India
Kashmir Dispatch 6: 10 days, 10 Phone Booths, and 80 Lakh People Waiting to Call Their Loved Ones
While the government earlier announced it has put up helpline services at every district headquarter for distressed people to reach out to their loved ones, there are too few services available for an estimated 80 lakh people in the Valley.
Nitish Felicitates Farmers who Discovered a Suspected Meteorite Recently in Madhubani
Three farmers had discovered an object, which looks like an ordinary piece of rock but has magnetic properties, at their village Mahadeva in Laukahi police station area of Madhubani district on July 22.
English Merchant's Travelogue Refers to Ayodhya as Lord Ram's Birthplace, Says Counsel to SC
Referring to the travelogue, published in the book 'Early Travels to India', he said the English trader has mentioned that Hindus believed Ayodhya was 'Janmasthan' (birthplace) of Lord Ram.
Kerala Govt Offers Job to Wife of Journalist Killed After Hit by 'Drunk' IAS Officer’s Car
Basheer(35), reporter of Malayalam daily "Siraj" was killed on the spot when the luxury car driven by the IAS officer, allegedly in an inebriated condition, had hit him in the wee hours of August 3.
SSC JE Recruitment 2019: Application Process Begins at ssc.nic.in; Details
The interested candidates should have a diploma/degree in Mechanical/ Civil/ Electrical Engineering from a recognized university to apply for the respective SSC JE vacancy.
Indian Student Awarded 12 Months in Jail for Damaging College Computers in US
Akuthota admitted that he inserted a "USB Killer" device into 66 computers, as well as numerous computer monitors and computer-enhanced podiums, owned by the College of St Rose in Albany.
Our Outreach to the Gulf at a Political Level Has Been Unprecedented, Says PM Modi
PM Modi's outreach in the Muslim world cutting across the Sunni-Shia divide has been nothing short of spectacular. Among his friends are the powerful Prince Mohd. Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Makhtoum and Sheikh Nayan of the UAE.
Man Commits Suicide, Wife Slits Wrist After Fight in Greater Noida Flat
The police said a bitter relationship between the two is suspected to have driven the husband to taking the extreme step but they are awaiting the woman to regain consciousness for her statement on the matter.
Possibility of Northeastern States Meeting J&K Fate Cannot be Ruled Out, Says Manipur Congress
Pointing out that the situation in the northeast was 'different' from that of the other parts of India, Congress also said that the move to downgrade J&K to a UT proves that those in power 'do not entertain apprehensions and concerns of people'.
CBSE Urges Delhi Govt to Ensure Burden of Fee Hike is Not Passed On to Students
According to officials, a deficit of over Rs 200 crore in conducting board examination for class 10 and 12 has forced the CBSE to hike fees.
Indigo Pilot Aborts Delhi-Bound Flight Minutes Before Take-Off, Nitin Gadkari Among Passengers
The pilot of IndiGo flight 6E 636 decided to abort the take-off and the plane returned to the taxiway.
Indian Railway's Own Commando Unit to be Deployed in Naxal-hit Areas, Jammu & Kashmir
Soon after its launch on Wednesday, the the Commandos for Railway Safety (CORAS) will be deployed in critical and sensitive areas of the country, according to an official.
Tears-Eyed, Hands Folded: Karnataka Flood Victims Bid Emotional Farewell to Soldiers After Relief Work
The Villagers performed 'aarti' of the soldiers, tied Rakhi on their wrists and put vermilion on their forehead.
Find Alternative Travel Routes: India Issues Travel Advisory Over Flight Disruptions in Hong Kong
A notice posted on the Indian Consulate's website said Indian passengers who are already in Hong Kong and waiting to depart are advised to be in touch with their respective airlines for information about likely timelines for resumption of their flights.
Fire Breaks Out in Godown in Northeast Delhi's Gandhi Nagar Market
A call about the fire was received at 7.47 am, after which 21 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
Senior Couple in Tamil Nadu Uses Slippers, Plastic Chairs to Repel Machete-Wielding Burglars
Police officials believe that the burglars are from the same locality as, prima facie, it appears to be a pre-planned attack. Since the burglars’ faces were covered, the police are yet to ascertain their identity.