The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday decided that the medical aspirants will now be permitted to attempt National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) only three times. According to a Times of India, the decision has been taken to discourage thousands of students who keep trying their luck at the[Read More…]
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Jashn-e-Rekhta releases schedule for Urdu festival
As Delhi set to host one of the biggest events for poetry lovers, Jashn-e-Rekhta, a festival celebrating Urdu, the organisation releases the scheduled for 3 day festival on Wednesday. Jashn-e-Rekhta is a celebration of the spirit and eloquence of Urdu. The festival is organised annually in Delhi, under the aegis[Read More…]
Protestors take to streets over DAPL nod; Jane Fonda calls Trump a ‘predator-in-chief’.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a document that allows the government to reconsider the construction of Dakota Access Pipeline, a project that was routed in December by Obama Administration due to protest from activists and the native Standing Rock Sioux tribe. Large numbers of activists and Standing Rock[Read More…]
Full list: Virat Kohli, Sakshi Malik and Kailash Kher to receive Padma Shri
Cricketer Virat Kohli and wrestler Sakshi Malik along with Singer Kailash Kher may receive the Padma Shri award this year, as per a report in HT. Five sportspersons including captain Virat Kohli, Olympian Sakshi Malik, gymnast Dipa Karmakar, discus thrower Vikas Gowda and national hockey team captain PR Sreejesh along[Read More…]
Priyanka Gandhi shuts up Vinay Katiyar in style
BJP Leader Vinay Katiyar has made a patriarchal comment on Congress campaigner Priyanka Gandhi. He in his remark states that there have more beautiful female campaigners than Priyanka Gandhi, in the past. “There are several other beautiful women who can be a better star campaigner then Priyanka Gandhi. She’s not[Read More…]
Mulayam’s Bahu Aparna Yadav thinks PM Modi a good man; says UP CM is supportive
After the news broke out that Aparna Yadav, wife of Mulayam Singh Yadav’s second son Prateek Yadav will join politics just ahead of state assembly election in UP, the young lady is all over in the headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a good, well-intentioned man, said Aparna in an[Read More…]
Subramanian Swamy slams Arnab Goswami over naming his upcoming company “Republic”
BJP MP Subramanian Swamy has taken offense against Arnab Goswami’s new digital venture’s name, Republic. He says the “Republic” as a name of a company is a violation of Emblem and Names, Act,1950. As per item 6 in the Schedule accompanying the Act, use of “The name, emblem or official[Read More…]
PM urges 18-year-olds to register as voters
On the National Voters’ Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged all those who turn 18 to register as a voter and exercise their franchise as elections are celebrations of democracy. “Wishing you all on National Voters Day. We greet the Election Commission & salute their important role in[Read More…]
Republic Day: A total of 777 personnel named for police medals
With a total of 777 personnel winning the medal this year, Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel will get a maximum of 32 Police Medals for bravery as announced on Tuesday. According to the home ministry, 100 personnel have been named for Police Medal for Gallantry, 80 for President’s Police Medal[Read More…]
Donald Trump to temporarily ban refugees in US
US President Donald Trump is anticipated to sign executive orders on Wednesday which will include a temporary ban on most refugees and a suspension of visas for citizens of Syria and six other Middle Eastern and African countries, according to several congressional aides and immigration experts briefed on the matter.[Read More…]
Amar Singh claims that Amitabh Bachchan and wife Jaya Bachchan live separately
Controversial politician Amar Singh, who was once a close associate of Amitabh Bacchan, gave a shocking picture of Amitabh and wife Jaya’s relationship. In an interview with ABP, he said, “Even before I met Amitabh Bachchan, he and Jaya Bachchan were living separately. In their two bungalows, Janak and Pratiksha.[Read More…]
Indian businessman to spend USD 1 million to help free prisoners in UAE
2016 has been a challenging year for migrants working in UAE, for some failed to pay their debts resulting them spending their lives behind the bars or overstaying in the jail despite completing their terms as they don’t have sufficient funds to return home. However a Dubai-based Indian businessman, a[Read More…]
‘Honour of vote above daughter’s honour’, says veteran leader Sharad Yadav
