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Maldives ousts pro-China president Yameen; opposition candidate claims election victory

The election has brought an end to the tumultuous five-year term of President Abdulla Yameen.

Sep 24, 2018

Tamil Nadu: DMK to stage state-wide protest against AIADMK on Oct 3 and 4

The AIADMK has announced state-wide public meetings on September 25 seeking 'trial' of DMK and Congress for "war crimes" against Tamils in the 2009 Sri Lankan civil conflict.

Sep 24, 2018

Pope Francis celebrates Holy Mass in Kaunas

Snuff out 'any whiff' of resurgent anti-Semitism, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis said on Sunday that society should be vigilant for "any whiff" of resurgent anti-Semitism, calling for new generations to be taught the horrors of the Holocaust.IN

Sep 24, 2018

World War II fighter bomber de Havilland Mosquito

Delhi-based artists claim British Army neglected Indian soldiers during World War 1

According to the historical records, more than 1.3 million soldiers from undivided India served in the WW I as part of the British Indian Army during the Raj era 100 years ago.

Sep 24, 2018

Tobacco display ban in shops reduces smoking in children by 17%, says research

Furthermore, the majority of child smokers said it was easy to buy cigarettes in shops. This rose slightly from 61 per cent in 2010 to 65 per cent in 2016.

Sep 23, 2018

Railway Ministry splurges Rs 13 crore on inaugurations of rail projects via video conferencing: RTI reply

However, a Western Railway official said the ministry has been investing huge sums to ensure better facilities and comfort to travellers.

Sep 23, 2018

Delhi: Gurdwaras turn environment-friendly; plans switch to biogas for langar kitchen waste

The operating cost of the plant is low and these plants will keep a track of effective disposal of bio waste. The manure produced in the process will be used as fertiliser for garden and lawns at the Gurdwaras, said the president of DSGMC.

Sep 23, 2018

US to make immigration even tougher; proposes rule to deny visa for immigrants on public aid

Trump administration has said that it is mulling the idea to make it difficult for foreigners to come to the United States.

Sep 23, 2018

Haryana: Mother, infant daughter killed on spot after roof collapses due to heavy rains

The house was an old structure located in fields in the village. The woman, Kiran, and her one-year-old daughter, died at the spot.

Sep 23, 2018

Kerala nun rape case: 'Asked to keep away from church duties after taking part in protest against bishop'

Sister Lucy Kalapura, who returned to Wayanad on Sunday morning from Kochi, claimed she was informed orally by the Mother Superior that she should keep away from holding catechism classes, conducting prayers and other church-related duties.

Sep 23, 2018

Railways to install latest signalling system on Mathura-Vadodara route

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has been vocal in his support of the idea since the automation of the signalling system aims to enhance safety and speed up train movement in a congested network.

Sep 23, 2018

PM Modi launches world's largest state-run healthcare programme from Jharkhand

The scheme will provide a cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year, for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation through a network of Empanelled Health Care Providers (EHCP).

Sep 23, 2018

Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal faces arrest in rape case

Bishop Mulakkal taken for reconstruction of crime scene

The police vehicle carrying the bishop, who was sent to two-day police custody Saturday by a magistrate court in Pala, reached the St Francis Mission Home at 10.20 am and left the place after completing the procedure at 11.10 am.

Sep 23, 2018

Andhra Pradesh TDP leader, ex MLA shot dead by Maoists near Vishakpatnam

Sarveswara Rao was a member of the Telugu Desam Party and was elected as the MLA from the Maoist-filled Araku Valley region.

Sep 23, 2018

Despite Open Defecation Free status, rural Gujarat still needs lakhs of toilets: RTI reply

The Gujarat government has spent Rs 2,893 crore on construction of over 32 lakh toilets since 2014.

Sep 23, 2018

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Maldives ousts pro-China president Yameen; opposition candidate claims election victory

Tamil Nadu: DMK to stage state-wide protest against AIADMK on Oct 3 and 4

Snuff out 'any whiff' of resurgent anti-Semitism, says Pope Francis

Delhi-based artists claim British Army neglected Indian soldiers during World War 1

Tobacco display ban in shops reduces smoking in children by 17%, says research

Railway Ministry splurges Rs 13 crore on inaugurations of rail projects via video conferencing: RTI reply

Delhi: Gurdwaras turn environment-friendly; plans switch to biogas for langar kitchen waste

US to make immigration even tougher; proposes rule to deny visa for immigrants on public aid

Haryana: Mother, infant daughter killed on spot after roof collapses due to heavy rains

Kerala nun rape case: 'Asked to keep away from church duties after taking part in protest against bishop'

Railways to install latest signalling system on Mathura-Vadodara route

PM Modi launches world's largest state-run healthcare programme from Jharkhand

Bishop Mulakkal taken for reconstruction of crime scene

Andhra Pradesh TDP leader, ex MLA shot dead by Maoists near Vishakpatnam

Despite Open Defecation Free status, rural Gujarat still needs lakhs of toilets: RTI reply

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