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1.5 year old Miyawaki forest---Image courtesy @shubzsharma

Bengaluru's IPS officer is turning the city green, one police station at a time [Watch]

Through the Japanese method of Miyawaki, mini but dense forests can be created using indigenous plants.

Oct 18, 2020

Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, other celebs banned in China; here's why

Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Selena Gomez are musical sensations who have fans across the globe. But do you they are banned in China. Read on to know why.

Oct 16, 2020

US Marshals' extrajudicial killing of Antifa activist now corroborated by Trump

During a rally in Pennsylvania, US President Donald Trump bragged about the US Marshal's shooting of Antifa activist, who was wanted for the murder of far-right Trump supporter.

Oct 16, 2020

Stop mentioning students' caste, religion in register: Andhra govt to schools

Andhra Pradesh government has asked schools to refrain from mentioning the caste and religion of students in attendance regiteres.

Oct 15, 2020

Bengaluru turns traffic police garrison; cops flood city's potholed roads

As Bengaluru traffic police continues the vigil on traffic violations by levying hefty fines; reports of bribery, amid zero traffic management are fast surfacing. Public asks, in absense of basic roads, why has the government decided to break the back of commuters; especiallly when COVID has hit them financially as well. A case of over-enforcement, many feel.

Oct 15, 2020

Golconda Fort wall collapse ---Credit social media

Golconda Fort is down: Historic wall collapses as bureaucrats support illegal golf course

Topography of the fort has been altered and water ways rerouted in favour of the Hyderabad Golf Course.

Oct 14, 2020

Hyderabad rains: Two-day holiday for rain-battered Greater Hyderabad residents

The Telangana government declared a holiday on Wednesday and Thursday within Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Greater Hyderabad in the wake of incessant rains.

Oct 14, 2020

UP IAS officer brings 3-week-old baby to work; gimmick or duty, Twitter divided

In the viral video IAS officer Soumya Pandey, SDM of Uttar Pradesh's Modinagar, resumed work three weeks after delivering her child. She attended office with her newborn baby. Here's how Twitter reacted after watching her video

Oct 13, 2020

Psychological training for all Indian Army soldiers in J&K: Here's the rationale behind the move

Over the years, the role of Army has come under scanner for using excessive force and collateral damages. Citing these issues, the Army is has planned to train its troops for people friendly operation in the valley.

Oct 13, 2020

Paytm's top-level execs promoted to senior roles, more changes to come | Details

Paytm has set its eyes on IPO sometime in 2022 and is already making some crucial changes at the top-level management to lay a firm structure.

Oct 12, 2020

Maximum city Mumbai powerless; Angry Mumbaikars vent anger on social media

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) PRO said that due to grid failure there is off supply in entire MMR region

Oct 12, 2020

Ultimate page-turner: The Good, the Bad and the Unknown by IPS Raj Tilak Roushan | Review

Written by Raj Tilak Roushan, IPS, The Good, the Bad and the Unknown is a fine collection of 18 crime short stories. Scroll down to read the review of crime fiction.

Oct 11, 2020

Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing a meeting with a delegation from Jammu & Kashmir's Apni Party led by Altaf Bukhari, at the Ministry of Home Affairs. Home Secretary AK Bhalla and other senior officers present.

MHA takes stern measures to curb crime against women amid Hathras incident outrage

The advisory says all states and UTs may suitably issue instructions to all concerned to ensure strict compliance with the provisions in the law.

Oct 10, 2020

Highest skydiving landing at altitude of 1892ft; IAF breaks own record: Watch

On October 8, the Indian Air Force celebrated its 88th Anniversary. To commemorate Air Force Day, the IAF achieved a new record of the highest skydive landing at Khardungla Pass in Leh at an altitude of 17,982 ft breaking its own previous record.