India

Farm bills protest: Tractor set on fire, slogans raised at India Gate in Delhi

A tractor has been set on fire at India Gate in the capital city of Delhi to mark protest against the three farm bills that were passed by the parliament on September 20 amid vehement protests by the Opposition.

Sep 28, 2020

Karnataka coronavirus update: 9,543 new cases spike Covid tally to 5.75-lakh

With 9,543 new cases across the state, Karnataka's Covid tally shot up to 5,75,566, including 1,04,724 active cases so far.

Sep 28, 2020

Andhra COVID recoveries cross 6 lakh mark

Covid-19 recoveries in Andhra Pradesh have crossed the 6 lakh mark to reach 6,05,090 with 7,796 more recoveries on Sunday.

Sep 28, 2020

NASA to send $23mn advanced toilet to space station

NASA is all set to launch this week a $23 million advanced bathroom to the International Space Station (ISS) to test out before using a similar system on future Moon and Mars missions.

Sep 28, 2020

PM Modi's pharmadiplomacy: India's COVID vaccines to 'help all humanity'

Presenting India as a global power for universal good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his 'pharmadiplomacy', promising the world on Saturday that the nation's vaccine manufacturing capability will "help all humanity" in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 27, 2020

India's Aug crude steel output falls 4%, China logs 8% rise

Production of crude steel in India in August declined 4.4 per cent on a year-on-year basis to 8.48 million tonne (Mt), according to data from the World Steel Association.

Sep 27, 2020

Desi sweets-shops must print 'Best before date' on boxes from October 1

While buying sweets, you must now check the 'Best before date' as it has been made compulsory for the sweetmakers to mention it on the product. The new norm will be in force from October 1, 2020.

Sep 27, 2020

Bhaichung Bhutia: Every country needs a good league and good teams playing in it

Bhaichung Bhutia spoke about the entry of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal into the ISL and he feels every country needs a 'good league' and 'good teams' should be playing in it.

Sep 27, 2020

Periyar statue desecration in Tamil Nadu's Trichy may have been planned: BJP

BJP has weighed in on the desecration of Periyar's statue in Trichy and has said that the vandalism could have been a 'planned' move.

Sep 27, 2020

Prez Kovind gives nod to 3 farm bills amid widespread protest

The three farm bills have now been passed by the President making them laws in their own right. The move comes as farmers in the country continue to protest the bills.

Sep 27, 2020

J&K coronavirus update: 1,141 more test COVID positive; tally crosses 72,000

Another 1,141 people tested Covid-19 positive in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, taking the total number of people infected with the novel coronavirus beyond 72,000 in the Union Territory.

Sep 27, 2020

Karnataka bandh: Farmers call for state-wide bandh; authorities lay down rules

Farmers' organisations around the state in Karnataka have called for a state-wide 'bandh' or shutdown in protest of the controversial Farm bills passed in parliament. District administration around the state is gearing up for 28th September.

Sep 27, 2020

Tamil Nadu: Three caught smuggling 1.62 kg gold in rectum from Dubai, arrested

Three persons coming from Dubai have been arrested for trying to smuggle in gold paste concealed in their rectums, Customs officials said on Sunday

Sep 27, 2020

Over 1 million work days generated under Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan: Railways

Indian Railways on Sunday said it has generated 10,66,246 man days of work till September 25 this year under Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan (GKRA) in six states to benefit migrant labourers.

Sep 27, 2020

Srinagar's Raghunath Temple to regain its glory, restoration begins after 30 years

After thirty years of lying in a sorry state, the Raghunath Temple in Srinagar will be restored to its original state. The restoration of the temple began this week.

Sep 27, 2020