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The algorithm will take into account last 13 years of data to arrive at a 'robust, workable model', the officials said. (Photo: File | Representational)

IRCTC to predict wait-listed tickets will get confirmed or not

Nearly 13 lakh tickets are booked on the IRCTC website every day against a reserved accommodation of 10.5 lakh berths.

29 May 2018 10:57 AM

Arun Kumar said the various RSS organisations working in the same field occasionally come together to share their experiments, experiences and observations. (Photo: RSS website)

Meetings with BJP for exchange of ideas, not for decision-making: RSS

Amit Shah, along with 6 cabinet ministers on Monday met top functionaries of RSS on completion of 4 years of Modi government.

29 May 2018 10:48 AM

Respective district magistrates have been directed to undertake rescue works and ensure distribution of relief in 24 hours. (Photo: File | Representational)

30 killed in lightning and thunderstorm in parts of UP, Jharkhand

According to ANI, 12 people have died and 28 are injured due to thunderstorm in different parts of Jharkhand.

29 May 2018 10:29 AM

The army said the opening of cantonment roads is a 'deliberate, calibrated and monitored exercise'aimed at streamlining the process of assessing whether the roads should be shut to traffic when needed. (Photo: Indian Army | Twitter | @adgpi)

Indian Army hints of opening cantonment roads across nation to public

Army officers and their families have expressed strong objections to the move, flagging security concerns in reopening roads to civilians.

29 May 2018 10:22 AM

Sterlite’s copper smelter plant in Thoothukudi was permanently shut down on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Anti-Sterlite protest: Tamil Nadu DGP transfers police firing case to CB-CID

The decision was ordered by Tamil Nadu DGP TK Rajendran and announced on Tuesday.

29 May 2018 10:07 AM

The school took the decision after the Bombay High Court passed an order following a civil application moved by Zeal Education Society against the parents of Dnyanganga School who had refused to pay up. (Photo: ANI)

Pune School issues leaving certificate to 150 students for not paying fee

The parents of the students have stated that the school management was overcharging them.

29 May 2018 10:01 AM

The natural host of the virus is believed to be fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family, Pteropus genus. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala man with symptoms of Nipah under observation in Goa hospital

Blood samples of the patient were sent for testing to the National Institute of Virology in Pune.

29 May 2018 9:53 AM

Section 144 which was imposed last week was lifted off on Sunday and the Sterlite’s copper smelter plant in Thoothukudi was permanently shut down on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Anti-Sterlite protests: FIR reveals who ordered firing on Tuticorin protestors

An FIR filed in the case has now revealed the officer's name who gave a green signal to carry out the firing which killed 13.

29 May 2018 9:18 AM

This task is normally taken up by one of the Muslims from the locality but members from minority community doing it is rare but not new. (Photo: File | Representational)

J&K: Sikh man’s video waking up Muslim neighbours for Sehri goes viral

21-second video clip, showing man beating the drum to wake up his neighbours, is being widely shared on social media platforms in Srinagar.

29 May 2018 9:14 AM

The first case related to the leak of economics paper was registered on March 27, while the other pertaining to the leak of mathematics paper was filed on March 28. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi police sends list of students who received leaked papers to CBSE

The CBSE announced class 12 exam results on May 26 while the class 10 results will be declared today.

29 May 2018 8:24 AM

The BJP's attack on the JD(S) leader came after the latter's comments in Bengaluru on Sunday that he was at the mercy of the Congress and not the people of Karnataka as his government had not received the full mandate. (Photo: File/PTI)

H D Kumaraswamy chief manager of Congress' ATM in K'taka: BJP

The BJP's attack on H D Kumaraswamy came after his comments that he was at the mercy of the Congress and not the people of Karnataka.

29 May 2018 8:07 AM

India abides UN sanctions, not those imposed by any country: Sushma Swaraj

Swaraj on Monday met Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, in New Delhi to build support against the US rejection of the nuclear accord.

29 May 2018 8:01 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: AP)

Modi snubbed May concerns on Indian jails, says Sushma

The comments highlight India's unhappiness at what it perceives are unjust obstacles in its efforts to extradite Mallya.

29 May 2018 6:09 AM

Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

JD-S, Congress resolve rift over portfolios

Swearing-in of HD Kumaraswamy’s full team likely soon; Congress cedes finance to JD-S.

29 May 2018 5:57 AM

Shashi Tharoor and Sunanda Pushkar (Photo: PTI/File)

‘Have no will to live’: Sunanda wrote to Tharoor before death

According to prosecution sources, the charge sheet has mentioned that Pushkar was allegedly subjected to mental as well as physical cruelty.

29 May 2018 5:47 AM

Former President Pranab Mukherjee (Photo: PTI)

Pranab Mukherjee chief guest at RSS’ Nagpur event

The Sangh leadership invites eminent people for the event held at its Reshim Bagh headquarters in Nagpur.

29 May 2018 2:19 AM

Congress leader R.P.N. Singh (from left), SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav and RLD chief Ajit Singh leave after a meeting with the Election Commission at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi over the reports of malfunctioning of the EVMs. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

All eyes on Kairana as BJP takes on united Opposition

The results of all the byelections would be announced on May 31.

29 May 2018 2:12 AM

Union Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI)

Pak peace signals as it’s getting isolated: Sushma Swaraj

Sushma dismissed the Congress’ contention that there was a flip-flop by the government on its Pakistan policy.

29 May 2018 1:55 AM

Going tough for Congress man in RR Nagar byelection

The three corporators — two of JD(S) and one of the Congress — are all Vokkaligas.

29 May 2018 1:48 AM

Amit Shah, 5 ministers confer with RSS on programmes

The RSS leaders also met Union ministers Rajyavardhan Rathore, J.P. Nadda, Maneka Gandhi, Mahesh Sharma and Prakash Javadekar.

29 May 2018 1:47 AM

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