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Why 'free' public services can cost more, as per chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran

India, Aug. 4 -- Promises of free or heavily subsidised public services come at a hidden cost, chief economic advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran has said. The government official also said that buildi... Read More


Punjab: 'Duped' by self-styled godman, man ends life

Ludhiana, Aug. 4 -- A Ludhiana resident allegedly set himself on fire inside a public washroom outside the city-1 police station in Khanna on Monday, moments after submitting a complaint, accusing a s... Read More


UPPSC to recruit 1,154 asst profs for medical colleges

PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 4 -- The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is set to begin the recruitment process for 1,154 assistant professor posts in government medical colleges across the state. Th... Read More


Pradeep Rawat aka Ghajini, Lagaan's Deva passes away at 74, manager reveals the reason; Yashpal Sharma pays tribute

India, Aug. 4 -- Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, who delivered memorable performances in films such as Lagaan and Ghajini, has passed away at the age of 74. The news of his demise was shared by actor Yas... Read More


Despite dip, Punjab's joblessness rate far above national average, Centre tells Parl

Chandigarh, Aug. 4 -- Punjab's youth unemployment rate has eased over the past three years, but the state continues to lag well behind the national average, with joblessness among educated youth also ... Read More


Mild rain relief for Lucknow, 51 UP districts face monsoon blues

India, Aug. 4 -- LUCKNOW After a dry and sweltering spell spanning several days, early morning showers on Monday brought much-needed relief to residents of Lucknow. The city recorded 16.1 mm of rainfa... Read More


52-yr-old woman swept away after flash flood in Kupwara

Srinagar, Aug. 4 -- A woman was washed away while hundreds of people were evacuated as multiple cloudbursts struck the Valley on Monday, triggering flash floods in several districts, officials said. ... Read More


The S&P 500 is hitting record highs again. Here's what's driving the rally

India, Aug. 4 -- US stocks jumped on Tuesday morning, with the S&P 500 moving to a new intraday record as investors reacted to company earnings, changing views on artificial intelligence (AI) stocks a... Read More


Man held after wife, 2 children found dead in Hisar

ROHTAK, Aug. 4 -- A man has been arrested after the bodies of his wife and two minor children were recovered from a water body inside their house in Malapur village in Hisar district. According to th... Read More


21 suspected illegal Bangladeshis detained in Ramban

Jammu, Aug. 4 -- At least 21 suspected illegal immigrants from Bangladesh were detained by the Jammu and Kashmir Police from the Banihal area of Ramban district on Saturday, officials said on Monday. ... Read More