India

Govt failed to control COVID, now creating food pandemic: Mamata Banerjee criticises farm bills

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday condemned the suspension of eight MPs who fought to protect the interests of farmers in Parliament, dubbing the move as "unfortunate".

Sep 21, 2020

TikTok's homegrown rival app Chingari claims 30 million downloads in 3 months

Short-video sharing platform Chingari on Monday claimed it has garnered more than 30 million organic users on its platform in just three months.

Sep 21, 2020

Bengaluru firm cheated by US-based mask maker of Rs 1.23 Cr; FIR filed

A Bengaluru garment firm was reportedly 'cheated' by a US-based mask maker after an order for masks was placed and Rs 1.23 crores was paid in advance. However, the firm hasn't received the order till now. An FIR has been filed in the case.

Sep 21, 2020

In a first,two women officers have been selected to join as 'Observers' (Airborne Tacticians) in the Indian Navy's helicopter stream that would ultimately pave the way for women being posted in frontline warships.

Historic first: Two women officers to be airborne tacticians on Indian Navy warship

Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lieutenant Riti Singh will be the first women officers in the Indian Navy to embark on Navy warships as part of ship's crew.

Sep 21, 2020

A view of Vidhana Soudha after the entry gates were closed following political development in Karnataka on July 10, 2019.

Karnataka legislative assembly commences: Govt and opposition spar over shortening session

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly began it's 8-day session on Monday amid the pandemic. The state government is now hoping to shorten the session, however, the opposition stands firm.

Sep 21, 2020

Fire breaks out at Exchange building in Mumbai

Breaking: Fire at Mumbai's Exchange Building housing NCB office in Ballard Estate [Details]

A fire broke out on Monday afternoon at the Exchange building in Mumbai. This is incidentally where the NCB office that is investigating Rhea Chakaraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput case is located.

Sep 21, 2020

Terrorists attack CRPF 110 battalion in Kashmir's Nowgam; area cordoned off

Terrorists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) party on Monday morning in Nowgam in Srinagar. The terrorists targeted a part of CRPF's 110 battalion.

Sep 21, 2020

Malayattoor quarry blast: Two migrant labourers killed in explosion in Kerala's Ernakulam

On Monday an explosion at a quarry in Malayattoor, Kerala has left two labourers dead. The explosion was caused by gunpowder stored nearby police suspect.

Sep 21, 2020

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha: 8 MPs including Derek O'Brien, Sanjay Singh suspended for a week

A day after pandemonium occurred in the upper house, Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday suspended several MPs who were accused of causing a ruckus in Parliament.

Sep 21, 2020

Wah Taj: After 6 months, Taj Mahal reopens; visitors divided into 2 slots

India's star tourist attraction, the 17th-century monument of love, the Taj Mahal has been made open for visitors starting Monday, September 21 after an unprecedented closure of six months, due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Sep 21, 2020

Ladakh Standoff: India, China expected to hold sixth Corps Commander-level talks at Moldo

Top Indian and Chinese military commanders will meet on Monday at Moldo to discuss the border dispute, especially in the Pangong Lake area, in eastern Ladakh, sources said. This would be the sixth meeting between two military commanders in the last four months.

Sep 21, 2020

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India

Govt failed to control COVID, now creating food pandemic: Mamata Banerjee criticises farm bills

TikTok's homegrown rival app Chingari claims 30 million downloads in 3 months

Bengaluru firm cheated by US-based mask maker of Rs 1.23 Cr; FIR filed

Historic first: Two women officers to be airborne tacticians on Indian Navy warship

Karnataka legislative assembly commences: Govt and opposition spar over shortening session

Breaking: Fire at Mumbai's Exchange Building housing NCB office in Ballard Estate [Details]

Terrorists attack CRPF 110 battalion in Kashmir's Nowgam; area cordoned off

Malayattoor quarry blast: Two migrant labourers killed in explosion in Kerala's Ernakulam

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha: 8 MPs including Derek O'Brien, Sanjay Singh suspended for a week

Wah Taj: After 6 months, Taj Mahal reopens; visitors divided into 2 slots

Ladakh Standoff: India, China expected to hold sixth Corps Commander-level talks at Moldo

Bhiwandi building collapse: 10 killed, several trapped as 3-storey building collapses in Maharashtra

Farm bill 2020 explained: Decoding MSP mystery for farmers

FCRA Bill explained: What is new in foreign funding rules and who's affected by it

This smoking crab is every smoker's superstar; non-smoker's nightmare [Watch video]

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