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Implement 25% quota for poor children: Delhi government to play schools
n November last year, the Delhi High Court had slammed the state government for failing to devise any mechanism to ensure 25 per cent reservation to poor children in play schools.
New tech entrepreneurs want to build the 'African Netflix'
They hope to move the business online -- away from its usual outlet of street hawkers flogging pirate DVDs for a couple of dollars -- making it more readily accessible to the estimated 300 million people in Africa's middle class.
J&K: Syed Ali Shah Geelani's supporters clash with police, raise Pakistani flag
Geelani was put under house arrest in the morning ahead of a seminar he was to address in Srinagar.
20,000 Railway coaches to have CCTV cameras with Rs 700 crore Nirbhaya Fund
To strengthen security on trains, Indian Railways is expediting the process of installing CCTV surveillance cameras in 20,000 coaches at a cost of Rs 700 crore, which will be derived from Nirbhaya Fund.
Harbhajan Singh-Geeta Basra love tale: All you wanted to know about their relationship
Here's the look at the golden relationship between the diva and the star off-spinner:
Assam flood situation worsens, 12 people dead, over 6.5 lakh affected
The worst hit is Bongaigaon district with over 1.68 lakh persons affected, followed by Kokrajhar with more than 1.64 lakh people bearing the brunt, ASDMA said.
Seven killed as jet crashes into cars at UK airshow
The Hawker Hunter fighter jet crashed onto the A27 road, close to an airport in Shoreham where the airshow was taking place, near the city of Brighton.
Pakistan quits NSA talks because of strong evidence of its involvement in terror attacks: India
Pakistan wanted to have Kashmir on agenda and meeting of NSA Sartaj Aziz with Hurriyat leaders which was unacceptable to India.
BJP MP to provide insurance to 11,000 women in Rajasthan on Rakshabandhan
There are a majority of people, including women, in rural areas in his constituency who are not covered under any kind of insurance, he said.
Delhi High Court stays the television premiere of 'Grand Masti'
Starring Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani, 'Grand Masti' is an adult-comedy directed by Indra Kumar and was to be shown on television on Saturday.
Ashley Madison faces $578 million class-action lawsuit after major data breach
The plaintiff is Eliot Shore, an Ottawa widower. Shore said he joined the website for a short time in search of companionship after he lost his wife to breast cancer.
Issues finalised in Ufa pact, Pakistan needs to follow it: Rajnath Singh
The Home Minister said India's intentions are clear to have dialogue with Pakistan, but that should be only on terrorism.
Rupee continues to sink; falls 29 paise at 65.83 against US dollar
Heightened fears of a China-driven global economic crisis as well as worries of imminent Fed rate hike predominantly kept intense pressure on the domestic currency.
Maruti hikes car prices by up to Rs 9,000 in India
Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India has hiked prices of all its products by up to Rs 9,000, except that of newly launched premium crossover S-Cross, citing changes in dealer margin.
Gold tops Rs 27,000-mark; surges Rs 480 to hit 2 month high
Gold reclaimed Rs 27,000-level on Friday after a gap of two months by climbing Rs 480 to Rs 27,180 at the bullion market here supported by a firm trend in global market coupled with domestic wedding season demand. Silver also advanced by Rs 200 to Rs 36,5...