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HC Hears Plea on CBSE Moderation Policy, the Board to Respond Today
The court, while hearing the plea on Monday, asked the education authority why the policy couldn’t be implemented from next year since the results for this year were to be announced soon.
Naval Cadet Death: Suicide Note Alleges Harassment by Seniors
The action comes after the police found a suicide note written by the deceased where he alleged harassment by the two senior cadets.
Women in Malayalam Film Industry Join Hands for Safer Working Environment
Women in Malayalam industry have joined hands to fight gender inequality, forming an organisation 'Women's Collective in Cinema'.
JK Govt's Internet Ban Goes For a Toss as Netizens Turn to VPN
While the government order put the onus on Internet service providers to ban the access to these sites, it was silent on the possibility of users being able to bypass the ban.
Benami Land Deals: I-T Dept Raids 22 Locations Over Links With Lalu
The Income Tax Department raided at least 22 locations in Delhi and adjoining areas on Tuesday over charges of alleged benami deals worth Rs 1,000 crore linked to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad and others.
Minister Intervenes to Get Man's Broken Mixer-Grinder Replaced
A top officer of the Ministry of Personnel said that the maximum complaints come for Ministry of Railways and Department of Communications. "These two departments deal with public the maximum hence greater pendency," the officer said.
Tamil Nadu Grinds to Halt as State Buses go on Strike
On Monday, students who had to appear for an examination at 10 a.m. lamented as their daily commute took around two hours.
Maoist Carrying Rs 16 Lakh Reward Killed in Encounter in Chhattisgarh
A hardcore Maoist, carrying a reward of Rs 16 lakh on his head, was on Sunday gunned down in an encounter with the police in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district, a senior official said.
Massoud Khalili's Love Story: From Mujahideen to Gandhian Diplomat
Massoud Khalili, currently Afghanistan’s ambassador to Spain and author of the book ‘Whispers of War: An Afghan Freedom Fighter’s Account of the Soviet Invasion’, in a freewheeling conversation with News18’s Eram Agha talks about his saga and how Afghanis...
Govt Orders ISPs to Block Child Sexual Abuse Content by July 31
Under this order, the ISPs shall be required to adopt and implement the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) Resources by July 31. The IWF maintains a dynamic global list of websites and URLs which contain Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Swadeshi Jagran Manch to Write to PM Modi Against Nod to GM Mustard
SJM worries the approval will open India to foreign investors.
Encounter Underway Between Security Forces, Maoists in Bihar
In another attack by the Maoists, police were targeted by Maoists in Giddheshwar forest on Friday.
Uphaar Tragedy: HC Upholds Evidence Tampering Charge Against Ansals
The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court's order framing charges of tampering of evidence against real estate barons Sushil and Gopal Ansal in the Uphaar fire tragedy case.
PM Narendra Modi Attends Vesak Day Celebrations in Sri Lanka
Several Buddhist monks chanted prayers during which Modi closed his eyes and kept his hands folded.
Man Who 'Attacked' Mishra Had Quit His CA Job to Work for AAP: Police
Ankit Bhardwaj, the man who tried to attack sacked Delhi minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday at his hunger strike site, had quit his job as a chartered accountant to work for the Aam Aadmi Party, police said on Friday.
Meeting Jindal a Part of Back-channel Diplomacy, Nawaz Sharif Tells Pak Army
Jindal is said to be the man who had arranged a meeting between Modi and Sharif in Lahore on December 25, 2015, on Sharif's birthday and the day when Sharif's granddaughter Mehr-un-Nisa was married.