DGHS to fill all-India quota in govt medical colleges: SC
The Supreme Court has ordered that the all-India quota in deemed universities and government medical colleges will be filled by the director general of health services (DGHS) in New Delhi. This will include deemed universities run by religious and linguistic minorities too as these institutes have an allIndia character.

Jawans dying in conflict zone for corporate houses: Naxalites
According to a leaflet recovered on May 5 from Dandakaranya region in the central Indian plateau, the Reds said that the CRPF and other forces were being subjected to “cruelty by their capitalist and corporate masters” for their own vested interest of “plundering” the natural resources.

1,400 who owe Rs 1,600 crore to banks to lose claim over assets

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Why do we take rating agencies seriously: CEA
In a remarkably frank speech, chief economic adviser (CEA) Arvind Subramanian took a dig at the assessment made by economic commentators, rating agencies and bankers and stressed on the need for creating centres that undertake independent research on macro-economic issues.

From regional to long-haul, Indian low-cost carriers spread wings
​​This tectonic shift comes with India’s largest airline by domestic market share, LCC IndiGo, declaring it will have turboprops in its fleet for regional flying. And, SpiceJet — which already has turboprops — saying it is looking at medium to long haul budget flights on wide-body planes.

Centre, states may settle for 4 per cent GST on gold, silver
The Centre and the states may settle for 4% goods and services tax (GST) on bullion and opt for a special rate for financial services, amid intense lobbying from the two sectors in the run up to the rollout from July.

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G7 seen urging Trump to stick with climate pact at summit

China's President Xi says to uphold global climate deal

Antarctic ice sheet stable since warmer times: Study

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Donald Trump asked FBI director three times if he was target of investigations
"When I decided to just do it, I said to myself, I said you know, this Russia thing with Trump and Russia is a made up story," he said in an interview. Trump said he had asked Comey if he was the subject of counter-intelligence probe twice in conversation over phone and once over White House dinner.

'Taliban likely to gain ground in Afghanistan this year'
The Afghan National Security Forces would need sustained international support to prevent it from collapse, director of National Intelligence Dave Coats told members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence ruing over Kabul's political dysfunction and ineffectiveness.

Donald Trump: Different strokes

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Movie Review: Sarkar 3
Subhash Nagre or Sarkar (Amitabh Bachchan), the patriarch of the most powerful political family of Maharashtra, continues to hold centre-stage because of his immense clout with the masses.

Arbaaz Khan, Malaika Arora have been finally granted divorce

Katrina Kaif opens up about her Hollywood plans
When asked if she’d like to work on a Hollywood project any soon, this is what Katrina said.

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China providing students lunar lifestyle experience
Chinese students will live in a 'Lunar Palace' - a cabin that simulates Moon-like environment - for a year, to test a life support system that may allow future astronauts to spend longer periods of time in space.

Indian population originated in three migration waves: Study
The Indian subcontinent harbours huge genetic diversity. Researchers found that the earliest populations were hunter-gatherers who arrived from Africa more than 50,000 years ago. Further waves of settlement came from the direction of Iran, after the last Ice Age ended 10-20,000 years ago.

China races ahead in plane game too
According to the feasibility study, India will need at least 150-200 aircraft for civilian use in the next 5-10 years, while Regional Transport Aircraft can also replace the ageing AN-32 fleet of the defence forces, which means an additional 70-80 planes.

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IPL: Kings XI Punjab beat Mumbai Indians by 7 runs to stay alive
Despite recording the highest team total of the season - 230 for 3 – Kings XI Punjab had to sweat it out in the middle to beat Mumbai Indians (223/6) by seven runs to keep themselves alive in the race for the playoffs.

Hopeful BCCI will have a new body by October: Vinod Rai
Vinod Rai is confident that his team could transform the "personality oriented" BCCI into a "structured" institution by October, a deadline he has set for COA to complete their assignment of implementing the RM Lodha Committee reforms.

Dhoni providing valuable inputs to Smith: Manoj Tiwary
Rising Pune Supergiant batsman Manoj Tiwary says Mahendra Singh Dhoni's valuable inputs to skipper Steven Smith has helped the team perform well in the Indian Premier League.

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Big 10 Sale: Flipkart expects five-fold growth in transactions
E-commerce major Flipkart expects to see a five-fold growth in transactions on its platform during its 'Big 10' sale that begins next week.

SoftBank gets Nexus' nod for selling Snapdeal to Flipkart
The term sheet with Flipkart could be signed within this week and the due diligence for the deal would commence immediately thereafter.

Here's what is behind the string of layoffs at IT companies
With deceleration in revenue and hazy demand outlook, top IT companies will try hard to guard profitability.Improving the proportion of fixed cost projects in revenue, making hiring decisions more dynamic and keeping check on operating costs are some of the initiatives taken by IT exporters to retain operating margins within a permissible band.

