Uri probe on, Army 'shifts' brigade commander
Shifting out the Uri brigade commander from his post, the Army has “attached” him for the court of inquiry (CoI) under way to pinpoint the security lapses that led to the terror attack on a rear administrative camp on September 18, which left 19 soldiers dead and over 20 injured.

After films, Indian TV channels banned in Pak
Pakistan has banned the broadcast of all Indian TV channels in the country for showing “illegal content”. Amid the tensions between the two nations over the deteriorating situation at the border, theatres in Pakistan have also begun taking down Bollywood films.

Baloch leader seeks global support for region's freedom
Baloch leader Mazdak Dilshad Baloch sought global support on Saturday in their fight for ‘freedom’ and against ‘atrocities’ and violation of human rights by the Pakistani establishment in the restive region.

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Spectrum auctions open to moderate response
The country’s biggest spectrum sale opened to a moderate response on Saturday as cash-strapped telecom companies completely avoided aggressive pitching and made no bids in the supposedly-lucrative 700 MHz band that saw no takers.

Maruti Suzuki's September passenger vehicle sales log 31% growth
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India today reported a 31.1 per cent growth in its passenger vehicle sales in September at 1,49,143 units, riding on its highest-ever domestic sales. The company had sold a total of 1,13,759 units in September 2015.

1-yr extension for SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya
Government has given one-year extension to SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya amid the lender's consolidation with its associate banks. This will provide continuity at a time when the process of consolidation is going on.

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'India will stick to its position on HFC phase out'

Sharks: Feared predator in need of protection
Sharks may elicit less sympathy than elephants or rhinos, but experts say the feared predators are under increasing pressure from unmanaged commercial fishing and desperately in need of further protection.

European Union agrees to ratify Paris climate deal
EU environment ministers agreed today to fast-track the ratification of the landmark Paris agreement on climate change, despite the fact that some national parliaments have yet to approve the deal. "What some believed impossible is now real," European union president Donald Tusk said on Twitter.

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Russian jets pound Aleppo as US clings to diplomacy

Pak gets US smackdown for immature nuclear talk
Obama administration officials on Friday very bluntly disparaged "some of the rhetoric from the Pakistani Government" about the possibility of using nukes, saying, "nuclear-capable states have a very clear responsibility to exercise restraint regarding nuclear weapons and missile capabilities."

Clinton edges ahead of Trump in post-debate poll bump
​Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has pulled ahead of rival Donald Trump three percentage points in a new national poll out on Friday, just days after her strong showing in the first televised debate.

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'I think after Mirzya, I am ready for Broadway'
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra says, “Every movie is a piece of my life.” No wonder, the filmmaker takes years to labour over his creation — with artistry and passion.

10 Bollywood films made on Mahatma Gandhi

Fawad Khan hasn't been in India since July
Recent reports state that Fawad had passed statements against Bollywood. However, as per information, Fawad returned to Pakistan in July and hasn't interacted with the media since then. Hence, any reports of him passing demeaning statements about the country are false.

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Depression during pregnancy affects mental health of children

High BP in children may limit cognitive skills, suggests study

Now, a single vaccine for all flu
A new generation of universal flu vaccines has been designed to protect against future global pandemics that could potentially kill millions of people. The vaccine has the potential to give protection for up to 88 per cent of known flu strains worldwide in a single shot.

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Kolkata Test: Bhuvneshwar five sinks New Zealand
Despite losing over two hours of the final session to rain and wet outfield, India were able to retain advantage courtesy Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who picked up his second five-wicket-haul in three Tests and the fourth of his career.

BCCI defies Lodha reforms, braces for SC order
The BCCI special general body has decided to reject the Supreme Court judgement to implement the Lodha committee recommendations. Justice Lodha made it clear that none of the reforms suggested by the panel are non-negotiable.

Day 2 talking points: Defiant Saha and reliant Bhuvneshwar
Takeaways from Day 2 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus price details revealed, goes up to Rs 92,000
The iPhone 7 Plus 32GB, 128GB and 256GB will cost Rs 72,000, Rs 82,000 and Rs 92,000 respectively

Apple slashes prices of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus by up to Rs 22,000
Apple has announced biggest-ever price drop for its smartphones in India. Under the new pricing, iPhone 6S (128GB), carying an MRP of Rs 82,000, will now be available at an MRP of Rs 60,000. iPhone 6s Plus (128GB) will now be available at an MRP of Rs 70,000, the smartphone too has received a price cut of Rs 22,000. Apple's 4-inch smartphone iPhone SE, too has got a price cut. The 64GB version of iPhone SE will now be available at Rs 44,000.

WhatsApp privacy policy challenged in Delhi High Court: 5 things to know
A public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court (HC) challenges the change in WhatsApp's privacy policy.

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Finally, Miri Piri Medical College issue resolved
Ultimately, admissions in the Miri Piri Medical College run by the SGPC at Shahabad (Kurukshetra) will begin from the academic year 2018.

