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Eid al-Fitr 2018 date in Pakistan, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK and other countries around the world

Eid al-Fitr (Eid ul-Fitr) will mark the beginning of the lunar month Shawwal. Every country marks the celebration on a different date, depending on the sighting of the new moon.

Jun 12, 2018

Health concerns arise as mobile network companies plan to roll out 5G in selected cities

A top health expert has revealed that 5G network may pose serious health risks to all species on the Earth.

Jun 12, 2018

Indian Railways to focus on 'Make in India' in ambitious Rs. 78,000 crore signalling project

Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the railways to focus not on 100 percent electrification, but on cost-effective electrification with a thrust on prioritising the routes.

Jun 12, 2018

Militant attack in Pulwama leaves two policemen dead

Militants attacked police guards at Pulwama's Court Complex and escaped with service rifles. The attack has left two dead and one injured.

Jun 12, 2018

Bengaluru couple kills themselves after fighting over wife's Facebook addiction

The 28-year-old man hung himself from the ceiling fan in one room while his 23-year-old wife took her life in the same way in another room. The couple killed themselves in the presence of their two-year-old son.

Jun 12, 2018

'Dharna without reason': Kejriwal, Cabinet ministers' sit-in at Raj Niwas enters 18th hour

Delhi chief minister, along with three other cabinet ministers refused to leave the Lieutenant Governor's office, accusing him of inaction against protesting IAS officers and demanding the approval for doorstep ration delivery.

Jun 12, 2018

Mother gives 14-year-old daughter knife to attack friend, says 'stab the b***h'

The 13-year-old victim suffered slashes to her face, arms, hands, and chest and was being treated in a hospital. The other girl, who is 14-years-old, also received minor bruising and scratches.

Jun 12, 2018

Lateral entry into government from the private sector: How feasible is that?

The Department of Personnel and Training has also advertised for professionals from other walks of life for a few positions in the government.

Jun 12, 2018

Manohar Parrikar to return from US next week? BJP denies reports after leaked Goa govt memo

It has been three months since the Goa CM left for New York, where he is undergoing treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer. The 62-year-old was earlier hospitalised on three occasions in Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital and the Goa Medical College.

Jun 12, 2018

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at AIIMS, condition said to be 'stable'

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is the oldest living former prime minister of India, was admitted to New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Monday (June 11).

Jun 12, 2018

Assam: 23 held for lynching, 26 for misuse of social media

About 23 people have been held for the lynching of two youths in Kabri Anglong last week. Government plans to introduce a new programme to combat social media rumours.

Jun 12, 2018

Rail Madad app to expedite and streamline passenger grievance redressal

Rail MADAD stands for 'Rail Mobile Application for Desired Assistance During Travel'. The app also has an option to share pictures while registering complaints.

Jun 12, 2018

Historic Trump-Kim summit concludes, follow-up discussions next week

This is the first time Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un met, especially after trading jibes since last September and both the leaders were quite enthusiastic about the meet. Ahead of the summit, the US president said that he and the North Korean leader will "will solve a big problem, a big dilemma."

Jun 12, 2018

No officer in New Delhi on strike, says IAS Association; AAP disputes

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday alleged that the IAS association in Delhi was on a strike for the past four months which he dubbed as "illegal".

Jun 12, 2018

West Bengal teenager commits suicide after tiff with boyfriend

According to the family members, the girl committed suicide after she had a fight with her boyfriend over chat and threatened that she would kill herself.

Jun 12, 2018