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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

This project in Bihar promises drinking water at 50 paise a litre

A new project in Bihar Sulabh Jal aims to bring drinking water to millions affected by arsenic poisoning in the state. It will purify lake and pond water at just 50 paise per litre, and will be implemented all over the state in coordination with civic agencies.

Jul 15, 2018

Bigg Boss Telugu 2 elimination: Bhanu Sree might exit in week 5, IBTimes Poll

Bhanu Sree will be evicted from Nani's reality TV show Bigg Boss Telugu 2 in the fifth week, while Deepthi and Ganesh are safe from the elimination, according to the IBTimes' poll.

Jul 15, 2018

Angela Hernandez is found at the bottom of a cliff

Woman survives seven days on radiator water after cliff accident in California

After disappearing a week ago, Angela Hernandez was found by a couple of hikers at the bottom of a cliff in Big Sur, California. She survived by drinking the water from her SUV's radiator.

Jul 15, 2018

J&K revokes arms licenses amidst probe into fake gun license scam

The government has ordered the District Magistrate to revoke issued licenses, suspend the issuance of new licenses, and have people deposit their arms at the police station.

Jul 15, 2018

Spiders on Mars? NASA picture captures crawling objects on Mars' surface

The picture has been taken by the space agency's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). It features the "spiders" coming out of the planet's ground at the South Pole

Jul 15, 2018

Global migration to get smoother after historic agreement on UN compact

In a historic move, the UN has agreed on it first ever global compact for migration. All countries part of the United Nations, except the US, have agreed for smoother pathways for legal migrants while cracking down on illegal immigrants and human traffickers.

Jul 14, 2018

A bottle of Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder is seen in a photo illustration taken in New York

Johnson & Johnson asked to cough up $4.7 billion in ovarian cancer lawsuit

22 women had alleged the asbestos in Johnson & Johnson's talc-based products lead to ovarian cancer. Over 9,000 cases have been filed against the company in connection to ovarian cancer, with the $4.7 billion fine being the highest the company has been asked to pay.

Jul 14, 2018

Super Singer 6 winner: Senthil to lift trophy and Sakthi to finish at second place in Vijay TV's show, says poll

A poll conducted by International Business Times India indicates that Senthil Kumar will be the winner and Sakthi along with Rakshita will end up as the runners-up of Super Singer 6.

Jul 14, 2018

A copy of the grand jury indictment against 12 Russian intelligence officers

Indictment of Russian officers puts pressure on Trump at Putin summit

America has indicted 12 GRU officers in the case of election meddling, and while Trump says otherwise, the indictment will have a serious effect on the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki next week.

Jul 14, 2018

West Bengal chit fund scam: After Asthana visit, CBI unearths Rs 520 crore Pailan scam

CBI officials are said to have raided six different locations, including the residence of the Pailan Group chairman, Apurba Saha. Observers believe that the visit of the CBI special director Rakesh Asthana's recent Kolkata visit has fuelled the investigation process.

Jul 14, 2018