India

Monsoon mayhem: Mumbai woman stands besides open manhole for 5 hours to alert commuters

The woman was standing on Tulsi Pipe Road in Matunga West, Mumbai, besides an open manhole for five hours.

Aug 7, 2020

Kerala rains: 15 dead, over 60 missing in Idduki landslide, PM announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh

The IMD has issued red and orange alert for heavy rains for various districts of Kerala. Red alert is in place for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Wayanad districts for today (August 7).

Aug 7, 2020

Italian marines case: 'Let Italy pay compensation', says SC before passing order

The SC during the hearing today said that it would let Italy pay compensation to the victims' families in the Italian marine case. Before passing an order, it will hear the victims' kin on the matter of adequacy of compensation.

Aug 7, 2020

People stranded in Hyderabad due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown imposed to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, arrive at Secunderabad Junction railway station to board special trains being run by the Indian Railways to return to their respective nativ

Railways moves to end colonial-era 'khalasi' system of appointing bungalow peons

The Railway Board has said the issue regarding telephone attendant-cum-dak khalasis (TADKs) is under review in an order issued yesterday (August 6).

Aug 7, 2020

India's Serum Institute to get $150 million from Gates Foundation for COVID vaccine

Serum Institute of India said on Friday it would receive $150 million in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the GAVI vaccines alliance to make 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses for India and other emerging economies as early as 2021.

Aug 7, 2020

India surges past 2 million coronavirus cases, angry health workers launch a strike

Over 3.5 million health workers, who have been the foot-soldiers in the Covid-19 detection efforts across India, embarked on a two-day strike from Friday to secure better wages and proper protective equipment.

Aug 7, 2020

Bengaluru CCB nabs gangster Ravi Pujari's associate in Shabnam Developers Shootout case

A CCB-led team in Bengaluru has finally caught an absconding dealer in the Shabnam Developers' shootout case that took place 13 years ago. Further investigation into the matter is on.

Aug 7, 2020

Angered over divorce, Bengaluru man murders ex-wife; arrested

After being given a divorce by his wife, Kaleem Sharif, in a fit of rage, slit his ex-wife's throat after returning home from the mosque. Following the crime, he fled from the scene only to be arrested a day later.

Aug 7, 2020

PAK ceasefire violation: 6 civilians injured in heavy shelling on LoC in Kashmir's Kupwara

According to reports, Pakistan resorted to shelling in Tangdhar and Rangward injuring three civilians in each of the two sectors.

Aug 7, 2020

Karnataka floods: Fund crunch to affect flood response, rescue operations in Kodagu hindered

The flood-like situation in Karnataka is looking grim. Funds are directed towards COVID-19, disaster relief is facing a financial crunch. Moreover, weather has hindered rescue operations as 4 people remain missing in Kodagu after a landslide, the monsoon has claimed 3 lives in the state.

Aug 7, 2020

National Handloom Day: PM Modi urges people to be 'Vocal for Handmade'

On National Handloom Day on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi saluted those associated with the handloom and handicrafts sector and urged people to strengthen efforts towards a self-reliant India.

Aug 7, 2020

Mumbai's monsoon misery: 15 years on, Rs 1,200 cr Brimstowad drainage system still unused

Mumbai has been struggling under the impact of the monsoon year after year, and as the city waits for the season to let up, there is a project that could potentially solve Mumbai's problem. The Brihanmumbai Storm Water Disposal System announced in 2005 has curiously been little used in the past 15 years. The Rs 1,200 crore project has made citizens wonder what the authorities are waiting for.

Aug 7, 2020

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India

Monsoon mayhem: Mumbai woman stands besides open manhole for 5 hours to alert commuters

Kerala rains: 15 dead, over 60 missing in Idduki landslide, PM announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh

Italian marines case: 'Let Italy pay compensation', says SC before passing order

Railways moves to end colonial-era 'khalasi' system of appointing bungalow peons

India's Serum Institute to get $150 million from Gates Foundation for COVID vaccine

India surges past 2 million coronavirus cases, angry health workers launch a strike

Bengaluru CCB nabs gangster Ravi Pujari's associate in Shabnam Developers Shootout case

Angered over divorce, Bengaluru man murders ex-wife; arrested

PAK ceasefire violation: 6 civilians injured in heavy shelling on LoC in Kashmir's Kupwara

Karnataka floods: Fund crunch to affect flood response, rescue operations in Kodagu hindered

National Handloom Day: PM Modi urges people to be 'Vocal for Handmade'

Mumbai's monsoon misery: 15 years on, Rs 1,200 cr Brimstowad drainage system still unused

PM Modi speech on National Education Policy 2020: Key highlights

Kerala rains: 5 dead, 80 feared trapped under debris after major landslide in Munnar

Former J&K Lt Governor GC Murmu appointed as new CAG

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