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Hit on Head With Heavy Object, ISRO Scientist Found Dead Inside His Hyderabad Flat
A native of Kerala, the scientist had been living in Hyderabad for 20 years. His wife was also working in the city but was transferred to Chennai in 2005. Their son is settled in the US, while the daughter lives in New Delhi.
Govt Appoints Mallikarjuna Rao as MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank
Ch SS Mallikarjuna Rao, 57, currently the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Allahabad Bank, has been appointed to the new post up to September 18, 2021.
Rita, India's Oldest Chimpanzee, Dies at Age of 59 at Delhi Zoo
According to the Limca Book of Records, the animal was born on December 12, 1960, in Amsterdam Zoo and acquired by the Delhi zoo in 1990.
After Techie's Death in Freak Accident, TN Govt Seeks Court Nod for Banners Welcoming Modi & Xi for Meet
The high court had earlier banned erection of hoardings on roadsides and recently pulled up the government for not effectively implementing its order in the wake of the death of a woman techie last month.
Centre to Bring Amendment in Delhi Master Plan to Prevent Relocation of Fitness Centres
The Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee had recently ordered sealing of all fitness centres which have come up in the national capital after August 12, 2008.
Kejriwal Directs Private Schools to Hold Awareness Programmes on Dengue, Pollution for Children
The Delhi government will also provide masks to children through schools as part of its program to tackle pollution.
Delhi Records 65 Dengue, 64 Malaria Cases in Last Week of September
After the recent spurt in cases, the total number of dengue and malaria cases reported so far this year in the national capital rose to 282 and 368 respectively.
Less Than 24 Hrs After Getting Discharged for Heart Ailment, Chinmayanand Complains of Eye Problem
Chinmayanand, against whom a law student had levelled rape charges, was attended by doctors at the KGMU and was called for a checkup on Oct 16, officials said.
Day After Supply Hit by High Ammonia Levels, Kejriwal Says Water Production in Delhi Back to Normal
Water supply to several areas of the national capital was affected on Monday after the Chandrawal and Wazirabad water treatment plants were forced to "stop" operations upon noticing spike in ammonia levels due to dumping of industrial waste in the Yamuna...
Govt Counsel Reveals Shocking Details in Chinmayanand Case, Explains Why Former Minister Was Booked for Rape
In her complaint given to SIT via the Delhi Police, the law student said Chinmayanand used to tear her clothes whenever she refused to submit.
When Mahatma Gandhi Was Denied Entry into Kerala Temple Over His England Visit
The year was 1925, the place, the Bhagavathy Amman temple in Kanyakumari. Refused permission to enter the inner shrine by temple authorities, who cited his visit to England, Gandhi offered worship standing outside.
500 Prisoners to be Shifted as Heavy Rainfall Floods Jail in Ballia District of UP
Of the 900 prisoners, 500 are being shifted to Azamgarh Jail and remaining to Ambedkarnagar, Additional District Magistrate, Ballia, Ram Asrey said.
Ansal API Vice Chairman Detained at IGI on Way to UK, Handed over to UP Police
According to immigration officials, Ansal was supposed to take an Air India flight for London, but he was detained at the airport and later handed over to the Uttar Pradesh Police.
'Surgical Strike Needed': IIT-Delhi Director Puts out 9-Point Post on Facebook to Defend MTech Fee Hike
Among the many reasons, IIT-D Director V Ramgopal Rao said the fee hike would deter students who discontinue their Mtech courses mid-day after getting a job.
As Monsoon Refuses to End, Heavy Rains Kill 110 Across Country in 4 Days; Trains, Power Supply Hit
IMD Director General said on Sunday that the four-month monsoon season which is officially ending on Monday while active monsoon still prevails over parts of Rajasthan, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.