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Tatkal Tickets of Last-Minute Travellers Earned Railways Rs 25,000 Crore in Last 4 Years, Finds RTI

The national transporter earned Rs 21,530 crore from Tatkal quota tickets and an additional Rs 3,862 crore from Tatkal Premium tickets between 2016 and 2019. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MOQFMt via Click here

Under-trial Loud French Rooster Maurice Pitches City Dwellers Against Rural Folk

Maurice's case underscores a decades-long conflict in France between city dwellers buying summer homes in the countryside without being ready to cope with rural characteristics such as animal noise, odours or insects. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Zw8nKA via Click here

UK-based Indian Doctor Felicitated for Soliciting Organ Donations by Asians

Mukadam said that Asian patients were disadvantaged as they had to wait a prolonged period, or even die, due to unavailability of matched or suitable donor organs. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2NP0FES via Click here

In Pitch-Dark UP Govt Hospital, Elderly Patient Receives Stitches Under Mobile Flashlight

The patient, an elderly man, got into a road accident and was brought to the government hospital by his son. He was then given stitches by a medical staff as another stood holding the mobile phone flashlight. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZEPi98 via Click here

‘Don’t Know Where to Go’: 60-year-old Widowed Woman Part of Final NRC List, Her Two Sons Excluded

Over 19 lakh people were left out of the NRC list on Saturday. They are now required to prove their citizenship in order to avoid government action. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Ld6evd via Click here

Phone Chats, Audio Clips of 4 Arrested Noida Scribes 'Reveal' Yellow Journalism, Claim Police

The four journalists, who run separate news portals and a local daily, were arrested on August 23 on charges of blackmailing police personnel by circulating negative stories and using their influence, officials said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/32kClis via Click here

‘Don’t Know Where to Go’: 60-Year-old Widowed Woman Part of Final NRC List, Her 2 Sons Excluded

Over 19 lakh people were left out of the NRC list on Saturday. They are now required to prove their citizenship in order to avoid government action. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2HBYtwN via Click here

Repeat Traffic Offenders to be Named and Shamed, Fined Higher Penalties from Today

For the first time, the government has made a provision in the amended Motor Vehicle Act to name and shame repeat offenders by uploading the details of their offenses for people to see. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/32g8t6P via Click here

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Says He Will Stop Using French Bic Pens After Spat With Prez Macron Over Amazon Fires

Jair Bolsonaro and Emmanuel Macron have had a series of clashes since the latter suggested that fires in the Amazon were an 'international crisis' which the Bolsonaro said undermined Brazil's sovereignty. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2HBYtgh via Click here

US Police Fire Pepper Spray After Pro-Trump 'Straight Pride' Parade

The unrest came after the counter-protesters and 'Straight Pride' group — considered homophobic extremists by their opponents — staged dueling rallies in Boston. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/32gTh9s via Click here

TNPSC Group IV Exam Begins Shortly; Quick Instructions Before You Enter the Hall

The gates will be closed 10 minutes ahead of time, therefore, candidates should report at least half an hour before the TNPSC Group IV Exam begins for security and checking procedures. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2NHt8N2 via Click here

Iran's Rouhani Warns Macron of Looming Nuclear Step if Europe Fails to Deliver on Commitments

Rouhani said Iran had two priorities: for all parties to the JCPOA to fully implement their obligations and 'securing the safety of all free maritime transportation in all waterways including the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz'. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/30NxJkl via Click here

#StopTheCoup: Thousands Across UK Take to Streets to Protest Parliament Suspension

Protests were held in major cities across the United Kingdom. About 2,000 people gathered outside Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office in Downing Street, chanting 'Liar Johnson, shame on you!' from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2LeKwan via Click here

Ganesh Mandals in Pune Can Use Loudspeakers Till Midnight on 6 Days of Festival

In Pune, the use of loudspeakers during Ganesh festivals is a disputed issue as hundreds of mandal members have protested against rules against playing loud music and demanded a relaxation of the restrictions. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Lje7OM via Click here

Don't Panic, Appeals Assam CM as Cops Keep Vigil to Curb Social Media Rumours on Final NRC List

Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal said exclusion from the final list of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) does not mean that he or she has become a foreigner as Foreigners Tribunal will take the final decision. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MJrXgv via Click here

Gold Chains, Necklace, Among Precious Ornaments Found Missing From Andhra Pradesh Temple

The incident came to light when temple's head priest, Sadasiva Sarma, saw the doors of the temple unlocked and on entering the premises found a gold necklace, silver shield, silver lotus and two gold chains missing. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZGVhdm via Click here

Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: How Maharashtra Welcomes Ganpati Bappa with Grandeur and Glory

In Maharashtra, Ganeshotsav also incorporates other festivals, namely Hartalika and the Gauri festival, the former is observed with a fast by women on the day before Ganesh Chaturthi whilst the latter by the installation of statues of Gauris. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/30Ob3R1 via Click here

