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Wondering what degree to pursue? Head to India's first sports university in Manipur

The main objective of India's first sports university at Imphal, Manipur is to provide quality sports education to its students and act as a boost to sports-related activities in India.

Jun 2, 2018

Humans to colonise Mars? 5 reasons why that might not happen

Though colonising Mars is on the cards for scientists, there are some factors that will prove to be detrimental to life on the Red Planet.

Jun 2, 2018

Why have farmers gone on 10-day strike in 8 states? Veggies, milk supply to be hit

The 10-day strike has been coordinated by the Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh (RKM) with local partners and the farmers in these states -- Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh – are joining the protest.

Jun 2, 2018

BJP leader now wants Bollywood renamed, and it's not exactly an outrageous proposition!

BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya has called for "Bollywood" – a name used to refer to the Hindi film industry – to be given a new name.

Jun 2, 2018

PM Narendra Modi calls for equal access in Indo-Pacific

In his four years in power, PM Narendra Modi has sought to assert an expanded security role for India in the Indo-Pacific, actively courting the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Jun 2, 2018

3 Nigerians found dead in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, bottles of alcohol recovered

The deceased have now been identified as David Christopher, Greece Ben, and David and all three are in their 30s. While the exact cause of the death of the Nigerian nationals isn't known yet, the Delhi police suspect it to be a case of drug overdose.

Jun 2, 2018

UP Deputy CM pulls a 'Biplab', claims Sita was a test-tube baby!

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma is being compared to Tripura CM Biplab Deb after claiming that Sita was a test-tube baby.

Jun 1, 2018

India, Singapore agree to upgrade economic cooperation agreement

Stating that air traffic between India and Singapore is increasing rapidly, the Indian Prime Minister said that the two countries will soon sign an air services agreement.

Jun 1, 2018

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh appointed as the new Northern Army Commander

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh was the Director-General of Military Operations (DGMO) during the surgical strikes that were carried out across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on the intervening night of September 28 and 29 in 2016.

Jun 1, 2018

BJP MLA blames CM Yogi Adityanath for Kairana and Noorpur loss

In a well-worded poem addressing UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP MLA Shyam Prakash took to Facebook to express his concern over the saffron party's poor performance in the recent bypolls.

Jun 1, 2018

Maharashtra: Female cop undergoes sex change surgery

Salve, who was earlier inducted as a female constable in Maharashtra Police in 2010, now goes by the name Lalit and wants to be re-inducted as a male constable.

Jun 1, 2018

Healthcare Sector suffers, common man rejoices: Delhi proposes to cap medical costs

Health activists have lauded the move, saying it will be a boon to patients and boost affordability. While the advisory will benefit patients, it will definitely hit businesses.

Jun 1, 2018

Karnataka students can now report teachers for using mobile phones in class

The circular calling for the ban was issued for teachers and other employees working in government and private schools across Karnataka as the government felt it hampers the teaching activities.

Jun 1, 2018

US to move missile defence system to Germany: Will this trigger fresh tensions with Moscow?

In a bid to boost European defences, sources have revealed that the United States military is all set to deploy a powerful anti-missile system in Germany, according to Reuters.

Jun 1, 2018

US government hired killer scientists who worked for Nazis to overpower Russia, claim conspiracy theorists

In a recent podcast involving Molly Brandenburg and Carter Roy, the duo discussed whether the government officials recruited these men even after knowing their dreaded past of killing.

Jun 1, 2018