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Record numbers vote in Hong Kong amid angry calls for democracy

Brutal attacks on election candidates in recent weeks have thrust the lowest tier of government in the Chinese-ruled city into the world spotlight.

Nov 24, 2019

Petrol prices surge for 3rd day in Delhi: Check out rates in your city

Petrol price rose by 10 paise in Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai and by 11 paise in Chennai.

Nov 24, 2019

After JMB, NIA unearths another Bangladeshi terror group Ansarullah Bangla in Bengaluru

Ansarullah Bangla's presence in Bengaluru came into light after the NIA team from Kolkata arrested a man named Mahmood Hassan from Guwahati, who told NIA that he was previously staying in Bengaluru.

Nov 24, 2019

Here's how Tihar Jail became birthplace of Janata Party

"Till the 1970s, everyone believed that the Tihar Jail was the origin point of the Janata Party," said Sunil Gupta, co-author of "Black Warrant".

Nov 24, 2019

BSP expels 4 former MLAs for anti-party activities; all likely to join SP

Sources said that the expelled leaders would now join the Samajwadi Party.

Nov 24, 2019

EPF scam: UP govt announces bailout package for power corporation employees

An announcement to this effect was made, late on Saturday evening, through a government order (GO) issued by the Uttar Pradesh Power Secretary Arvind Kumar.

Nov 24, 2019

Why is anti-defection law crucial in Maharashtra?

Introduced as a deterrent to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from switching parties in 1985, the law lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection.

Nov 24, 2019

7 Pakistan-based terrorists enter India via Nepal; holed up in Uttar Pradesh

These terrorists are making attempts to enter Jammu and Kashmir and also trying to get in touch with their local contact in the Valley.

Nov 24, 2019

India's urban unemployment rate slows in March quarter: Report

The report, which is likely to be published soon, did not assess rural unemployment.

Nov 24, 2019

Maharashtra political crisis: SC directs BJP to produce Governor's letter on Monday

The apex court was hearing a plea filed by Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP against Governor BS Koshyari's decisions to invite BJP's Devendra Fadnavis to form government in the state.

Nov 24, 2019

India's youngest judge who never used FB or social media!

Mayank topped the Rajasthan Judiciary Services Examination after completing his five-year law college studies.

Nov 24, 2019

Honey and money traps: Army cracks down on WhatsApp, FB use by key personnel

Officers on sensitive missions have been asked to delete Facebook accounts to prevent critical information and movement history from falling in the hands of enemy cyber sleuths.

Nov 23, 2019

What slowdown? IITs register bumper pre-placements offer

IT software and hardware companies have offered maximum PPOs followed by companies in the analytics and consulting sectors, IITs informed.

Nov 23, 2019

Shocking: Airports may have more tipplers than thought among air-side staff

DGCA tightens breath analyzer tests for staff after surprise checks reveal the high number of drunken employees handling operations of major Indian airports including on the air-side.

Nov 23, 2019

Spy discloses China's political interference in Hong Kong, Taiwan; seeks asylum in Australia

Wang "William" Liqiang admitted to entering Taiwan under a false identity to run undercover operatives to interfere in the 2018 municipal elections as well as the upcoming presidential polls in January.

Nov 23, 2019