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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

After Covid, monsoon rains lash Mumbai; Local trains disrupted, traffic hit [Pictures]

Just as Mumbai is recovering from the second wave of Covid pandemic, monsoon rains lashed the city disrupting local trains and traffic

Jun 9, 2021

CO2 emissions at record high despite lockdowns due to Covid-19 pandemic: Study

The Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere has again peaked last month, reaching historic levels, according to a new report.

Jun 9, 2021

Who's Khushi? AAP takes up fight for Bikru minor widow languishing in jail

AAP takes up fight for Khushi, Bikru minor widow languishing in Kanpur jail after encounter

Jun 9, 2021

Retired UP Chief Secretary Anup Chandra appointed Election Commissioner

President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed retired IAS officer Anup Chandra Pandey as Election Commissioner.

Jun 9, 2021

52-day fishing ban kicks off in Kerala, trawlers to keep off coast

Starting midnight Wednesday fishing trawlers will have to keep off 12 nautical miles away from the Kerala coast as the 52-day-long trawling ban will come into effect.

Jun 9, 2021