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Odd-even scheme called off in Delhi; AAP says it will burden public transport system

The NGT wanted exemptions to two-wheelers, government vehicles and women drivers to be removed.

Nov 11, 2017

India rubbishes Russian media report claiming Indian Navy allowed US officials board INS Chakra

The INS Chakra has been taken on lease from Russia for 10 years.

Nov 11, 2017

Parents, take note! Spanking kids may increase their risk of depression and drug abuse, confirms study

Researchers found that harsh parenting often leaves a lasting impact on kids which can lead to a number of mental health problems in adulthood.

Nov 11, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Pakistan seems to soften stance, allows wife to meet him

Pakistan's offer could be an attempt to counter India's argument at the ICJ in The Hague that Jadhav was not granted consular access in violation of the Vienna Convention.

Nov 11, 2017

Pune University says students must be vegetarian and non-alcoholic for gold medal in academics

The gold medal is given to meritorious science students provided they are vegetarians and teetotallers.

Nov 11, 2017

Did Amala Paul decide not to pay road tax in Kerala for her Puducherry registration car?

Amala Paul has apparently responded to the recent notice issued by the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department.

Nov 11, 2017

UN expert says 'Swachh Bharat' mission lacks human rights approach; govt strikes back

The government called UN Special Rapporteur on human rights to safe drinking water and sanitisation Leo Heller's views "rambling" and said the report contained "inaccuracies, sweeping generalisations and biases."

Nov 11, 2017

Kerala government hospital staff abused online for not doing their duty; video goes viral

A lady staffer is seen in the video refusing to give tokens to patients waiting in a queue.

Nov 11, 2017

Donald Trump praises India's growth and PM Narendra Modi at APEC Summit

Trump's statement about India comes a day after his visit to China, where the United States signed commercial deals worth billions of dollars.

Nov 11, 2017

Heartwarming moment face transplant patient meets donors family

A widow who donated her dead husbands face has met the man who received the face transplant. Andy Sandness met Lilly Ross 16 months after the operation at Mayo Clinic. Sandness underwent 56 hours of surgery for the transplant.

Nov 11, 2017

Watch Trump and Putin shake hands at Apec Summit

The US President and his Russian counterpart met for a second time at the conference. 

Nov 10, 2017

New trackless train appears to be a bus

CRRC Corporation has marketed their newest transportation design as a trackless train. Although it would seem it is suspiciously similar to a bus.The driverless and amp;#39;trackless and amp;#39; train has rubber tyres and works on roads.It can hold 300 passengers, and will have its own dedicated lane.

Nov 10, 2017

Love jihad? Kerala woman says husband tried to sell her to ISIS, approaches HC alleging forced conversion

Akshara Bose, who escaped 'confinement' in Jeddah recently, alleged that her husband forcefully converted her to Islam.

Nov 10, 2017

PM Modi is making it tougher for BJP to win 2019 Lok Sabha elections: The Economist

The Economist has once again taken shots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that his governance is making it more difficult for the BJP to win the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Read to know more.

Nov 10, 2017

Sweet tussle turns bitter! West Bengal to move court against Odisha claim on Rasgulla origin

The West Bengal government is reportedly eyeing the legal route to lay claim to the origin of the Rasgulla. Read to know more.

Nov 10, 2017