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Are genetically modified babies morally right? UK thinks so

Genome editing techniques such as such as CRISPR/Cas9 enable the deliberate alteration of a targeted DNA sequence in a living cell.

Jul 17, 2018

Hizbul Mujahideen militant Mannan Wani's letter taken down from internet; J&K Police to act against news portal

Who is Mannan Wani? A bright PhD scholar who joined militancy in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 17, 2018

Nida Khan: No medicines, last prayers or burial at graveyard for triple talaq victim

According to a fatwa, Nida Khan, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, will be facing a social boycott and people who do not respect the fatwa will also be punished.

Jul 17, 2018

Pro-Hong Kong independence supporters take part in a march

China's crackdown reaches Hong Kong; separatist group faces ban

The Hong Kong Security Bureau has written to the founder of the Hong Kong National Party, asking him why the party shouldn't be banned. The party is known for its pro-independence rallies and demonstrations in the financial hub.

Jul 17, 2018

Centre threatens to withdraw security at Delhi airport over delayed payments

The Ministry of Home Affairs has threatened to withdraw the 4,000 personnel deployed at the IGI airport if authorities fail to pay the complete amount due to the CISF. The airport has been paying around Rs. 100 crore less every year since 2013 toward its annual bill.

Jul 17, 2018

No more brigadier rank? Indian Army may do away with position in bid to be on par with civil services

The brigadier rank may not be the only one that the Indian Army plans to do away with. Cadets may also not get the rank of lieutenant and instead may directly be given the rank of captain once they pass out of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun.

Jul 17, 2018

This Game of Thrones actor joins Captain Marvel in mystery role

Chuku Modu has been cast in the upcoming superhero film Captain Marvel. Modu is famous for playing Aggo, a Dothraki warrior in HBO's epic fantasy drama Game of Thrones.

Jul 17, 2018

Can mass weddings break the stereotype of extravaganza in Kashmiri weddings?

As 105 couples tied the knot in a simple function on Sunday, many are hailing it as a positive step which may help young Kashmiri men and women.

Jul 16, 2018

'Congress is a Muslim party': Did minority cell's Nadeem Javed just confirm Rahul's statement?

Apart from Javed, an insider has also confirmed that the Congress party president Rahul Gandhi made the controversial remarks.

Jul 16, 2018

Renee Kujur aka 'Indian Rihanna': Her journey from being called 'kaali' to becoming a star model [Photos]

Due to her dark complexion, Renee Kujur faced a lot of hardships and embarrassment. The new internet sensation said that she was rejected and humiliated for her colour and facial features.

Jul 15, 2018

A woman buys wheat from a government-run ration shop

Himachal Pradesh goes digital in ration distribution to ensure transparency

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced several new steps to ensure fair distribution of high-quality ration in the state. It has set up a mobile app and a complaint redressal unit.

Jul 15, 2018

A woman is assisted by a soldier as she leaves an army helicopter during a rescue operation at Joshimath in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand government to charge rescued passengers for chopper services

According to the BJP government in Uttarakhand, the price to save a life is Rs 3,100 per person. Passengers rescued by helicopter in case of natural disasters will have to pay for it, while the government has spent about Rs 6 crore to fly VIPs in the state.

Jul 15, 2018

Legendary rapper Tupac faked his death and is very much alive, claims time traveller

Noah, the self-proclaimed time traveller revealed that legendary rapper Tupac had faked his death after he came under pressure by a secret group

Jul 15, 2018

UPSC 2018 Prelims results announced

The UPSC has published the results of the preliminary examinations and posted the dates for the Mains. Candidates can check the results on the official UPSC website.

Jul 14, 2018

Kashmir crime branch books director of International College of Aviation for cheating students [IBT Impact]

The college run by Nasir Ahmed in Baghat Barzulla, Srinagar, is said to have duped over 20 students of lakhs of rupees after asking them to pay large amounts for various courses and promising them jobs in the aviation industry. The students had earlier written to Mehbooba Mufti's Grievance Cell.

Jul 14, 2018

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Search Results for: civil society

Are genetically modified babies morally right? UK thinks so

Hizbul Mujahideen militant Mannan Wani's letter taken down from internet; J&K Police to act against news portal

Nida Khan: No medicines, last prayers or burial at graveyard for triple talaq victim

China's crackdown reaches Hong Kong; separatist group faces ban

Centre threatens to withdraw security at Delhi airport over delayed payments

No more brigadier rank? Indian Army may do away with position in bid to be on par with civil services

This Game of Thrones actor joins Captain Marvel in mystery role

Can mass weddings break the stereotype of extravaganza in Kashmiri weddings?

'Congress is a Muslim party': Did minority cell's Nadeem Javed just confirm Rahul's statement?

Renee Kujur aka 'Indian Rihanna': Her journey from being called 'kaali' to becoming a star model [Photos]

Himachal Pradesh goes digital in ration distribution to ensure transparency

Uttarakhand government to charge rescued passengers for chopper services

Legendary rapper Tupac faked his death and is very much alive, claims time traveller

UPSC 2018 Prelims results announced

Kashmir crime branch books director of International College of Aviation for cheating students [IBT Impact]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]