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Delhi Govt Extends Deadline For EWS Nursery Admissions to Feb 14
The Delhi government on Tuesday extended to February 14 the deadline for application for admissions in nursery under the economically weaker section (EWS) category.
SC Transfers a 1985 PIL on Cleaning of River Ganga to NGT
In its first major order on September 22, 1987, the apex court directed closure of 20 tanneries working on the banks of Ganga and discharging effluents into it, noting that industrial pollutants were ten times more noxious then domestic waste.
Pakistan Conducts First Flight Test of N-capable Ababeel Missile
Pakistan on Tuesday successfully conducted the first test flight of the 'Ababeel' surface-to-surface ballistic missile (SSM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead up to 2,200 kms.
Uddhav Thackeray Takes Dig at PM Modi, Says Money Should not be Used on Ads
Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said rather than merely spending money on advertisements, funds should be used for development.
Kejriwal's Remarks on EC 'Objectionable', Says Former CEC S Y Qureshi
"Casting aspersions" on the Election Commission will work against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi said on Tuesday.
Facebook Addiction Actually Lies in Your Genes
The study found that people are not passively exposed to media.
SC Agrees to Hear Banks in Aircel-Maxis Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on February 3 the plea of consortium of banks led by State Bank of India that it be heard in the Aircel-Maxis 2G spectrum case as it has got financial exposure in the firm concerned.
Honor 6X Launched For Rs 12,999: Here is All You Need to know
The Honor 6X is powered by an octa-core Kirin 655 processor and sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display. The dual camera setup at the back consists of 12MP and 2MP sensors and in the front there is an 8MP selfie camera. Here are the live updates.
China's Birthrate Rises After One-child Policy Loosened
The number of births in China has risen nearly 8 percent in the year after the government loosened its unpopular one-child policy.
Germany to Finance Strategic Infrastructure Project in India
The German Cabinet is set to finance long term strategic projects in India particularly in the railway, infrastructure and smart cities sectors, a top official said.
Grandfather Helps Stop Child Marriage of Minor Girl in Rajasthan
Ramchandra faced opposition by the Meghwal Samaj Samiti and locals for saving his minor granddaughter from getting married.
Ina Garten's 'Cooking for Jeffrey' Tops Bestseller Chart For 2016 Cookbooks
Despite a late October release, Ina Garten's culinary love letter to her husband "Cooking for Jeffrey" was the bestselling cookbook of 2016.
Meet Xiang Wang, The Person Taking Over Hugo Barra at Xiaomi
With Xiaomi VP Hugo Barra hanging up his boots by end of February, senior vice president Xiang Wang is all set to replace him to lead Xiaomi’s global efforts going ahead.
Choker Necklaces, Ear Cuffs: Jewellery Trends Of 2017
The year 2016 has left with some jewellery trends that will continue to dominate in 2017 and a few new ones that have already started showing signs in this year. From choker necklaces, ear cuffs to new shapes of diamonds like cushion cuts will steal the l...
Budget 2017: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Likely to Include Sops for Agriculture Sector
Finance minister Arun Jaitley may announce several measures to revamp farm infrastructure and support farmers, an official familiar with the matter, told Mint.
UP Election: MP CM, Ministers to Campaign For BJP
With other communities-including–Lodhi, Kurmi, Kushwaha and Dalits –having sizable presence in several UP assembly constituencies, the party is set to zero in on state ministers who come from these communities, said a senior party leader in Bhopal.
