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Uttarakhand Mourns Death Of Army Major Killed In Pulwama Terror Attack

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Tuesday February 19, 2019

Uttarakhand on Tuesday again witnessed emotional scenes as thousands of people paid their last respects to Major Vibhuti Dhoundiyal who died in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. The killing of a top Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist yesterday came at a huge price as it claimed the lives of four soldiers and a police constable.

Pulwama Terror Attack Updates: Stop Misleading The World, Says India Rejecting Pak Allegations On Pulwama

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Tuesday February 19, 2019

Security forces on Monday claimed a victory with the killing of a top terrorist of Jaish-e-Mohammad, the Pakistan-based group that carried out the suicide bombing in Pulwama on February 14, killing over 40 soldiers. Today, security forces will brief media on the Pulwama killings.

Light Rain Likely Today In Delhi, Air Quality In "Poor" Category

Delhi News | Edited by S Shobana | Monday February 18, 2019

Thunderstorm with light rainfall is likely to make a comeback on Monday towards afternoon/evening, the weather department said.

Rajinikanth Not In 2019 Race, Says "No Party Should Use My Photo"

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by S Shobana | Sunday February 17, 2019

Ending months of speculation, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Sunday declared he would not contest the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Upset Over Food, Guests At Delhi Wedding Beat Up Hotel Staff. Watch

Delhi News | Edited by S Shobana | Monday February 11, 2019

A wedding function in West Delhi's Janakpuri turned into a slugfest between the hotel staff and guests. The bone of contention apparently was the food served to the guests, which they reportedly didn't like.

"No Guilt", Says Woman Arrested For Shooting At Mahatma Gandhi's Effigy

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Wednesday February 6, 2019

Arrested for shooting at the effigy of Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary, a right wing leader today said she had no regrets for her actions and was merely exercising her constitutional rights.

On A Crowded Day At Kumbh Mela, Drone Shots Show Its Colourful Expanse

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Monday February 4, 2019

The ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad, makes for a great subject for photography, with bright colours and interesting sights all around. Adding to the media output from the event are now cameras fitted in drones, which can give a great view from a considerable height.

Traffic Resumes At DND Flyway, Shut Earlier Due To Farmers' Protest

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Friday February 1, 2019

Traffic has resumed at the Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) flyway that connects Uttar Pradesh with the national capital after it was shut for several hours for a farmers' rally. Thousands of protesting farmers demanded an increased compensation of their land acquired by builders.

"#HighJosh": Nirmala Sitharaman After Watching Uri With Veterans

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Sunday January 27, 2019

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday watched the movie, "Uri: The Surgical Strike", along with a group of war veterans at Central Spirit Mall in Bengaluru's Bellandur.

1 Dead, 11 Hospitalised After Eating Prasad In Karnataka Temple

Karnataka News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by S Shobana | Saturday January 26, 2019

A woman died and eleven others were hospitalised after consuming religious food offering or prasad outside a temple in Karnataka's Chikkaballapura district, the police said today.

Google Celebrates Physicist Lev Landau's 111th Birthday With A Doodle

World News | Edited by S Shobana | Tuesday January 22, 2019

Lev Landau was a Soviet physicist who made some of the most significant discoveries in physics during the 20th century.

"No Direct Or Indirect Interest In Politics": Actor Ajith Rejects Reports

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Tuesday January 22, 2019

Popular Tamil film actor Ajith Kumar on Monday categorically emphasised that he has no intentions of joining politics "directly or indirectly".

Zomato Apologises After Family Alleges "Plastic Fibre'' In Paneer Dish

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Sunday January 20, 2019

A family in Maharashtra's Aurangabad was in for a shocking 'treat' after they found plastic fibre in the paneer items they had ordered through Zomato on Friday night. Sachin Jamdare, father of two children, alleged that there was plastic fibre in the paneer dishes he had ordered.

Jadavpur University Professor's Remark On Virginity Incurs Students' Fury

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Tuesday January 15, 2019

The students of Jadavpur University held a protest today demanding the immediate expulsion of a professor who compared a woman's virginity to a "sealed bottle" or "packet". The students, who came out in large numbers, said this was not the first time Kanak Sarkar has made misogynistic and regressive comments.

"Virgin Girl Like Sealed Bottle": Professor Deletes Post After Outrage

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Tuesday January 15, 2019

A professor at West Bengal's Jadavpur University has sparked outrage with his Facebook post in whichhe compared a woman's virginity to a "sealed bottle" or "packet". The post titled "Virgin Bride - Why Not?" - was taken down by him later but he continues to defend his statement citing the Supreme Court giving "freedom of expression in social media"...