India
Modi's 'Digital India' programme to focus on digital empowerment
As the UN prepares for a global cyber policy, India says that Modi's 'Digital India' programme seeks to address the digital divide and focus on affordability.
Nothing is free, DGCA will decide on charging extra for check-in baggage, says Aviation Minister
Ashok Gajapathi Raju said, We will do nothing to discourage innovation but whatever is accepted by the regulator has to have a reason."
Major relief for Nestle, UK Food Standards Agency says Maggi produced in India safe to eat
Nestle informed FSA that the only variety of Maggi Noodles they import into the UK from India is the 'masala flavour'.
Smriti Irani offers financial aid to IIT-JEE qualified J&K student who lost his father in a terror attack
Despite all odds, Zahid cracked the prestigious IIT entrance exam but was planning to forgo his seat due to financial constraints.
16 police companies to provide security to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims
The J&K Police has made elaborate security arrangements to ensure safe and secure Amarnath yatra for the pilgrims.
After Maggi, FSSAI orders Top Ramen to be taken off the shelves across India
Instant noodles have attracted attention of regulators after FSSAI banned Nestle India's Maggi noodles.
Techie arrested for hosting fake entrance exam website
A 25-year-old computer engineer from Mumbai was arrested for allegedly designing and hosting a fake website of the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE).
India grants one-year extension to Iranian ship insurers
India has extended approval to two Iranian insurers to cover container and tanker vessels calling at Indian ports by a year to June 25.
Admission process begins at Delhi University's School of Open Learning after three-weeks delay
The admission process to undergraduate courses under Delhi University's School of Open Learning (SOL) kickstarted after a delay of over three weeks.
NIA arrests NSCN(K) top leader for alleged role in conspiracy behind the killing of 18 Army men in Manipur
The Indian Army had earlier killed at least 20 terrorists belonging to Northeast insurgent groups who had ambushed a convoy of 6 Dogra Regiment in Chandel district of Manipur on June 4.
Assam: At least 100 taken ill after taking 'prasad' from place of worship
At least 100 took ill after taking 'prasad' from a Vaishnavite place of worship, at Rangiya in Assam. The condition of all affected people is under control.
E-filing: I-T department to send 24-hour valid password to taxpayers
To end the trouble of sending paper-based acknowledgement of e-filed Income Tax Returns (ITRs), the CBDT is planning to send a one-time password (OTP) on taxpayers' mobile phones, valid for 24-hours after getting verified from the Aadhaar database.
PIL seeks ACB probe into Rs 206-crore purchase scam in Maharashtra
A petition in the Bombay HC on Monday sought a probe by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) into the Rs 206-crore procurement 'scam' related to Minister Pankaja Munde.
Assam: After recent killings, journalists demand separate law for their protection
Journalists protested in front of Guwahati Press Club demanding separate laws for their protection while discharging their duties in the the aftermath of recent attacks.
Punjab: Dalit youth found hanging from tree, 5 persons including 2 panchayat members booked
Dalit youth's body was found hanging in Khara village, Punjab. Police booked five persons, including two panchayat members. All five are absconding.
Up to 1% drop expected in Delhi University's second cutoff list
Even as the admission schedule shows June 30 as the day to display the second cut-off lists, colleges including Kirori Mal, Hansraj and PGDAV have already declared their second cut-off lists.