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4 Naxals killed in exchange of fire with security forces at Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon

Among four Naxals, were two women, who were also killed when a team of security forces was out on a counter-insurgency operation.

May 9, 2020

Mike Pence's aide, married to top Trump adviser, tests positive for coronavirus

The White House has begun daily testing for Mike Pence and Donald Trump, and has claimed to be taking "every single precaution to protect the US president".

May 9, 2020

Trump turns to God; calls Hindu priest to White House

US President Donald Trump invited faith leaders, including a Hindu priest, to recite prayers at the White House as the country is "engaged in a fierce battle against a very terrible disease." The COVID-19 crisis in the US is worsening with over 1,273,887 confirmed cases as on Friday.

May 9, 2020

Why people are less likely to conceive during Covid-19 pandemic

The researchers found that the main reasons that led people to not wanting to conceive included worries related to future economic difficulties and consequences on pregnancy.

May 9, 2020

Who is Iqbal Chahal, BMC's newly-appointed chief amid rising COVID-19 cases in Mumbai

BMC has appointed a new municipal commissioner to handle the COVID-19 crisis in Mumbai. Here's what you need to know about Iqbal Chahal IAS.

May 9, 2020

Babri demolition trial: Deadline to deliver verdict set for Aug. 31, SC orders

Kalyan Singh, who was the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh during the 1992 incident, was put on trial last year after his tenure as governor of Rajasthan came to an end in September 2019. The two-judge bench orders the special judge to complete the proceedings and ensure the deadline is adhered to.

May 9, 2020

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi distributes one lakh face masks in UP

According to the reports, Priyanka Gandhi has sent over one lakh face masks to Lucknow on Friday.

May 9, 2020

'Bodroi': A testament to Telangana's rich culture and unshakeable faith of its people

Among the many cultures that thrive in Telangana, there is one known as Bodroi that is religiously followed in Warangal and several other villages.

May 8, 2020

Tamil Nadu earns Rs 170 cr from liquor sales in one day as Tasmac shops open to long queues

The revenue came from just 3,700 of 5,146 Tasmac shops and people in liquor industry believe that it would have crossed the Rs 200-crore mark had the government opened shops in Chennai and other containment zones.

May 8, 2020

Here's how newly-built road to Lipulekh pass is a boon for security forces & Mansarovar pilgrims

Soon after the opening of the road, the travel time to reach Lipulekh pass by the pilgrims and security forces will come down to only two days from existing five days.

May 8, 2020

Madhya Pradesh milkman's new 'socially distancing' milk delivery system goes viral on social media

Many, including IAS officers Awanish Sharan, Nitin Sangwan has tweeted the post praising the new model of social distancing amid the pandemic scare.

May 8, 2020

BBMP unveils hi-tech traffic monitoring booth in Bengaluru

City civic body, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has inaugurated a hi-tech traffic surveillance booth in the city with multiple features, an official said on Friday, May 8.

May 8, 2020

BJP clamps down on hate-speech, orders removal of Tejasvi Surya's tweet targeting Islam

A media report has it that the Centre recently asked Twitter to take down over a hundred tweets that could be deemed offensive and could hurt religious sentiments.

May 8, 2020

Having sex could be deadly; Coronavirus found in sperm of COVID-19 patient

It is wise to avoid sexual contact with men until they are 14 days without symptoms.

May 8, 2020

LSAT-India entrance exam goes online amid Covid-19: Check details here

LSAT—India has been the only admission test for the flagship 5-year BA/BBA LLB Hons programme of JGLS for the last 11 years.

May 8, 2020