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11 of Family found dead in Delhi, murder suspected
Police on Sunday filed a case of "massacre" after finding 11 members of a family, some blindfolded, hanging from an iron grill ceiling in a north Delhi home in what was initially thought to be mass suicide.
After some hours of…
Quake in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
Tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR area on Sunday afternoon following a "moderate" earthquake in Haryana, the Met department said. No loss of life or property was reported.
The tremors, lasting for a few seconds, were felt around 3.37 p.m.…
45 killed in Uttarakhand Accident
At least 45 people were killed after a bus fell into a 60-metre gorge in Uttarakhand on Sunday, police said.
According to the police, the accident took place at about 9 a.m., near the Queens Bridge on the Pipli-Bhaun road when the driver…
Modi congratulates India on GST Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the people of the nation as the roll-out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) plan completed one year.
"I congratulate the people of India on the special occasion of GST completing one…
Terror groups operating in Kashmir, Naxalites recruiting Children: UN
Terrorist groups operating in Kashmir and Naxalites are recruiting children, according to a report by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who urged the Indian government to act against those recruiting children.
Guterres' Children in…
UN thanks India for contribution in Peacekeeping
Jean Pierre Lacroix, the United Nations Under Secretary General for Peacekeeping, on Saturday thanked India for her contribution towards peacekeeping efforts by the UN.
"The aim of the visit is to thank India for her contribution to UN…
Subsidy abolished, but record number of Pilgrims going on Haj
The year 2018 that began with the end of Haj subsidy has been marked by a record 175,025 Indians heading for Saudi Arabia and is also distinct for a record 47 per cent women among the pilgrims including 1,308 without their 'mehram' (male…
Social Media has democratised discourse, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the people on the occasion of World Social Media Day, saying the new medium has played a key role in democratising discourse, and helped people express their views and showcase their…
LG stresses on native, fruit-bearing species for Delhi
Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal on Friday directed greening agencies in the city to plant more native and fruit-bearing species wherever feasible and also to explore the possibility of creating a vibrant city forest with diverse flora and…
DU issues 3rd cut off, English, Economics still on offer
The Delhi University on Friday issued its third cut-off list with many popular colleges still offering seats for popular courses.
With close to half of total seats already taken across 60 plus colleges of the varsity, many colleges still…