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Sikkim: Chief Minister spelt 'Thief Minister' in Class V English textbooks
Four teachers were suspended after the errors were found in the textbook published by Delhi-based Tulip Publications.
News briefs: Ninad organises cultural programme for govt officials in Patna
Ninad organised a musical programme titled “Mile Sur Mera Tumhara” on Sunday. The programme provided an opportunity to the government officials to showcase their talents in the field of music. Officers performed songs, poetry, and mimicry showcasing their...
Gurgaon: Geetanjali murder still a mystery, CBI to probe now
Only four of the six bullets fired from the revolver of CJM Ravneet Garg have been found.
Army to rescue five persons struck on island in Kota
Army has been roped in to rescue five persons struck on a small island in Parvati river in Ayana village of Kota, police said on Monday. The village is situated some 100 kilometres from Kota town.
I'll direct a big budget film with newcomers: John Abraham
John Abraham hopes to go behind the camera one day for a big budget film, starring newcomers.
Machines for removal of flood debris still stuck en route
Heavy equipment like bulldozers and rock breakers, to be used to remove tonnes of debris lying in Kedarnath, is still stuck in Guptkashi due to bad weather with intermittent rains and low visibility conditions in the area.
Businessman shot dead at Kasimabad
A businessman was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Kasimabad area of the district, after which some locals chased the accused and beat one of them to death, police said on Monday.
LIVE: Akhilesh says suspension was an administrative decision, rules out debate
The suspension of Gautam Buddh Nagar Sub Divisional Magistrate Durga Shakti Nagpal has sparked huge uproar from IAS officers and the public of Uttar Pradesh.
Amazon unveils new hiring spree ahead of Obama visit
Amazon said it is looking to fill more than 5,000 new full-time jobs at 17 of its fulfilment centres across the United States.
Reconsider parting ways with BJP, Swamy asks Nitish
Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy on Sunday urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to reconsider his decision to snap ties with the BJP-led NDA over the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's elevation as his party's poll campaign panel chief two...
IPL spot-fixing: Delhi Police likely to file chargesheet today
S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan are likely to be framed under the stringent MCOCA Act, police sources.
Heavy rains trigger flash floods, five people reported trapped
Five persons were on Sunday stuck on the banks of Parvati river in Ayana area of Kota following flash floods after heavy rains. The area is situated some 100 kilometres from Kota town.
Pressure mounts on Twitter to make reporting abuse easy
More than 30,000 people petitioned it over the case of a feminist campaigner who says she was repeatedly threatened with rape.
Rich haul of medals for India wrestlers at Asian cadet meet
Indian wrestlers finished with a rich haul of three gold, nine silver and three bronze medals in the Cadet Asian Championships.
West Bengal Panchayat Election: Counting of votes today
The five-phased panchayat polls were marred by massive violence which claimed at least 24 lives.
Punjab overcome UP in shootout to win Federation Cup hockey
Punjab edged past Uttar Pradesh in a penalty shootout to win the 2013 edition of the IHF Federation Cup at the Shivaji Stadium in New Delhi.