Over 14 Lakh Foreigners Traced, Process to Continue Till Indigenous People Find Place: Himanta Sarma on NRC

Regarding arrests over fake documents, Assam Finance Minister and senior BJP functionary Himanta Biswa Sarma said the NRC coordinator has followed the legacy data process to counter fake documentation. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2zGZNdj via Click here

World War II Veteran Celebrates 96th Birthday by Breaking Own Scuba Diving Record

Ray Woolley, who lives in Cyprus, was a radio operator in World War Two. Has successively broken two previous records he held in 2017 and 2018. He is originally from Port Sunlight in northwest England. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2PIj0X8 via Click here

US, Taliban on 'Threshold' of Deal to End 18-Year-Old War, Says US Afghan Envoy

The foes have been meeting in Doha to conclude a deal under which the Taliban would give security guarantees in return for sharp reductions to the 13,000-strong US force in Afghanistan. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2zGYCdT via Click here

TNPSC Group IV Exam Begins Shortly; Quick Instructions Before You Enter the Hall

The gates will be closed 10 minutes ahead of time, therefore, candidates should report at least half an hour before the TNPSC Group IV Exam begins for security and checking procedures. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2zIidKQ via Click here

Children in Spain Grow Abnormal Body Hair from Alleged Drug Mix-Up; Parents Sue Pharma Company

Spanish health authorities have blamed the packaging mix-up involving the topical treatment Minoxidil and omeprazole syrup, which is used for stomach problems, on Farma-Qumica Sur. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2UjcV1O via Click here

Five Killed, 21 Injured in Mass Shooting in Texas; Suspect Shot Dead

Three police officers were injured in the incident which began with a traffic stop. The suspect was shot dead in an exchange of fire with officers. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Lg0y3Q via Click here

Hurricane Dorian Becomes a 'Extremely Dangerous' Category 4 Monster Powering Toward Florida

Though Dorian is growing in intensity, some of the more reliable computer models predicted a late turn northward that would have Dorian hug the coast, the National Hurricane Center said. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2zzSnZc via Click here

19-Year-Old Pakistan-Origin Man Plotted NYC Knife Attack in the Name of Islamic State: US Officials

Awais Chudhary was arrested on Thursday as he tried to pick up a tactical knife, mask and cellphone rigging that he had ordered online as his plot escalated quickly from the planning states to the verge of being carried out, prosecutors said. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZBIoRR via Click here

Demography, Demand, Discrimination: Here Are 4 Questions on the Four Year Long Exercise to Finalise NRC

While in two drafts NRC lists more than 2 crore 'genuine' Indian citizens have been released so far, 41 lakh people have failed the test of citizenship. Of those excluded, 36 lakh have claimed for inclusion. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2HDlak2 via Click here

Trump’s Secretary Fired Over Claim He Didn’t Want to be Photographed With Daughter Tiffany

Madeleine Westerhout lost her job as director of Oval Office operations this week. Donald Trump said her remarks that he didn't want to be photographed with daughter Tiffany are 'just absolutely false.' from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2LhayIR via Click here

NRC List LIVE Updates: Assam on Alert as Final National Register of Citizens to be Published at 10am

<strong>NRC List LIVE Updates:</strong> Amid tightened security and a ban on assembly of more than four people in some public places considered sensitive, the stage is set for the publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) list in Assam today. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2PqbzDv via Click here

200 Additional Foreigners Tribunal to Function in Assam from Monday as Final NRC List is Out Today

'As of now, 100 foreigners tribunals are functioning. From September 1, a total of 200 additional foreigners tribunals will start functioning across Assam,' a senior Home Ministry official said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2NNsttD via Click here

Paper Trails: How People in Assam Preserved 6.6 Cr Documents for Decades to Prove Their Citizenship

In the past 50-plus years, the 3.9 crore applicants to the NRC managed to preserve and produce 6.6 crore documents – all submitted to the NRC as proof of citizenship. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Loj2h8 via Click here

Lucknow Girl Among 60 Students to Witness Chandrayaan-2 Landing with PM Narendra Modi at ISRO

'I have always dreamt of becoming an IAS officer when I grow up. Also if I get a chance I would like to talk to our PM Narendra Modi,' Rashi Verma said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MODuv2 via Click here

NRC List LIVE Updates: Assam on Alert as Final National Register of Citizens to be Published at 10am

<strong>NRC List LIVE Updates:</strong> Amid tightened security and a ban on assembly of more than four people in some public places considered sensitive, the stage is set for the publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) list in Assam today. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2LajmBe via Click here

Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: Everything You Need to Know Behind Festival Dedicated to Lord Ganesha

Notably Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates Lord Ganesha as the God of New Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles as well as the god of wisdom and intelligence. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2zvt3n7 via Click here

