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Govt Puts up 11 Airports in J&K for Bidding under Regional Air Connectivity Scheme
The union territories of Jammu & Kashmir will get 11 airports, while Ladakh will get two under the fourth round of the UDAN scheme which aims to make flying more affordable.
Rajiv Gandhi to Blame for 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots, Says Union Minister Badal
Badal, a member of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), a BJP ally, said the anti-Sikh riots which took place in the aftermath of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination were a blot on the country's history.
Defence Ministry Says It Signed Contracts Worth Rs 1.96 Lakh Crore with Indian Firms Since 2014
The statement by the ministry came in the wake of criticism that 'Make in India' in defence sector has not been successful as envisaged by the government.
Toll in Pearl Harbour Shooting Mounts to 3; Motive Still Unknown
Rear Admiral Robert Chadwick, the commander of Navy Region Hawaii, said the service would evaluate whether security should be upgraded before the annual ceremony to mark the 78th anniversary of the Japanese bombing that launched the US into World War II.
Rape Will Stop if Culprits are Hanged Publicly, Says Rajasthan Minister
Shortly after the Unnao rape victim was burnt, Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Bhanwar Lal Meghwal batted for public execution or castration of rapists, a punishment for rape which is prevalent in many countries.
Ranbir Kapoor was to Star Opposite 11-year-old Alia Bhatt, Man Arrested for Stalking TV Artist
Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted to cast a 11-year-old Alia Bhatt and with a 20-year-old Ranbir Kapoor. A mas was arrested in Mumbai for stalking a former Splitsvilla contestant. Find out more in today's showbiz news wrap.
Tiger Found Dead at Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh
A patrolling team of the forest department found the one-week-old carcass in Mangli beat under Motinala buffer zone of the reserve on Wednesday evening, KTR's field director L Krishnamurthy said.
Govt Finalising Rules to Mandate Social Media Firms to Remove Child Sexual Abuse, Terrorism Content
IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told the Rajya Sabha that the government has invited public comments on its draft of amendments to the Intermediary Rules 2011 and has received public inputs on the same.
Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom Postpone Their Wedding
Star couple Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, who got engaged in February this year, have now postponed their wedding.
Software Development, Mining, Printing Books Not to Qualify for Lower 15 Percent Corporate Tax Rate: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman was replying to a debate in the Rajya Sabha on the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 that replaces the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019, promulgated on September 20, 2019, to cut the base corporate tax rate.
Motorola One Hyper With Pop-Up Selfie Camera Launched: Here's Everything You Need to Know
The Motorola One Hyper has a 32-megapixel selfie camera, Snapdragon 675 processor, and 4,000mAh battery with 45W Hyper charging.
58 Migrants Bound for Europe Drown as Boat Sinks Off Mauritania Coast, 83 Manage to Swim Ashore
The migrants 'were mostly clandestine immigrants trying to reach Spain, coming from Banjul in Gambia,' Mauritania's interior ministry said in a statement released Wednesday night.
Food in Parliament Canteen to Cost More Soon as MPs Agree to Forego Subsidy
The decision, reportedly taken after Speaker Om Birla’s suggestion, comes amid mounting public concerns over the rising prices of onion.
Gold Prices Fall by Rs 74, Silver Tumbles Rs 771
The precious metal had closed at Rs 39,059 per 10 gram in the previous trade.
Delhi, Mumbai, Agra Among World's 100 Most Popular City Destinations in 2019
While Chennai is on 36th rank, it is followed by ‘Pink city' Jaipur on the 39th position. Kolkata is currently at number 76, while Bengaluru is ranked 100th on the list.
Teacher Shot Dead in Front of 5-year-old Daughter Outside School in Punjab
In CCTV camera footage, the assailant was seen running away from the spot, police said, adding that he did not harm the girl.