India

India reports decline with 2,568 new Covid cases

India on Tuesday reported 2,568 fresh Covid-19 cases, a decline against the 3,157 infections registered previous day, the Union Health Ministry said.

May 3, 2022

Twitter bans 2 right-wing accounts as Musk promotes free speech

Amid Elon Musk's free speech call, Twitter has re-suspended the accounts of two prominent conservative figures -- MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and Dr Vladimir "Zev" Zelenko.

May 3, 2022

Sea levels to rise 10-12 inches by 2050, rate alarming: Report

Sea levels rising twice as fast in New Zealand, shows new data

New data released on Monday revealed that sea levels in New Zealand were rising some 20 to 30 years faster than previously expected.

May 2, 2022

James Murdoch's company infuses $600 mn in Allen Career Institute

Bodhi Tree Systems, an investment platform by former 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch and ex-Disney executive Uday Shankar, on Sunday announced to invest $600 million in Allen Career Institute which has a pan-India footprint with a growing presence in the Middle East.

May 2, 2022

Warren Buffett: "I won't pay even $25 for all Bitcoin in the world"

As Bitcoin hovers in the range of $38,000-$40,000 per digital coin, billionaire Warren Buffett has said that he will not even pay $25 for all the Bitcoin in the world.

May 2, 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders will be hoping to lift their fourth title under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer

IPL 2022: KKR vs RR live-stream, squad, timings and everything you need to know about opening match

KKR have lost 5 matches on the trot and are placed in the 8th position with 3 wins from 9 games. They lost the first match against RR by a mere margin of 7 runs. RR are having a great run in the tournament and lost only 3 out of 9 matches.

May 2, 2022

Four J&K players to represent India in fencing world cup, first time ever [details]

J&K's fencers selected for the world cup after an outstanding performance in national level championships

May 2, 2022

"We're thinking of taking back Kannada speaking regions from Maharashtra": K'taka CM Bommai

In a strong rebuttal to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's statement, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said it was being contemplated to take back Kannada speaking regions from the neighbouring state.

May 2, 2022

KGF-2 Hindi version crosses Rs 350 cr benchmark, surpasses "Dangal" record

Shattering all records, the Hindi version of Yash-starrer 'KGF: Chapter 2' has surpassed the lifetime collection of Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' by crossing the Rs 350 crore benchmark as it collected Rs 369.58 crore at the box office.

May 2, 2022

Osmania University takes centre stage over Rahul Gandhi's proposed visit

Protests staged by student groups in Osmania University continued on Monday against authorities denying permission for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit to the campus on May 7.

May 2, 2022

'Hanuman Chalisa' row reaches London, recital programme today

"Hanuman Chalisa" row reaches London, Hindu groups plan recital programme

Some Hindu organisations in London have said that they support reciting 'Hanuman Chalisa' and condemned the different state governments in India, who are arresting devotees, including Maharashtra MP Navneet Rana and her MLA husband Ravi Rana.

May 2, 2022

Travellers prefer SmartBuses with on-board washroom: Survey

Kapil Raizada, Co-Founder & CEO, IntrCity, speaks with IANSlife about the discovery that Indian travellers prefer SmartBuses and are willing to pay more for the extra amenities. When it comes to modes of transportation, female travellers prefer safety, whereas men prefer punctuality.

May 2, 2022