Demand for separate time zone for North-eastern region of India is being raised by several politicians including Congress leader, Shashi Tharoor for years. Now, the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, chemicals and fertilizer, Ananth Kumar too has realized the need and said that the demand should be taken with ‘utmost[Read More…]
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Delhi announces higher education scholarship schemes
Deputy CM and Education Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday announced a new merit cum scholarship scheme for the students in need. This fee waiver system has been launched only for a certain section of students pursuing higher studies in any state varsity of Delhi. Under the scheme, students from a[Read More…]
India’s top shot-putter fails dope test
Manpreet Kaur, India’s leading shot putter and gold medallist in the just concluded Asian Athletics Championships might just lose her gold medal after being caught in the dope net as she was tested positive for a banned stimulant. Kaur was tested dimethylbutylamine positive. The test was conducted by National Anti-Doping[Read More…]
Nepotism row: Karan Johar regrets, says don’t believe ‘nepotism rocks’
Filmmaker Karan Johar expressed regret at his ‘nepotism rocks’ chant at the 18th India International Film Awards (IIFA) in New York on Saturday, after Varun Dhawan’s apology. Johar said he takes full responsibility for the joke and it was ‘entirely his idea.’ In an interview to NDTV, Karan said, “Of[Read More…]
Couple disappeared during World War II, found mummified in the Alps
While many go missing in the mountains after fatal accidents and their bodies are never seen again, this Swiss couple was found frozen after 75 years of their disappearance. They disappeared from their farm on August 15, 1942, after leaving to milk their cows in a meadow near their home.[Read More…]
‘Jagga Jasoos’ actress Bidisha Bezbaruah allegedly commits suicide in Gurugram
Bidisha Bezbaruah, Assamese actress who has also acted in recently released ‘Jagga Jasoos,’ has allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday at her flat in Gurugram. Reportedly, her husband Nisheet Jha was arrested on the charges of abetting suicide. As per deceased’s family, her husband was having an extra-marital affair that had[Read More…]
Arab nations urge Qatar to accept six principles to end ongoing diplomatic crisis
Arab nations have urged Qatar to commit to six principles for combating extremism and terrorism on Wednesday. It said to negotiate a plan with specific measures to implement them in a step that could head for an early resolution of the ongoing crisis. Notably, four Arab nations have cut ties[Read More…]
Saudi woman detained for walking in miniskirt, crop top at public place
A young Saudi woman was arrested after scandalizing the country by posting a video of herself in a miniskirt and crop top walking around at a public. The video triggered outrage while some rushed in her defence. BBC reports that the woman, identified as a model called ‘Khulood’, had shared[Read More…]
Indo-China border standoff: US express concerns
The United States has expressed grave concerns over the ongoing Indo-China border stand-off in the Sikkim Sector. It urged both the nations to work together in a bid to come up with some sort of arrangement for peace. “I know that the US is concerned about the ongoing situation there,”[Read More…]
Zakir Naik’s passport revoked as he failed to respond to summons
The External Affairs Ministry revoked the passport of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. Naik is wanted in link with alleged terror funding cases. The step was taken on the request made by National Investigative Agency a few days ago. “The Regional Passport Office, Mumbai, has revoked the Indian passport of[Read More…]
Bharat Arun becomes the new bowling coach of India
Indian Cricket team coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday declared that Bharat Arun will be Team India’s new bowling coach. Shastri also welcomed both Rahul Dravid and Zaheer Khan on board as batting and bowling consultants and said that the contracts of the duo will be finalised by the BCCI officials.[Read More…]
Govt asks states to file FIRs against cow vigilantes causing violence
The Centre on Tuesday asked state governments to compulsorily register FIRs in all “untoward incidents” happening in the name of cow protection, informed the Lok Sabha. Minister of state for home Hansraj Ahir said the responsibility to maintain law and order, protect life and property and incidents of attacks on[Read More…]
Happy Birthday Priyanka Chopra: Here are 10 interesting facts about PeeCee!