In another sexist comment from politicians, Sharad Yadav, a senior leader of Bihar’s ruling party feels a ‘vote’ has more importance than a daughter’s honor. Yadav made this point on the importance of honesty in voting at an event in Patna on Tuesday. “People need to be educated about the[Read More…]
69 percent of total income of political parties comes from unidentified sources
For more than a decade, about 69 per cent of the total income came from unknown sources, according to a report released on Tuesday by an NGO working towards electoral reforms. A recent report released on Tuesday has claimed that almost 69 per cent of the total income of political[Read More…]
President Trump freezes EPA contract, orders media blackout
Soon as Trump takes on the Presidency, he orders a media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency, barring staff from receiving any new contracts or grants, part of a broader communications clampdown within the executive branch. The order came on Tuesday as the agency delayed the implementation of at least[Read More…]
Rs 21 lakhs robbed from an ATM in Karnataka
Three anonymous individuals stole Rs 21 lakh in cash from an ATM on the outskirts of Tumakuru town in southern Karnataka, said police on Tuesday. The ATM of the state-run Karnataka Bank Ltd is located at Gubbi on the ring road, connecting the town to the state highway, about 80[Read More…]
Reservation policy needed to uplift the downtrodden: Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said though there is some misuse of the quota system, but it is needed to uplift the downtrodden. “Though the situation in Goa is different, the social condition of SC and ST people across the country is not good…It is improving,” Parrikar said to[Read More…]
PM Modi receives UAE Crown Prince at airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the airport, who will be the Chief Guest at this year’s Republic Day parade. #WATCH PM Narendra Modi receives the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at[Read More…]
If you don’t want to vote then please don’t, but not throw shoes, says Rajnath in Punjab
Expressing disappointment over the recent incident wherein a shoe was hurled at Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, on Tuesday Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh asked people to not throw shoes on political leaders. “If you don’t want to vote then please don’t, but will you lathi charge or throw[Read More…]
Terror threat ahead of Republic Day; terrorists may dress like Afghans
Just a couple of days ahead of the Republic Day, there are reports that terrorists are planning to attack the country. As per the intelligence inputs, the terrorists are planning to hit on Thursday and most probably will be dressed as an Afghani. They have also accessed passports using false[Read More…]
SC asks states to file details of vacancies in police services
The home secretaries of all states have been directed by the Supreme Court on Tuesday to file affidavits giving particulars of vacancies in police services at all levels. Led by chief justice J S Khehar, the bench observed that the vacancy in police services was an “important issue.” The Apex[Read More…]
Following Jallikattu, Karnataka bats for the lift of ban on Kambala
Following the footsteps of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah on Tuesday said that the government will bring ordinance to lift the ban on the traditional annual buffalo race, Kambala, if necessary. “We are in favour of Kambala. It is an old traditional game and it has to be continued.[Read More…]
New Yamaha FZ25 launched at Rs 1.19 Lakh
THE ALL-NEW YAMAHA FZ25 ADDS ANOTHER PERFORMANCE BIKE FOR MASSES TO YAMAHA INDIA’S PORTFOLIO Yamaha has finally launched its mysterious naked sport motorcycle, the FZ25, at a price of Rs 1,19,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is a very important product for the Japanese manufacturer as it comes in one of the[Read More…]
E-cigarettes are tempting youth to smoke tobacco
E-cigarettes were introduced in order to discourage youngsters from smoking tobacco. But latest findings prove that they are actually attracting a new population of adolescents who might not otherwise have smoked tobacco products such as cigarettes. Research showed that the e-cigarettes attract low-risk adolescents, who have lower probability of using[Read More…]
US President Donald Trump to speak with PM Modi today
Four days after being sworn in as the Commander in Chief of the United States, the US President Donald Trump will talk to Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on Tuesday. A press statement from the White House shows the new US President will have a talk with with PM Modi[Read More…]