India
PM Modi Shares 'Majestic View' of Statue of Unity in Gujarat on Birthday Visit
The Statue of Unity, billed as the tallest in the world, was inaugurated by him on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary on October 31 last year.
Lessons from Harappa: How the Design of Cities Could Help Mitigate Climate Change Risks
The physical embodiment of modernity, cities are also symbols of humanity’s insatiable aspiration for better living, at the cost of the environment.
After Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan Govt Mulls 75% Reservation for Locals in Private Jobs
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath too had said that their government was mulling a law to ensure 70 per cent jobs to the local youth in the private sector.
Owners of 350 Flats in Kerala Refuse SC Notices on Building Demolition, CM Calls for All-party Meeting
The owners have made it clear that they will not leave their residences and are also observing a relay satyagraha.
Have Fever? Get Dengue Test Done: Uttarkhand Doctors Stress on Early Diagnosis to Curb Death Rate
The central team met the doctors at the Gandhi Shatabdi Hospital in Dehradun to discuss the measures to curb as well as prevent further cases of dengue in Uttarakhand.
Patrol Vehicles in Chennai to Dismantle Illegal Hoardings after Techie's Death in 'Freak Accident'
A review meeting chaired by Corporation Commissioner G Prakash decided to deploy one patrol vehicle with immediate effect in each of the three regions of north, south and central in the city.
Two Senior Citizens Killed by Wild Elephant While Fishing in Chhattisgarh's Korba
Sahasram Binjahwar and Sadhram Dhanuwar were killed under Bango police station limits on Friday evening, DD Sant, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Katghora, said.
Puducherry L-G Kiran Bedi Loses iPhone On Official Visit to Lake, Later Recovers It
Bedi lost her phone while leading a 'Green Puducherry and Water-rich Puducherry' campaign on Saturday. She later found it lying in a thicket on the side of a bumpy road.
ED Raids Income Tax Officer, Books Him for Money Laundering
The Enforcement Directorate said it raided six locations, two each in Kolkata, Mumbai and Patna, after it booked Singh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
‘Spare Delhiites the Hassle’: BJP’s Manoj Tiwari to Kejriwal on Reintroduction of Odd-Even Scheme
Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced implementation of the odd-even scheme in Delhi from November 4 to 15, saying it will be one of the seven measures against high level of pollution in the city.
Have Fever? Get Dengue Test Done: Uttarkhand Doctors Stress on Early Diagnosis to Curb Death Rate
In Dehradun, doctors are laying special emphasis on early diagnosis of dengue and people are advised to consult a doctor or visit the nearest hospital at the earliest in case any symptoms.
Filmed in Shower, Raped, Says UP Law Student as Her Father Submits 43 Video Clips Against Chinmayanand
The girl said the former MP had recorded videos while she was in the bath and used them to blackmail and rape her. He also shot a video of the sexual act, she claimed.
Madhya Pradesh Minister Seeks Action Against Senior Officials in Bhopal Lake Drowning
In a letter addressed to the commissioner of Bhopal division, Sharma alleged carelessness and demanded suspension of the senior officials who were not present at the spot.
Bhopal Officials' Survey Finds Every Fifth House Serving as Host for Breeding of Mosquito Larvae
Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal, a city that has been badly affected with floods, has seen numerous cases of mosquito-borne diseases.
Delhi Declaration Adopted by 190 Nations to Achieve Goals of Paris Agreement at UN Meet
The declaration was announced by the participating countries at the 14th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification with an action plan to save the planet from losing more land.
One Worker Dead, Another Injured at Mumbai Metro Site as Under-construction Emergency Exit Collapses
The accident took place on the line between Powai and Aarey at a construction site. Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) said that the worker died after a large rock fell on him.