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Karnataka Professor Releases Song for Awareness about Mosquito-borne Diseases
The Dakshina Kannada district administration has stepped up efforts to curb the spread of dengue and other vector-borne diseases.
After Being Pulled up For Using Single-use Plastic, BigBasket Says it Will Stop Cling Film Deliveries
BigBasket decided to make the changes after Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) said that it would penalise the online grocery store if it continues to use cling films.
In Meeting With Amit Shah, Jagan Reddy Explains Plans to Have 4 Capitals For Andhra
During his meeting with Amit Shah, Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy is said to have highlighted his proposal to make Amaravati only the administrative capital while pushing for development in the other four cities as well.
Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel to Visit Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh Next Month
Minister Prahlad Patel said he had already sent two officials from the Union culture and tourism ministry on deputation to J&K and Ladakh, who would act as an 'advance team' before he would arrive there.
32-Year-Old Hyderabad Businessman Held for Blackmailing Woman With Nude Pictures
Mohammad Salman Nawaz Sarkar, a resident of Chennai, cheated and collected the money from the victim by introducing himself through Facebook that he was a tycoon in Mumbai presently residing in Hyderabad.
Fish Curry, Keema, a Champion's Welcome: How PV Sindhu's Mom Prepared for Her Return after Gold Win
P Vijaya’s happiness knew no bounds on Sunday, when her daughter, not only won the prestigious medal for India, but also dedicated it to her as a birthday gift. Vijaya said it was a gift of a lifetime.
High Court Serves Notice to MP Govt After PIL Challenges Constitution of State Wildlife Board
Order regarding the constitution of 30-member MP State Wildlife Board (MPSWB) was issued on Aug 3 and nomination of three members with ‘special interest in wildlife’ has raised many eyebrows among wildlife conservationists.
Day After Vandalism, Ambedkar Statue Re-installed in Tamil Nadu's Vedaranyam
On Sunday, clashes broke out between two caste groups which injured two people. Both were rushed to a government hospital in the district.
G7 Summit: PM Narendra Modi Likely to Discuss Kashmir Situation in Sidebar With Donald Trump Today
Though India is not a member of the G7 grouping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Biarritz on French President Emmanuel Macron's personal invitation.
Supreme Court to Hear Chidambaram's Pleas Against Arrest, Denial of Anticipatory Bail Today
Chidambaram has contended that it is violation of his fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution that his petition challenging the high court order was not heard by the apex court on July 20 and 21 and he was arrested on the August 21 night.
Fed Up with Constant Pressure to Find Job, 22-year-old Stabs Father with Kitchen Knife in Delhi
After having arguments regarding his unemployment, Amarjeet stabbed his father with a kitchen knife.
Days After Losing Special Status, Jammu & Kashmir State Flag Taken Off Civil Secretariat Building Rooftop
Since Jammu and Kashmir no longer enjoys the autonomy that it has been since independence, the state also lost its right to sport a separate flag.
Give Specific Timelines for Cleaning of Yamuna: Green Tribunal
A bench headed by NGT chairperson justice Adarsh Kumar Goel made it clear that the tribunal will finalise fresh timelines with clear adverse consequences of violating such revised schedules.
GoAir Flight Carrying Rahul Gandhi,Oppn Leaders Back From Srinagar Had to 'Go Around' Before Landing in Delhi
When the GoAir flight G8-149 carrying Rahul Gandhi and several opposition leaders was ready to land at New Delhi airport, the pilot opted for a go-around. A GoAir spokesperson in a clarification said that the go-around manoeuvre was made as a bird hit was...
Bureaucrats Remember Arun Jaitley As Master of Complexities of Communication
Jaitley, largely credited for opening up the broadcasting sector in May 2000 for participation by private FM broadcasters, was widely considered to be a minister who looked to technology to drive content in the ministry.
'Insaf Milega': BJP’s Hans Raj Hans Feels 'Violated' After Ravidas Temple Demolition, Hopes for Justice
The singer-turned-politician has been influenced by Ravidas’ devotional music and writings especially “Beghampura Sheher Ka Naam,” (Land without Sorrows), and has been singing Ravidas for past 25 years.