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Ram Mandir: 40kg silver slab to be placed during 'bhumi pujan'

A silver slab, weighing about 40 kilogram, will be placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the proposed grand Ram temple in Ayodhya during the 'bhoomi pujan' ceremony, scheduled to be held in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 5.

Jul 20, 2020

Saudi King Salman admitted to hospital for medical checkup

Saudi Arabia's 84-year-old ruler, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has been admitted to hospital in the capital Riyadh, suffering from inflammation of the gall bladder, state news agency SPA said on Monday.

Jul 20, 2020

UAE successfully launches 'Hope' amid pandemic, Arab world's first mission to Mars

The United Arab Emirates' historic first mission to Mars is under way, after a successful lift-off in Japan. The Hope probe launched on an H2-A rocket from Tanegashima spaceport, and is now on a 500-million-km journey to study the planet's weather and climate.

Jul 20, 2020

Indian COVID hospital has pigs roaming around; video goes viral, draws backlash

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, wildlife sightings are becoming common. But a shocking video showed a herd of pigs inside a COVID-19 hospital, raising serious concerns over the management of the pandemic in the country.

Jul 20, 2020

J&K admin responds to criticism over 'strategic areas' notification, accuses parties of misleading people

J&K administration amended the Control of Building Operations Act, 1988, and the J&K Development Act, 1970 conferring powers to Cantonment Board and Armed Forces to conduct construction activities beyond the cantonments

Jul 19, 2020

Forefeet chopped, 4-year-old camel baby axed to death by men in Rajasthan's Churu district

A 4-year-old camel calf was alleged brutally hacked to death by three men in Sajansar village of Churu District.

Jul 19, 2020

In El Rey style, Indian diplomat floors foreign diplomats with his Spanish singing

Reminiscing the past, the Indian diplomat posted a video on Twitter of the song, which garnered appreciation from the users.

Jul 19, 2020

BTP will support Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, but with strings attached

Earlier, BTP president Velaram Goghra had issued a whip, directing the two MLAs to stay neutral but now the party has decided to support the Gehlot-led Congress government in the state.

Jul 19, 2020

AAP's 'Nammoora Charche' begins: Citizens raise concerns on BBMP's work in Bengaluru

The matter of roads in the Horamavu district were raised by experts and citizens in the ward alike on the functioning of the BBMP and what could make the workings of the civic body better during a live session today.

Jul 19, 2020

Such fake video has potential to create panic: Joint CP Sandeep Patil on viral Bengaluru hospital video [Exclusive]

International Business Times, India, reached out to Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sandeep Patil, IPS, to discuss the false Bengaluru hospital video that went viral on social media today.

Jul 19, 2020

Coronavirus ward at Bareilly medical college turns into waterfall. Watch video

Visuals showed that patients were sitting on their beds helpless as water flooded the coronavirus ward.

Jul 19, 2020

Kerala gold smuggling case: 180 kg gold smuggled through same diplomatic route since July 2019

The probe into the Kerala gold smuggling case has revealed that the same diplomatic route was used for over a year since July 2019 to smuggle 180 kg of gold.

Jul 19, 2020

CDSCO pulls up Glenmark for misleading claims on Covid-19 drug Fabiflu

CDSCO says Glenmark has not only put out misleading claims about FABIFLU but has also made the drug unaffordable for the common man of the country.

Jul 19, 2020

On camera, house washes away, road caves in as Delhi receives incessant rain

Situation remains grim in Delhi as the city witnessed an incessant and intense spell of rainfall, resulting in waterlogging in several areas.

Jul 19, 2020

Delhi rains: Minto Bridge waterlogged, 3 dead as heavy rains lashed Delhi-NCR

A person's body was found floating in water under the Minto Bridge as rains left the national capital waterlogged in various areas.

Jul 19, 2020