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Five sentenced to seven years RI in Vyapam scam; Rs 10,000 fine imposed on each [details]

The court has also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 each, while their two co-accused were acquitted due to lack of solid evidence.

Sep 29, 2022

Pressure mounts on rape accused K'taka Lingayat seer to step down [details]

The followers and prominent leaders of the Lingayat community held an important meeting in Chitradurga to discuss the future of the historical, cash rich mutt on Thursday.

Sep 29, 2022

RBI could raise rates by 35-50 basis points on September 30 [details]

The experts also point out that the rate revision by the US Federal Reserve and the central banks of many other countries have taken an aggressive stance on the rate revision.

Sep 29, 2022

Rani Kamlapati Shatabdi Express bogies have serious flaw; could prove fatal [details]

Mind your step: Major flaw in some Shatabdi Express bogies is a disaster waiting to happen [details]

The design of the steps and handlebars in some of the Shatabdi Express bogies poses a serious risk as anyone could trip and fall.

Sep 29, 2022

EV players welcome govt's decision to defer stringent EV battery standards

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has deferred the tough EV battery standards (AIS-156 and AIS-038) that were formulated after several battery fires reported in the first six months of the year, shaking customers' trust in EV two-wheelers.

Sep 29, 2022

ASI finds temples, Buddhist caves, Mughal era coins in MP

ASI conducts exploration in thick forests of MP, unearths temples, Buddhist caves, Mughal era coins

The exploration of nearly 170 sq km of core forest area that was not accessible to the public for around a month also led to the discovery of the remains of Buddhist structures predating the Hindu rulers of the region.

Sep 29, 2022

Ukraine war: over 1mn refugees leave for poland

Leave Russia while you still can; US urges Americans to depart immediately [here's why]

The US embassy in Moscow has urged American nationals residing in Russia to depart the country immediately, citing what it claimed to be a possibility that Russia could conscript dual nationals for military service.

Sep 29, 2022

Teenage Pregnancy and Abortion Rates Decline, New Study Reports

All women entitled to safe and legal abortion; marital status no bar, SC rules [details]

The top court noted that the 2021 amendment to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, does not make a distinction between married and unmarried women.

Sep 29, 2022

Terrorists killed in Kashmir gunfight refused to surrender: J&K Police

Mystery surrounds second Udhampur blast in 24 hours; NIA to take over probe [details]

Two people were injured in a "mysterious blast" in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on late Wednesday evening.

Sep 29, 2022

Eid Milad-un Nabi in J&K: Plan of action for major shrines, celebrations in place [details]

Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board, on Wednesday, chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Eid Milad-un Nabi celebrations.

Sep 29, 2022

"Condoms next?" Retorts Bihar IAS officer when asked for free sanitary pads

"This is the height of stupidity. You don't vote and go to Pakistan", responded a woman IAS officer in Bihar

Sep 29, 2022

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan appointed new Chief of Defence Staff; succeeds Gen Bipin Rawat

Who is Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd); Centre appoints new CDS [read now]

Retired Lt General Anil Chauhan's appointment for the post of Chief of Defence Staff comes nine months after the death of General Bipin Rawat.

Sep 28, 2022

Cabinet approves 'Dearness Allowance' hike by 4%

In a festival bonanza for lakhs of Central government employees and pensioners, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave it's clearance for release of additional installment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief at 4 per cent.

Sep 28, 2022

After schools, yoga headed to Saudi universities; first introductory lecture held [details]

The Saudi Yoga Committee, in cooperation with the Saudi Universities Sports Federation, organizes a lecture with the title of "Yoga for University Students of Both Genders"

Sep 28, 2022

PFI ban: Sitaram Yechury says ban is not a solution, attacks RSS

"The RSS has been banned thrice since Mahatma Gandhi's assassination. Has anything stopped?" said Yechury

Sep 28, 2022

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Five sentenced to seven years RI in Vyapam scam; Rs 10,000 fine imposed on each [details]

Pressure mounts on rape accused K'taka Lingayat seer to step down [details]

RBI could raise rates by 35-50 basis points on September 30 [details]

Mind your step: Major flaw in some Shatabdi Express bogies is a disaster waiting to happen [details]

EV players welcome govt's decision to defer stringent EV battery standards

ASI conducts exploration in thick forests of MP, unearths temples, Buddhist caves, Mughal era coins

Leave Russia while you still can; US urges Americans to depart immediately [here's why]

All women entitled to safe and legal abortion; marital status no bar, SC rules [details]

Mystery surrounds second Udhampur blast in 24 hours; NIA to take over probe [details]

Eid Milad-un Nabi in J&K: Plan of action for major shrines, celebrations in place [details]

"Condoms next?" Retorts Bihar IAS officer when asked for free sanitary pads

Who is Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd); Centre appoints new CDS [read now]

Cabinet approves 'Dearness Allowance' hike by 4%

After schools, yoga headed to Saudi universities; first introductory lecture held [details]

PFI ban: Sitaram Yechury says ban is not a solution, attacks RSS

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]