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Major national security threat averted in Bengaluru; illegal SIM box exchange busted [details]

Military Intelligence Southern Command and Bengaluru CCB work in tandem for a mega bust and arrest two accused for illegally creating a telephone exchange, which was used to route calls to terror outfits.

Jun 9, 2021

Delimitation Commission: Nothing "big" is going to happen in J&K [Details]

Expediting delimitation exercise on top of Centre's agenda; UT likely to get new DGP in coming weeks

Jun 9, 2021

New exoplanet TOI-1231 b discovered with a perfect atmosphere suitable for research

Scientists discover a new exoplanet, TOI-1231 b, with an atmosphere suitable for research

Jun 9, 2021

Milk without cow: Israeli startup all set for guilt-free dairy revolution

The milk created by the Israeli company has not only the flavor and texture but also has the nutritional value of real milk from cows.

Jun 9, 2021

Covaxin and Covishield not effective against Covid Delta variant, study says [details]

The research report noted that 36 patients tested positive for Covid infection after receiving both the shots of coronavirus vaccine

Jun 9, 2021

Politics forever: The curious saga of handpump in a UP market continues

A handpump in the Saharanpur district has lately been uprooted by officials at the request of a shopkeeper, Pandit Murari Jha, who wished to reopen his shop. The pump was put in front of the shop.

Jun 9, 2021

Official records, service books of employees burnt in mysterious fire in Srinagar [Details]

Higher-ups tight-lipped over reports of burning of records pertaining to a pending inquiry in the I&FC department

Jun 9, 2021

Karnataka goverment gives Rs 2,000 subsidy to Covid-hit street vendors

Karnataka government gave Rs 2,000 in subsidies to over 2 lakh registered street sellers throughout the state as part of the economic assistance package for the Covid-affected, besides move to vaccinated them as soon as possible.

Jun 9, 2021

Trinamool turncoats giving tough time to BJP

West Bengal politics is going through a rough patch, with Trinamool-turned-BJP leaders causing the saffron brigade some humiliation. It caused a ruckus in political circles, causing the BJP's disciplinary committee to take notice.

Jun 9, 2021

No minimum marks for Karnataka KCET 2021 entrance test: Minister

Minimum CET scores are no longer required for PUC students. The state education government eliminated minimum CET scores for engineering and medical colleges across the state on Tuesday. On June 15, the registration process for the CET-2021 will commence.

Jun 9, 2021

COVID kills 54 govt teachers in Champaran; no salaries, no ex-gratia [details]

Since the beginning of the second wave in April, 54 government teachers have died as a result of the virus in Bihar's East and West Champaran districts. A teacher's group in East Champaran feels that timely wages could have prevented some of the deaths.

Jun 9, 2021

UP girl refuses to marry as groom chews 'gutka'

Families in the Ballia district decided to return gifts they had received from each other after the bride refused to marry the groom because he chewed 'gutka.'

Jun 9, 2021

NASA's spacecraft JuoCam sends sharp images of Jupiter's largest moon Ganymede

NASA's Juno spacecraft sailed closer to Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede, than any other spacecraft in more than 2 decades, providing spectacular views of the icy moon.

Jun 9, 2021

Man threatens to hijack plane from Bhopal and Indore airports to Pakistan, held

The caller, a youngster from Shujalpur, was traced to the Raja Bhoj airport in Bhopal, where he threatened to hijack the jet to Pakistan. He has been detained for questioning.

Jun 9, 2021

Congress to hold protests on June 11 as petrol price crosses Rs. 100 p/l

The Congress party has resolved to take on the government over the recent increase in fuel prices and decided to stage nationwide protests on June 11 at all gas stations.

Jun 9, 2021