7% of candidates for Meghalaya polls have criminal background: ADR

Nagaland needs a stable govt, says PM Modi
In his first visit to the remote town of Tuensang in Nagaland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Northeast was at the centre of the “Act East Policy” of his government and development of the region was integral to the progress of the nation.

In Meghalaya, PM Modi counters Rahul's Christian card

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India is a priority market, will invest: Uber CEO
Cab aggregator Uber will continue to pour money into its loss-making India operations, which account for one-tenth of its trips. Its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the country, identified as a key growth market, will remain in focus and investor SoftBank may not solely drive the strategy.

ICAI to review cos with over Rs 2,000cr loans

Infosys files Rs 100 crore claim against ex-CFO

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Court considers banning diesel cars in German cities
A German court began considering on Wednesday whether authorities should ban diesel cars from cities to lower air pollution, a move that could have drastic consequences for the country's powerful auto industry.

New shark species discovered in Atlantic Ocean
A team of scientists has identified a new shark species residing in the Atlantic Ocean. Using genetic testing, the study confirmed that the new species, named the "Atlantic sixgill shark", is different than its counterparts in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Citing India, UNGA President says world needs science for addressing water scarcity

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Five-day death toll in Syria rebel enclave tops 400: Monitor
"Five days of air strikes and intense artillery fire by the regime and its Russian ally have killed 403 civilians, including 95 children," the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Racist' white powder letter sent to Meghan Markle: Report
A letter with white powder was sent to Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle, the Evening Standard newspaper reported on Thursday, saying it was also believed to contain a racist message.

Bangladesh HC accepts appeal by ex-PM in graft case
Bangladesh's high court has accepted an appeal by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia of her five-year prison sentence in a corruption case. A panel of two judges heard arguments from both sides in a packed courtroom Thursday and asked authorities to submit case records to it within 15 days.

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Varun Dhawan to marry Natasha this year?
However, if latest reports are anything to go by, Varun, who has been dating Natasha for a long time now, has reportedly said that they are planning to settle down by tying the knot this year.

Taimur Ali Khan pouts for the shutterbugs
Clad in a pink striped t-shirt and blue pajamas, the Chota Nawab was accompanied by his nanny at an outing.

Pic: Katrina sweating it out in the gym

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Space-X lobs Spanish military satellite into orbit
Space-X, which proved the utility of its massive Falcon Heavy rocket earlier this month, put up the Paz imaging satellite and two of the company's own test internet communications satellites on a smaller Falcon 9 rocket.

Scientists recreate virtual copy of Mexican underwater cave
Scientists from all over the world will soon be able to dive into a virtual 3-D replica of a vast underwater cave off Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, where the oldest skeleton in the Americas was found seven years ago.

Soft robot that crawls like snakes developed

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Mumbai has always led Indian cricket: Tendulkar
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday said Mumbai has always been at the forefront when it comes to cricket in India and feels that the upcoming T20 League was much needed as it would serve as a good platform for youngsters of the state to showcase their talent.

BCCI Media Rights: Members in dark as CoA decides on e-auction
In a major revamp in its bidding process, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) has decided that the media rights of BCCI (broadcast and digital) for the upcoming international and domestic matches will be granted through e-auction -- a departure from the sealed tender documentation process used till this year's IPL.

Abu Dhabi Tour: Viviani sprints his way to Stage 2 win
Quick-Step Floors' Elia Viviani, winner of the Dubai Tour, claimed Stage 2 of the Abu Dhabi Tour taking himself to the top of the General Classification in the process, tied on time (8:03:44s) with Stage 1 winner Alexander Kristoff (UAE Emirates), who finished seventh.

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Samsung brings world's first 'wind-free' air conditioner to India
The base price of the first of its kind air-conditioning machine would be Rs 50,950; the product is said to reduce energy consumption by up to 72 per cent.

Facebook opens registrations for annual conference, to take place from May 1-2
Popular social networking giant Facebook has started taking registrations for the its annual F8 developer conference.

Global smartphone sales down 4.6%, Samsung retains top spot
Samsung though saw a year-on-year unit decline of 3.6% in the Q4 of 2017, but this did not prevent it from defending its top smartphone vendor position against Apple.

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Student with 85% disabled appears for test

Post-Aadhaar hurdle, HRD to use PAN for education survey

Pay Provisional Fee as decided by the School: Government

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BMC: No nod to South Bombay trust to charge 80,000 for park use
Says Fees For Sporting Activities Are Nominal, Not 80,000

Civic body to cancel licences of restaurants if 3 violations in a row
Two Seizures In 1 Year Can Also Spell Trouble

In NiMo season, jewellers get LoE: Letter of extortion

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Road rage in Delhi again: 3 attacked across east Delhi

Part of busy Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg blocked due to protest

Two years on, Tilpath Valley Biodiversity Park breathes again

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Centre asks convict for details of his innovative generator

Tit-for-tat: Siddaramaiah dubs Modi govt '90% commission sarkar'

With less than 20 members in house, govt passes five bills without debate

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Hyderabad Central University student gets exemption from court appearances

94-year-old Koti Women's College to be upgraded into Women's University

Police officer sentenced to two years in jail in graft case

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Meant for buses, used by bikes, cars & cabs

Where are the city bus stops?

Cauvery management board: All-party team under CM Palaniwami to call on PM Modi
the state's share, after consulting legal experts.The all-party meeting, held after 11 years, saw constructive debate and discussions and rare camaraderie among parties, reports .

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Govt ties up with Amul to help fruit, vegetable farmers

Man dies in accident near Narol

Govt forms SIT to inquire into Patan immolation case
The Gujarat government on Thursday formed a special investigation team (SIT) headed by IGP Narsimha Komar to inquire into the Patan self-immolation case, where Dalit activist Bhanu Vankar set himself ablaze in protest. Vankar later died from his burns.

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Illegal occupants evicted from Allahabad University hostel
Following complaints regarding illegal persons occupying five rooms at the SRK Boy’s hostel of Allahabad University, the varsity authorities swung into action and freed these room from the hands of illegal occupants, on Thursday.

Boxes to dispense free condoms in Sangam city

Gorakhpur riots: HC dismisses writ petition seeking prosecution of Yogi Adityanath

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Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology to get international exposure

Odisha approves 29 road projects in LWE-hit districts

Orissa Agriculture University to get international exposure
Teachers and students of Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) are all set to get international exposure under an institutional development programme.

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Class 11 girl beheaded outside school
A girl studying in Class 11 was beheaded at her school gates in Anuppur on Thursday, allegedly by a man who had been stalking her for years and was spurned.

MP: High-stakes tussle between Shivraj and Scindia for bypolls in two seats
A year ago, no one would have expected a head-on fight between chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia — one at the helm for 13 years and the other aspiring to be the face of the party in MP — eight months before the election. But the Mungaoli and Kolaras bypolls have turned out to be just that.

Kamal Nath joins campaigning in Mungaoli and Kolaras
Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Kamal Nath joined MP from Guna constituency Jyotiraditya Scindia for the final hours of campaigning in Mungaoli and Kolaras assembly seats.

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Cancel bail of Delhi AAP MLA: Haryana to HC
Seeks Custodial Interrogation In Fake Degree Case

PIO who tripped Trudeau runs internet radio in BC
Canadian Punjabi Who Tripped Trudeau Runs Net Radio In BC

Not the first controversy for Jaspal Atwal

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