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Has India entered community transmission of coronavirus? Experts say yes, govt denies

The Narendra Modi government has denied the prevalence of community transmission of the coronavirus pandemic, even as the country has been registering nearly 10,000 daily cases for the past few days.

Jun 11, 2020

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami

Internet is all in tears as Tamil Nadu changes Coimbatore's English spelling to Koyampuththoor

Check out the emotional reactions Twitter has to share on the Tamil Nadu government's decision to change 1,018 place names.

Jun 11, 2020

India lifts export ban on Trump-touted drug hydroxychloroquine

Manufacturers, except export-oriented units and those in special economic zones, would still have to supply 20% of their production to the domestic market, Gowda said.

Jun 11, 2020

Counterfeit Indian, US currencies seized in Pune

A seizure of counterfeit Indian currency of various denominations of face value Rs 43.4 crore and $4.2 crore was made, besides a fake pistol and some documents.

Jun 11, 2020

Maharashtra's Lonar lake turns pink in viral pictures. Here is the full story

The colour of water in Maharashtra's Lonar lake has turned pink with experts crediting it to the salinity and presence of algae in the water body.

Jun 11, 2020

AGR case: Don't even have enough money to pay our employees, Vodafone tells SC

Vodafone Idea told the Supreme Court that the total demand of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues it faces is Rs 50,000 crore, plus the interest and the penalty, but currently, the telecom company does not even have enough money to pay employees their salary.

Jun 11, 2020

Assam oil well fire update: 7,000 shifted, 35 houses destroyed, firefighting operations on

Around 7,000 people have been evacuated while the inferno completely and partially burnt more than 35 houses as the fire fighters, NDRF, and engineers intensified their efforts to douse the oil well fire in Assam for the third day on Thursday, June 11.

Jun 11, 2020

With 'this' device, you can monitor Covid-19 patients at every step

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, many applications have been developed to keep track of the pandemic

Jun 11, 2020

Bengaluru: BMTC employee tests positive for coronavirus, health dept begins contact tracing

The BMTC registered its first case of infection in the company and the health department initiates contact tracing of the employee.

Jun 11, 2020

After class 5, Karnataka extends ban on online classes till seventh standard

Karnataka state government has decided to extend its ban on online classes to seventh standard, considering the children's mental well-being.

Jun 11, 2020

Explained: Summer might slow coronavirus pandemic but unlikely to stop it

Still, recent data about how sunlight, humidity and outdoor breezes affect the virus gives some for optimism that summer could slow the spread.

Jun 11, 2020

Shocking! Woman murdered, body dumped in carton outside hotel in New Delhi, police arrest two

The Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old man and his friend for allegedly murdering the woman and dumping her body in a carton outside a hotel.

Jun 11, 2020

Sabarimala temple to remain closed for public this month, says Devaswom minister

Considering the risk due to coronavirus, the Devaswom minister announced the decision of closing Sabarimala after a meeting with the temple chief priest.

Jun 11, 2020

Maharashtra stamping hands of those in home quarantine

Institutional quarantine for Maharashtra returnees in Karnataka: Cases registered against 75 passengers skipping quarantine

On June 1, the state government declared that passengers from Maharashtra to Karnataka will go into a week of institutional quarantine, followed by home quarantine.

Jun 11, 2020

Rajasthan political coup: How it started and what has happened so far | 10 points

The Rajasthan Congress has alleged that the opposition BJP is trying to topple the state government after luring its MLAs with Rs 25 crore. BJP's Operation Lotus expands to bring down the Rajasthan government?

Jun 11, 2020

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India

Has India entered community transmission of coronavirus? Experts say yes, govt denies

Internet is all in tears as Tamil Nadu changes Coimbatore's English spelling to Koyampuththoor

India lifts export ban on Trump-touted drug hydroxychloroquine

Counterfeit Indian, US currencies seized in Pune

Maharashtra's Lonar lake turns pink in viral pictures. Here is the full story

AGR case: Don't even have enough money to pay our employees, Vodafone tells SC

Assam oil well fire update: 7,000 shifted, 35 houses destroyed, firefighting operations on

With 'this' device, you can monitor Covid-19 patients at every step

Bengaluru: BMTC employee tests positive for coronavirus, health dept begins contact tracing

After class 5, Karnataka extends ban on online classes till seventh standard

Explained: Summer might slow coronavirus pandemic but unlikely to stop it

Shocking! Woman murdered, body dumped in carton outside hotel in New Delhi, police arrest two

Sabarimala temple to remain closed for public this month, says Devaswom minister

Institutional quarantine for Maharashtra returnees in Karnataka: Cases registered against 75 passengers skipping quarantine

Rajasthan political coup: How it started and what has happened so far | 10 points

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