This Chaturthi, Telangana's Khairatabad to Welcome 61-feet Tall Lord Ganesha

The organisers of the Ganesha Chaturthi festival further revealed that 40 CCTV cameras are being put up as security measures and the festivities are supported by government agencies like Electricity Board, Police Department, etc. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2zyarD2 via Click here

IBPS RRB Result 2019 for Office Assistant, Officer Scale I Declared at ibps.in; How to check

The candidates who have appeared for the exam can visit the official website of IBPS at ibps.in to check their CRP RRB result. The IBPS RRB results (for CRP RRB VII) have been released in each category within a particular state. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZAbwcb via Click here

Filed Your Income Tax Return? Here's What You Need to do Now

While filing the ITR, taxpayers should correctly mention the email address in the return form as all communications between will take place through that this ID. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/345dAZp via Click here

Is it Compulsory to File Income Tax Returns?

Even NRIs, who have income that exceeds Rs. 2.5 lakh (for FY 2018-19) which is earned or accrued in India, are required to file an income tax return in India. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2GrZhUa via Click here

Income Tax Returns: Check if You are Eligible for ITR-1, or Sahaj Form

Individual taxpayers with an annual income of up to Rs 50 lakh are eligible to file their returns using ITR-1. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2XOjn5Z via Click here

Five Reasons Why Income Tax Return Deadline Got Extended this Year

One of the key reasons behind the extension of ITR deadline was the late release of online utility for ITR filing, which was released with some new updates. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2LDXiAt via Click here

Haven’t Filed ITR Yet? Here’s What Happens if You Miss August 31 Deadline

According to income-tax rules, if you file your return after the due date but before December 31 of the assessment year, you will have to pay Rs 5,000 as a penalty. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2PfDNkx via Click here

ITR Filing: Income-Tax Dept Confirms Deadline Ends Today, No Extension Again

A fake notice which went viral on social media said that the due date for filing ITR for 2019-20 has been extended to September 30 as taxpayers are still facing some difficulties in filing their returns due to various reasons. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2NSbB51 via Click here

Passport to Kill: How NRC Anxiety is Pushing People Over the Brink in Assam

For 50 years, illegal immigration has been at the centre of Assam politics. The anxiety over NRC is now pushing people over the brink: 33 people have killed themselves so far, six in July itself. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2TNpMcm via Click here

Those Excluded from Final NRC Will Get Legal Aid from Govt, 120 Days to File Appeal, Says MHA

The decisions were taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZkmG4A via Click here

At 'Home' for 5 Decades, Lakhs in Assam Stare at Uncertain Future Ahead of Final NRC List Tomorrow

The refugee certificates issued by the then ministry of rehabilitation read that these families arrived in the Indian border due to religious persecution (in East Pakistan), without any identity documents, from 1964-68. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2L93JdA via Click here

‘They Mixed Up Muslims of Assam and Bangladesh’: Petitioner Looks Back at Decade-long NRC Exercise

Abhijit Sharma, the first petitioner in the case, says People of Assam fully supported the NRC process, right from arranging required documents to standing in long queues to submit them. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2YWZyVN via Click here

‘Want NRC, But Not at the Cost of Health’: Long Travel, Accident Mar NRC Reverification Hearings in Assam

Thousands appeared for reverification hearings on Monday in Golaghat from Sontoli, Kalatoli, Hatisolapam and adjoining villages under the Goroimari circle in Assam. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2yFCkIS via Click here

Venue Records: Sabina Park, Kingston

Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica is set to be the venue for the second Test between India and West Indies, which will start on Friday, August 30th. Having a capacity of 20,000 spectators, Sabina Park is one of the oldest and most historic grounds in the West Indies. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2UkYo5J via Click here

Jamaica Pitch Report: India to Get Green-Top Welcome at Sabina Park in Second Test

Stung by a massive 318-run loss to India in the first Test in Antigua, hosts West Indies might well offer a green top for the second Test which starts in Sabina Park at Kingston, Jamaica on Friday (August 30). Head curator of Sabina Park, Michael Hylton, and his team have been working really hard over the last four weeks to produce a track which has plenty of assistance for the pace bowlers. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3473Sp7 via Click here

India vs West Indies 2nd Test Live Streaming: When & Where to Watch Live Telecast on TV & Online 

India vs West Indies 1st Test on August 30th (Friday) will be broadcast on the Sony Ten Network and live streaming will be available on Sony Liv. The match will be played at The Sabina Park, Jamaica and will begin at 2000 HRS IST. You can also follow all the action on our live blog (IND vs WI). from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2UhxE6k via Click here

'Nothing More Can be Done to Save Them': 4 out of 10 Whales Stranded Alive on US Beach Euthanized

The animals were made comfortable with a sedative and then humanely euthanized to relieve their suffering. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Uf46WC via Click here