FTII to propose fee hike, age limit; students oppose

SC upholds MBBS admissions by deemed universities

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Mumbai jails packed 300-400% beyond capacity, expansion still in pipeline
The city's prisons are house-full. Arthur Road and Byculla jails which have a capacity to hold about 1,200 prisoners, are currently overflowing with three times as many inmates.

Mumbai: AC local comes rolling in, hits height barrier on Western Railway
The plan to introduce an air-conditioned local train on the suburban network has hit a hurdle. The prototype sent by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai for trials overshoots the maximum permissible height for a rake.

Rise in number of infants, pregnant women contracting dengue
Doctors are worried about the increasing number of pregnant women and infants diagnosed with dengue or dengue-like fever. A civic hospital nurse died due to complications arising from dengue last week.

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28,000 downloads in 2 hours: Senior citizen app a big hit
In a major step towards ensuring the safety of old men and women in the city, LG Najeeb Jung launched on Saturday a "senior citizen app".

Teachers fight larger battle at 'difficult' schools

Cops called to stop JNU meet?

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'Ready for anything', Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will not give Tamil Nadu water
After marathon meetings with all parties and his council of ministers, chief minister Siddaramaiah said: "We will call a special legislature session on October 3 to discuss the release of water to Tamil Nadu.

Former driver threatens industrialist, extorts Rs 90 lakh
As he left a briefcase holding Rs 90 lakh in the backseat of his car and walked away, Anand Raj knew he had kissed his money goodbye.He felt helpless.

IISc offers PhD students maiden engagement with industry
Having realised the need for an enhanced industry-academia collaboration, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), one of the country’s premier science institutions has finally decided to engage the industry in an organised way on October 3, allowing their PhD students to showcase their work.

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Pay Rs 8 lakh each to parents of snake-bite victims: HC
The Girl Students Died In Residential School In Adilabad Dist

HI-TECHABAD - T-HUB TO CLOSE DOORS ON 150 START-UPS?
Fund Inflows Have Slowed Down Along With Frequency Of Lucrative Deals And Success Stories

3 held for possession of banned drug
Three persons, including two women, were caught in possession of banned amphetamine drug by Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) officials at Bachupally late on Friday night.

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Tamil Nadu, Puducherry appoint Cauvery board members
As the deadline for appointing state representatives to the Cauvery Management Board ended at 4.00pm on Saturday, only Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have appointed their representatives.

CCTV footage shows unidentified person returning missing dog
Nungambakkam police had registered a missing dog case based on the complaint of a private entrepreneur S Padmashree."I am feeling elated now," said Padmashree.

Chennaiites waking up to waste segregation
The failure of a state's solid waste management (SWM) scheme is commonly attributed to the absence of public cooperation.But in a growing trend, residents from endemic pockets of Chennai are redefining this norm.

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Patidars, dalits, OBCs, Muslims feeling alienation in Gujarat Model: Dey
Ramon Magsaysay awardee and rights activist, Nikhil Dey on Saturday said that the communities like Patidars, dalits, OBCs and Muslims are feeling alienation in Gujarat which has been hailing as the model state.

Online group bridges blood donors with those in need
It was a crisis for Manish, a native of Nagpur, who had come to the Civil Hospital here for treatment of his mother. The surgery was imminent and on Sunday afternoon, Manish had no idea how he would arrange for five units of blood after he procured two.

Gujrat CM to launch 60 minute cleanliness mass campaign

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NOTA plays spoil sports at AUSU elections

Avishkar 2016, annual techno fest of MNIT end on a high note

It's a day for grandparents today
Kids at government schools across the state would celebrate the first 'Grandparents' Day' here on Saturday.

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Lyngdoh effect: tension sparks in campuses following rejection of candidatures

Odisha gears up for Daan Utsav

Odisha unveils senior citizen policy-2016
With an aim to ensure senior citizens social security, health care, food, shelter, recreation and other welfare services to elderly persons in the state, Odisha government unveiled Senior Citizens Poliy-2016 on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons here on Saturday. Apart from basic facilities and services the state policy gave emphasis on geriatric care and counselling services, day care centres for the elderly.

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One lakh village in India, 6,600 in MP to be ODF on Gandhi Jayanti
one lakh villages across the country will be declared open defecation free (ODF) on Bapu's Jayanti, Madhya Pradesh will contribute 6,600 villages in the national figure after adding 1,100 villages to it.

Infighting continues in BJP, party serves notice to MLA from Tendukhera
Internal strife and voice of dissent within the ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh continued even after party national general secretary Ramlal asked leaders in the recently held working committee meet not to squabble in public.

Medical admissions: Congress smells rat, alleges Vyapam like scam
The counselling procedure for admissions to private medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh has again put the government in the dock with Congress alleging another Vyapam like scam, involving Rs200 crore, engineered to favour private medical colleges.

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5th gen boatman evacuates last Gurdaspur village
​ Mohinder Singh, is supposed to row a boat on the Ravi near the Pakistan border between 9am and 5pm for residents of Ghaniye Ke Bet village, which is the last village in Gurdaspur​.

War fear fails to move Turtuk villagers

BJP asks units to help evacuate border villages

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