India

BJP's Nupur Sharma to sue AAP's Syed Asad Abbas for sexist abuses, #WeStandWithNupurSharma trends

BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma has revealed that she is considering suing AAP sympathizer Dr Syed Asad Abbas for his sexist abuses. The hashtag #WeStandWithNupurSharma is trending on Twitter.

Jul 26, 2020

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2020: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to fallen soldiers

As India salutes the grit and valour of our Armed Forces on Kargil Vijay Diwas, let's take a look at the tributes paid to the Indian jawans who lost their lives in the war with Pakistan.

Jul 26, 2020

Top dietitian suggests home COVID kit; here's how she defeated the virus

When the country's COVID cases crossed 8 lakh-mark, little did I know that this deadly virus was going to knock on my doors. All five of my family members tested positive but me. A miracle isn't it? Read about my 'COVID Emergency Kit' which helped me battle the virus.

Jul 26, 2020

Indian intelligence warned of possible attacks

Pakistan troops violate ceasefire for 4th day in J&K LoC

Pakistan troops violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) for the 4th consecutive day on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, indulging in firing and intense shelling.

Jul 26, 2020

Karnataka coronavirus update: 5,072 new corona cases, 72 more patients die

Karnataka reported 5,072 new coronavirus cases in a 24- hour period, taking the state's total tally to 90,942, even as 72 more patients succumbed to the virus, an official said on Saturday.

Jul 26, 2020

BJP government to celebrate one-year rule in Karnataka

Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa will be addressing the people live on television on the same day, and hold a digital rally on August 1 with the party's leaders and cadres across the southern state, Deputy Chief Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan said on Saturday.

Jul 26, 2020

ICICI Bank's Q1FY21 net profit rises 36% to Rs 2,599 cr

Private sector lending major ICICI Bank reported a 36 per cent growth in standalone net profit of Rs 2,599 crore for the first quarter of 2020-21.

Jul 25, 2020

Coronavirus Tamil Nadu update: 7,758 Covid-19 patients discharged, 6,988 new cases recorded

While 7,758 Covid-19 patients were discharged from various hospitals, 6,988 tested positive, taking the tally of coronavirus infected people to 206,737, in Tamil Nadu over the past 24 hours.

Jul 25, 2020

Rajasthan crisis: Congress to protest at Raj Bhavans across India

Amid the ongoing political tussle in Rajasthan between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP, which even saw Congress MLAs protest at Raj Bhavan, the grand old party has decided to kick off an online protest on Sunday.

Jul 25, 2020

Wechat announces sticker challenge with a prize money worth Rs. 5 Lakh

Unable to use WeChat in India: Company stops service, here's why

The development has come after the Indian government banned 50 apps developed by Chinese companies including Tencent and ByteDance amid India-China standoff along the line of actual control (LAC).

Jul 25, 2020

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Canada puts Khalistani 'Referendum 2020' down; Punjab CM hails stand

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, here on Saturday, welcomed the decision of Canada to reject the 'Referendum 2020', being organised by the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a pro-Khalistan group.

Jul 25, 2020

Karnataka students rise; ask Govt 'is life of students a joke'

Students in Karnataka have been repeatedly demanding that exams for final year students and the Karnataka Common Entrance Test be postponed. Now, they have fueled a powerful Twitter trend demanding justice for students in the state.

Jul 25, 2020

Even Oscar winner AR Rahman feels sidelined in Bollywood; murky much

AR Rahman has spoken up about a 'gang' in Bollywood that's been running false rumours and are stopping his flow of work. It begs the question of what really is going on in Bollywood that nobody has talked about so far.

Jul 25, 2020

You joked about Corona, now you are positive: Kamal Nath to Shivraj Chouhan

Following the announcement of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan having tested COVID positive, Kamal Nath said had he followed safety protocols and not joked about coronavirus, he would have remained safe today.

Jul 25, 2020

Bengaluru COVID-positive dacoit on the loose; manhunt launched by Police

A dacoit fled the COVID care centre where he was being treated for the virus in Koramanagala, Bengaluru. Now, the police have launched a manhunt to track him and his accomplices down, while they had previously caught him and 3 associates, 4 others who fled are still at large.

Jul 25, 2020