India
Railways to Sack 13,000 Employees on Unauthorised Leave
The railways had launched a drive to improve the performance of the organisation and boost the morale of sincere and diligent employees. The action is part of that campaign.
'Tech Ramanna', Top Maoist Leader With Rs 25 Lakh Bounty, Arrested Along With Wife
Sixty-five-year-old Ramanna, also known as Ravi and Suresh, trains the Naxals in weapon-handling. He headed the insurgents' research and development wing of arms, hence the name Tech Ramanna.
China Reopens Nathu La Route for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
The yatra was stopped by China in the aftermath of the military face-off with India last year at Doklam. China demanded withdrawal of Indian forces from the site.
Aarushi Case: Judge Who Convicted Talwars Moves SC Against His Criticism by HC
Special CBI judge Shyam Lal, now retired, alleged that the high court while acquitting the Talwars in the case on October 12, 2017, made "disparaging remarks" and "unwarranted comments" and sought their expunction.
Utkal University Second Semester BA, B.Com, B.Sc CBCS Regular Exam 2017 Result declared
Utkal University Second Semester BA, B.Com, B.Sc Regular CBCS Exam 2017 Results have been declared by the Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha on its official website – uuems.in.
Low Water Level in Narmada Dam Sparks Crisis in Gujarat, Govt Asks Farmers Not to Sow Crops
The water level in the Sardar Sarovar Dam reservoir is lowest in several years despite heavy rainfall in Gujarat last monsoon. In figures, the amount of water in the reservoir is 50 percent of the average water in the dam in the past 15 years.
Goa Government Launches Motorcycle Ambulance Service
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, in presence of Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, unveiled a batch of 20 two-wheeler ambulances that would be deputed in high risk areas like the coastal belt.
No, Credit Does Not Go to Yogi Govt’s Crackdown on Cheating for Students Missing Board Exams in UP
More than 5 lakh students did not appear for their board examinations on the first two days in UP. In 2017, the figure was 3.39 lakh students, while in 2016 it was 7.5 lakh students. In 2015, the number was 5.35 lakh students.
Will Keep Laughing, No GST On it: Renuka Chowdhury on PM Modi’s 'Ramayana Jibe'
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has also threatened to file a privilege notice against Union Minister Kiren Rijiju for sharing an “objectionable” video.
Ayodhya Case: Supreme Court to Resume Hearing in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Title Dispute
The cross petitions challenge the 2010 Allahabad High Court verdict that had divided the disputed site between the Nirmohi Akhara, Lord Ram deity and the Sunni Waqf Board.
Delhi Govt to Introduce 'Happiness Curriculum' in its Schools
Addressing a gathering at the Excellence in Education awards at Thyagraj Stadium, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said the entire curriculum will be purely activity-based and no formal examinations will be conducted on it.
No Law to Act Against Those Forcing Others to Chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai': Govt
An RTI applicant had sought to know from the law ministry whether there is any legal obligation of a citizen to chant "Bharat mata ki jai" and whether a citizen can take legal action against those forcing him to chant the slogan.
KV Recruitment 2018 at Kusumunda Chattisgarh for Teaching & Non Teaching Posts, Walk-in Interviews on Feb 26, 27 & 28
KV Kusumunda, Korba aims to recruit candidates for the posts of PGT, TGT, Primary Teachers, Sports Coach, Nurse, Doctor and Counsellor on contractual basis.
India 'Disturbed': Foreign Ministry After Maldives Ex-Prez Requests Intervention in Crisis
Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed, the first democratically elected President of the island nation had also urged the United States of America to stop all financial transactions of Maldives regime leaders going through the US banks.
'I Will Not Give Instant Triple Talaq': AIMPLB's New Clause in 'Model Nikahnama'
AIMPLB's move aimed at curbing the practice of the now illegal instant divorce comes at a crucial time when the BJP-led central government is making all efforts to pass the Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha.
Delhi Shouldn't Become a Model for Other Cities: Supreme Court
A bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta regretted how bad is the problem of pollution in the national capital, and remarked this is absolutely not something to be emulated across the country.