India

Mumbai Shiv Sena (UBT) MP calls Shiv Sena woman candidate 'maal', sparks row

Sparks flew off after a Shiv Sena (UBT) MP referred to a Shiv Sena woman candidate for the Assembly elections from a south Mumbai seat as "maal" (goods), but later backtracked saying that she had misunderstood him, here on Friday.

Nov 1, 2024

BJP, Shiv Sena-UBT engage in war of words over MNS event

The BJP and Shiv Sena-UBT on Friday engaged in a war of words on social media over the celebration of Deepotsav at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

Nov 1, 2024

Speeding Porsche crashes into KBR Park fence in Hyderabad

A speeding Porsche car crashed into the fence of KBR National Park in Banjara Hills here on Friday morning.

Nov 1, 2024

Govt to launch 4,740 digital service centres to boost inclusive growth in rural areas

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Friday launched the Digital India Common Service Center (DICSC) project to bridge the digital divide in rural India and ensure that digital services reach every citizen.

Nov 1, 2024

India offers high treatment coverage against TB: WHO

India's Strides and Struggles in TB Treatment Coverage

India has achieved over 80% TB treatment coverage in 2023, despite the high cost and long duration of therapy. The country reported 28 lakh TB cases in 2023, accounting for 26% of the global TB burden, the highest globally.

Nov 1, 2024

PM Modi to flag off, take a ride on new fully underground Mumbai Metro 3 line

PM Modi extends wishes as Kerala marks 68 yrs of statehood

As Kerala celebrates its 68th formation day on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the state on the occasion.

Nov 1, 2024

Now filter chats with customised lists on WhatsApp

Meta-owned WhatsApp on Thursday made it easier to organise messages filling up users' inbox, which will help them keep track of conversations with family members, work colleagues, college friends and more.

Nov 1, 2024

Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai extend Diwali greetings

Global tech leaders Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai on Friday extended their wishes for Diwali, the festival of lights.

Nov 1, 2024

Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' category a day after Diwali

A day after the Diwali festivities, the air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR on Friday deteriorated further to the 'very poor' category with a blanket of toxic smoke engulfing the whole region.

Nov 1, 2024

India clocks robust growth in key mineral production in FY25 first half

India Records Strong Growth in Key Mineral Production in FY25 first half

The government on Friday said that the production of key minerals in the country has continued to witness strong growth during the first half of the current fiscal (FY25), with iron ore leading the pack.

Nov 1, 2024

President, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states and UTs

President Murmu, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states, UTs

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended their heartfelt greetings to the people of several States and Union Territories, including Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu on State Foundation Day.

Nov 1, 2024