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Air India termination spree: Airline sacks 50 pilots overnight, some were still flying

The Air India pilots, who were employed in flying the Airbus 320 fleet of the airline, have sought the intervention of the management on the issue of "illegal termination" of 50 pilots from service.

Aug 15, 2020

From 'vocal for local' to Covid vaccine trials: Key takeaways from PM Modi's 74th Independence Day speech

PM Modi addressed the nation today after unfurling the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 74th Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2020

COVID spike in Maharashtra: Mumbai's toll cross 7K, Maha records 12K new cases

The state recovery rate dropped from 69.64 per cent to 69.08 per cent on Friday, while the mortality rate stood stable at 3.04 per cent.

Aug 15, 2020

Kerala CM, ministers to self-isolate after Collector tests positive

Ahead of Independence Day, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan will be going into self-isolation as a Collector tests positive. He will not be unfurling the flag this time.

Aug 15, 2020

Explained: How did RBI arrive at Rs 57,128cr dividend declaration for FY21

Earlier in the day today, RBI approved a dividend of Rs 57,128 cr for FY21 and decided to maintain 5.5 percent as contingency risk reserve or retained earnings. Let's interpret the RBI numbers and calculations here.

Aug 14, 2020

Lucknow: Children holding National Flags celebrate Independence Day, in Lucknow on Aug 14, 2019.

Prez approves Shaurya Chakra to 3 army personnel for fighting terrorists in J&K

Three deployed in Jammy and Kashmir will be receiving the Shaurya Chakra on Independence Day conferred by the President of India.

Aug 14, 2020

Telangana family dead; mystery of four bodies, lemons, incense sticks unsolved

In Telangana a family of four was found dead at their residence, however their deaths have left everybody suspicious.

Aug 14, 2020

Hapur rape accused snatched gun, tried escaping, was shot and arrested: UP Police

A man accused of raping a 6-year-old girl in western Uttar Pradesh's Hapur was shot in the leg after he grabbed a cop's gun and tried to flee on Friday, the police have said. Dalpat was arrested earlier in the day more than week after the girl was kidnapped and raped.

Aug 14, 2020

Independence Day 2020: 926 police personnel to receive medals | full list

On the occassion of Independence Day presitigious awards are given out to police personnel across the country. This time 926 police personnel will be receiving the awards.

Aug 14, 2020

Bengaluru riots over FB post result of political rivalry, cops suspect

Besides the derogatory post, it appears the political rivalry led to the massive violence in Bengaluru. Here's what appears to have happened.

Aug 14, 2020

SDPI flag on Adi Shankaracharya statue in Sringeri

Not SDPI, but drunkard planted flag on Adi Shankaracharya statue in Sringeri

A drunkard planted SDPI's flag atop the statue of Adi Shankaracharya statue in Sringeri sparked a huge row in the district in Karnataka. As SDPI was falsely accused, the CCTV footage revealed that it in fact was a drunk man who had committed the act.

Aug 14, 2020

Home Minister Amit Shah tests COVID negative, to remain in home isolation for few days

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah who recently tested positive for COVID-19 has now tested negative and took to Twitter to make the announcement.

Aug 14, 2020

RBI to transfer Rs 57,128 crore as surplus to govt for FY20

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the transfer of Rs 57,128 crore surplus reserves to the government accounting for the year 2019-20. The RBI board has decided to maintain the Contingency Risk Buffer at 5.5%.

Aug 14, 2020

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot (R) and his newly-appointed deputy Sachin Pilot

Rajasthan floor test: Pilot-Congress united; BJP avoids no confidence motion

Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government moved a confidence motion as the special session of the Rajasthan Assembly began today. The govt's decision to seek trust vote was announced at the Congress Legislature Party meeting chaired by Ashok Gehlot, which was attended by his former deputy Sachin Pilot.

Aug 14, 2020

Old video shared as Bandra-Worli Sea Link getting by high tides

Fact Check: No, Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link wasn't hit by high tides

An old, unrelated clip has gone viral on social media with the claim that Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link was engulfed by high tides amid recent heavy rains in the city.

Aug 14, 2020

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Air India termination spree: Airline sacks 50 pilots overnight, some were still flying

From 'vocal for local' to Covid vaccine trials: Key takeaways from PM Modi's 74th Independence Day speech

COVID spike in Maharashtra: Mumbai's toll cross 7K, Maha records 12K new cases

Kerala CM, ministers to self-isolate after Collector tests positive

Explained: How did RBI arrive at Rs 57,128cr dividend declaration for FY21

Prez approves Shaurya Chakra to 3 army personnel for fighting terrorists in J&K

Telangana family dead; mystery of four bodies, lemons, incense sticks unsolved

Hapur rape accused snatched gun, tried escaping, was shot and arrested: UP Police

Independence Day 2020: 926 police personnel to receive medals | full list

Bengaluru riots over FB post result of political rivalry, cops suspect

Not SDPI, but drunkard planted flag on Adi Shankaracharya statue in Sringeri

Home Minister Amit Shah tests COVID negative, to remain in home isolation for few days

RBI to transfer Rs 57,128 crore as surplus to govt for FY20

Rajasthan floor test: Pilot-Congress united; BJP avoids no confidence motion

Fact Check: No, Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link wasn't hit by high tides

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh