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Will Orphans Get Reservation on Par With SC, OBC? Supreme Court to Decide
The top court has issued a notice to the Central and state governments seeking provisions of reservation for orphans in government jobs and educational institutions. The notice comes as a response to a PIL filed by lawyer and author Poulomi Pavini Shukla.
Sanskrit Teaching to Get a Face-lift With Formal Vedic Education Initiative of HRD Ministry
The idea to start formal Vedic education was floated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in 2016.
Vivo V9 Gets Price Cut In India, Now Retails At Rs.20,990
After receiving the price cut, the Vivo V9 will be available for purchase at Rs 20,990, down from its launch price of Rs 22,990.
Geetanjali Murder Case: Brother Turns Hostile, Says Accused CJM Never Demanded Dowry
According to Pradeep Agarwal, Geetanjali's brother, it was tough to clearly state that the accused was responsible for Geetanjali’s death since the CBI too was unable to solve the case.
Thailand Cave Rescue: Ex-Navy Seal Dies After Running Out of Oxygen
The death of the former military diver highlights the perils of the Thailand cave rescue operation to extract the team from deep inside the waterlogged cave, raising questions about the feasibility of bringing youngsters out the same way.
Grandmother, Daughter & Granddaughter Found Dead in Amritsar Home
Kartar’s daughter Jeeto said the she had been calling her mother from past three days but nobody was attending her call.
Willing to Undergo Dope Test: Captain Amarinder Singh Responds to AAP MLA’s Dare
Amarinder said that given the gigantic scale of the drug problem, nobody should be having any problems about taking such a test.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia and Croatia Look to Emulate Group Stage Mindset
Croatia and Russia did just about enough to emerge successful from their respective round of 16 matches but will need to replicate their group stage form and attacking mindset when they clash in Saturday's World Cup quarter-finals in Sochi.
Rupee Crumbles to All-Time Closing Low of 68.95 a Dollar
On July 2, the rupee had hit its life-time closing low of 68.80 a dollar.
Scrapping UGC: HRD Extends Deadline for Receiving Feedback Till July 20
The HRD Ministry had last week announced its decision to replace the UGC with the HECI by repealing the UGC Act, 1951.
Students and Teachers Up in Arms Over 10-day Window for Feedback on Scrapping of UGC
The ministry of human resource development had given 10 days for suggestions and feedback on its website, with July 7 as the last date for submission.
After PM's 'Pakoda' Remark, Union Minister Calls Making Pickle an Employment Option
He also claimed that farmers did not commit suicide in Rajasthan as they have been given alternate sources of income in the state.
At RJD's Foundation Day Celebrations, Tejashwi, Tej Pratap Put Rumours of Rift to Rest
The rumours of a power struggle between the brothers received a shot in the arm on Wednesday when Tej Pratap's name was missing from the list of dignitaries who were slated to attend the celebrations..
Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover Warns UK Govt Against a 'Bad' Brexit Deal
"A bad Brexit deal would cost Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) more than 1.2 billion pounds profit each year. As a result, we would have to drastically adjust our spending profile," JLR CEO Ralf Speth warned in a statement on Wednesday.
Britain 'Dumb' if it Thinks Russia Would Stage Nerve Attack During World Cup: Russian Diplomats
"How dumb (do) they think (Russia) is to use 'again' so-called 'Novichok' in the middle of the FIFA World Cup...The show must go on?," Russia's embassy to the Netherlands wrote on Twitter on Thursday.
Dhule Lynching Not Pre-Planned, Villagers Killed Men Without Knowing Reason
Dhule's Superintendent of Police M Ramkumar said many of those arrested have claimed that they joined in thrashing the five men without actually knowing about the provocation.
