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UPSC mains Indian Forest Service Examination 2019 result declared; Check here

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday, January 17 released the results of Indian Forest Services (Main) Examination, 2019 on its website. Scroll down to find out details of the IFS 2019 results.

Jan 17, 2020

New death warrant for Nirbhaya convicts: Rapists to be hanged on Feb 1 at 6 am

The development came minutes after the Delhi court asked the Tihar jail authorities whether the Nirbhaya case convicts have been informed about the rejection of their mercy plea by President Kovind.

Jan 17, 2020

What is Coronavirus? Symptoms, risk factors and everything you need to know

The Health Ministry has directed travellers to China in particular Wuhan city to monitor their health closely amid Coronary virus outbreak, a type of virus that affects the respiratory tract of humans.

Jan 17, 2020

Read Constitution: Pinarayi Vijayan hits back after Kerala Governor asks CM to obey law

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan reiterated that the CAA will not be implemented in the state and asked people to remain united.

Jan 17, 2020

Day after Piyush Goyal snub, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos offers 10 lakh jobs in India

Jeff Bezos promised to create additional 10 lakh jobs a day after Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal snubbed him during a public event.

Jan 17, 2020

Iran missile strike: 11 US troops injured in Jan 8 attack in Iraq, says US military

The Iran missile attack in Iraq was retaliation for a US drone strike in Baghdad on January 3 that killed Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the elite Quds Force of Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Jan 17, 2020

Isro launches GSAT-30 communication satellite, first space mission in 2020

According to Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) GSAT-30 is an operational communication satellite for DTH, television uplink and VSAT services with a mission life of 15 years. It was launched onboard Ariane 5 rocket.

Jan 17, 2020

Justice for Nirbhaya: President Kovind rejects Nirbhaya rape convict's mercy plea

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had forwarded the mercy petition of convict Mukesh Singh to President Kovind, recommending its rejection.

Jan 17, 2020

Dr Bomb arrested: 1993 Mumbai blasts convict went missing during parole

Jalees Ansari, who is serving a life term, is accused of plotting and executing over 50 bomb blasts since the early 90s across the country. Scroll down to know more about the most wanted Dr Bomb.

Jan 17, 2020

This is how people reacted to BJP's alliance with JSP; will Pawan Kalyan be next CM of Andhra Pradesh?

The news about the BJP's alliance with JSP has delighted many voters, who say that Pawan Kalyan say that the power star will be the next Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

Jan 17, 2020

Budget 2020: Centre may impose customs duty hike on more than 300 items

Besides giving relief to the domestic industry and boosting employment, the move is expected to keep imports down and help to raise revenue.

Jan 17, 2020

Conspiracy theorist spots statue on Mars, claims it is a proof of alien existence

Waring had earlier urged Donald Trump to make him the head of NASA as it will allow him to disclose alien secrets.

Jan 16, 2020

J&K Police busts Jaish-e-Mohammed module in Srinagar, arrests 5 terrorists ahead of Republic Day

The Srinagar Police has busted a module of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), averting a major terror attack planned on Republic Day.

Jan 16, 2020

PMC Bank scam: SC stays HC order directing shifting of HDIL promoters from jail

Earlier during the day, the apex court had agreed to consider the plea of enforcement agencies against the high court order to release them from jail and keeping them in their residence under the constant watch of prison guards.

Jan 16, 2020

Rajnath Singh flags off 51st K-9 Vajra Gun: 'Govt open to new ideas of private industry in defence sector'

During the event, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for active participation of the private sector in defence manufacturing, reaffirming the Government's commitment to make India an arms manufacturing hub and net defence exporter.

Jan 16, 2020