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Dalit students to get Rs 10 lakh scholarship from Delhi govt to study abroad

SC & ST Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam said that the proposal will be submitted to the cabinet soon. Students with a family income of maximum Rs 6 Lakh will be eligible for this scheme.

Aug 4, 2019

Indian spy arrested in Pakistan possessed by evil spirits, exorcists fail to find a cure

The man, identified as Raj Laxman or Raju, was arrested from Dera Ghazi Khan in Punjab province for allegedly spying at a nuclear facility on July 29.

Aug 4, 2019

Ram Gopal Varma makes sensational comment on Chandrababu Naidu's video

RGV has mocked former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu by tweeting a video and his sensational comment has irked the TDP leader's fans.

Aug 4, 2019

Bengaluru mayor pays Rs 500 fine for using plastic

Ironically, the Bengaluru mayor has been actively campaigning against the use of plastic.

Aug 4, 2019

India asks Pakistan to take back bodies of Kashmir intruders, approach with white flag

The Pakistan Army has been asked to approach with a white flag as a sign of a truce. The country is yet to respond to India's offers.

Aug 4, 2019

Unnao rape: Driver says truck skidded due to rain

Ashish Pal said that he was returning after off-loading 'maurang' (mortar) in Rae Bareli when he saw a car coming from the opposite direction. He said he was driving at a speed of about 50 to 55 kmph.

Aug 4, 2019

Ohio shooting: 9 killed, 16 injured as man opens fire at Dayton bar; shooter killed

The gunman opened fire using a semi-automatic weapon when he was refused entry to Ned Peppers Bar.

Aug 4, 2019

El Paso Walmart shooting: 20 killed in Texas, Trump expresses solidarity

The gunman, 21-year-old white male Patrick Crusius, surrendered soon after the rampage. The authorities are looking at potentially bringing capital murder charges.

Aug 4, 2019

Taxation amid slowing economy is killing market's 'animal spirit': D Subbarao

Of late the financial markets have borne the brunt of multiple taxes amid an acute slowdown, which has almost killed the investors' risk-taking appetite.

Aug 4, 2019

US imposes fresh sanctions on Russia for Skripal case

The sanctions include US opposition to the extension of any loan or financial or technical assistance to Russia by international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Aug 3, 2019

WATCH | Hindutva activist covers eyes to avoid seeing Muslim anchor on news channel; stuns Twitter

Hum Hindu founder, Ajay Gautam, received a lot of criticism on Twitter after he appeared to have closed his eyes on television to avoid seeing a Muslim anchor.

Aug 3, 2019

Ex Maldives vice-president Ahmed Adeeb sent back after India rejected asylum plea

Ahmed Adeeb was facing an active travel ban by the Supreme Court of Maldives. He was also facing investigation for corruption and money laundering.

Aug 3, 2019

Hyderabad cop touches woman doctor inappropriately during protest in Charminar, suspended

The incident took place near Hyderabad's Charminar outside the Government Nizamia General Hospital.

Aug 3, 2019

7 Maoists gunned down in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon

The exchange of fire broke out between Naxals and District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Sitagota jungle under Bagnadi Police Station.

Aug 3, 2019

Friendship Day 2019: Quotes, messages, Facebook and Whatsapp status for your pals

Friendship Day is celebrated in India on the first Sunday in the month of August. This year, it falls on August 4.

Aug 3, 2019