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India logs 14,313 fresh Covid cases, lowest in 224 days; Recovery rate stands at 98.04%

Despite increased testing capacity across the country, the weekly positive rate is 1.48, which has stayed below 3% for 109 days.

Oct 12, 2021

Adani Ports not to handle container cargo from Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan

Adani Ports has advised that as of November 15, it will no longer EXIM containerised goods from certain nations.

Oct 12, 2021

B'luru Int'l Airport flooded after heavy rainfall; tractor seen ferrying passengers [viral videos]

The rains in Bengaluru were due to a developing low-pressure system in Bay of Bengal resulting in wind confluence in lower atmospheric levels.

Oct 12, 2021

Poonch Encounter: Additional reinforcement in twin border districts of Poonch, Rajouri; operation underway [details]

Hiding in dense forest, terrorists ambush troops near Surankote on Mugal Road. A search operation was launched after getting input about the presence of a group of terrorists.

Oct 12, 2021

Nepal destroys India's pesticide-laden veggie export consignment [here's why]

Agricultural authorities in Kathmandu, Nepal recently revealed that high levels of pesticides were found in seven vegetables including gourds sent by India. The vegetables were either destroyed or quarantined implying unacceptance of toxic food export.

Oct 11, 2021

Oxygen on Wheels, limb fitment van; NY ceremony felicitates youths' feats [details]

Jaipur Foot USA, a non-profit organisation in the US, is hosting an event to felicitate some remarkable contributions by two youths, who have been incremental in some significant projects.

Oct 11, 2021

Soon, land survey can be done on app; K'taka first to implement game-changer exercise [details]

The app, to be launched in a month's time, will use satellite images and will have click points, which will help in conducting land surveys.

Oct 11, 2021

Russian spy stole Oxford vaccine formula to develop Sputnik V, report claims

Late security minister James Brokenshire had claimed that Russian hackers have tried to target drug companies in the UK, US, and Canada

Oct 11, 2021

Indian politicians need a lesson in feminism; K'taka minister irks millennials with insensitive remarks

Recently, during a world mental health day speech, a Karnataka minister took a dig at modern women for putting themselves before family. Last year, netizens resurfaced UP CM's old remark which implied that women aren't capable of being left free or independent.

Oct 11, 2021

Kashmiri mosques in solidarity with J&K minorities; appeal to Muslims amid civilian killing spree [details]

Two Kashmiri mosques in downtown Srinagar, during Friday prayers, appealed to the Muslims to stand in solidarity with Kashmiri Hindus and Sikhs.

Oct 11, 2021

Harassment of foreigners a growing nuisance in India; assault on Aussie in B'luru not isolated incident [details]

The harassment starts with English-speaking touts lurking in most cities of tourist interest and goes onto foreigners being charged triple the price for almost every service or commodity.

Oct 11, 2021

Aliens have been haunting me since childhood, says Tom Fletcher

The singer even consulted two doctors to address his fear of advanced aliens which are haunting him

Oct 11, 2021

How J&K forces gunned down LeT terrorist behind civilian killing in Bandipora [details inside]

Two terrorists were eliminated during the last few hours in Anantnag, Bandipora areas. Massive operation launched in different parts of Valley.

Oct 11, 2021

Army officer, four soldiers killed in J&K's Poonch gunfight [details]

Hiding terrorists, believed to be 4 to 5, fired at the surrounding troops resulting in critical injuries to five soldiers, including the JCO.

Oct 11, 2021

Uthra snake bite murder case verdict: Court finds Sooraj is the killer

Sooraj had killed his wife Uthra using a snake, which he bought from a handler for Rs 10,000

Oct 11, 2021