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25-Year-Old Loses Battle to Drugs in Punjab, Video of Son Clinging to Body Goes Viral
Gurbhej had injected himself wrongly, which led to his death. His body was discovered in the washroom by his mother.
Pune Techie Claims He Was Fired for Reporting 'Religious Discrimination' by His Boss
Aman Khan, who was working as a technical lead with EXFO Electro-optical India Pvt Ltd, claimed that the company's HR had informed him about termination of his services on June 12 and "forced" him to sign his "resignation" letter
Indira Gandhi Imposed Emergency Out of Political Vendetta, Alleges Odisha Governor
The slogan India is Indira and Indira is India 'undemocratic and too much' in a country like ours where individual cannot be above or equal with country, statement quoted him as saying.
Court Takes up Lawyer's Letter Seeking Exclusion of MLAs, MPs, NRIs From Rythu Bandhu as PIL
Various farmer activists have also criticised the government and raised questions as to why the scheme does not benefit over 10 lakh tenant farmers, who are the real cultivators.
Gauhar Jaan, India's 'First Dancing Girl' Honoured in Google Doodle on Her 145th Birth Anniversary
Gauhar Jaan's iconic method of recording was later adopted by several other women singers. She was thus, instrumental in influencing more women to take up recording.
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Railways Set for Its Largest Tender Yet, to Mass Order 22,000 Wagons for Rs 7,000 Crore
The railways ministry hopes the bulk tender would help it reduce the cost of wagons by at least 15-20%. On an average, the ministry procures 8,000 wagons a year.
Harsh Mander Resigns from National Human Rights Panel, Says 'No Constructive Role to Play'
Harsh Mander complained that despite having been told that the NHRC would from time to time seek his services to look into matters concerning the rights of minorities and communal violence, the commission "has not reached out to him even once" on these is...
MP Para-Swimmer Overcomes Adversity, Crosses 34km English Channel in 12 Hours
Satendra Singh's coach said he had become the first Asian para-swimmer to achieve the target and also created a national record.
Death of Escaped Persons Inevitable and Reasonable: Report on SIMI Encounter in Bhopal
The report recommended establishment of a committee to examine loopholes in jail security and backed formation of a training institute within Jail Department on the lines of the state of Punjab.
SC to Hear Swamy's Plea in Aircel-Maxis Case on Tuesday
A vacation bench also agreed to hear the plea of ED officer Rajeshwar Singh that contempt proceedings be initiated as attempts have been made to thwart the ongoing investigation in the Aircel-Maxis case.
Maharashtra Plastic Ban to Come at Cost of 3 Lakh Jobs, Rs 15,000 Crore Loss, Claims Report
While retailers across the megapolis have said heavy fines for violating the bank will make them financially unviable and force them to turn away many customers, consumers have complained of inconvenience, and wondered whether the ban makes any sense.
Centre, AAP in Twitter War Over Felling of Trees in South Delhi
The National Building Construction Corporation India Limited, a central public sector undertaking, said they planned to plant over 10 times the number of trees that would be cut in the process.
Raped and Murdered Latvian Tourist's Partner Moves Kerala HC for CBI Probe
Jordan said that the police was reluctant to dig into the 'underbelly of organised criminal gangs' present in the city’s tourist spots.
19 Assam Rifles Offers Lesson in Humanity, Adopts Girl with Special Needs
In the dimly lit room of her thatched hut, Colonel Anand Bajpai recalled how Hoineithem Haokip remained impassive while seated on a stool as he tried his best to strike a conversation.
London Mayor Condemns UK's 'Offensive' Visa Policy Towards Indian Students
There isn't a problem about students overstaying. All the evidence shows that Indians who study here leave with a very positive attitude. So, when they become chief executives or investors, they invest in the UK, he said.