India

Election Commission to frame COVID guidelines for polls within three days

The Election Commission of India (ECI), directed the states where elections would be held in the coming months to frame broad guidelines within three days on the smooth conduct of the polling process amid the coronavirus pandemic and report back to the central body.

Aug 18, 2020

Desi TikTok alternative: Three friends from remote Rajasthan village develop Vande app

Three friends in a village from Rajasthan have developed an alternative to TikTok for India. The app has so-far recorded over 5 Lakh downloads on Google Play Store.

Aug 18, 2020

12% increase in cancer cases in India by 2025, says ICMR

According to reports released by ICMR and the NCDIR, in 2020 cancer cases in the country will be at 13.9 lakhs and likely to increase to 15.7 lakhs by 2025, based on current trends.

Aug 18, 2020

Madras High Court dismisses plea; Thoothukudi Sterlite plant to remain shut

The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea made by Vedanta Limited to reopen the Sterlite copper plant in Tuticorin. The move comes amid protests against the opening of the plant.

Aug 18, 2020

US vs China: Trump administration adds 38 affiliates of China's Huawei to entity list

A statement from the Commerce Dept said that 38 Huawei affiliates around the world to the "entity list," claiming that the firm was using international subsidiaries to circumvent the sanctions which prevent export of US-based technology.

Aug 18, 2020

Beware of that Virus-Shut-Out necklace; it is a sham, say Kashmir doctors

The doctors in Srinagar have urged the authorities to take action against people who are selling this product.

Aug 18, 2020

Karnataka Congress MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan tests positive for coronavirus

Incumbent Congress MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan said that he has been hospitalised after his reports turned out to be Covid-19 positive.

Aug 18, 2020

'Freedom is not given, it is taken': Remembering Subhas Chandra Bose on his 75th death anniversary

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was one of the most passionate martyrs remembered for his determination and action. On his death anniversary, we recall his journey and some of his most popular sayings.

Aug 18, 2020

Visva-Bharati University vandalism: 8 arrested, miscreants to compensate losses

Following the vandalism on the campus of Visva-Bharati University, eight miscreants have been arrested and the administration has asked the vandals to cough up the expenses. The violence erupted due to the construction of a boundary wall which has caused an issue.

Aug 18, 2020

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India

Election Commission to frame COVID guidelines for polls within three days

Desi TikTok alternative: Three friends from remote Rajasthan village develop Vande app

12% increase in cancer cases in India by 2025, says ICMR

Madras High Court dismisses plea; Thoothukudi Sterlite plant to remain shut

US vs China: Trump administration adds 38 affiliates of China's Huawei to entity list

Beware of that Virus-Shut-Out necklace; it is a sham, say Kashmir doctors

Karnataka Congress MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan tests positive for coronavirus

'Freedom is not given, it is taken': Remembering Subhas Chandra Bose on his 75th death anniversary

Visva-Bharati University vandalism: 8 arrested, miscreants to compensate losses

Hate-speech row: FIR against Ankhi Das for outraging religious feelings, inciting violence

Govt jobs in Madhya Pradesh only for locals: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Coronavirus spread increasingly driven by people in 20s, 30s, 40s, says WHO

Reserve Bank of Kailasa: Fugitive Nithyananda sets up own bank, to unveil currency soon

Bengaluru riot: Naveen P's interrogation comes to a close, UAPA to be invoked | Top developments

Home Minister Amit Shah admitted to AIIMS days after recovery from 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