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EC Orders Transfer of Top Cops in Andhra Pradesh, Naidu Cancels Transfer of State Intelligence Chief
The EC on Tuesday had ordered the transfer of three top cops, which includes state intelligence chief AB Venkateswara Rao, and the police superintendents of Srikakulam and Kadapa districts, with immediate effect.
Election Commission to Look Into 'Urgency' of PM Modi's Address to Nation Fortnight Before Lok Sabha Polls
The poll panel would also seek a transcript of the Prime Minister’s speech, sources in the Election Commission said.
TMC Manifesto Promises Probe Into Demonetisation, Return of Planning Commission
Mamata Banerjee said the Goods and Services Tax would also be reviewed, and said it would be kept if it is found to be helpful.
India’s Anti-Satellite Weapon Test Raises Questions About Space Debris and the Resolve to Fight it
While the direct impact of shooting down such defunct satellites is minimised by the sheer distance, experts argue that debris can very well hinder communication satellites.
Minimum Income Guarantee Scheme Will Not Replace Existing Subsidies, Says Chidambaram
On how the Congress would identify beneficiary families, Chidambaram said there was enough data available gathered by state governments through crop insurance scheme and others like it.
'Mission Shakti' Not for Weaponisation, A-SAT to be Used Only as Deterrent, Assures Former DRDO Chief
The 'Mission Shakti' operation by the DRDO and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), the PM said, involved the A-SAT destroying the live satellite, all in three minutes.
Bhojpuri Superstar Nirahua Joins BJP, Likely to Contest from UP's Azamgarh
Speculations are rife that BJP may go ahead to field both Ravi Kishan and Nirahua from UP for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in an apparent attempt to cash on the celebrities’ stardom and popularity.
Facebook Shuts Over 2,600 Fake Pages, Groups And Accounts
Facebook said it did not find any links between these sets of activities but they used similar tactics by creating networks of accounts to mislead others.
UGC Bans Distance Learning Degree Programmes in Agriculture
The decision was taken by the higher education regulator at its last meeting on the ground that a degree programme in agriculture is technical in nature as it requires practicals or laboratory courses.
Hyundai Venue (QXi Codename) is the Official Name of the Upcoming Compact SUV [Video]
The new name, as per Hyundai, references a ‘place’ where people want to be seen, or in this case, inside the vehicle.
Tata Sets Foot in Airport Biz, Acquires Rs 8,000 Crore Stakes in GMR Infrastructure
GMR Infrastructure will hold a 54 percent stake and keep management control, while Tatas will hold about 20 percent, GIC 15 percent and SSG nearly 10 percent in GMR Airports Ltd after the investment.
Aston Martin Publishes Images of $8 Million Pair of Cars
In preparation of Zagato's 100th anniversary, Aston Martin published detailed sketches of the DBS GT Zagato and the DB4 GT Zagato Continuation, the two models that comprise DBZ Centenary Collection.
Morata Double Gives Spain Victory Over Malta
After edging past Norway 2-1 on Saturday, Morata's double at the Ta'Qali stadium gives Spain two wins from two in Euro 2020 qualifying and the perfect start in Group F.
Kanhaiya Kumar Asks People to Donate at Least Re1 to Fund His Election Campaign
"Like every drop of water fills an earthen pot, (your) donation of Re 1 to my campaign fund will help me to fight the election and take the voice of the marginalised and exploited to Parliament," he said.
Over 90 Percent of First Time Eligible Voters Will Cast a Vote in Lok Sabha Elections 2019, Says Twitter Survey
Nearly 1.5 crore first-time voters will exercise their franchise in the seven-phase election starting April 11.
Uphaar Tragedy: Delhi Court Issues Non-bailable Warrants Against Accused Sushil, Gopal Ansal
On June 13, 1997, a fire broke out at the Uphaar cinema hall during the screening of Bollywood film 'Border', killing 59 people and injuring over 100.
