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Maneka Gandhi to states: Inspect childcare homes run by Missionaries of CharitySubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 03:34 IST
The order comes close on the heels of the Jharkhand case, where Missionaries of Charity staffers were allegedly found to have sold babies for adoption.
Moved to headquarters, is Tapan Misra out of race for top post? key ISRO scientist shunted to adviser roleSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 05:58 IST
ISRO officials said his appointment as an adviser to the present chairman practically edges him out of the race to head the space agency.
First in Rajasthan under new law In 73 days, youth gets death penalty for raping infantSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 03:19 IST
Earlier this week, the Union Cabinet approved the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2018, which will be introduced in the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Former BJP MP Chandan Mitra, five others join TMCSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 04:00 IST
“Today, Chandan Mitra and Moinul Hasan have joined our party. We welcome them and others who have done the same,” Mamata Banerjee said.
Rafale deal: Rahul hurt Indian leaders’ image globally, says Arun JaitleySubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 20:35 IST
Rahul, however, said that he stood by his statement in Parliament. “Let them deny if they want. He (Macron) said that before me. I was there, Anand Sharma and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were also there,” he said.
Student Police Cadet Programme Crimes, rapes linked to Net, social media: RajnathSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 02:59 IST
The SPC programme will, in its initial phase, be implemented in government schools in urban and rural areas across the country, with each institution being provided Rs 50,000 for “educational assistance, training and contingencies”.
Under-construction building collapses in Chennai, 23 rescuedSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 02:55 IST
The structure was being built for a leading hospital group, however, details of the building owner were not officially announced till late night.
Foreign scribes will need govt nod for travel to border statesSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 02:52 IST
Sources told The Sunday Express that if the MHA publishes the names of protected and restricted areas clearly, it would resolve the issue to a great extent. “The ministry should also give approvals (to journalists) in a short span of time, and not take eight weeks,” a source in the government said.
Railways: Bullet train load increases, told to get funds from marketSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 02:51 IST
While the Finance Ministry is learnt to have said that it will pay the principal, the Railways has communicated that it will not be able to bear the yearly interest and associated charges.
J&K cop abducted, killed by militants; second case this monthSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 01:58 IST
Constable Saleem Shah was abducted from his home at Mutalhama village in Kulgam. He was undergoing training at Kathua and was at home on leave.
UP, Bihar worst hit, deficit of rain in 40% districts: Met DeptSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 01:56 IST
According to the Meteorological department’s data, most districts across the five southern states — Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telengana — have wittnessed a good monsoon run over the last one-and-a-half month.
Threatened by Hindutva groups, Kerala writer S Hareesh withdraws novelSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 07:14 IST
Members of Hindutva outfits and fringe elements have been protesting against Hareesh, as well as the publishers, alleging that the novel insults temple-going Hindu women and traditions.
Dhule lynching: ‘Victims were pushed, dragged 400 metres before being lynched’Subscriber Only
July 22, 2018 01:46 IST
Dhule police are now looking for two villagers from Gotilamba, who they have identified as “instigators”. The police suspect these two people manhandled the victims and led them to Rainpada, where a Sunday bazaar was underway.
Sex scandals, land scam and suppressing cases against priests: A look into what forced Kerala Church to the edgeSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 10:08 IST
Sex scandals, land scam, and charges of suppressing cases against priests. As Kerala Church, across denominations, fights the accusations, The Indian Express reports on what has brought it here and the debate within.
Take 5: ‘In cinema theatres, loot machi hai’Subscriber Only
July 22, 2018 00:48 IST
On July 13, Maharashtra directed cinema halls to stick to the MRP of food products and said viewers should be allowed to carry own eatables in. Desai has been in charge of two Mumbai theatres, Maratha Mandir Theatre and G7 Multiplex, since the 1970s.
Darjeeling toy trains: Railways and its struggle with heritageSubscriber Only
July 23, 2018 10:09 IST
Indian Railways has 34 big and small museums, apart from a large number of buildings, bridges and other assets that are still in use. Typically, the Railways spends around Rs 20-25 crore each year towards maintaining each hill railway.
A toy train story: What it takes to keep Darjeeling Himalayan Railway runningSubscriber Only
July 23, 2018 10:13 IST
A recent rap from UNESCO on the ‘diminishing heritage value’ of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has added to a long list of the 117-year-old train’s problems. Esha Roy on what it takes to keep this World Heritage Site running.
Journey to Vaishno Devi: On road to god, a man and his ponySubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 12:30 IST
The trek to Vaishno Devi shrine is now easier, safer, brighter. None of which applies to the men who have for years made their living carting pilgrims to it.
Haj without male guardian: ‘We will help each other out’Subscriber Only
July 22, 2018 00:31 IST
When Hasmitul, Mumtaj, Shamim and Nur board the flight to Saudi Arabia, they would be among India’s first women to do Haj without a ‘male guardian’. But that won’t be the only milestone in their individual journeys there.
Rajasthan assembly elections: Vasundhara Raje to be BJP’s chief ministerial candidate
July 21, 2018 22:50 IST
Amit Shah said the welfare schemes launched by the Raje government have been appreciated across the country and suggested that party workers should base the election campaign on them.
Rahul Gandhi’s gesture of hugging PM Modi sent good message: Sharad Pawar
July 21, 2018 23:13 IST
Sharad Pawar also praised Gandhi's statement that the prime minister might hate him, but he does not reciprocate in the same way.
Gorakhpur infant deaths: Another round of victimisation has started, says Kafeel Khan
July 21, 2018 22:33 IST
Interacting with journalists at an event organised by the 'Dwarka Collective', an initiative by local residents, Khan said he was the junior most doctor and had no say in the hospital administration but despite this, he was targeted.
Air India flight makes priority landing following technical problem
July 21, 2018 22:25 IST
Later, the snag was rectified and the plane resumed its journey to Delhi, he said. However, the Air India officials were not available for a comment.
60,000 Indian youth detained along US-Mexico border: Manish Tewari
July 21, 2018 22:20 IST
Expressing concern over the plight of these stranded youth, Tewari said their release has to be dealt at the level of the Ministry External Affairs and he had already raised the matter.
I was chief minister in 1995, Modi came along only in 2002: Chandrababu NaiduSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 06:55 IST
Naidu responded to Modi’s jibe in Parliament that he was “immature”, by reminding the PM that his political experience was far longer. “PM is saying that KCR is mature and I am not. PM shouldn’t say that. I became CM in 1995. He came only in 2002,” Naidu said.
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