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No Aadhaar, no ration in Jharkhand: 11-year-old girl dies crying for food after 8-day starvation

While authorities in the BJP-ruled state are saying it was malaria that caused her death, the victim's mother said the girl died crying "bhaat bhaat" (food).

Oct 17, 2017

Govt gears up to implement Rs 1.2 lakh crore universal social security plan for poorest

The government is keen on rolling out this mandatory scheme by next year, ahead of the 2019 general elections. Read on to know more.

Oct 17, 2017

After 'many Weinsteins in Bollywood' revelation, Pooja Bhatt targets T-Series head Bhushan Kumar

Pooja Bhatt revealed that there are many Weinsteins within the Hindi film industry as well.

Oct 16, 2017

US Federal Reserve's new move could affect emerging economies: Jaitley

Jaitley said the highest priority for the government is to create new jobs as millions of young people enter the workforce every year.

Oct 15, 2017

Bihar woman dies as man thrusts iron rod in her private parts

The victim's family immediately informed the police and admitted her to a hospital where she died while undergoing a surgery.

Oct 13, 2017

7th Pay Commission: Govt increases salary of 7.58 lakh university, college teachers

The government has approved the hike in order to improve the quality and efficiency of the educational staff. Read on to know what is the hike that the lecturers will get.

Oct 12, 2017

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro gets another price cut, should you still buy the OnePlus 5 instead?

This is Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro's second price cut in the year so far. The first price cut was back in June when it's price dropped from Rs. 36,900 to Rs, 31,900.

Oct 11, 2017

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan

India to attract Rs 19 lakh crore investment in oil sector in next 10 years: Dharmendra Pradhan

To stay abreast with country's growing energy demand, the government has set up an expert committee to receive advice on issues related to energy and plan a road-map for future.

Oct 11, 2017

Fuel up: Over 54,000 petrol pumps to go on 24-hour nationwide strike on October 13

While 54,000 petrol pumps will go on a 24-hour strike on October 13, the All India Petroleum Dealers Association has no qualms calling for an indefinite strike on October 27 if their demands aren't met.

Oct 9, 2017

AIADMK leader Sasikala granted 5 days parole to visit ailing husband

Sasikala had reportedly submitted an emergency parole form on Thursday, along with a medical certificate of her husband M Natarajan.

Oct 6, 2017

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to urge states to reduce VAT on petrol and diesel

Currently, states impose VAT ranging from 26-28 percent on petrol and diesel. The petroleum minister said that he asked states to reduce VAT by at least 5 percent on fuel to provide one more slab of relief to consumers.

Oct 5, 2017

Narendra Modi Modi government modi completes two years in office

Govt expects economic growth to bounce back in coming quarters

This optimism comes after the Reserve Bank of India slashed its growth projection to 6.7 percent from its previous forecast of 7.3 percent in the October monetary policy meeting held on Wednesday.

Oct 5, 2017

Panchkula court sends Honeypreet Insan on a 6-day police remand

Honeypreet Insan has been remanded to 6-day police custody by a Panchkula court on Wednesday. The decision comes soon after Honeypreet Insan's arrest by the Haryana police on October 3 from Zirakpur-Patiala Highway.

Oct 4, 2017

Fasten your wallets, aviation fuel price zooms 6%

Aircraft carriers will have additional cost pressures to shoulder from higher turbine fuel prices

Oct 1, 2017

Revealed: Sorry state of U-17 World Cup footballers from Manipur

The conditions in which footballers from Manipur live in their hometown draws an unfortunate story in India football.

Sep 28, 2017

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