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Dehradun Court Gives Nari Niketan Rape Case Accused Seven Years in Prison
The case pertains to the rape and abortion of an inmate with hearing and speech impairment at the Nari Niketan in 2015. The victim was made to undergo an abortion after rape and the foetus buried within the premises of the shelter home.
After Dengue Fever Hits Children in Telangana, Parents Hold Schools Responsible
The parents have held the schools responsible for not maintaining proper sanitation, cleanliness and hygiene. This is also because the dengue mosquitoes bite during the day when the children are in the school.
Another Success for ISRO as Lander 'Vikram' Completes First De-orbiting Manoeuvre
The lander 'Vikram' on Tuesday inched closer to the moon after a manoeuvre that lasted four seconds to lower its orbit further.
Rishi Panchami 2019: Worship the Seven Sages on Bhadrapada Panchami
In Dadhich Brahmin and Maheshwari communities of Rajasthan, Rishi Panchami is also celebrated as 'rakhi festival', where sisters tie 'rakhi' or 'sacred thread' on the wrists of their brothers.
Eternal Vigilance Price Democratic Nations Pay for liberty, Says Chief Election Commissioner
Speaking at the Executive Board of Association of World Election Bodies in Bengaluru, Sunil Arora cautioned against electoral miscarriage, which might breed distrust towards the democratic institutions.
Post-appointment as Maharashtra Governor, Koshyari Resigns from BJP's Primary Membership
In a letter to Uttarakhand BJP president Ajay Bhatt, Koshyari requested him to accept his resignation as he was resigning in view of his constitutional responsibility. Koshyari handed over his resignation to Bhatt.
Omar Abdullah’s Sister Visits him at Guesthouse-Turned Jail in Srinagar, Mehbooba’s Mother and Sister Allowed too
Safiya, whose father Farooq Abdullah is also under house arrest, met her brother for the second time since August 5, when Jammu and Kashmir's special status was revoked.
Assam BJP to Meet Amit Shah Next Week, Demand Legislative Cover for Bonafide Citizens Left Out of NRC
Though the home minister will be in Guwahati to attend meetings of the NEC and NEDA, his visit assumes significance in the wake of the recent release of the NRC from which over 19 lakh applicants have been excluded.
Delhi Court Reserves Order on Anticipatory Bail of P Chidambaram and Son for Sept 5 in Aircel-Maxis Case
The CBI and the ED sought in court the custodial interrogation of the P Chidambaram and Karti Chidambaram in cases arising out of the Aircel-Maxis scam saying they have been non-cooperative in the investigation.
'Tribunals Open from Today': As 'Stateless' in Assam Remain Anxious, Home Ministry Tweets Reminder
The Home Ministry further said that the Assam government has also made necessary arrangements to provide legal aid to the needy excluded from the final NRC list.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Two Indiana Horses Diagnosed with Rare Mosquito-borne Disease
Notably, there is still no human vaccine against EEEV infection or specific antiviral treatment for clinical EEE infection is available.
60-year-old Farmer's Body Fished Out of Muzaffarnagar Canal in Uttar Pradesh
The body was sent for post-mortem, the police said, adding that they were investigating the matter.
Economic Slowdown Usual During ‘Saawan-bhado’: Sushil Modi’s Bizarre Logic to Justify Poor GDP
Bihar deputy chief minister said the country has no reason to worry as appropriate measures have been taken to control the economic slowdown.
Greater Noida Authority to Put up Arrear Figures on Hoardings Outside Housing Projects to Warn Buyers
Several of them have defaulted on the payment of the land cost, barring the 10% they are required to give as initial payment. So far, 203 builders reportedly owe the Greater Noida authority Rs 7,500 crore.
From Moon to Mumbai: When Chandrayaan-2 Landed at Ganpati Pandal With Astronauts in Attendance
In the theme designed by Nitin Desai, two artificial astronauts can be seen hanging around and a big spacecraft hovering above the Ganesh Idol.
System to be Ready in Three Months to Offer Aadhaar to NRIs Sans 180 Day Wait, Says UIDAI CEO
UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey said UIDAI systems are being readied for the facility and necessary legal measures are to be notified soon.