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International Literacy Day 2020: How India and its states are faring in the climb

It's International Literacy Day today and its time to celebrate empowerment through education. Kerala continues to be India's most literate state. The gender gap in literacy continues to persist, say the statistics.

Sep 8, 2020

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut appointed party's chief spokesperson

In a statement today, the Shiv Sena said Sanjay Raut has been appointed as the party's chief spokesperson.

Sep 8, 2020

Fitch Ratings expects Indian economy to contract by 10.5% this fiscal from -5% earlier

Fitch Ratings said that India's GDP should rebound strongly in 3Q20 (October-December) amid a re-opening of the economy.

Sep 8, 2020

Coronavirus India update: With 1,133 deaths, India witnesses highest single-day toll

After breaching single day records of highest Covid cases in the world going past 90,000, India on Tuesday said it has registered 75,809 fresh cases in 24 hours, when it marked the largest spike in deaths in a day with 1,133 new fatalities.

Sep 8, 2020

India denies Chinese claims of 'firing': PLA troops blatantly violating agreements

The India-China de-escalation has seemed to hit another roadblock, as the Indian army has denied the Chinese claims of firing by Indian troops along the LAC.

Sep 8, 2020

China accuses Indian Army of illegally crossing LAC, firing at PLA; lacks proof

China is once again accusing India for disrupting peace along the LAC, alleging that Indian troops crossed the line on Monday and fired at PLA's border patrol.

Sep 8, 2020

Centre to sell up to 25% stake in LIC, special discount for retail investors on offer

Notably, the earlier reports have claimed that the center is willing to dilute about 10% stake in LIC but the financial restrain which arose due to Coronavirus pandemic has prompted the government to think for a higher stake sale.

Sep 7, 2020

Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar

Deepak Kochhar arrested in money laundering case; ED discover money trail

Deepak Kochhar was arrested in the ongoing Videocon loan case, in which his wife and former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kachhar and Videocon director Venugopal Dhoot have been named.

Sep 7, 2020

Mumbai: 46-year-old business dies as Worli building's lift falls on him

The deceased -- identified as Vishal Mewani -- who was the director of Kohinoor Electronics went to meet his friend in the two-storey Buena Vista building in Worli when the incident took place.

Sep 7, 2020

One more rape case in Kerala: Health inspector accused by nurse under quarantine

At a time when the state is already facing flak over the rape of a woman by an ambulance driver, another incident has come to light. A 44-year-old woman has charged a junior health inspector with rape in Kerala.

Sep 7, 2020

Home Ministry requests separate internal security fund to strengthen surveillance

The Ministry has written a letter in March to the FCC chaired by NK, requesting it to constitute a separate fund for internal security that is a shared responsibility by state and central government.

Sep 7, 2020

Man beaten to death by mob in Kushinagar UP

Uttar Pradesh: Murder-accused lynched by mob in front of cops

In Kushinagar, UP a man who opened fire at a teacher was lynched by a mob of angry villagers and was beaten to death before the police.

Sep 7, 2020

Fresh stimulus package on cards: Is it too little too late

The much hyped fiscal stimulus package that was earlier announced by Modi, giving the call for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' turned out to be a drop in the ocean.

Sep 7, 2020

Four missing, 50 injured as powerful typhoon lashes Japan

At least four people were reported missing and over 50 others injured after a powerful typhoon lashed Japan's Kyushu island, officials said on Monday.

Sep 7, 2020

India overtakes Brazil as country second-worst hit by COVID

India's coronavirus infections surged past 4.2 million on Monday as it overtook Brazil to become the country with the second-highest number of cases.

Sep 7, 2020

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India

International Literacy Day 2020: How India and its states are faring in the climb

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut appointed party's chief spokesperson

Fitch Ratings expects Indian economy to contract by 10.5% this fiscal from -5% earlier

Coronavirus India update: With 1,133 deaths, India witnesses highest single-day toll

India denies Chinese claims of 'firing': PLA troops blatantly violating agreements

China accuses Indian Army of illegally crossing LAC, firing at PLA; lacks proof

Centre to sell up to 25% stake in LIC, special discount for retail investors on offer

Deepak Kochhar arrested in money laundering case; ED discover money trail

Mumbai: 46-year-old business dies as Worli building's lift falls on him

One more rape case in Kerala: Health inspector accused by nurse under quarantine

Home Ministry requests separate internal security fund to strengthen surveillance

Uttar Pradesh: Murder-accused lynched by mob in front of cops

Fresh stimulus package on cards: Is it too little too late

Four missing, 50 injured as powerful typhoon lashes Japan

India overtakes Brazil as country second-worst hit by COVID

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