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BJP MLA says prostitutes better than govt officials, after asking people to 'thrash' bureaucrats demanding bribes

BJP MLA Surendra Singh, a lawmaker from Uttar Pradesh's Bairia, observed a "chetavani diwas" or "warning day" on Tuesday, and made quite a few controversial and bizarre statements, one of which was how prostitutes were better than government officials.

Jun 6, 2018

Students appear in ICSE class 10 exams in Kolkata on Feb 26, 2018 [Representational picture]

WB Madhyamik Result 2018 to release today

This year the examination of Madhyamik (Class 10) was conducted from March 12 to March 21. Around 11 lakh students appeared for the examination.

Jun 6, 2018

Over half of Indians physically inactive, says ICMR report

An unhealthy lifestyle leads to several health issues. In fact, a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) had recently revealed that physical inactivity costs $54 billion globally in direct healthcare.

Jun 6, 2018

Karnataka cabinet: CM HD Kumaraswamy convenes the first meeting

About 16 Congress leaders and nine JD(S) MLAs have taken oath as cabinet ministers on Wednesday, June 6. The oath-taking ceremony began at 2.12 pm at the Raj Bhavan, Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala's residence, in Bengaluru.

Jun 6, 2018

Bengaluru shamed again: Ola driver arrested for molesting passenger, stripping her to take photos

Bengaluru Police arrest Ola driver on charges that he molested a woman passenger, clicked obscene photos of her and then circulated them on social media.

Jun 6, 2018

From less food to costlier luggage fees, is Railways taking Indians for a ride?

One proposal says Indian Railways wants to reduce the quantity of food served and focus on quality, while another says passengers will be charged six times the luggage fees for their excess baggage.

Jun 6, 2018

World Environment Day: This sand turtle with plastic bottles highlights the plight of aquatic animals

Sudarsan Pattnaik says that the enormous structure at Puri beach in Odisha highlights the grim picture of sea pollution.

Jun 5, 2018

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refutes allegations of corruption in Rafale deal

The NDA government signed a deal with French company Dassault Aviation to purchase 36 Rafale jets in a deal worth around $1.5 billion, one of the largest military procurements in recent history.

Jun 5, 2018

UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls for simultaneous elections for 'development'

He said a team in Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh is formed in this regard to look into the possibility of holding only one election.

Jun 5, 2018

Nipah virus now under control in Kerala: Union Health Minister JP Nadda

In order to prevent the virus from spreading, the Kerala government ordered colleges and other educational institutions in Kozhikode to remain closed till June 12.

Jun 5, 2018

NIA arrests third suspect in Nagrota terror attack

NIA spokesperson Alok Mittal confirmed the arrest, saying that Baba was produced before a special NIA court in Jammu on June 5.

Jun 5, 2018

Bitcoin, Ethereum are types of cryptocurrencies available

World's first Ethereum religion 0xΩ beats cyberpunk; Let Blockchain save Matt Liston!

The new religion, baptised as 0xΩ, is the most 'democratic' religion ever. There's no iron curtain separating the deity and the devotee. There's no god invisible behind the rising columns of smoke from the altars. The cardinals will not hector you from the pulpits and the Imams will not issue a fatwa against you.

Jun 5, 2018

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BJP MLA says prostitutes better than govt officials, after asking people to 'thrash' bureaucrats demanding bribes

WB Madhyamik Result 2018 to release today

Over half of Indians physically inactive, says ICMR report

Karnataka cabinet: CM HD Kumaraswamy convenes the first meeting

Bengaluru shamed again: Ola driver arrested for molesting passenger, stripping her to take photos

From less food to costlier luggage fees, is Railways taking Indians for a ride?

World Environment Day: This sand turtle with plastic bottles highlights the plight of aquatic animals

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refutes allegations of corruption in Rafale deal

UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls for simultaneous elections for 'development'

Nipah virus now under control in Kerala: Union Health Minister JP Nadda

NIA arrests third suspect in Nagrota terror attack

World's first Ethereum religion 0xΩ beats cyberpunk; Let Blockchain save Matt Liston!

World Environment Day: Himachal Pradesh bans use of thermocol plates

Watch: Zimbabwean pastor makes phone call to God to solve people's problems

Modi government to launch big measures for sugar sector; bypoll blow in top producer UP the reason?

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]