India
Passer-by Killed as Assailants Fired at Chasing Police Constable in Northeast Delhi
The constable saw suspicious persons sitting in the car and inquired them. However, they started driving off and during the chase, a man from the car opened fire at the constable but a passer-by was hit by the bullet.
Macinley Butson, the Winner Of Stockholm Junior Water Prize, Talks about Water Conservation
My research and invention has grown from the problems which I saw around me, my interests at the time and wanting to help other people.
Dengue, Malaria Cases See a Dip in Mumbai This Monsoon
Compared to last year’s 153 confirmed cases of dengue in August, the recent monsoon report released by BMC's public health department shows that around 134 such cases were reported in the month this year.
80% Posts Remain Vacant in Karnataka Tourism Dept Even as Govt Invites Foreign Travellers
Of the 312 sanctioned posts at all levels, 243 posts are vacant, severely hampering day-to-day work. The tourism department is managed by officers of other departments in over 10 districts in Karnataka.
GATE 2020: Application Process Begins at gate.iitd.ac.in; Check Details Here
The GATE registration link was activated by IIT Delhi on its official website gate.iitd.ac.in. The GATE or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, 2020 will be conducted on February 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th.
Patna HC Quashes Justice Kumar's 'Controversial' Order Over Corruption; Restores Judicial Work
A full bench of the high court, headed by Chief Justice A P Shahi, set aside Justice Kumar's order, terming it as an instance of 'judicial and administrative overreach and a complete nullity'.
National Security Act Invoked against Third Accused for Firing at Oppo Guard in Greater Noida
On probe, it emerged that it was done at the behest of some influential people who wanted to procure civil work contracts like water supply, building material supply and transport works in the company, officials said.
Kerala’s First Transwoman Broadcast Journalist Makes Her Debut with Chandrayaan-2 Reportage
Heidi Saadiya, who formally joined Malayalam news channel Kairali News TV on August 31, made her debut with her reportage on Chandrayaan-2 development.
Over 30 People Land in Hospital After Pesticide Poisoning in Yavatmal District, 1 Critical
According to a GMC press release issued on Monday here in Maharashtra, 31 patients were admitted in the hospital since August 13 on complaint of poisoning caused by exposure to pesticides.
AAI Staff Protest Across the Country, Against Handover of 6 Airports to Adani Group
Last year, the government decided to privatise airports in Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati for operations, management and development through the public private partnership (PPP) model.
Akhlaq Lynching Accused, Out on Bail, Held after Exchange of Fire in Greater Noida
According to the police, Hariom (30) was wanted in at least four cases of robbery and dishonestly receiving stolen property in Ghaziabad.
Maharasthtra Jail Inmates' Troupe Plays Drums at Pune Ganpati Mandal
It was Additional Director-General of Police (Prisons) Sunil Ramanand who approached a local troupe 'Nadbrahma' to train the inmates, in the process laying the foundation of the novel experiment.
No Move by JNU to Discontinue Professor Emeritus Status to Any Academician, Says HRD Ministry
Romila Thapar, noted scientist R Rajaraman, former JNU VC Asis Datta, are among the 12 Emeritus Professors, above the age of 75, who have received the letters. At present, there are 25 academicians holding the positions in the university.
Telangana Faces Menace of Mosquito-borne Diseases as 900 Dengue, 210 Malaria Cases Diagnosed in 2 Months
Mulugu has recorded the highest number of malaria cases in the entire state. At least 210 cases of malaria recorded in the district in just two months.
This NGO is Using Bacteria-infected Mosquitoes to Curb Spread of Dengue
The reported dengue cases increased from 2.2 million in 2010 to over 3.34 million in 2016 and the numbers are only expected to go up due to climate changes and other factors.
UN Refugee Chief Urges India to Ensure No One Left Stateless After Over 19 Lakh Excluded from Final NRC List
He urged India to ensure no one ends up stateless, 'including by ensuring adequate access to information, legal aid, and legal recourse in accordance with the highest standards of due process.'