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Maharashtra BJP Chief Raosaheb Danve addresses a press conference in Mumbai on Jan 13, 2015. (Photo: Sandeep Mahankal/IANS)

Uttar Pradesh tops chart in PDS corruption, Bihar comes second

Union Minister Raosaheb Danve-Patil said that UP has topped the list in Public Distribution System (PDS) corruption cases with 328 complaints, while Bihar comes next with 108 complaints. Delhi ranks third in corruption cases with 78 complaints.

Nov 20, 2019

Here's the new map of India with Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

The new map shows the administrative boundaries of the newly formed UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Nov 2, 2019

Battle of airwaves: Why is India cranking up mobile network in deserted hills?

India feels it is strategically important to strengthen the mobile singals along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in even sparsely populated hills of Arunachal Pradesh to counter the high-power Chinese network incursion.

Oct 26, 2019

One of India's most talented cricketers, a Kolkata Knight Riders star, calls it a day

A great performer in Indian domestic cricket decided to retire from all formats of the game after serving his team for nearly one-and-a-half decade.

Oct 23, 2019

Karnataka tops first-ever innovation ranking of states, sponsored by NITI Aayog

Karnataka also grabbed the top position in terms of attracting investment followed by Maharashtra, Haryana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Telangana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

Oct 18, 2019

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Railways made Rs 35,073 crore in 10 years by just selling scrap

The Indian Railways said it earned a maximum profit of Rs 4,409 crore by selling scrap in 2011-12. The lowest income of Rs 2,718 crore was in 2016-17.

Oct 10, 2019

Maharashtra, Haryana to go to polls on October 21, results on October 24, announces Election Commission

The dates for the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana were announced by the Election Commission on Saturday.

Sep 21, 2019

First integrated battle group to be deployed along India-Pakistan border

IBGs are battle formations with heavy firepower that will combine infantry, armour, artillery, engineers, logistics and support units to bring together all necessities to fight a war.

Sep 2, 2019

Heavy rains trigger floods, landslides in Northeast; 10 dead, over 8 lakh affected

While heavy rains in the region are expected till July 14, Barpeta in Assam is the worst-hit district with over 85,000 people affected.

Jul 13, 2019

Meet unique bike rider of India - Sanil Tiwari aka Fakira Rider

Fakira Rider's real name is Sanil Tiwari, but when he took an ascetic from Osho ashram he got his new name as Swami Anand Fakira. He has rode on his bike to every place of India from Kanyakumari to Kashmir.

Jul 11, 2019

Lok Sabha results 2019 LIVE: BJP mauls opposition, Modi only 3rd Indian PM to return after completing full term

Congratulations poured in for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was set to be re-elected by over 2.5 lakh votes from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

May 23, 2019

Strategic road construction affected in Kashmir Valley

300 yaks starve to death after heavy snowfall in Sikkim, biggest 'tragedy' in 20 years

Yaks die every year when the region is hit by snowstorms, but the death toll this year was unexpected.

May 13, 2019

What are electoral bonds? How do they help clean up election campaign?

Though electoral bonds are not bonds in the real sense of the term, they improve transparency in campaign funding and reduce the influence of black money.

Apr 12, 2019

Phase 1: India Votes for the 17th General Elections to choose the next Prime Minister

Lok Sabha elections: First Round voting begins, top 10 seats under lens

From Jammu on top to Nizamabad in south, Gaziabad in UP to Pauri Garhwal in Uttarakhand, today's top 10 Lok Sabha seats worth watching

Apr 11, 2019

Successful in conducting 1st phase of Lok Sabha polls in a free, fair and peaceful manner: EC

The Phase I of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections was held in 91 parliamentary constituencies spread across 20 states and Union Territories.