accommodate up to 2.2 million people at once.