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JNU Students' Union VP, 10 Other Students go on Hunger Strike to Protest Against Online Entrance Exams
Demanding the vice-chancellor to take cognisance of the issues being raised by them, the students, including the JNUSU vice-president and former JNUSU president Geeta Kumari, started their indefinite hunger strike on Tuesday.
Nama Nageswara Rao, One of the Richest Politicians in Country, Quits TDP; May Join TRS Soon
Rao, a former MP from the Khammam Lok Sabha seat and promoter of Madhucon Projects Limited, had declared assets worth of Rs 113 crore in the recent election affidavit.
Devyani Khobragade's Strip-search in 2013 Could Have and Should Have Been Avoided: Former US Attorney
There was outrage in India over the arrest of Devyani Khobragade, who was then the country's Deputy Counsel General in New York, and reports that she had been strip-searched furthered caused anger in India.
Bru Refugees Reluctant to Vote in Mizoram, Want EC to Let Them Vote in Tripura Relief Camps
For Assembly polls last year, nearly 12,000 Bru refugees, lodged in six relief camps of Tripura, travelled to Kahnmun in Mamit district of Mizoram to cast their vote.
Netflix Won't be Part of Apple Streaming Platform, Says CEO Reed Hastings
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings talks about competing with companies like Amazon and Apple in the world of over-the-top (OTT) entertainment.
How Manoeuvres by Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari Helped BJP Retain Power in Goa
After the death of Manohar Parrikar on Sunday, BJP leader Nitin Gadkari held one-on-one discussions throughout the night with all MLAs supporting the government.
Will NRIs Get Inked? Only 8 Voted in 2014, More Than 70,000 On the Rolls This Time
The total number of NRI voters registered in 2014 included 12,234 men (93.80%) and 804 or just 6.10% women. Only one ‘Other’ gender voter made it to the list.
Blaming 'Internal Politics', 2 More Members Quit Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam
Kumaravel, a core committee member of Kamal Haasan’s party, cited a huge gap between Kamal Haasan and the party’s office-bearers as a reason to quit.
L&T, Mindtree Shares Slip After 'Hostile Bid' for IT Firm
L&T said it would buy a 20.32 percent stake in Mindtree from coffee baron V.G. Siddhartha and companies related to him - Coffee Day Enterprises and Coffee Day Trading.
Tesla Optimistic to Enter India by 2019, Elon Musk Re-Confirms on Twitter
Elon Musk had earlier stated that he would love to be in India, but there are some challenging government regulations.
Coffee Compounds May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
The pilot study showed kahweol acetate and cafestol can inhibit growth in cells that are resistant to common anti-cancer drugs like Cabazitaxel.
As Pak Foreign Minister Visits Beijing, China Calls 26/11 Mumbai Attack One of the 'Most Notorious'
The statement came days after China blocked a bid in the UNSC to designate Pakistan-based JeM terror group chief Masood Azhar as a 'global terrorist'.
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2019: Registration Closes Today at 6pm at upsc.gov.in. How to Apply
The Union Public service Commission had announced a total of 896 vacancies in its official notification including 39 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability Category.
Priyanka Gandhi Should Not be Allowed in Kashi Vishwanath Temple: Lawyers Tell Administration
The letter claimed that Priyanka was a Christian and she should be stopped from entering the temple, keeping in mind the ancient values of Sanatan Dharma.
Salesman Returns Rs 10 Lakh He Found on Road to its Owner, Gets Rewarded for Honesty
Dilip Poddar, who works as a salesman at a saree showroom in Umra locality, was Monday awarded Rs 2 lakh by the owner of the bag and a jeweller.
Pak, China Should Not Create Hurdles in Designating Masood Azhar as Global Terrorist: Pak Daily
The proposal to designate Azhar under the 1267 al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council was moved by France, the UK and the US on February 27.