India

Majority of trucks have no drivers amid Coronavirus lockdown; smart operating models explored

The coronavirus-led lockdown has had a severe impact on the trucking sector due to the shortage of truck drivers. This article talks about how two-third of the trucks in India are idling, which is a serious cause for concern.

May 23, 2020

FILE PHOTO: A man carries liquor bottles after buying them at a wine shop during an extended nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in New Delhi, India, May 4, 2020. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo

Delhi earns Rs 110 crore from 'special corona fees' on liquor in just 15 days

In just 15 days of imposing the 'special corona fee' on liquor, the Delhi government has earned over Rs 110 crore from the cess and is expecting even more in the coming days with the opening up of more shops.

May 23, 2020

PM Modi discusses Covid-19 situation with Sri Lankan President, Mauritius PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind K. Jugnauth on Saturday and praised their efforts in handling Covid-19 outbreak.

May 23, 2020

Esha Gupta on being called 'Gareebo Ki Angelina Jolie': 'It's my parents' production and I look like this'

Esha Gupta slams the trolls who were calling her 'Gareebo Ki Angelina Jolie' in her recent interview.

May 23, 2020

Migrant workers panic as Gorakhpur-bound train goes to Rourkela instead

Shramik Special train which started its journey from Mumbai for Gorakhpur on May 21 reached Odisha's Rourkela without the knowledge of the passengers.

May 23, 2020

Forget OTT, Tamil industry puts forward 'OFT' for future releases

OFT simply means 'Only for Theaters', and the pre-production works of the first movie in this concept have already begun

May 23, 2020

'We want to go home': 4,000 Manipuri migrant workers gather at Bengaluru's Palace Grounds

Around 4,000 migrant workers from Manipur, Tripura and Odisha gathered at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru on Saturday morning, May 23 for registration to return.

May 23, 2020

VA Shrikumar brutally trolled for reviving Mohanlal's Randamoozham

Despite the targeted attack on social media platforms, VA Shrikumar Menon's Odiyan collected more than Rs 130 crores at the box-office

May 23, 2020

DMK MP RS Bharathi arrested for 'casteist' slurs against judges from Dalit community

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Rajya Sabha MP, RS Bharathi, was arrested by Chennai Police under SC/ST Act for his alleged hate speech against judges of the Dalit community.

May 23, 2020

Coronavirus India update: Covid-19 tally crosses 1.25 lakh mark; 6,654 cases recorded in 24 hours

As Lockdown-4 brought in the easing of restrictions across the country, India crossed the 1.25 lakh mark coronavirus cases with the total number rising to 1,25,101, the Union Health Ministry data revealed on Saturday, May 23.

May 23, 2020

Karnataka exempts factories from labour laws for 3 months till August 21

The Karnataka government exempted all factories from labour law provisions on working hours on a weekly and daily basis for three months till August 21.

May 23, 2020

Shweta Bachchan – Nikhil Nanda: Proof that the couple has not parted ways

No, Shweta Bachchan and Nikhil Nanda have not parted ways and here's the proof.

May 23, 2020

Domestic helps must take stairs, not lifts; posh Delhi society's COVID-19 precaution draws ire

Post lockdown relaxation, women helpers have been allowed in the societies but are subjected to discrimination and are ordered to take stairs to top floors in the buildings.

May 23, 2020

Disinfectant sprayed on migrants in Delhi

Migrants sprayed with disinfectant meant for roads in Delhi; SDMC calls it a 'mistake'

A group of migrant workers was showered with a disinfectant, which was meant for sanitization of roads, while they were waiting at a bus stop.

May 23, 2020

'The news has left me feeling hollow,' SRK on Cyclone Amphan devastation; other celebs react

With cyclone Amphan ravaging many parts of West Bengal and Odisha, several Bollywood celebrities prayed for the safety of the ones witnessing the damage.

May 22, 2020

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India

Majority of trucks have no drivers amid Coronavirus lockdown; smart operating models explored

Delhi earns Rs 110 crore from 'special corona fees' on liquor in just 15 days

PM Modi discusses Covid-19 situation with Sri Lankan President, Mauritius PM

Esha Gupta on being called 'Gareebo Ki Angelina Jolie': 'It's my parents' production and I look like this'

Migrant workers panic as Gorakhpur-bound train goes to Rourkela instead

Forget OTT, Tamil industry puts forward 'OFT' for future releases

'We want to go home': 4,000 Manipuri migrant workers gather at Bengaluru's Palace Grounds

VA Shrikumar brutally trolled for reviving Mohanlal's Randamoozham

DMK MP RS Bharathi arrested for 'casteist' slurs against judges from Dalit community

Coronavirus India update: Covid-19 tally crosses 1.25 lakh mark; 6,654 cases recorded in 24 hours

Karnataka exempts factories from labour laws for 3 months till August 21

Shweta Bachchan – Nikhil Nanda: Proof that the couple has not parted ways

Domestic helps must take stairs, not lifts; posh Delhi society's COVID-19 precaution draws ire

Migrants sprayed with disinfectant meant for roads in Delhi; SDMC calls it a 'mistake'

'The news has left me feeling hollow,' SRK on Cyclone Amphan devastation; other celebs react

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