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Capital Crime: Rape Tripled, Kidnapping of Women Doubled in Delhi in Last 10 Years, Says Police Data
Despite an overall dip in the crime rate in Delhi in 2020 due to the pandemic-induced lockdown, the national capital reported the highest number of violent crimes and crimes against women among all the metropolitan cities in the country
NHRC Notice to Delhi Govt, Police Chief Over Death of Four Men in Sewer Line
Issuing the notice, the commission expressed concern that despite laws, 'poor people are dying while working in sewer lines, which is completely unwarranted'
NTA Considering Conducting CUET Twice a Year from Next Session: UGC Chairman
To begin with CUET will be conducted once this year but NTA will consider conducting the exam at least twice a year from next session, UGC Chairman said
No New Engineering Colleges for Two More Years, Rules AICTE With Exception
State government proposal to start new polytechnic in conventional, emerging, multidisciplinary and vocational areas including PPP mode will not be considered under the moratorium, AICTE said.
FIFA World Cup Hosting Rights Should Be Given to Non-traditional Countries, Feels Luis Garcia
Luis Garcia said hosting FIFA World Cup in non-traditional countries will allow an increase in the popularity of football
Annamalai University Distance Learning Courses Invalid, UGC Asks Students not to Take Admission
Annamalai University has been running the courses "in gross violations of all conditions laid down under UGC" rules and regulations, the Commission said.
PM to Address BJP Workers on Foundation Day after Potent Poll Show; Nadda Issues To-do List for Leaders
The BJP chief has directed leaders to organise various social activities from April 6 —the party's foundation day — to April 14 in their areas, including camps for blood donation, vaccination, women's health, and nutritional awareness, as well as cleaning...
1.15 Crore Houses Sanctioned Under PMAY-Urban; Scheme Ending This Month: Puri
Replying to supplementary questions of members, the minister said the government has sanctioned 1.15 crore houses under PMAY-U which ends in March 2022, and various projects underway will be completed in the next 18 months or so
In a First, UN Programme on HIV Launches Campaign to Highlight Rights of Trans Children
March 31 celebrates transgender people and raises awareness of discrimination faced by the community worldwide.
British Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss to Visit India on March 31, Hold Talks With Jaishankar
There has been a flurry of visits to India of several Western leaders, including the foreign ministers of Austria and Greece and US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland, in the last few weeks
Services on Magenta Line Section Resume After Nearly One-hour Disruption
Magenta Line connects Janakpuri West station in Delhi to Botanical Garden station in Noida
Indian Women's Football Team to Play 2 Friendlies in Jordan, 30-member Squad to Camp
Three members of the SAFF U-18 Women's Championship-winning squad, Astam Oraon, Apurna Narzary and Martina Thokchom, will be in the camp ahead of the friendlies from April 5-8
Classes with News18: Sex Versus Gender, What's the Difference?
While the class 9 Biology chapter on reproduction explains the anatomy of the body, types of reproduction, and puts much emphasis on HIV/AIDS infection. But, with the unraveling of terms gender fluidity, and gender role in our society 'Classes with News18...
Bahrain Shuts Down Indian Restaurant for Refusing Entry to Woman Wearing Veil: Reports
A viral video showed one of the staff preventing a veiled woman from entering the facility, and the restaurant subsequently suspended the duty manager
In Mann ki Baat After BJP Sweep, PM Modi Pitches 'Local Going Global', Recalls Sivananda's Humble Bow
Addressing his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', the PM called for 'making the local reach the global' and further developing the reputation of Indian products
PM Modi Says Yoga Uniting World in Pursuit of Good Health, Wellness
Traditional medicines and wellness practices from India are very popular globally, he noted, adding that the WHO centre will go a long way in enhancing wellness in the society