India

Paris Olympics: 'Would have been different if I had won first game': Sindhu after defeat

Two-time Olympic medallist P.V Sindhu was disappointed on Thursday as her dream to become the first Indian to win a medal in three successive Games ended in Paris on Thursday. Sindhu went down to old nemesis He Bing Jiao of China in the women's singles pre-quarterfinals.

Aug 2, 2024

Centre holds consultations with key stakeholders on telecom reforms

New Telecom Act: Centre sets up consultative panels to bring new provisions for digital scrutiny

The Centre has initiated consultative meetings with key stakeholders for the expansion of India's telecommunication system to change current regulatory provisions and the adoption of the Right of Way (ROW) for a digital world.

Aug 2, 2024

Monsoon mayhem: Rescue operation resumes in Himachal villages to trace 49 people

After Kerala, Himachal Pradesh battles landslides, flash floods

Monsoon rains have caused severe destruction in Himachal Pradesh, triggering landslides and flash floods. Rescue operations are underway to locate 49 missing individuals, with the death toll already at four.

Aug 2, 2024

Joe Biden expresses 'deepest condolences' over Wayanad landslides

Telcos restore connectivity in Wayanad, offer free data in landslide-hit areas

The telecom infrastructure has been augmented and restored to provide continuous coverage in landslide-hit Wayanad in Kerala, to maintain essential communication for rescue teams, government officials and the public, said the government.

Aug 2, 2024

NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

No Re-test of NEET-UG 2024, rules SC saying no systemic breach of exam except at Hazaribagh and Patna

Declining to order a re-test, the Supreme Court on Friday reiterated that there was no systemic breach of the NEET-UG 2024 exam except in Patna and Jharkhand's Hazaribagh.

Aug 2, 2024

J&K Apni Party receives setback as party's vice president Usman Majid quits party

Despite resigning from the Apni Party, Usman Majid said that he will announce his future course of action after taking feedback from his supporters.

Aug 2, 2024

Infiltration attempt foiled, Pakistani intruder eliminated on IB in J&K's Samba area

Security on the International Border has been intensified after reports of fresh infiltration of Pakistani terrorists from Samba and Kathua sectors.

Aug 2, 2024

BRCA1 Mutation A Potential Threat to Women's Fertility, Finds Study

The study found no correlation between AMH levels and estimated egg numbers in women with a BRCA mutation.

Aug 1, 2024

J&K Film Policy will ensure 'heaven on earth' is truly a 'heaven' for filmmakers: L-G

J&K Film Policy is friendly and pragmatic to ensure 'heaven on earth' is true for filmmakers: L-G

J&K Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that J&K Film Policy 2024 will ensure that 'heaven on earth' is truly a 'heaven' for the filmmakers.

Aug 1, 2024

Karnataka launches Cybersecurity Policy 2024 to combat rising crimes

Karnataka takes plunge, launches Cyber Security Policy 2024 to combat rising crimes

The Karnataka government on Thursday launched a comprehensive Cyber Security Policy 2024 to combat rising levels of cyber-crimes and promote awareness to protect the state's digital infrastructure.

Aug 1, 2024

An Engineer with a Blend of Artistic and Innovative Talent

Akeel Ahsan Wani, a self-taught sketch artist, innovator, and engineer, has not only won international acclaim for his art but also used his engineering skills to create impactful science projects that have the potential to revolutionize accessibility and safety.

Aug 1, 2024

UPI transactions reach Rs 20.64 lakh crore in July: NPCI

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based transactions surged once again in the month of July, reaching Rs 20.64 lakh crore against Rs 20.07 lakh crore in the previous month – a massive 35 per cent surge (year-on-year), the data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

Aug 1, 2024

India and Vietnam adopt 'new plan of action' to solidify strategic partnership

India and Vietnam focus on strategy, $300 million credit line opened for maritime security

India and Vietnam have announced a 'new plan of action' to strengthen their strategic ties. The plan includes cooperation in defense and security, with a US$300 million credit line for Vietnam's maritime security.

Aug 1, 2024

Govt to introduce bill to amend Disaster Management Act in LS today

Parliament Session: Discussion focusing on Budget, Disaster Management (Amendment) Act next

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce a bill to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005, in the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha will discuss and vote on the Demands for Grants for the Ministry of Railways, Education, and Health and Family Welfare for 2024-25.

Aug 1, 2024

Cloudbursts in Uttarakhand claim two lives in Tehri, leave 200 stranded in Kedarnath

A cloudburst claimed two lives at Ghansali in Uttarakhand's Tehri district as heavy rains throughout Wednesday wreaked havoc across the state.

Aug 1, 2024

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India

Paris Olympics: 'Would have been different if I had won first game': Sindhu after defeat

New Telecom Act: Centre sets up consultative panels to bring new provisions for digital scrutiny

After Kerala, Himachal Pradesh battles landslides, flash floods

Telcos restore connectivity in Wayanad, offer free data in landslide-hit areas

No Re-test of NEET-UG 2024, rules SC saying no systemic breach of exam except at Hazaribagh and Patna

J&K Apni Party receives setback as party's vice president Usman Majid quits party

Infiltration attempt foiled, Pakistani intruder eliminated on IB in J&K's Samba area

BRCA1 Mutation A Potential Threat to Women's Fertility, Finds Study

J&K Film Policy is friendly and pragmatic to ensure 'heaven on earth' is true for filmmakers: L-G

Karnataka takes plunge, launches Cyber Security Policy 2024 to combat rising crimes

An Engineer with a Blend of Artistic and Innovative Talent

UPI transactions reach Rs 20.64 lakh crore in July: NPCI

India and Vietnam focus on strategy, $300 million credit line opened for maritime security

Parliament Session: Discussion focusing on Budget, Disaster Management (Amendment) Act next

Cloudbursts in Uttarakhand claim two lives in Tehri, leave 200 stranded in Kedarnath

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