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Living in abject poverty, Jammu's auto driver family gets electricity bill worth Rs 51 lakhs [details]

Showing "generosity" to the poor family, authorities asked them to pay the first installment of the bill worth Rs 20 lakh by the end of September this year.

Aug 20, 2023

"Viral" Virus: Stiff fines, vehicle seizures don't stop Insta reel makers [details]

The cases of risking one's own life and that of others for creating stunt videos and Instagram reels to become famous on social media are not coming down despite police action against such acts.

Aug 20, 2023

Sacked J&K Bank officer was 'ISI deep asset in Kashmir': Top intelligence sources

Sacked J&K Bank officer, Sajad Ahmad Bazaz was actually a deep asset of Pakistan's ISI in Kashmir, top intelligence sources told IANS on Sunday.

Aug 20, 2023

Kharge constitutes new CWC: Tharoor, Pilot, Priyanka included [details]

Ending months of suspense, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday announced the constitution of Congress Working Committee (CWC) -- the party's highest-decision making body -- which includes senior leaders like Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot, Priyanka Gandhi and several others.

Aug 20, 2023

Govt imposes 40% duty on onion export

The government on Saturday imposed a 40 per cent export duty on onion exports till December 31.

Aug 19, 2023

Stem cell therapy can help restore vision after eye injury

In a significant breakthrough, US researchers restored vision in patients with eye injuries using their own stem cells.

Aug 19, 2023

Plant-based diet, proper sleep, exercise & being social will help you lead healthy long life

Those following a plant-based diet with limited added salts and sugars, adequate rest, exercise and socialisation were found to have a 29 per cent lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 28 per cent lower risk of cancer mortality.

Aug 19, 2023

Polygamy in Muslims, plagiarism of Tarun Tahilian's bridal wear, Dalit writer's credit claim: A look at Made in Heaven 2 controversies

Made in Heaven season 2 series controversies: From Dalit representation to costume design and plagiarism of designer Tarun Tahiliani's designs in the show and much more.

Aug 19, 2023

IAF officers' killing case: CBI seeks cancellation of bail of JKLF terrorist [details]

The jailed chairman of the banned JKLF Yasin Malik, and six other terrorists were charged with the killings of the four unarmed officers of the Indian Air Force in 1990.

Aug 19, 2023

Agencies clueless about Kargil's mysterious blast [details]

A suspicious object exploded inside a scrap dealer's shop in the Kabadi Nallah area of Drass in the Kargil district of Ladakh on Friday evening.

Aug 19, 2023

Centre opposes PIL to replace 'Central Government' term with 'Union government' in official communications

The Centre has taken objection with a plea before the Delhi High Court that seeks to replace the term 'Central government' with 'Union government' or 'Union of India' in all official orders, notifications, and correspondences.

Aug 19, 2023

British Indian doctor Ravi Jayaram who helped catch 'killer' nurse says: 'Babies could've been saved'

An Indian-origin paediatrician in England, who helped catch a nurse convicted of murdering seven babies in her care, has said that the infants could have been saved had the hospital acted faster.

Aug 19, 2023

Amarnath pilgrim slips to death, another injured

An Amarnath Yatra pilgrim slipped to his death while another was injured along the north Kashmir Baltal route to the cave shrine.

Aug 19, 2023

Ashoka University row : Psychology Dept expresses solidarity with Sabyasachi Das on voter manipulation paper controversy

Department of Psychology has extended solidarity to assistant professor Sabyasachi Das after the Haryana-based Ashoka University accepted his resignation.

Aug 19, 2023

28% GST impact: Online poker platform Spartan Poker lays off 125 employees

After Mobile Premier League (MPL) and Hike's Rush Gaming, online poker platform Spartan Poker has reportedly become another victim of government's 28 per cent GST on online gaming.

Aug 19, 2023