NEET to be held on May 5 next year

The NEET (UG) examination, 2019, will be conducted in pen and paper mode in a single session on May 5, 2019. The registration will take place from November 1 to 30, 2018. The admit cards can be downloaded on April 15, 2019 and the result will be ... HRD Ministry withdraws decision to conduct NEET twice a year and in online modeThe Indian Express HRD Ministry Scraps Plan to Conduct NEET Online and Twice a YearNews18

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Your daily 6: 'Brady Bunch' house for sale, denying Holocaust OK on Facebook and finding $63k in priest's ceiling

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says while he finds Holocaust denial "deeply offensive," he doesn't believe that such content should be banned from Facebook. Speaking with Recode's Kara Swisher, Zuckerberg, who is Jewish, said in an interview ... Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg clarifies comments on Holocaust deniersUSA TODAY Zuckerberg in Holocaust denial rowBBC News

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Trump's Top Economic Advisor Has a Surprising Take on Social Security

Since Donald Trump took office in January 2017, things have been a bit unorthodox, to say the least. That was to be expected of a president taking office that had neither a political nor a military background. But one hallmark of the Trump presidency

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BJP believes truth must be hidden: Rahul on proposed changes in RTI

New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked the BJP government over proposed changes to the Right to Information Act, saying they will render the law useless. The proposed amendments, circulated among Members of Parliament, ... Every Indian has a right to know: Rahul Gandhi opposes proposed changes in RTI Act, accuses BJP of hiding truthZee News

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UGC may put faculty recruitment on hold till SC order

All universities in India may have to postpone their recruitment of faculties until the Supreme court delivers its verdict on the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the HRD Ministry. The petition challenges an order passed by Allahabad High Court

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Activists Troll Donald Trump by Hijacking 'Idiot' Search on Google

Search the word "idiot" on Google images and you are likely to see a familiar face pop up—none other than President Donald Trump. Photos of Trump have their made their way to the top of the search engine's image results page after activists in Britain ...

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Here is how to get JioPhone at a discount of Rs 500 on Paytm Mall

Paytm Mall, the online e-commerce store operated by digital payments player in India, Paytm is currently offering the JioPhone at Rs 1,099 instead of the regular price of Rs 1,599 after a discount of Rs 500. According to a report by MySmartPrice, the

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Supreme Court on Sabarimala: All men and women have equal right to worship

New Delhi: All men and women have an equal right to worship under the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, while hearing a public interest litigation filed in 2006 by non-profit body Indian Young Lawyers' Association, seeking

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Bold' tag on Rahul's shuffle

New Delhi: The revamped Congress Working Committee that Rahul Gandhi unveiled on Tuesday has widely been viewed as a reflection of his political maturity and also the ability to execute a plan without fear of reprisal. While most leaders said his

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Noida building collapse: Repeated complaints fell on deaf ears, say residents

GREATER NOIDA: Several residents of Shahberi claimed they had complained to the Greater Noida Authority, police and the district administration about sub-standard materials being used in housing projects there, but to no avail. Recommended By ...

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"We Pleaded, They Were Determined": Cop On Mob

The image of a policeman in Karnataka's Bidar pleading with a 2000-strong mob to spare the lives of three men who they suspected were child kidnappers contrasts the viral photograph from Uttar Pradesh's Hapur. The photograph from last month showed a ... Mob lynching: IT ministry may speak to WhatsApp again over steps to curb rumoursTimes of India The mob that hatesThe Indian Express Lynching and a lawThe Hindu The Telegraph India -NPR -Economic Times -The Quint

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Heated row in Lok Sabha on Shashi Tharoor attack

Tharoor further said that even Swami Agvinesh was attacked for expressing dissent against the rising intolerance. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. (Photo: PTI). New Delhi: The Lok Sabha saw heated exchanges Wednesday, the first day of the Monsoon ... Shashi Tharoor interview: 'Issue is polarisation…because there is no story to tell'The Indian Express After "Hindu Pak" jibe, Tharoor now wonders if Talibanisation has started in HinduismABP Live Shashi Tharoor demands apology from BJYM for vandalising officeDeccan Chronicle The Hindu -Times of India -Daily News & Analysis

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Secret Service agent dies after suffering stroke on the job

