India

Veteran CPI leader Pandian passes away

Former Member of Parliament and CPI leader D.Pandian (88) died here on Friday owing to prolonged illness. He was supposed to translate Rajiv Gandhi's speech at the public rally in Sriperumbudur when the latter was assassinated

Feb 26, 2021

Meet Arpita Roy, Amputee yoga instructor who is inspiration personified

Arpita Roy, a 33-year-old yoga instructor from West Bengal performs headstand, backbend and other difficult Yoga asanas in prosthetic legs. Scroll down to know about her inspiring journey.

Feb 26, 2021

After lifting green card, visa ban, Biden settles down to ensure high-skill immigration

President Joe Biden, who has ordered an end to his predecessor Donald Trump's ban on issuing green cards and work visas, is committed to ensuring that highly skilled workers can get permanent residence, according to his Spokesperson Jen Psaki.

Feb 26, 2021

Woman passenger in train nabbed with 117 gelatine sticks, 350 detonators | Details inside

A Railway Protection Force (RPF) team early Friday took into custody a woman from the Mangaluru-bound Chennai Express, after a bag containing 117 gelatine sticks and 350 detonators were found under her seat.

Feb 26, 2021

US conducts air strikes against Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria: Pentagon

President Joe Biden on Thursday directed U.S. military air strikes in eastern Syria against facilities belonging to what the Pentagon said were Iran-backed militia, in a calibrated response to rocket attacks against U.S. targets in Iraq.

Feb 26, 2021

Why Karnataka lorry owners called for daylong strike today | Details

The Karnataka State Lorry Owners and Agents Association (KSLO&A) on Thursday called for a day-long strike on Friday in protest against the hike in fuel prices and toll rates, and also warned the Union government of bringing transportation to a grinding halt from March 15 if the issues raised by it are not addressed.

Feb 26, 2021

Ropeway project on Nandi Hills of Bengaluru soon, says minister | Details inside

A cable car facility at the popular tourist spot of Nandi Hills will be built soon to make Bengaluru's top tourist point into an international attraction

Feb 25, 2021

PM Modi to inaugurate India Toy Fair through video conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India Toy Fair 2021 on February 27 through video conferencing.

Feb 25, 2021

China's Xiaomi adds manufacturing muscle in India to boost phone production

China's Xiaomi Corp is enlisting more contract manufacturers to make its phones in India, adding heft in a country where it is already one of the biggest smartphone brands.

Feb 25, 2021

Stalkers, harassers beware: All police stations in Bengaluru to have Women Help Desks

It's noteworthy that women get not just assistance in reporting a crime but psychological support and counselling as well

Feb 25, 2021

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine found 94% effective in real world study

Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine showed 94 per cent efficacy in a real world study conducted in Israel involving 1.2 million people.

Feb 25, 2021

School Reopening: Blame game starts after 229 students and 4 teachers test Covid positive at Washim

This is the second incident of community infection in the week, as earlier 39 students and 5 staffers of another hostel had tested Covid positive

Feb 25, 2021

Moderna sees $18.4 billion in sales from COVID vaccine in 2021

Moderna Inc said on Thursday it was expecting to post $18.4 billion in sales from its COVID-19 vaccine this year.

Feb 25, 2021

No fundamental right of same-sex marriage: Centre to HC

The Centre on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that there is no fundamental right to seek recognition for same-sex marriage.

Feb 25, 2021

Why traders across India are going on strike | Details inside

Going ahead with their protest against arbitrary regulations and changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and alleged norm violations by e-commerce giants, traders across the country will go a day-long strike on Friday.

Feb 25, 2021

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India

Veteran CPI leader Pandian passes away

Meet Arpita Roy, Amputee yoga instructor who is inspiration personified

After lifting green card, visa ban, Biden settles down to ensure high-skill immigration

Woman passenger in train nabbed with 117 gelatine sticks, 350 detonators | Details inside

US conducts air strikes against Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria: Pentagon

Why Karnataka lorry owners called for daylong strike today | Details

Ropeway project on Nandi Hills of Bengaluru soon, says minister | Details inside

PM Modi to inaugurate India Toy Fair through video conference

China's Xiaomi adds manufacturing muscle in India to boost phone production

Stalkers, harassers beware: All police stations in Bengaluru to have Women Help Desks

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine found 94% effective in real world study

School Reopening: Blame game starts after 229 students and 4 teachers test Covid positive at Washim

Moderna sees $18.4 billion in sales from COVID vaccine in 2021

No fundamental right of same-sex marriage: Centre to HC

Why traders across India are going on strike | Details inside

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh