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Kashmir: Hundreds of govt school teachers threaten to protest on Eid over non-payment of salaries

The school teachers have hit roads multiple times demanding payment of their salaries on time.

Aug 21, 2018

Public health system in crisis: CAG report says most healthcare clinics face 24 to 38 % medical staff crunch

According to the survey, 73 percent of sub-centres were found to be at a distance of more than 3 kms from the remotest village and 28 percent could not be accessed using public transport. About 17 percent sub-centres were found to be in an unhygienic condition.

Aug 21, 2018

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Indian Railways' operating ratio worsens; it invests Rs 111 to earn every Rs 100

A higher expense ratio indicates the inability of the national carrier to generate a surplus in terms of revenue that could be further used for capital investments such as laying new tracks and deploying more coaches.

Aug 20, 2018

Asian Games 2018: Tennis great Leander Paes reveals why he pulled out of continental event

The 45-year-old five-time gold medalist was expected to pair with either Sumit Nagal or Ramkumar Ramanathan at the Asian Games. However, he announced his withdrawal on Thursday.

Aug 16, 2018

Ayushman Bharat Yojana: Here's all you need to know about the world's largest healthcare scheme

The ambitious project, which is being dubbed as 'Modicare' by leaders of the Bhartiya Janta Party, is slated for a September 25 launch.

Aug 16, 2018

TVS plans to launch Radeon 110cc commuter motorcycle on August 23?

TVS Motor Company will launch a new two-wheeler on August 23. Reports claim that it will either be 110cc or the 125cc commuter bike. The rumours surrounding TVS Radeon 110cc bike has been getting a lot of traction lately.

Aug 15, 2018

Modi speech highlights: 10 key takeaways from the PM's Independence Day address

This was the fifth time that Modi delivered a speech on the occasion of Independence Day since he was sworn in as the PM of India.

Aug 15, 2018

Independence Day 2018: Modi to launch healthcare scheme for poor on September 25

India is celebrating its 72nd Independence Day on Wednesday (August 15). PM Modi has hoisted the national flag and also addressed the nation.

Aug 14, 2018

A woman should play the role of James Bond: Gemma Arterton

Gemma Arterton, who starred in 'Quantum of Solace' wrote a short story on her bond character, 'Strawberry Fields'.

Aug 13, 2018

2018 Indian Chieftain Elite launched at Rs 38 lakh; limited to 350 units worldwide

Indian Motorcycle has allocated a limited number of Chieftain Elite for India. Each model comes with a unique colour scheme that takes 25 hours to paint by a specialised team at its US plant.

Aug 13, 2018

Out-of-state cabs need permit to ply in Delhi; 404 taxi drivers challaned, 104 vehicles seized

Cabs plying under various mobile aggregator services are currently plying in Delhi merely through agreements, which is illegal as per the Motor Vehicles Act, said Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot in the Assembly on August 9.

Aug 11, 2018

Despite big achievements, Delhi's innovative 'Traffic Sentinel App' still needs some improvements

Several app users claimed that despite registration of several complaints, no action has been taken by Delhi Police so far.

Aug 11, 2018

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State govts get nutritional cushion; Centre to sell pulses at discounted rates through PDS

Pulses like tur, chana, moong, masoor and urad will be sold at a discounted price of Rs 15 per kg over current wholesale prices.

Aug 10, 2018

Indian Air Force to study feasibility of having women combat pilots

Among the factors the IAF will look at is how crucial will be the impact on the tight flying schedule of a combat squadron if a woman pilot gets married and has children.

Aug 6, 2018

Hosur airport to start operations soon: Airport rides no longer nightmare for techies and South Bengaluru residents

The Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) has agreed to give it a No-Objection Certificate to the Hosur airport but has put forward a condition that only Udan flights would operate from the place. This, it believes, would not pose much competition to BIAL.