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MPBSE 12th results 2017: Madhya Pradesh class 12 board results on May 12

MPBSE HSC Class 10 exams 2017 results to be announced on May 12
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) exam result for MPBSE HSC Class 10 will be announced on May 12. The result is expected to be announced at 9.30am.

Publish physical education book: CBSE to NCERT
A Class XII textbook "Health and Physical Education" by a private publisher triggered an uproar last month for defining the perfect female body in the "36-24-36" shape while the revised edition said that the "hourglass shape of females is considered the best".

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Rs 90cr fraud: Property worth Rs 70cr attached
The EOW, which lodged an FIR against five persons, including three from a family in a Rs 90-crore investment fraud case, has attached 1,100 acres of land and other properties collectively valued at Rs 70 crore.

Trafficking of kids to Paris: Film make-up artist, spot boy among 5 held
A make-up artist and a spot boy working in the film industry are among five people who were arrested on Thursday in a case involving trafficking of children to Paris.

Will mini-vans and autos now be banned from ferrying schoolkids?
PTA United Forum had filed a PIL against ferrying of children in “unorganized“ mini-vans and autos.

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Police rule out depression as reason behind cop suicide

Lokayukta asks Kapil Mishra to appear in 'bribery' case
"Lokayukta has decided to hear the matter.It has summoned Mishra to record his statement," said Neeraj, whose own statement was recorded on Thursday.

Water tanker scam: ACB raids PWD office tied to Delhi CM kin contract
Former AAP minister Kapil Mishra on Thursday recorded his statement before the ACB in connection with the alleged water tanker scam.

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4 weeks in hiding, Naga nabbed in Tamil Nadu
Two teams from Bengaluru police also picked up Nagaraj's sons, Gandhi and Shastri.The trio was brought to Bengaluru later in the night.

Free bottled water, TOI copies onboard premium KSRTC buses

Girl power: Study 3 hrs a day, and have fun to top exams

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Broken tree branches narrow down roads

Babul, Neem fall to raging winds

People forced to rely on tankers for daily needs

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Day before Class XII results, TN ends rank system in board exams

Forum wants jallikattu at Nehru Stadium

NABH accreditation now mandatory for chief minister's insurance scheme empanelment

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Wife richer, why pay alimony: Man to Gujarat high court
Chudasama's wife Meghaviniba (35) is a granddaughter of erstwhile ruler of Rajkot, Pradyumansinh Jadeja and daughter of his second son Prahladsinh.

Amit Shah meets CM Vijay Rupani, BJP leaders
Chief minister Vijay Rupani, deputy chief minister Nitin Patel and other senior BJP leaders met the BJP national president Amit Shah on Thursday evening,.

Bajrangi was in Khedbrahma hospital, witness tells SIT court

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New jail policy to curb use of 4G by convicted criminals
Uttar Pradesh minister of state for jail and public administration Jai Kumar Singh Jacky said the state government would soon introduce a policy to nab hardcore undertrials and convicted criminals who use 4G internet technology to operate their gangs outside the jail.

Triple talaq violates Constitution, says High Court
Referring to the practice of triple talaq, the Allahabad high court has observed that under Muslim law, marriage is a contract and a contract cannot be rescinded unilaterally.

Varsity to adopt 'summer hostel' model on campus
Preparations are on in full swing to turn three hostels of the Allahabad University (AU) into 'summer hostels'.

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Both teams sniffing semifinal spot

No recommendation of action by inquiry commission on Kalinga Nagar police firing: Odisha govt
The state government on Thursday claimed that the Justice P K Mohanty commission, inquired into the Kalinga Nagar police firing incident, has not recommended action against any erring officials.

Man commits suicide after killing wife in Bolangir
A person allegedly hacked his wife to death with an axe before committing suicide in his house on Wednesday night in Larambha area of Bolangir district, around 365 km from here. The man was mentally ill, police sources said.

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Carry bag ban : Governor yet to sign ordinance in Madhya Pradesh

Journey of Poha, from the walled city to MP Nagar

Journey of Poha, from the walled city to MP Nagar

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Retired colonel told to pay 14 lakh relief to accident victim's kin
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Chandigarh, has directed a retired colonel and National Insurance Company Limited to pay a compensation of around Rs 14 lakh for accidental death of a 45-year-old Hari Ram Yadav who was hit by a speeding car driven by Col Arvindhan (retd).

Tour ends, councillors buzz with new ideas
Creating a special structure in engineering department to bring efficiency, segregation of garbage and a “band baja“ method to publically insult property tax defaulters -councillors have returned with a bagful of ideas from three study tours of Mumbai, Pune and Vishakhapatnam.

Biggest solar power plant yet to see light of the day
The ambitious project of the Chandigarh administration to install 25 megawatt (MW) solar power plant ­­ biggest of the city ­­ at Patiala Ki Rao, a seasonal rivulet, is yet to see light of the day. ​

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