India

Karnataka COVID tally nearing 3.36 lakh as cases surge

With 8,852 new cases reported from across the state, Karnataka's Covid tally surged to 3,35,928, even as 7,101 were discharged, resulting in 88,091 active cases, an official said on Sunday.

Aug 31, 2020

Tamil Nadu extends COVID lockdown till Sept 30 with relaxations

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Sunday announced the extension of coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state till September 30, but with several relaxations including scrapping of Sunday lockdown, e-pass system for inter-district journey and others.

Aug 31, 2020

On PAK's orders, disgraced J&K DSP tried to establish contact in MEA: NIA

According to NIA's chargesheet the Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Superintendant was trying to establish contact in the Ministry of External Affairs having been told to by Pakistan.

Aug 30, 2020

We must take care of people from weaker sections of society: Prez Kovind on Onam eve

As Onam arrives, the President of India Ram Nath Kovind had a message for the citizenry with a message to protect weaker sections of society.

Aug 30, 2020

Transcontinental 60-year history behind rare hippo ivory in K'taka.

Hippo ivory seized in Karnataka found to have African origin

The Forest Department has seized a large consignment of Hippopotamus ivory in Shivamogga which was found to have an African origin.

Aug 30, 2020

Indian dog breed Mudhol Hound gets PM Modi's endorsement | All you need to know

On Prime Minister Modi's Mann Ki Baat mentioned Indian dog breeds and how they can help the nation in its security. The Prime Minister made sure to mention a picture of the Mudhol Hound. Here's everything you need to know about the breed.

Aug 30, 2020

Rs 3.50 cr drugs smuggle from Myanmar seized in Mizoram.

Party drugs worth Rs 3.50 crore seized in Mizoram

Over one lakh tablets of Methamphetamine, also known as party drugs, worth Rs 3.50 crore have been seized from a person in eastern Mizoram's Champhai district bordering Myanmar, officials said on Sunday.

Aug 30, 2020

J&K: 55-yr-old woman run over by speeding police vehicle in Kulgam, dead

An elderly woman was crushed to death by a police vehicle in Qaimoh area of Khudwani in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Sunday afternoon, August 30.

Aug 30, 2020

IAF rescues stranded elderly man in flood-hit Madhya Pradesh | Watch

In flood-hit Madhya Pradesh, the Indian Air Force has been making rescues of stranded people. A video shows the IAF in action making a commendable rescue of an elderly man.

Aug 30, 2020

NIA goes International; will investigate Kabul Gurudwara attack

On March 25th, a terror attack was witnessed in a Sikh shrine in Kabul's Shorbazar area in which at least 25 members of the Sikh community were killed.

Aug 30, 2020

Karnataka BJP President tests COVID positive, admitted to hospital

Karnataka BJP President Nalinkumar Kateel says, he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been admitted to hospital with no symptoms.

Aug 30, 2020

Bengaluru grandmother burns, assaults 2-year-old; arrested

In a shocking incident from Bengaluru, a two-year old was assaulted and burned by his own grandmother. After the police were arrested the grandmother was arrested.

Aug 30, 2020

Kavkaz 2020 Military exercise: Explaining why India opted out

Earlier this month, India has confirmed its participation in the exercise.

Aug 30, 2020

Here's why Amul faced backlash from netizens; calls to boycott brand emerge online

After the controversial show on UPSC Jihad aired on a TV channel over the weekend, it emerged that Amul was the sponsor for the channel. Following the news, many have called for a boycott on the channel.

Aug 30, 2020