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Indian Railways bypasses recruitment board to open doors for contractual hiring

Railways will be hiring retired staff as part of a drive to fill the shortage in several key areas including heritage property preservation and stenographers.

Jul 7, 2018

BHEL to tie up with Ukrainian Zorya for refurbishing of warship turbines

Currently, the turbine is sent back to Ukraine which is not only time consuming but also costly. The proposed joint venture could substantially reduce the downtime since they would not be transported all the way to Ukraine.

Jul 7, 2018

Heavy rains likely to lash Telangana in the next 48 hours

The districts of Mancherial, Peddapalle, Kamareddy, Adilabad, Jagitial, Rajanna Sircilla, Nizamabad, Nirmal and Kumaram Bheem Asifabad have experienced heavy rainfall in isolated places.

Jul 7, 2018

Bengaluru cop's bravery rewarded with honeymoon package

Venkatesh rewarded for catching a mobile thief on Sarjapur road despite sustaining injuries. The Police department has rewarded him with a honeymoon package to Kerala.

Jul 7, 2018

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Shashi Tharoor granted bail, court to rehear case on July 26

The MP is the chief accused in the death of Sunanda Pushkar, his wife. Tharoor was summoned to the court after a charge-sheet filed by the NIA.

Jul 7, 2018

Iran hails nuclear talks in Europe as 'constructive'

The country received an economic package from European countries as it looks to stabilise its economy following the US withdrawal from the JCPOA.

Jul 7, 2018

Sanjay Naker, an Indian-origin finance consultant, gets 8 years in prison for raping teen in London

Sanjay Naker, an employee at PricewaterhouseCooper and a resident of Wood Green in north London, raped the 18-year-old after a drunken night with his colleagues. During the sentencing, the judge said that it was evident that the woman did not want to have sex with him and it was him who forced himself on her.

Jul 7, 2018

Trump expects quick trade deal with Britain: US ambassador

United States president Donald Trump is set to visit the UK for the first time since assuming the presidency. According to the US Ambassador, the country is looking for a trade deal amidst the global trade war.

Jul 7, 2018

British PM wins government backing for Brexit plan

After a marathon meeting, the cabinet has approved of prime minister Theresa May's plans for Brexit that includes a UK/EU free trade area and a business-friendly customs model.

Jul 7, 2018

Who is Balka Suman? TRS MP accused of sexually abusing 2 women; victims write letter to Modi

The two victims, who are sisters, sought the help of two journalists and two advocates to approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jul 7, 2018

Trump administration seeks extension over deadline to reunite separated migrant family

Authorities say DNA testing taking time, background checks on parents need to be done to ensure that they pose no risks to their children.

Jul 7, 2018

Thailand cave rescue: Officials rule out immediate evacuation attempts

Officials rule out immediate evacuation attempt despite concerns over low oxygen levels and weather conditions. Plans to evacuate have been fianlised, only date is yet to be fixed.

Jul 7, 2018

Amid stand-off with India, Maldives signs deal with Pakistan

In a fresh security challenge to India, the Maldives has signed an agreement with Pakistan in the energy sector. The country has been denying visas for Indians who are working on delayed construction projects that are being financed by India in the country.

Jul 7, 2018

Saudi women driving: Unhappy with ban being scrapped, men in Saudi set woman's car on fire

The women in Saudi might be one step closer in their fight for equality but looks like they still have a long way to go, for a country that is still often referred to as backward.

Jul 7, 2018

Video of a woman being gang-raped by men in UP goes viral

This comes days after another young girl was raped in Uttar Pradesh. The state has seen a rise in crimes against women.

Jul 7, 2018