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Institutional child deliveries in country has increased: JP Nadda
He said that the institutional delivery rates in rural and urban areas were 28.9 per cent and 67.5 per cent respectively as per NFHS-III in 2005-06 which rose to 37.8 per cent and 70.4 per cent as per DLHS-III in 2007-08.
No proposal to scrap death penalty, say government sources amid debate following Yakub Memon's execution
The debate on death penalty has been revived with 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon's hanging.
Cyclonic storm 'Komen' weakens into deep depression
Cyclonic storm 'KOMEN' over Bangladesh weakened into a deep depression on Friday even as the MeT department forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall coupled with squally surface wind in several places in Odisha.
Apple to unveil next Apple TV in September: Report
The new Apple TV will have a slimmer chassis, a "drastically improved" remote with touch-pad input, increased on-board storage and an operating system that will support Siri, says a report.
Rupee ends 9 paise lower at 64.13 against US dollar
Notwithstanding strong rally in domestic equity markets, month-end demand for the dollar from importers predominantly weighed on the rupee, forex dealers said.
Rat forces Air India international flight to make unscheduled landing
Two hours into the flight when the Dreamliner was in Pakistan airspace, some passengers and cabin crew members spotted a rat in the cabin.
Huma Qureshi to star in Gurinder Chadha's period film
Reportedly, Gurinder Chadha's film titled 'The Viceroy House' talks about Lord Mountbatten's last few days of stay in India before it got independence.
Gold heads for longest weekly losing streak in 16 years
A potential hike in US interest rates dims the appeal of non-interest bearing assets such as gold.
Marathi cinema is growing: Amitabh Bachchan
The 72-year-old veteran actor launched the trailer and music of ‘Dholki’ last night.
Uttar Pradesh: Two held for hunting animals of reserve forest area
Forest department officials said acting on tip off, they raided Kohli farm on Baijar Marg and arrested Sahdev and Safal Haldar, while three other persons fled from the spot. Carcass of a swamp deer, knives and weighing machine were recovered from their po...
Jake Gyllenhaal in talks for Boston Marathon bombing film 'Stronger'
If a deal is secured, the role would be the latest of intense dramas and acting showcases that Gyllenhaal has been focusing on. The actor next stars in 'Demolition', what is expected to be a searing drama from director Jean-Marc Vallee.
Yahoo launches Livetext: A video messaging app, minus the audio
Livetext is a new video-calling app with a very big difference: it doesn't support audio.
SpiceJet looks to have more women pilots
No-frills carrier SpiceJet, which is seeing a turnaround, plans to induct more women pilots and also provide greater flexibility at work for the staff.
Kuwait breaks up new IS cell: Ministry
Kuwait has broken up a new five-member cell of alleged members of the Islamic State jihadist group one month after a deadly bombing at a Shiite mosque, the interior ministry said on Thursday.
Ways in which small businesses can reduce risk when it comes to hiring new employees
The risk factor in hiring the team is an elemental aspect, which is to be addressed through proper implementation of the process.
ISL: Mumbai City FC sign Bustos, Bertin and Piquionne
Mumbai City FC on Thursday signed Haitian defender Frantz Bertin, French striker Frederic Piquionne and Spanish defender Cristian Bustos for the second season of ISL.
