Thursday, May 16, 2024
Advertisement
  1. You Are At:
  2. News
  3. Fyi

More From Fyi

  • Donald Trump impeachment probe: What we know so far

    Donald Trump impeachment probe: What we know so far

    November 27, 2019 20:41 IST

    As the House Judiciary Committee is set to take over the impeachment investigation of US President Donald Trump next week, the allegation that Trump asked a foreign country to investigate a political rival as he enters his reelection campaign has been proved beyond doubt.

  • FASTag Toll plaza National Highways Fastags registration online

    Good news: Toll plaza traffic may soon be thing of past; NH to have FASTag from Dec 1. Details here

    November 19, 2019 14:10 IST

    FASTag at toll plazas: Traffic at toll plaza will soon be a thing of the fast as National Highways across the country will be bringing in FasTags for four wheelers. NHAI has made it clear that FasTags will be operational by December 1. To get FasTag, you can follow the below mentioned websites and places.

  • aadhaar address change, address on aadhaar, change address on aadhaar,

    Aadhaar address change rules simplified. Check details

    November 14, 2019 19:47 IST

    The government has relaxed address related Aadhaar norms, which was a long standing demand. This has allowed migrants to change address on Aadhaar by giving a self declaration. The move is aimed at helping migrants open bank account and promote financial inclusion. The changes came in with the government's decision to amend the Prevention of Money-Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules.

  • Supreme Court/File

    CJI Office under RTI: Why Supreme Court ruled against Supreme Court in pathbreaking verdict

    November 13, 2019 22:30 IST

    ​In a pathbreaking verdict on Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled that the office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is a public authority under the Right to Information Act. It, however, added that judicial independence has to be kept in mind while disclosing information in public interest.

  • Donald Trump Impeachment: What you need to know 

    Donald Trump Impeachment: What you need to know

    November 10, 2019 11:13 IST

    House committees are trying to determine whether President Donald Trump violated his oath of office by asking Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden and his family and to investigate Ukraine’s involvement in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Here is everything you need to know about the ongoing Donald Trump impeachment process.

  • Gandhis without SPG cover after 28 years. What it means

    Gandhis without SPG cover after 28 years. What it means

    November 08, 2019 16:50 IST

    It will be after 28 years that Gandhis will be without a SPG (Special Protection Group) cover. Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will no more be protected by the elite SPG commandos.

  • Kartarpur Sahib and its holy significance for Sikhs

    Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib and its holy significance for Sikhs

    November 07, 2019 12:23 IST

    Gurdwara Darbar Sahib was the place where Guru Nanak is believed to have assembled the Sikh community and lived there for 18 years until his death in 1539.

  • Amazon rainforest

    Explained: Why is Amazon rainforest drying up

    November 07, 2019 8:57 IST

    Not many are aware of the fact that the Amazon rainforest absorbs billions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) a year through photosynthesis — the process plants use to convert CO2, energy and water into food. By removing CO2 from the atmosphere, the Amazon helps to keep temperatures down and regulate climate.

  • By mistyping wrong account number, we send send money to the wrong beneficiary

    How to get back money transferred to another bank account mistakenly

    November 08, 2019 13:39 IST

    Nowadays, without additional details like IFSC code, name, branch name etc, you can even send money online to another bank account. Sometimes, we make a mistake while entering the bank account number. But how do we get back our money if you have made the mistake of sending it to a wrong account? Follow these steps:

  • Kiran Bedi is still considered to be one of the most efficient commissioner in the history of Delhi

    'We need you, Kiran Bedi': 31-year old story behind protesting Delhi Police personnel's demand

    November 05, 2019 17:59 IST

    31 years back, the then Police Commission, who is also the first lady IPS officer in India, had faced a similar incident during her service in Delhi. She is still considered to be one of the most efficient commission, who stood by the police department in difficult times and brought major reforms in the system.

  • Explained: Why are the men in Khaki out on streets

    Explained: Why men in Khaki are out on streets

    November 05, 2019 17:03 IST

    'We want justice' chants echoed around the Delhi Police Headquarter at ITO on Tuesday. Carrying placards demanding justice, thousands of Delhi Police personnel are staging an unprecedented protest. This surely is an unseen sight. But what are they protesting about? Why is the Delhi Police agitated? Here are the details.

  • air quality in delhi-ncr, check air quality, check AQI, AQI, Air Quality Index, check air quality in

    How to check air quality in your area. 3 simple steps

    November 04, 2019 18:34 IST

    Delhi is choking with unimaginable levels of pollution this season. You should know what local air quality means to your health. To gauge the quality of air around you, you can simply check the Air Quality Index (AQI) in your area. Here are three simple steps to check your AQI.

  • Iranian students overran guards to take over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran

    How AP covered seize of US Embassy in Tehran without a bureau

    November 04, 2019 17:36 IST

    A mob of Iranian students overran U.S. Marine guards in a three-hour struggle Sunday and invaded the American Embassy in Tehran, seizing dozens of staff members as hostages, Tehran Radio reported. They demanded that the United States send the exiled shah back to Iran for trial, the radio said.

  • Delhi Odd-even Scheme: Know timing, dates, exemptions, fine and other details

    Delhi Odd-Even Scheme: All you need to know

    November 04, 2019 1:12 IST

    Odd-even scheme 2019: As Delhi turns into a gas chamber, the administration is trying its best to lower the air pollution level of the city.

  • These Indian states were formed on November 1

    Formation day: These Indian states were formed on November 1

    November 01, 2019 14:25 IST

    On November 1, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Punjab, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu state are observing formation day while Delhi, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar were given the status of union territories on this day.

  • Pegasus spyware

    WhatsApp Hack: Here's what Pegasus spyware can do to you

    November 01, 2019 14:14 IST

    In the past, Pegasus spyware has gathered much attention on social media as it was called the "most sophisticated" smartphone attack ever. The company that created the spyware, NSO Group, stated that they provide "authorized governments with technology that helps them combat terror and crime".

  • Kerala Piravi

    Kerala Piravi and the story behind

    November 01, 2019 13:15 IST

    Today is Kerala Piravi. Kerala Piravi marks the birth of the state of Kerala. On November 1, 1956, the state of Kerala officially came into existence, nine years after Independence.

  • Jammu and Kashmir bifurcated into two Union Territories

    J&K, Ladakh, 2 new UTs mapped: Here's what changes on ground

    October 31, 2019 13:31 IST

    India will now have a total of 28 states, while the number of Union Territories in the country will rise to 9.

  • Gratuity benefits, Gratuity payment rules, Gratuity news, employees, good news, Gratuity for employe

    Gratuity benefits: Will govt reduce existing 5 yr-limit for employees?

    October 30, 2019 18:10 IST

    The Modi government may soon reduce the eligibility for gratuity payment to employees from five years to one, a report has said. According to the report, this may happen through a Bill on Social Security which is likely to be introduced by the Government in Parliament in the Winter Session.

  • Osama Bin Laden Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi burial at sea

    Osama was buried at sea like Baghdadi, here's what sea burial means

    October 30, 2019 14:46 IST

    Baghdadi has met the same fate as Osama Bin Laden, chief of terror organisation Al Qaida who was gunned down by US forces in the year 2011. Osama's remains were buried at sea as well. But what does 'buried at sea' means and why is it carried out?

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement