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No interview required for central govt jobs in 23 states and 8 UTs

Interview for Group-B (non-gazetted) and Group-C posts in Central govt jobs has been abolished in 23 states and 8 UTs so far -- an exercise that started with effect from January 1, 2016.

Chirag Paswan collapses after lighting father's funeral pyre

While performing the last rites of his father Ram Vilas Paswan here on Saturday, Chirag Paswan fainted soon after lighting the funeral pyre.

IPL 2020: Virat Kohli completes 6,000 runs for RCB in 13th straight season

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain on Saturday completed 6,000 runs for his team in the Indian Premier League and the now defunct Champions League T20

1,221 new cases take Gujarat's Covid tally past 1.5L-mark

Gujarat reported 1,221 new Covid cases, taking the state's coronavirus tally to 150,415, while 10 deaths in the past 24 hours mounted the state's Covid death toll to 3,560

Defence industry must evolve to meet needs of armed forces: Army Vice Chief

The Indian defence industry needs to evolve to provide solutions for the protection requirements of armed forces, Indian Army Vice Chief Lieutenant General S K Saini said on Saturday

SVAMITVA: Modi to launch distribution of rural property cards on Oct 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch via video conferencing on Sunday the physical distribution of property cards under the 'SVAMITVA' scheme

Congress arrays Sonia, Manmohan, Rahul, Priyanka for Bihar battle

The Congress has prepared a list of 30 star campaigners ahead of the first phase of Bihar elections scheduled on October 28, which includes party chief Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi

Farm laws: AAP to 'gherao' Haryana CM Khattar's Karnal residence on Sunday

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday announced it would hold a protest outside Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's residence in Karnal on Sunday morning over the new farm laws

Medical experts signal increase in mental health problems amid Covid-19

Health experts have flagged an increase in mental health cases amid the pandemic, with many attributing the rising stress and anxiety levels to isolation, loss of loved ones and economic uncertainty

AirAsia India sees sustained passenger growth, to induct more aircraft

Despite market speculations over its future, AirAsia India foresees a sustained passenger demand to power its growth in the coming quarter

Scientists detect antibodies in blood, saliva samples from Covid patients

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have documented the persistence of antibodies that target SARS-CoV-2 in hundreds of patients with Covid-19 at least three months after symptom onset

Venezuela's Maduro writes to 'peoples of the world' denouncing US sanctions

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has addressed a letter "to the peoples of the world" on his government's response to Washington's unilateral measures against his country

Share ideas, suggestions for Oct 25 'Mann Ki Baat', appeals PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to people to share their ideas and suggestions for his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' that is scheduled for October 25

GST Council: No voting expected on new compensation borrowing options

The finance ministry has ruled out voting on the borrowing options given by the Centre to the states in lieu of their GST compensation dues at the next GST Council meeting on Monday

Delhi man held by DGGI in Rs 190 crore fake input tax credit case

DGGI GZU has arrested a Delhi resident on charges of setting up and operating fictitious firms on forged documents and passing fake ITC totalling Rs 190 crore

Unmarried men at higher death risk from coronavirus, finds study

Being a man, having a lower income, not being married, and being born in low-or middle-income countries -- these are factors that relate to an elevated risk of dying from Covid-19

Apple's iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro pre-orders may start on October 16

Apple is all set to lift off curtains from its iPhone 12 series during a digital event on Oct 13 and a new report claims that the pre-orders for iPhone 12 and 12 Pro may start from Oct 16 or Oct 17

Despite odds, fund raising via equity issues jumps 28% in Apr-Sep

The fund raising through public and rights of issue of equities increased nearly 28 per cent to Rs 76,830 crore during the first half of financial year 2020-21

Apple's Diwali gift: Consumers to get free AirPods with iPhone 11 in India

Apple Store Online in India has announced a Diwali offer where people buying an iPhone 11 will get an AirPods absolutely free in the country

Muslim-Yadav equation still relevant in Bihar Assembly elections 2020

Even as the leaders claim that development is the key plank in the elections, the caste factor, however, has always been there and the strategy of all the parties hovers around this factor