India

Paralympic Champions: Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar of J&K make history

Indian archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar secured a thrilling bronze medal victory in the mixed compound open archery event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The duo edged out Italy's Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina by a single point, winning with a nail-biting score of 156-155.

Sep 4, 2024

Spam calls: Telcos ban 50 entities, disconnect 2.75 lakh mobile numbers and services

In a bid to curb spam calls and messages, telecom service providers have blocked over 50 entities and disconnected more than 2.75 lakh mobile numbers and telecom resources.

Sep 3, 2024

Telangana to launch state-wide drive to remove encroachments on lakes

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed all District Collectors to remove encroachments on lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and other water bodies

Sep 3, 2024

Omar's ex-key aide embarrasses NC leadership; drops political bombshell [read now]

A day after Omar Abdullah alleged that BJP appointed Ram Madhav as election incharge of J&K to tie up with PDP after the elections, his former aide Devender Singh Rana disclosed that the NC leadership was desperate to develop relations with the Saffron Party.

Sep 3, 2024

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to unveil Sangli leader Patangrao Kadam's statue on Sep 5

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and party President Mallikarjun Kharge, who is also Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, shall visit Sangli on September 5, giving a booster to the state unit ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

Sep 3, 2024

Medical student arrested in K'taka on charges of forceful religious conversion bid

A post-graduate medical student has been arrested in Karnataka's Udupi district for allegedly trying to forcefully convert his classmate to another religion.

Sep 3, 2024

Beware: Packaged juices harmful, no matter 'healthy' branding, warn experts

Packaged juices, even the ones that come with the label "healthy", are dangerous for health, and are low in nutritional value,

Sep 3, 2024

Study reveals New Zealand's true ancient species, not kiwi birds

Study reveals New Zealand's true ancient species, kiwi birds not on list

New Zealand's true ancient species are animals like kakapo, small wrens, bats, and freshwater limpets, not like kiwi birds, moa and takahe which were recent "Aussie immigrantsNew Zealand's true ancient species are animals like kakapo, small wrens, bats, and freshwater limpets, not like kiwi birds, moa and takahe which were recent "Aussie immigrants

Sep 3, 2024

Fan's murder: Jailed actor Darshan's judicial custody extended till Sept 9

Fan murder case: Charge sheet against Darshan ready, to be submitted in one or two days

Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda said that the police, investigating fan murder case, are ready with the charge sheet to be submitted to the court.

Sep 3, 2024

J&K polls: Cong leader threatens to contest as Independent against Omar Abdullah

Congress district president of J&K's Ganderbal district on Tuesday threatened to fight as an Independent candidate against National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah if denied candidature by the party.

Sep 3, 2024

J&K Assembly Elections: Special polling stations along LoC in Poonch to boost voter turnout

To ensure full voter participation in the upcoming Assembly elections, the Poonch district administration has established 10 special polling stations across the fence on the Line of Control (LoC).

Sep 3, 2024

Improvement in employment rates and record foreign exchange reserves have further strengthened India's economic position

India's economic outlook positive, growth set to continue: World Bank Report

India's economy is showing robust growth with a projected rate of 8.2% in FY23/FY24, according to the World Bank. The World Bank suggests India can boost growth by diversifying its export basket and integrating more into global value chains.

Sep 3, 2024

Sale of smartphones worth Rs 1 lakh and above surge in India

With disposable incomes rising amid the premiumisation trend, the sales of luxury smartphones have surged in India in recent quarters

Sep 3, 2024

Women plant rice saplings in a paddy field at Bamuni village

Favourable monsoon boosts paddy sowing beyond normal levels this year

Better monsoon this year has helped paddy sowing surpass the average area of the last five years. The paddy cultivation reached 408.72 lakh hectares (as of September 2), exceeding the average of 401.55 lakh hectares.

Sep 3, 2024

RG Kar Medical College and Hospital's former principal, Sandip Ghosh

RG Kar issue: Orthopedic Association terminates membership of Sandip Ghosh

A prominent doctor's body, the West Bengal Orthopedic Association (WBOA), on Tuesday, terminated the membership of Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Sep 3, 2024

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India

Paralympic Champions: Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar of J&K make history

Spam calls: Telcos ban 50 entities, disconnect 2.75 lakh mobile numbers and services

Telangana to launch state-wide drive to remove encroachments on lakes

Omar's ex-key aide embarrasses NC leadership; drops political bombshell [read now]

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to unveil Sangli leader Patangrao Kadam's statue on Sep 5

Medical student arrested in K'taka on charges of forceful religious conversion bid

Beware: Packaged juices harmful, no matter 'healthy' branding, warn experts

Study reveals New Zealand's true ancient species, kiwi birds not on list

Fan murder case: Charge sheet against Darshan ready, to be submitted in one or two days

J&K polls: Cong leader threatens to contest as Independent against Omar Abdullah

J&K Assembly Elections: Special polling stations along LoC in Poonch to boost voter turnout

India's economic outlook positive, growth set to continue: World Bank Report

Sale of smartphones worth Rs 1 lakh and above surge in India

Favourable monsoon boosts paddy sowing beyond normal levels this year

RG Kar issue: Orthopedic Association terminates membership of Sandip Ghosh

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