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New MNP Rules Go Live: Here’s Everything You Need to Know About TRAI's Revised Mobile Number Portability Process

Tasneem Akolawala | Monday December 16, 2019

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has finally implemented the revised mobile number portability (MNP) rules. Starting today, the new MNP process will enable users to port to a new operator in just two days.

Jharkhand: Election Commission Seeks Report On Rahul Gandhi's "Rape In India" Remark

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2019

The Election Commission has sought a report from poll authorities in Jharkhand over the "Rape in India" remark of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made at a rally last week.

Smriti Irani, Gauri Lankesh In U2's Tribute To Women At Mumbai Concert

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2019

Irish rock band U2 paid tribute to women icons of the country during their maiden performance in Mumbai, putting the spotlight on Union minister Smriti Irani, author Arundhati Roy and journalist Gauri Lankesh among others.

Cops Entered Campus Without Permission, Assaulted Students, Says Jamia

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday December 16, 2019

Minutes after Delhi Police rounded up scores of students from Jamia Millia Islamia following this evening's violence, the university said the police entered the campus by force and assaulted the students. The hour-long pitched battle between a mob and the police this evening had followed a protest march held by the students. Later in the evening, t...

December 31 Last Date To Link Aadhaar With PAN. Here's How To Do It Online

Business | Edited by Sandeep Singh | Sunday December 15, 2019

Aadhaar-PAN Linking Last Date: The government in September this year extended the due date for linking the PAN with the Aadhaar by three months, marking the seventh extension in the due date for the public to link the two identification numbers. Aadhaar or Unique Identity Number is a 12-digit number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of ...

US Lawmaker Supports Amendment To Include India In NATO Plus 5 Countries

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 13, 2019

A top US lawmaker has pushed for strong defence ties with New Delhi by supporting an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to include India in the NATO plus five countries.

Game of Thrones Creators David Benioff, D.B. Weiss Set Lovecraft Graphic Novel Movie at Warner Bros.: Report

Akhil Arora | Friday December 13, 2019

Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will reportedly produce an untitled thriller based on the 2004 graphic novel Lovecraft, which will be adapted for screen by the writing duo of Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi.

100% Stake Sale In Air India Approved, Says Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri

Business | ANI | Saturday December 14, 2019

To improve aviation sector, government has given in-principle approval for leasing of six airports of Airports Authority of India, Mr Puri said.

Flights Suspended For Sixth Day In Srinagar Amid Thick Fog

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 12, 2019

Flight operations at the Srinagar airport remained suspended for the sixth consecutive day on Thursday as all flights to and fro the Kashmir valley were cancelled due to poor visibility caused by fog, officials said.

Tremors At New Zealand Volcano Island Hinder Recovery Of Bodies

World News | Reuters | Wednesday December 11, 2019

Increasing tremors on a volcanic island in New Zealand have hampered efforts by authorities to recover the bodies of eight people thought to be left on the island, two days after it erupted, engulfing dozens of tourists in steam and hot ash.

US Arrests Three Men In Alleged $722 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 11, 2019

US authorities arrested three men in an alleged fraud that raised $722 million from investors lured by fake bitcoin mining earnings, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.

Supreme Court Asks Maharashtra To Not Cut Trees For Metro Project

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday December 11, 2019

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra government and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) not to cut trees for the Metro project in Mumbai till the Bombay High Court decision on an activist's plea against tree felling.

Electricity Demand Falls For Fourth Straight Month

Business | Reuters | Tuesday December 10, 2019

Electricity demand fell to 94.60 billion units in November, from 98.84 billion units during the same period last year.

6 Shot Dead In Czech Hospital Attack, Suspect Shoots Himself

World News | Reuters | Tuesday December 10, 2019

A gunman shot dead six people on Tuesday at a hospital waiting room in the eastern Czech city of Ostrava in an unexplained attack, authorities said.

"Burned Very Bad": Newly-Weds' Voicemail On New Zealand Volcano Eruption

World News | Allyson Chiu, Lateshia Beachum and Deanna Paul, The Washington Post | Tuesday December 10, 2019

At least five people are dead with eight others reported missing and authorities fearing the worst after a volcano erupted Monday at a popular tourist site in New Zealand.