The name of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra needs no introduction. One of the most popular and high-profile celebrities in India, the actress has achieved some incredible feats and earned herself a global fame with sheer determination and hard work. The multi talented diva has established herself as an artist with[Read More…]
Watch: Here’s intriguing trailer of Shraddha Kapoor starrer ‘Haseena Parkar’
The trailer of one of the most-awaited films of the year, ‘Haseena Parkar’ is out on Tuesday. Actress Shraddha Kapoor’s portrayal of a deadly villain Haseena Parkar is jaw dropping. Shraddha left everyone stunned with her massive transformation that could be seen through the trailer. The actress looks quite conniving[Read More…]
Aadhaar: One more day to know whether Privacy is a fundamental right
While the Centre is in the process of making Aadhaar mandatory, a constitutional bench of the Apex Court on Tuesday heard matters related to the aspect of the right to privacy of Aadhaar. The five-judge bench which was headed by the Chief Justice of India was hearing a petition which[Read More…]
National-level Kabaddi player raped by man posing as stadium official
In a shocking incident, a 16-year-old national level junior Kabaddi player was raped by a man in his 30s outside a stadium in North West Delhi on Saturday. The girl told the police that on 9 July, she was outside the stadium when a man posing as a stadium official[Read More…]
Freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s great grandson accused for raping woman
Rohit Tilak, Congress leader and the great-grandson of freedom fighter, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, has been booked for allegedly raping a woman and forcing her into ‘unnatural sex,’ said the police. The case was filed against Rohit late last night. Rohit is also the grandson of late Jayantrao Tilak, a senior[Read More…]
China must realise India is a ‘force to be reckoned with,’ says ex-US diplomat
At a time when the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at the Dokalam area in the Sikkim sector is continue, a former US diplomat has said that China needs to recognize that India is “a force to be reckoned with.” The diplomat added that the countries in the region[Read More…]
Smriti Irani gets additional charge of Information and Broadcast Ministry
On Tuesday, the additional charge of the Ministry of I&B has been given to Smriti Irani. Smriti Zubin Irani is currently the Minister of Textiles in the Government of India. This announcement was made public by the Prime Minister’s Office’s official Twitter handle. This comes soon after Venkiah Naidu’s resignation as he is[Read More…]
The unlikely ‘Robin Hood’ of Bihar
In a jaw-dropping incident, a man has been alleged of stealing from houses in posh colonies to serve the poor in his village. And while he did this over a time building himself an image as the real life Robin Hood of Bihar, he has been involved in over 12[Read More…]
Presidential polls: ‘Mamata Banerjee practising politics of appeasement’
While West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is supporting opposition presidential nominee, Meira Kumar as a mark of protest against the Centre’s “atrocities”, the BJP on Tuesday slammed Banerjee, alleging her of communal politics. BJP leader GVL Narsimha Rao said the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal[Read More…]
Tsunami warning issued after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Russia
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit 685 km in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy coast line, raising tsunami warnings in Russia on Tuesday. The earthquake happened at 05:04 AM (local time) with Kamchatka Krai peninsula being the epicenter. The quake followed several aftershocks before simmering down. However, no reports of loss of lives or[Read More…]
Vice-presidential polls: Venkaiah Naidu, Gopalkrishna Gandhi file nominations
Both NDA’s vice-presidential candidate, Venkaiah Naidu and oppositions’ nominee for the post Gopalkrishna Gandhi have filed their nominations for the vice-presidential elections, on Tuesday. Of them, one will succeed Hamid Ansari and will also be the chairman of Rajya Sabha. The election will be held on 5 August. The term[Read More…]
Picture of Govt School allegedly conducting classes on roof of public toilet going viral
Although the Madhya Pradesh government is claiming to be dedicated towards education, development, and ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao‘ campaigns, a picture allegedly from Sheopur district of the state is going viral on the internet and conveying a different story altogether. As reported by Topyaps , a girls’ primary school is situated[Read More…]
Tata Tiago prices slashed after GST
Though the Zest and the Bolt started Tata Motors’ revival, it tasted success in a long time with the Tiago hatchback. The Tiago, which sees a dip of as much as over Rs 50,000 post-GST, is Tata’s bread and butter model and currently retails between 4000-6000 units monthly. There’s a marginal drop in prices in the[Read More…]