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Bharat Bandh over Lakhimpur deaths: 20 IPS officers to camp in sensitive UP districts

The UP government has deputed 20 IPS officers as nodal heads of sensitive districts in wake of the nationwide bandh called by farmers on October 18 in protest against the deaths of farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri.

Oct 11, 2021

Bored with studies: 7 students of class X in Bengaluru disappear; 3 of them promise to return with name, money

Seven students, including a college girl went missing in Bengaluru, in two separate incidents spread over two days, police sources said on Monday. According to the letters recovered from their houses, the police said the teenagers left home as they were not interested in studies.

Oct 11, 2021

Rs 450 salary per month? Shocked Allahabad HC terms it forced labour, directs Eye hospital to pay minimum wage retrospectively

The Allahabad High Court on Saturday directed the Director, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, MD Eye Hospital, Prayagraj, 'to pay the minimum wages as prescribed from June 15, 2001

Oct 11, 2021

What is PM GatiShakti National Master Plan; govt's platform for infra projects [details]

PM Narendra Modi will launch "PM GatiShakti National Master Plan" on Wednesday, which will bring together different government departments for planning all infra projects laid out till 2025.

Oct 11, 2021

India, China militaries hold talks to resolve eastern Ladakh border dispute

Both the countries discussed Phase 3 of disengagement and also overall de-escalation along Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.

Oct 10, 2021

Fear of power crisis "entirely misplaced"; Centre rules out any energy crisis in Delhi [details]

The Coal Ministry and CIL have assured that there is ample coal available in the country to meet the demand of power plants, and any fear of disruption in power supply is entirely misplaced.

Oct 10, 2021

Mastermind behind selective killings in Kashmir identified; PAK-based handler Umar Lala calling shots

Four terrorists have been arrested in connection with the recent killing of Taxi Union leader Shafi Lone in North Kashmir's Bandipora area.

Oct 10, 2021

From Robbie Williams to Maradona: Five celebrities who claimed to have seen UFOs and aliens

Not just conspiracy theorists, there are several celebrities who believe in the existence of UFOs and aliens

Oct 10, 2021

Setback to NC as Rana, Slathia quit party; likely to join BJP [details]

After resigning from NC, the duo reaches Delhi to hold discussions with BJP leadership; J&K BJP leaders summon at Delhi.

Oct 10, 2021

Mysterious portal in skies above Virginia beach, conspiracy theorists call it alien UFO

The eyewitness claimed that the portal could be a pathway, a concept often depicted in Hollywood sci-fi films

Oct 10, 2021

Dream11 suspends operations in Karnataka after FIR under new law; users miss IPL playoffs [details]

Ahead of the crucial IPL season, Dream11 decided to suspend its operations in Karnataka to allay users' concerns on their safety and security.

Oct 10, 2021

Not just lungs, Covid pandemic could invade your mind: Study

Over 4.8 million people have already succumbed to the Covid pandemic

Oct 10, 2021

PM Modi to visit UP twice this month; will inaugurate int'l airport, lay medical college foundation [details]

The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Kushinagar international airport which will give a boost to tourism, especially in the Buddhist circuit, as Kushinagar is the place where Lord Buddha breathed his last.

Oct 10, 2021

Major power crisis knocks on Punjab's door; coal shortage in thermal plants hits hard [what next]

To overcome the coal shortage, power cuts have been imposed across the state of Punjab, ranging from three to four hours daily.

Oct 10, 2021

Kerala mulls powercut after reduced supply from central pool; faces a new crisis amid COVID [details]

Kerala State Electricity Board Chairman, B. Ashok said that 2200 MW was the daily allocation to the state from the Central pool but for the past few days it has reduced considerably, thus leading the board to take some strong decisions.

Oct 10, 2021