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Search for MH370 leads researchers to 19th century merchant vessels

The officials from the Western Australian Museum analyzed the two ships found in the remote Southern Ocean with the help of sonar and video data. "Both wrecks were, in fact, 19th-century merchant sailing ships – one wooden and one iron — both carrying coal," an official confirmed.

May 3, 2018

Aadhaar not mandatory, driving license and passport also valid documents for SIM

The Centre has now directed telecom companies to accept other documents such as driving license, passport and voter's ID as valid proof while issuing a SIM and not insist on Aadhaar details. Companies have been asked to take these steps immediately so that customers do not face difficulties.

May 2, 2018

India and China hold border personnel meeting, troops exchange gifts at LAC

The two nations hold BPM at five places — Nathu-La in Sikkim, Daulat Beg Oldie in northern Ladakh, Chusul in Ladakh, Bum-La near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh and Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh.

May 2, 2018

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 confirmed? Everything you need to know

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is one of the most anticipated flagships this year and it is expected to be launched in August with incremental upgrades over its predecessor - Galaxy Note 8.

Apr 30, 2018

At least eight dead in suicide attack on Nato convoy in Kabul

25 killed in twin Kabul bombing, IS claims responsibility

Just a few days ago on in April, an Islamic State suicide bomber had attacked a voter registration center in Afghanistan's capital Kabul. The attack led to the death of 60 people people.

Apr 30, 2018

Xi Jinping lauds Bollywood, wants more movies to be screened in China

Chinese president Xi Jinping remarked that he wants more Indian movies to be screened in his home country and vice-versa. During the informal summit with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, Jinping was also seen enjoying an instrumental rendition of a Bollywood song from the 1980s.

Apr 29, 2018

India becoming new drug destination? Cocaine worth Rs 9 crore seized

Drug trade and abuse are said to have increased in India in the last few years, with children as young as nine becoming addicts. These addicts consume drugs in any form such as cocaine, heroin, inhalants, and pharmaceutical drugs.

Apr 28, 2018

Total revenue collection under GST for 8 months was Rs 7.19 lakh crore

Of the total revenue collection, Central GST was Rs 1.19 lakh crore, State GST was Rs 1.72 lakh crore, Integrated GST was Rs. 3.66 lakh crore (including Rs. 1.73 lakh crore on imports) and cess was Rs. 62,021 crore (including Rs. 5702 crore on imports).

Apr 27, 2018

Rohingya refugees walk in the rain as they are held by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) after illegally crossing the border, in Teknaf, Bangladesh.

Monsoon threatens over a million Rohingyas in Bangla camp; India fears mass influx

Relocationg the Rohingya refugees to a safe place has emerged as a serious concern for the Bangladesh government. It has also created a sense of worry for India's Border Security Force (BSF) as intelligence inputs hint at mass infiltration when floods overwhelm the grounds.

Apr 27, 2018

13 children dead in school bus-train collision in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed his condolences and has announced an ex-gratia of 2 lakh for the families of the victims. He has also directed the police commissioner of Gorakhpur to start an inquiry into the Kushinagar accident.

Apr 26, 2018

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Jet Airways offers discount on premiere, economy flight tickets

Jet Airways is offering 30 percent discount on base fare in economy flights flying from India to select destinations in Europe.

Apr 25, 2018

What is AFSPA? Controversial law revoked in Meghalaya after 27 years

The controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has completely been revoked from Meghalaya with effect from March 31, 2018. It has also been removed from parts of Arunachal Pradesh and is now applicable to eight out of the 16 police stations in the state.

Apr 24, 2018

MP home minister calls for ban on pornographic websites, seeks Center's help

Bhupendra Singh said that the Madhya Pradesh government has banned nearly 25 porn sites, however, they do not have "direct control over such sites." Hence, they have urged the Union government to take the necessary steps to introduce stringent laws to ban such websites.

Apr 24, 2018

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Fuel prices: Modi's undoing or the silver bullet for last leg?

There's no plan to roll back free market pricing. There's no plan to pare excise duties. There's no reliable plan to bring fuel prices under GST. Worse off, global crude prices are likely to increase this year.

Apr 23, 2018

3 injured as Delhi-bound flight hits turbulence, window panel comes off [Video]

The Amritsar to Delhi flight, which had over 240 people on board, faced around 10 to 15 minutes of turbulence.

Apr 22, 2018

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