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IIT-Kharagpur scientists reveal new details on drought that ended Indus civilization

The inhabitants of Indus Valley migrated in search of greener pasture in areas like Ganga-Yamuna valley in modern-day Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and in parts of West Bengal.

Apr 16, 2018

Speeding train kills 4 elephants in India [Photos]

The herd of elephants – one tusker, two female elephants and a calf – was crossing the railway line when they were hit by the Bokaro-Alleppey Express.

Apr 16, 2018

Body of 8-year-old girl dumped in canal

In Haryana's Rohtak, a body of an eight was dumped inside a bag and thrown in the canals. Due to lack of proper drainage, the body was stuck there.

Apr 16, 2018

Krishnarjuna Yuddham pirated copy played in TSRTC bus: KTR orders strict action

Telangana minister KT Rama Rao (KTR) has blasted TSRTC staff for playing a pirated copy of Nani's Krishnarjuna Yuddham in Garuda Volvo bus.

Apr 16, 2018

Man poses as doctor at AIIMS, stuns cops with his 'medical' knowledge

The Delhi police found out that the 19-year-old medical aspirant was pretending to be a doctor at AIIMS for over 5 months.

Apr 16, 2018

Who are theybies and why parents want gender-neutral babies?

A Canadian baby is possibly the first baby who had been issued a health card without a gender designation.

Apr 16, 2018

Sakshi Maharaj sparks row by inaugurating night club; here're his other controversies

Sakshi Maharaj, who is infamous for his outrageous remarks, said he was under the impression that he inaugurated a restaurant in Uttar Pradesh's Aliganj.

Apr 16, 2018

Tribe in Odisha celebrates festival by piercing iron hook to their skin

The tribe believes Goddess Basuli listens to their prayers after they practice these rituals.

Apr 16, 2018

Construction of world's third Hyperloop test track begins in France

The track will be built in two phases. A 320-meter system which is expected to be completed this year and a kilometer long full-scale system by next year.

Apr 16, 2018

Kathua rape case quick updates: Accused plead not guilty, demand narco test

The eight-year-old girl was abducted and sedated, locked inside a temple and raped for almost a week. She was then murdered on January 13.

Apr 16, 2018

Narendra Modi's UK visit: Here's the Indian prime minister's itinerary

During the three-day trip to the United Kingdom, PM Modi will address the mega event 'Bharat Ki Baat, Sabke Saath' in London.

Apr 16, 2018

Boy falls to death after bag gets stuck in elevator: Quick facts

People present at the Chennai mall asked the boy to let go off his bag but he held on to it tightly and was hurled down the second floor.

Apr 16, 2018

Mecca Masjid blast verdict: All accused acquitted, 11 years in recap

Amid heavy security at the Nampally court premises, all the five accused in the 11-year-old Mecca Masjid bomb blast in Hyderabad were acquitted.

Apr 16, 2018

Woman allegedly gang-raped by friends in car on Yamuna Expressway

Her friends took her in the car on the pretext of offering her lift before committing the heinous crime, said police

Apr 16, 2018

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Bad news! Govt not to raise EPF cover wage limit to Rs 21,000

The decision of not increasing the salary threshold may not go down well with workers' unions at a time of rising anti-government protests across the country.

Apr 16, 2018