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China Again Alerts India About Possible Floods in Brahmaputra
On October 17, China had communicated to India about a landslide near Jiala Village in Milin County in the lower ranges of Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet.
Digvijaya Singh’s Letter Accusing State Election Committee of Doing Business on Ticket Distribution Goes Viral; Congress Leader says 'Never Wrote it'
The letter says Digvijaya Singh had disassociated himself from Congress' main affairs but when he learnt that State Election Committee is undertaking ticket distribution like a business, he felt compelled to write the letter.
Govt Announces Rs 15 Lakh Relief for Family of Slain DD News Cameraman
Information and Broadcasting Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said that Rs 10 lakh would be given as ex gratia by Doordarshan and Rs 5 lakh would be from the Journalist Welfare Fund of the Press Information Bureau, according to an official statement.
'Aadhaar Seva Kendras' to Ensure Ease in Aadhaar-related Services: UIDAI CEO
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is planning to set up Aadhaar Seva Kendras, in a mega project that involves opening of facilitation centres for enrolment and update services in 53 cities and towns across India.
WATCH | Lalu's Son Tej Pratap Plays Flute For Cows While Dressed as Lord Krishna
Tej Pratap was in the news earlier this month when RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad’s daughter Misa Bharti publicly acknowledged that there are differences between her brothers Tejashwi and Tej Pratap, confirming speculations of a simmering family feud.
Green Crackers Order Only for Delhi; TN, Puducherry Can Fix Own 2-Hour Diwali Slot: SC
The Tamil Nadu government had urged the Supreme Court to allow firecrackers to be burst on Diwali morning in accordance with religious practices in the state.
'Kept Unused Pills Just in Case...': Losing Children to Encephalitis, UP Mothers Still Unsure of Govt Help
Three families in Gorakhpur villages, each earning less than Rs 5,000, saw identical responses from the government — toilets were built, tube wells were dug up, the risks of the disease was explained. But all this happened only after the deaths.
Baby Bitten by Rats in ICU Dies at Hospital in Bihar's Darbhanga
The infant was admitted to the paediatric ward of the hospital 10 days back. The wailing father accused the hospital administration of negligence and sought strict action against the doctors and the nursing staff.
Over a Dozen Booked for Threatening Toll Booth Staffer With Guns
The incident occurred at around 2.45 pm when the main accused, travelling alone in a car, reached the National Highway Authority of India's (NHAI) Luharali toll plaza, between Dadri and Sikandrabad.
'Mouse Caught Between 2 Elephants', Says Middleman Named in Case Against CBI No.2 Rakesh Asthana
The court was hearing Prasad's plea seeking quashing of the FIR against him in the bribery case in which he has contended that the report was lodged without conducting inquiry, which was illegal.
Tata Sons Ends Suhel Seth's Contract as Consultant in Wake of #MeToo Allegations
Over the past many days, several women have alleged Seth, a well-known marketing consultant, of having sexually assaulted them in the past.
Bihar Students Tortured, Forced Into Unnatural Sex for 'Refusing to Buy Water' From Accused
The accused also shot at the toes of the college students, all in the age group of 18-21, and made them drink liquor, police said, adding that the shocking act continued the entire day.
Shinzo Abe Takes PM Modi to Robot-Making Factory in Yamanashi
The two leaders will hold a formal summit Monday in Tokyo, during which strengthening bilateral security and economic cooperation is expected to be high on the agenda.
Hope Democratic Values Would be Respected: India on Political Turmoil in Sri Lanka
"India is closely following the recent political developments in Sri Lanka. As a democracy and a close friendly neighbour, we hopethat democratic values and constitutional process will be respected," External Affairs Ministry Spokeperson Raveesh Kumar sai...
On Way to Visit Hospitalised Mother, Bihar MP's Son Rams SUV Into Greater Noida Divider; Dies
Ashutosh, son of Munger MP Veena Singh and her husband Surajbhan Singh, was pursuing Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at a private university. Police said the family had been informed about the accident and the postmortem was also conducted.
Stubble Burning in Punjab, Haryana Contributed to 32% of Delhi Pollution Today: Report
The report, which analyses the impact of pollutant PM2.5, showed that the highest contribution since October 11 by stubble burning was seen on Friday at 36 per cent.