Tag: national
3 Killed In US Storm
At least three people were killed when a powerful storm hit the US, weather officials said. ....
Modi Congratulates Successful Testing Of Interceptor Missile
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the defence scientists for successfully testing the interceptor missile and said that it was a proud moment for the entire country.....
African Elephants Sleep Shortest -- Just 2 Hours Day
African elephants -- the largest land animal -- sleep for just an average of two hours a day and regularly survive for nearly two days without sleep, a study has found. ....
Probiotic Combo May Curb Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
Researchers have found that a probiotic combination might help reduce symptoms of seasonal allergies like hay fever.....
Congress Slams 'fudged' GDP Growth Figures As Another 'jumla'
The Congress party on Thursday slammed the "fudged figures" on India's GDP growth, saying that trotting out "jumlas and misinformation" has become the "hallmark" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.....
NGT Allows Camping At 25 Points Along Ganga Near Rishikesh
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday re-allowed camping activities along the banks of the Ganga in Uttarakhand with certain limitations.....
Women's Cricket League To Be Launched On March 8
Following in the footsteps of the women's Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia, India will very soon have its first ever league for the eves -- Women's Cricket League (WCL) -- to be launched on March 8, coinciding with International Women's Day. ....
Child Trafficking Accused Mentions Influential Political Personalities: Official
Arrested BJP leader Juhi Chowdhury, suspected to be involved in a child trafficking racket in West Bengal, has mentioned the names of some "influential political personalities" during her grilling, a CID source said on Thursday.....
Why A Sitting Job Is Bad For Your Heart And Waist
Do you have a desk-bound job? Beware, you may be at a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular diseases by 0.2 per cent and an increase in waist circumference by two cm, for every additional hour of sitting on top of five hours, researchers warned.....
SC Notice To Maharashtra Government On Bar Girls' Plea
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Maharashtra government on a plea filed by an association of women dancers, waitresses, singers and other performers working in bars and hotels.....
