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'Mischievous': Javadekar's Defence After New Policy Draft Says 'Hindi Must be Compulsory Till Class 8'
The NEP aims to implement an 'India-centric' and 'scientific' system of learning in schools, the report said.
India to Receive S-400 Without Any Delays, Says Russia
India inked an agreement with Russia in October last year to procure a batch of the missile systems at a cost of Rs 40,000 crore.
Karnataka High Court Says Govt Cannot Go Ahead With Steel Bridge Without Environmental Clearance
The project, that was shelved by the previous Congress government, was set to get a new lease of life when Karnataka Deputy chief minister G Parmehswara said the government was mulling to review the project once again.
After Contest Over Speaker's Election in MP, Cong-BJP Now Spar over Deputy Speaker's Post
Congress leaders refuse to follow the tradition of appointing Deputy Speaker from the Opposition
Suspected Pak Spy, Who Worked as Army Porter, Held in Arunachal Pradesh
The accused has been identified as Nirmal Rai, a resident of Sadiya in Assam's Tinsukia district, they said. State Director General of Police (DGP) SBK Singh said, Rai had been working as an army porter at Kibithu and Dichu two border posts along the Lin...
Falsehoods on Religion Being Fed to Radicalise Kashmiri Youth, Says Army Chief
Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat, speaking at a panel discussion at the Raisina Dialogue here, also said that there was a need to control social media as it was becoming a source of spreading radicalisation.
RPF SI Group C, D January 9 Exam Postponed, Revised Schedule to Be Out Soon
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has postponed the Sub Inspector (SI) examination, and has rescheduled it to an undisclosed date. Read below for details.
5-Judge Constitution Bench Led by CJI Gogoi to Hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Case
The other four judges on the bench are Justice SA Bobde, Justice NV Ramana, Justice UU Lalit and Justice DY Chandrachud.
Schools in UP, Bihar Shut After Cold Wave Grips North India
Lucknow DM Kaushal Raj Sharma instructed to close all government and private schools in the city on Monday and said that holiday may be extended if the temperature dips further.
Soon, Women to Trek to Kerala's Second Highest Peak as Govt Lifts Ban on Their Entry
The Kerala High Court had on November 30 last year ruled that no gender-based restrictions can be imposed on those who intend to trek Agasthyarkoodam, and lifted the unofficial ban on the entry of women to the peak.
Telangana Techie Battles for Life After Being Shot at in US, Friends Launch Campaign to Fund His Treatment
The robbers drove Krishna to an isolated place in Detroit and robbed him off his belongings. They fired three rounds at him and fled with his wallet and car.
IIT Guwahati Maths Teacher Arrested for Attempt to Rape
The teacher was detained on Saturday and formally arrested on Sunday, police said
Hundreds Throng Coastal Karnataka Streets to Expedite Search Operation for Missing Fishermen
The protesters burnt effigies and demanded the government to expedite the operation to trace the missing fishermen. The protest saw the fishermen of all age groups and huge crowds blocked the NH-66.
Woman Beaten to Death in Muzaffarpur on Suspicion of Witchcraft
Around half-a-dozen strongmen of a particular family of the village reportedly caned the old woman to death after branding her as a "witch".
Railways to Follow Airport-like Security Drill, Boarding Will Stop 20 Minutes Before Train Departure
The high-end security at railway stations will include a real-time face recognition software which will alert the RPF command centre of any known offenders.
Kamal Nath Extends Deadline for Farm Loan Waiver Eligibility After Suicides Shake Govt
With the extension, the number of farmers who are expected to benefit goes up to 55 lakh, officials said, adding that the loans extended to small and marginal farmers would be waived on first priority.