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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Opposition parties to join villagers' protests in Palghar

PM Narendra Modi's ambitious pet project, expected to be completed by 2022, faces land acquisition issues as nearly 2,000 tribal villagers are all set to stage a protest in Palghar on Sunday, June 3.

Jun 2, 2018

Author and veteran feminist Germaine Greer slammed for 'most rape is bad sex' comment

During an appearance at the Hay Festival in Wales on Wednesday, May 30, Australian author Germaine Greer said that "most rapes don't involve any injury" and a lot of times they are just "bad sex." The 79-year-old author even went on to say that rapes did not destroy women, but just annoyed them.

Jun 2, 2018

Wondering what degree to pursue? Head to India's first sports university in Manipur

The main objective of India's first sports university at Imphal, Manipur is to provide quality sports education to its students and act as a boost to sports-related activities in India.

Jun 2, 2018

Humans to colonise Mars? 5 reasons why that might not happen

Though colonising Mars is on the cards for scientists, there are some factors that will prove to be detrimental to life on the Red Planet.

Jun 2, 2018

Why have farmers gone on 10-day strike in 8 states? Veggies, milk supply to be hit

The 10-day strike has been coordinated by the Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh (RKM) with local partners and the farmers in these states -- Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh – are joining the protest.

Jun 2, 2018

BJP leader now wants Bollywood renamed, and it's not exactly an outrageous proposition!

BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya has called for "Bollywood" – a name used to refer to the Hindi film industry – to be given a new name.

Jun 2, 2018

PM Narendra Modi calls for equal access in Indo-Pacific

In his four years in power, PM Narendra Modi has sought to assert an expanded security role for India in the Indo-Pacific, actively courting the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Jun 2, 2018

3 Nigerians found dead in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, bottles of alcohol recovered

The deceased have now been identified as David Christopher, Greece Ben, and David and all three are in their 30s. While the exact cause of the death of the Nigerian nationals isn't known yet, the Delhi police suspect it to be a case of drug overdose.

Jun 2, 2018

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma addresses a press conference in Lucknow on Jan 8, 2017

UP Deputy CM pulls a 'Biplab', claims Sita was a test-tube baby!

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma is being compared to Tripura CM Biplab Deb after claiming that Sita was a test-tube baby.

Jun 1, 2018

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana in Singapore June 1, 2018. REUTERS/Edgar Su

India, Singapore agree to upgrade economic cooperation agreement

Stating that air traffic between India and Singapore is increasing rapidly, the Indian Prime Minister said that the two countries will soon sign an air services agreement.

Jun 1, 2018

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh appointed as the new Northern Army Commander

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh was the Director-General of Military Operations (DGMO) during the surgical strikes that were carried out across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on the intervening night of September 28 and 29 in 2016.

Jun 1, 2018

BJP MLA blames CM Yogi Adityanath for Kairana and Noorpur loss

In a well-worded poem addressing UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP MLA Shyam Prakash took to Facebook to express his concern over the saffron party's poor performance in the recent bypolls.

Jun 1, 2018

Maharashtra: Female cop undergoes sex change surgery

Salve, who was earlier inducted as a female constable in Maharashtra Police in 2010, now goes by the name Lalit and wants to be re-inducted as a male constable.

Jun 1, 2018

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Healthcare Sector suffers, common man rejoices: Delhi proposes to cap medical costs

Health activists have lauded the move, saying it will be a boon to patients and boost affordability. While the advisory will benefit patients, it will definitely hit businesses.

Jun 1, 2018

Karnataka students can now report teachers for using mobile phones in class

The circular calling for the ban was issued for teachers and other employees working in government and private schools across Karnataka as the government felt it hampers the teaching activities.

Jun 1, 2018

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Opposition parties to join villagers' protests in Palghar

Author and veteran feminist Germaine Greer slammed for 'most rape is bad sex' comment

Wondering what degree to pursue? Head to India's first sports university in Manipur

Humans to colonise Mars? 5 reasons why that might not happen

Why have farmers gone on 10-day strike in 8 states? Veggies, milk supply to be hit

BJP leader now wants Bollywood renamed, and it's not exactly an outrageous proposition!

PM Narendra Modi calls for equal access in Indo-Pacific

3 Nigerians found dead in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, bottles of alcohol recovered

UP Deputy CM pulls a 'Biplab', claims Sita was a test-tube baby!

India, Singapore agree to upgrade economic cooperation agreement

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh appointed as the new Northern Army Commander

BJP MLA blames CM Yogi Adityanath for Kairana and Noorpur loss

Maharashtra: Female cop undergoes sex change surgery

Healthcare Sector suffers, common man rejoices: Delhi proposes to cap medical costs

Karnataka students can now report teachers for using mobile phones in class

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]