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Election Commission Orders Removal Of Chhattisgarh Public Relations Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

The Election Commission on Saturday asked the Chhattisgarh government to transfer one of its senior officials who was allegedly caught on tape offering money for sting operation against opposition Congress leaders in the poll-bound state.

Statue Of Unity To Get Air And Rail Connectivity

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

The Gujarat government on Friday announced the newly inaugurated Statue of Unity near Kevadia village in Narmada district will get air as well as railway connectivity soon.

Revoking Visas Of H-1B Holders' Spouses Will Split Families: US Lawmakers

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

A legislation seeking to stop the Trump administration from revoking the work authorisation of spouses of H1-B visa holders, which include Indians, has been introduced in the US Congress by two lawmakers. They said eliminating this benefit would force many foreign workers to use their talent to compete against American businesses.

India Wants To Buy "Romeo" Anti-Submarine Choppers From US For $2 Billion

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

India has sought from the US 24 multi-role MH-60 Romeo anti-submarine helicopters at an estimated cost of $2 billion, defence industry sources said on Friday. India has been in need of these formidable anti-submarine hunter helicopters for more than a decade now, experts say.

Political Will Needed To Bring Changes In Education Sector: Manish Sisodia

Education | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

"It is heartening to see that teachers from across Maharashtra have set aside political issues and come together to discuss education," he said.

Car Runs Over People Waiting For Bus In Maharashtra, 4 Killed

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

At least four persons, including a 16-year-old boy, died and five others were injured after being hit by a car at Shahapur in Thane district of Maharashtra on Saturday morning, the police said.

Temperature Plummets To Minus 6 Degree In Himachal Pradesh's Keylong

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

Cold wave in Keylong of tribal Lahaul and Spiti district intensified on Saturday as the night temperature fell further, especially in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, after the recent snowfall, the meteorological department said.

6 Arrested In Noida For Using Malware To Dupe US, Canadian Nationals

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

Six persons have been arrested from Noida for allegedly using malware to lock up computers of American and Canadian citizens and then demanding money to fix it, police said on Friday.

US Firm Alleges Rs 14 Crore Fraud By Noida Company

Noida News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

The chief of a US-based software company has alleged fraud to the tune of nearly Rs 14 crore by the owner of a Noida-based firm, which was tasked to build technology support for it and providing Indian engineers, the police said Friday.

Mumbai Woman, Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Her Boyfriend

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

Three persons including a woman have been arrested for allegedly killing her former boyfriend in neighbouring Raigad district.

18.5% Voting Till 11 AM In First Phase Of Jammu And Kashmir Panchayat Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

Polling for the first phase of panchayat election in Jammu and Kashmir began on Saturday amidst stringent security arrangements. Moderate polling was witnessed in the early hours of polling in the Kashmir valley as 18.5 per cent of the electorate voted till 11 AM.

Amid Boycott Calls, First Phase Of Rural Polls In Jammu And Kashmir Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

The stage is set for the Panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir as all arrangements have been put in place for the first phase on Saturday.

PM Modi To Attend Swearing-In Of New Maldives President Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the inauguration ceremony of Maldives President-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Saturday.

Piyush Goyal Faces Protest By Railway Staff At Lucknow Event Over Pension

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

Union minister Piyush Goyal faced protests by railway employees here on Friday over issues of restoring the old pension scheme and regularisation of the service of the apprentices.

25-Year-Old Ludhiana Woman Serious After Acid Attack: Police

Ludhiana News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

A 25-year-old woman, who was about to get married soon and had got engaged a few days back, is in a serious condition after unidentified men threw acid on her in the city, the police said today. The incident took place around 8 pm on Thursday near the entrance of the woman's residence on Tibba road. She has suffered burn injuries on the upper parts...