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Culture Ministry's Tweet Praising MS Golwalkar on Birth Anniversary Kicks Up a Storm on Social Media
The tweet was met with criticism from Opposition leaders like Shashi Tharoor and Gaurav Gogoi.
2 BJP Youth Leaders Arrested for Carrying Cocaine in Bengal, Saffron Party Calls it 'Conspiracy'
Police sources said both the BJP youth leaders were arrested under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act allegedly for carrying 100 grams of cocaine in their possessions by the police officers of the New Alipore police station.
First Woman Head Of NIOS: Curriculum Needs To Change; Medieval History Gets More Representation Than Ancient India
Professor Saroj Sharma says nothing special about her new role as “Today women are everywhere”.
CBSE Releases Admit Card for Assistant Secretary and Analyst 2019 Interview; Check More Details Here
A total of 112 applicants have been selected for the CBSE Assistant Secretary and Analyst interview.
PM2.5 Air Pollution Caused 54,000 Premature Deaths in Delhi Last Year: Study
The study by Greenpeace Southeast Asia Analysis and Swiss firm IQAir measured air quality by recording the concentration of poisonous PM2.5 particles, which are less than 2.5 microns in diameter and can cause deadly diseases, including cancer and cardiac...
Shri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Birth Anniversary: Famous Quotes by Him That are Relevant Even Today
In honour of his birth anniversary, let us remember his words.
Maharashtra Covid-19 Positivity Rate Worsens to Double in Only 10 Days, Authorities Blame Low Testing
A rise in positivity rate is an indicator of continued transmission and inadequate tests being carried out in a region. The state on Tuesday had revealed how the rate in districts, particularly from Vidarbha was exceptionally high.
'India Averted War with China. We Were on the Brink': Northern Army Cdr Lt Gen YK Joshi
During the interview, the Northern Army Commander gave an estimate on the casualties on the Chinese side, which he said was close to 45. This is the first time that the Army has thrown light on the number of Chinese fatalities.
Suvendu Adhikari, Other BJP Leaders Allege Attack by TMC Workers in Kolkata
Shibaji Sinha Roy, who is the president of the BJP's Kolkata North unit, reportedly suffered serious injuries and was admitted to Apollo Hospital in the city.
Govt Approves Over Rs 12,000 Crore Manufacturing Push for Telecom Equipment
Briefing reporters after a meeting of the Cabinet, Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the government is positioning India as a global powerhouse for manufacturing, and has created a conducive environment for ease of doing business.
The Early Bird: Koo Founder on Birth and Naming of India's Fast-Growing Twitter Alternative
Today it is recognised by the union government to be used for dissemination of information and communication by all its departments. With over four million downloads, Koo is ramping up to hit the next landmark.
Man of Social Status Can be Sexual Abuser Too, Observes Delhi Court as it Acquits Priya Ramani in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case
MJ Akbar had filed the complaint against Priya Ramani on October 15, 2018 for allegedly defaming him by accusing him of sexual misconduct decades ago. He resigned as Union minister on October 17, 2018.
Those Killed in Uttarakhand Calamity Have Bodily Injuries, Sludge and Water in Lungs: Chamoli CMO
Post-mortem has been conducted on all the 58 bodies recovered so far by February 16 and I have seen the reports. All of them died of injuries sustained on their bodies and due to sludge and water entering their lungs, Chamoli Chief Medical Officer G S Ran...
Centre Plans Crackdown on Spam, Scam Calls and Texts, Jamtara & Mewat Emerge as Hotspots
The Centre is considering curtailing telecom operations in Jharkhand’s Jamtara and Haryana’s Mewat, two regions that have become hotspots from where such scams are being carried out, an official said, asking not to be named.
Rajasthan Amends Laws to Eliminate Caste-Based Assignment of Labour in Prison
The amendments come after Rajasthan High Court took suo motu cognizance of a media report on caste practices prevalent in prisons.
Aaj ka Panchang, February 16: Know About Tithi, Shubh muhurat, Rahu Kaal and Other Details of the Day
Aaj ka Panchang, February 16: As per the Hindu Panchang, February 16 is the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha, 2077 Pramadi, Vikrama Samvata and day is Tuesday.