Washington (CNN) A United States Secret Service agent died after suffering a stroke while supporting President Donald Trump's trip to Scotland over the weekend, the Secret Service said Wednesday. The 42-year-old agent, who is now being identified as ... Feds spend nearly $70k at Trump hotel in ScotlandABC News Trump meets with family of fallen Secret Service agent who died during European tourUSA TODAY Trump honors fallen Secret Service agent as an elite heroPolitico BuzzFeed News -United States Secret Service -United States Secret Service

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Right to pray doesn't depend on legislations, says Supreme Court

New Delhi: The right of a woman to pray is a fundamental right that does not depend on legislations, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday while hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the traditional ban on the entry of women between 10 and 50 ... Sabarimala temple entry: Supreme Court mentions Kerala's flip-flopsThe Hindu Supreme Court on Sabarimala: All men and women have equal right to worship Livemint Women have fundamental right to enter Sabrimala temple, says Apex courtHindu Business Line Daily Pioneer

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Reports: San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors closing in on Kawhi Leonard trade

According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports and ESPN's Chris Haynes and Adrian Wojnarowski, the Toronto Raptors are engaged in serious talks with the San Antonio Spurs to acquire the two-time All-Star and former NBA Finals MVP. The details of the ... Sources: Spurs, Raptors engaged in serious talks on trade centered around Kawhi Leonard, DeMar DeRozanYahoo Sports Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Raptors, Spurs finalizing deal involving DeMar DeRozanCBSSports.com NBA trade rumors: Spurs, Raptors finalizing deal involving Kawhi Leonard, DeMar DeRozanSporting News Forbes -ESPN -Basketball-Reference.com -SB Nation

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Trump says 'no rush' on North Korea nuclear negotiations

(CNN) President Donald Trump said Wednesday there is "no rush" in its negotiations with North Korea over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program. "Russia has agreed to help with North Korea, where relationships with us are very good and the process is ... Trump says no 'time limit' on North Korea denuclearisationBBC News Trump now says no 'time limit' to denuclearize North KoreaYahoo News

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Lok Sabha to hold debate on no

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha would take up debate on opposition-sponsored no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government brought by the TDP and opposition parties, with Speaker Sumitra Mahajan admitting the notice. "The House will take ... Parliament monsoon session 2018 LIVE: Who says we don't have numbers, asks Sonia Gandhi over no-confidence ...Hindustan Times Parliament Monsoon Session Day 1: Trinamool Congress gives Zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha over lynching issueThe New Indian Express Monsoon Session: No-confidence motion against government accepted in Lok SabhaScroll.in Business Standard -The Indian Express -Oneindia -India Today

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Who am I? Rahul Gandhi tweets second pop quiz after attack on Swami Agnivesh

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the government using a pop quiz that asked people to the name the “perpetrator of hatred and fear”, a day after social activist Swami Agnivesh was attacked allegedly by Bharatiya Janata Party's ... Who am I?: Rahul Gandhi's 'pop quiz' slams BJP on Swami Agnivesh attackDeccan Chronicle Swami Agnivesh attacked: Prakash Raj, Kailash Satyarthi condemn saffron terrorismInternational Business Times, India Edition Guess who uses hatred, fear to maintain power: Rahul GandhiMid-Day The Statesman -News18

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"Who Am I?": Rahul Gandhi's "Pop Quiz" Jabs BJP On Swami Agnivesh Attack

Swami Agnivesh was attacked by a mob in Jharkhand as soon as he came out of his hotel, flanked by tribals. All India | Reported by Sunil Prabhu | Updated: July 18, 2018 09:25 IST. Share. EMAIL. PRINT. COMMENTS. 'Who Am I?': Rahul Gandhi's 'Pop Quiz' ... Attack on Swami Agnivesh: Opposition blames 'BJP goons' for assault; party's youth wing denies involvementFirstpost Swami Agnivesh alleges attack by BJP youth workers in JharkhandHindustan Times Swami Agnivesh beaten up in Jharkhand, probe ordered (Third Lead)Business Standard Financial Express -The New Indian Express -ThePrint

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Stormy monsoon session on cards as opposition plans no

NEW DELHI: "Pehle khana khate hain, phir kal ki tayyari karte hain (let's eat first and then prepare for tomorrow)," Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted opposition leaders at a dinner hosted by Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, jocularly referring to a

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