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Municipal Contractor's Body Found In Bawana, Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

A 64-year-old MCD contractor was stabbed to death and his body was today found lying in a godown in Bawana area here, police said.

6 Killed, 4 Injured In Illegal Cracker Unit Fire In Jharkhand Village

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

At least six people were killed and four others injured today when a fire broke out in a house where a large quantity of firecrackers were stored illegally in East Singhbhum district, a senior police officer said.

Jammu And Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Tweets For The First Time

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti tweeted for the first time today by posting a five-minute promotional film on the state's culture.

Rahul Gandhi Has No 'Affection' For People Of Amethi: Uttar Pradesh Minister

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Uttar Pradesh Minister Mohsin Raza today targeted Mr Rahul Gandhi, saying he has no "affection" for the people of Amethi.

Untouchability Came To India From Outside: RSS Leader

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Addressing Sangh volunteers here on the Vijayadashmi Utsav organised by the Sangh, the joint general secretary of RSS said no person living in "our streets, our towns can be untouchable".

Pak Court Orders Probe Agency To Appoint Focal Person For 26/11 Trial

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

A Pakistani court conducting the trial of seven Mumbai terror attack suspects has ordered the Federal Investigation Agency to appoint a focal person to press for bringing 24 Indian witnesses in Lahore to record their statements in the case.

Indians On Google Moon Mission To Blast Off Anthem Tomorrow

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Bangalore-based TeamIndus -- the only Indian entrant in an international Google contest for landing a rover on the moon -- will start its countdown to the space race worth $30 million in prizes with an anthem to be released tomorrow.

Acclaimed Film, Theatre Personality Abdul Majid Dead

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Veteran Assamese film and theatre personality Abdul Majid died today following protracted illness, his family said.

Wrestler Bajrang Wins Gold in Asian Indoor Games

Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Bajrang, the reigning Asian champion, beat Daichi Takatani of Japan in the men's freestyle 65kg final to win the gold.

Would Consider Giving Housing Facility To Electronic, Photo Journalists: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said his government would consider facilitating housing facility to electronic media journalists and press photographers in the state capital.

Independents Win 21 Of 35 Gurgaon Civic Body Seats; BJP Distant Second

Gurgaon News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Independents won 21 of the 35 wards in the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) polls today while the ruling BJP had to remain content with just 13 seats.

Women's Panel Asked Why Official Hearing Harassment Complaint Was Removed

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

The CIC has directed the National Commission for Women to probe the reason behind the abrupt removal of its joint secretary, who was hearing an RTI plea of a former employee who had filed a sexual harassment complaint against an NCW official.

Mulayam Yadav May Announce New Party With Lok Dal Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

In a crucial turn of events in the battle for supremacy in the Samajwadi Party, Mulayam Singh Yadav is likely to announce a new outfit tomorrow along with virtually defunct Lok Dal, and retain the 'samajwadi' tag in its name, sources in the two parties have indicated.

Kashmir Terror Funding: NIA Summons PhD Student, Trader Body Head, 2 Hurriyat Separatists

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

The NIA has issued summons to a Kashmir university PhD student, the head of a trader's body and two Hurriyat leaders to appear before it tomorrow in connection with a case related to the funding of terror activities in Kashmir, officials said today.

India vs Australia: Ravindra Jadeja Dropped, Axar Patel Comes Back For Last 2 ODIs

Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Axar Patel had twisted his ankle before the series-opener in Chennai, therefore, the selectors had included Jadeja in the 15-man squad as a cover.

Security Force Proposes Armed Cover Against Terror Threat To UDAN Scheme

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

The ambitious UDAN scheme -- the low-cost regional air connectivity network of the government -- could soon have an armed security cover in place against possible terror threats with a blueprint being prepared by the aviation security force CISF.

After Bhojpuri Film Actor Manoj Pandey, His Wife Held In Rape Case

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Two days after his arrest, Bhojpuri film actor Manoj Pandey's wife too has been held on the charge of assisting him in allegedly raping a 27-year-old singer actress on the pretext of marrying her, the police said today.

Election Commission Chooses Visually-Impaired Woman As 'Youth Icon' For Himachal Pradesh Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

With an aim to spread awareness about the importance of voting, the Election Commission of India has chosen a 22-year-old visually-impaired woman from Himachal Pradesh as the 'youth icon' for the upcoming state Assembly polls.

Court Orders Registration Of Case Against BJP Leaders For Facilitating Minor Girl's Marriage

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

A court in Tikamgarh in Madhya Pradesh has ordered registration of a criminal case against four BJP leaders, including former state minister Harishanker Khatik, for allegedly facilitating the marriage of a minor tribal girl under a government scheme.

Bangladesh Government Dismisses Reports About Plot To Kill PM Sheikh Hasina

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

The Bangladesh government today dismissed as "baseless" media reports that some of the bodyguards of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina were plotting to assassinate her last month.

34 Juvenile Inmates Escape From Remand Home In Bihar

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

Thirty-four juvenile inmates today escaped from a remand home after cutting through the metal grills of the main gate, police said.

Banking Sector Credit Demand To Get Boost From Government Projects: SBI

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

SBI chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya said the government was playing its role in giving a boost to the credit and investment cycle by announcing the projects.

Supertech Raises Rs 350 Crore From L&T Finance

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

In view of the slowdown in the property market, real estate developers are raising funds from private equity players and other financial institutions to complete their projects.

Tampering Mobile IMEI Number To Attract Up To Three Years Jail, Fine

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

The government has made tampering of IMEI number -- a unique 15-digit serial number of mobile devices -- a punishable offence that can attract jail term of up to 3 years as it seeks to curb incidence of mobile theft.

Industry Body Seeks Extension Of Time For Filing GST Returns

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

The GST Council has already extended the last date for filing final returns to October 10.

Congress Lawmaker Moves Bill Proposing Recording Of Supreme Court Proceedings

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

Congress lawmaker Rajeev Satav has moved a private member's bill proposing recording of all Supreme Court proceedings and making them available online to the public.

People Making Up Their Minds To Show BJP 'Bure Din': Mayawati

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

BSP chief Mayawati today termed the poor showing of the BJP in the recently held student union elections as a "good omen for political transformation", adding that the people of the country were now making up their minds to show the BJP 'bure din' (bad days).

Ban Commuters From Carrying Matchboxes, Lighters: Delhi Government To DMRC

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

The Delhi government has issued a strict compliance notice to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation or DMRC asking it to prohibit passengers from carrying matchboxes and lighters in metro trains and on station premises as it "promotes smoking".

Optimistic About Fiscal Year 2018-19, Continue To See Green Shoots: Nasscom

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

A number of issues like stricter work visa regulations in key markets like the US and the UK and an uncertain business environment have been main concerns for the Indian IT industry.

Baby Girl Gets Aadhaar Number Just 6 Minutes After She Was Born

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

Bhavna Santosh Jadhav skipped queues and the fairly long process of getting an Aadhaar number. She got hers just six minutes after she was born.