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Passenger Dies Onboard Jet Airways Delhi-Doha Flight
A passenger travelling in a Jet Airways flight from here to Doha passed away onboard despite the plane being diverted to Karachi following the medical emergency.
US Presidential Elections 2016: Hillary Clinton Wins Early Vote in Tiny New Hampshire Town
While Clinton won half the Dixville votes, Libertarian Gary Johnson took one and 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney got a write-in vote.
Rupee Recovers 5 Paise Vs Dollar in Opening Trade
The rupee edged higher by 5 paise to 66.69 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday on selling of the American currency by exporters and banks amid fresh foreign fund inflows.
Delhi Metro to Suspend Construction Activities to Counter Dust, Smog
Delhi Metro on Monday announced it was halting its construction activities, following the advisory issued by the state government to help reduce the smog which continues to envelop the city.
TERI Releases 10-point Emergency Plan to Curb Pollution
Amid worsening air quality in Delhi, a green body today released a ten-point emergency response plan, including reduction of crop burning and ban on movement of all 10-year-old vehicles in Delhi-NCR amongst others.
Srinagar-Muzaffarabad Bus Service Resumes
The 'Karvan-e-Aman' bus service between Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir and Muzaffarabad in Pakistani Kashmir was resumed on Monday after remaining suspended for two weeks.
Air Pollution: Delhi Govt to Hold Meeting on Re-introduction of Odd-Even Plan
The Delhi government will hold an assessment meeting later this week on re-introduction of the odd-even scheme even as sources indicated that the third phase of the car-rationing plan may be introduced during the winter break of schools.
Skybox Security Joins CyberX to Help Firms Tackle Cyber Attacks
Global security analytics leader Skybox Security on November 7, 2016 announced a partnership with software security startup CyberX to provide enhanced security to enterprises in the country.
PM Modi Seeks Relaxation in Visa Norms for Students Headed to UK
Addressing India-UK Tech Summit with May in attendance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said education is vital for Indian students and will define the country's engagement in a shared future.
NDTV Challenges One-Day Ban in Supreme Court, Seeks Relief
Last week, the I&B Ministry had asked NDTV India to go off air for a day on November 9 for showing some “sensitive” details during Fidayeen attack on Pathankot airbase in Punjab.
CWC Meet: Sonia Gandhi to Continue as Congress President
Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Monday chaired the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting as party president Sonia Gandhi skipped the session reportedly due to poor health conditions.
BlackBerry's Android Powered DTEK 60 And DTEK 50 Launched In India at Rs 46,990 and Rs 21,990
The DTEK 60 comes with a 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display with a 21-megapixel A/F rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie camera with flash.
Passion Droops For France's Only Erotic Museum
France's only erotic museum is closing its doors, its owners said Thursday, after passions flagged in the "city of love" for its titillating though surprisingly tasteful collection of artefacts.
India's Nuclear Programme Making Rapid Strides in Modi Rule
Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh on November 6, 2016 said Indias nuclear programme has made rapid strides since Prime Minister Narendra Modi formed his government in May 2014.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May 'Rejects' Calls to Relax Indian Visa Rules
At least, 10,000 Indians are expected to take advantage of the Registered Travellers Scheme in the first two years and the scheme will be open initially to those on a work visa.
Dharamshala International Film Festival 2016: Indian Films Would Do Well If We Start Telling Personal Stories, Says Bauddhayan Mukherji
Bauddhayan Mukherji, who is probably one of the best filmmakers of modern-day independent cinema, screened his short film The Violin Player at the ongoing Dharamshala International Film Festival.