India

Since Omicron, Covid deaths reached 500,000, say reports; 100K in US alone, as per WHO

The world has seen half a million Covid deaths around the world since the omicron variant of the coronavirus was first detected in November, the media reported.

Feb 10, 2022

Video goes viral: Bengaluru Traffic Police criticised over high-handedness, unruly behavior

The incidents of the policemen indulging in violence with people continue to come to light in Bengaluru

Feb 10, 2022

"Let K'taka HC decide first": SC refuses plea on transfer of Hijab row cases

The Supreme Court on Thursday refrained from giving a specific date for the urgent listing of a plea seeking transfer of petitions from the Karnataka High Court, which is currently examining the permissibility of hijab in schools and colleges.

Feb 10, 2022

Hijab row: RSS Muslim wing supports Muskan, says "purdah" part of Indian culture

In a significant move, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has come out in support of the Karnataka student, Bibi Muskan Khan, who shot to prominence during hijab protests, and said that hijab or 'pardah' is also part of Indian culture.

Feb 10, 2022

Equities rise in early trade; majority of Nifty50 stocks in green

India's key benchmark equity indices -- S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 -- rose substantially in the early trade on Wednesday.

Feb 9, 2022

German MNC Bosch to set up facility in Hyderabad

German MNC Bosch has agreed to set up its facility in Hyderabad

German multinational Bosch Global Software Technologies has agreed to set up their facility in Telangana which will provide employment for about 3,000 people, the state government said on Tuesday.

Feb 9, 2022

Three Jammu soldiers among seven Arunachal avalanche victims; bodies reaching homes [details]

Out of a total of seven soldiers buried in the Arunachal avalanche, three belonged to Jammu, two each from Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. All victims were serving in 19 JAK Riffle.

Feb 9, 2022

Global Covid cases tops 400 million with US to be the worst-hit

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 400 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.76 million and vaccinations to over 10.09 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Feb 9, 2022

India reports 71,365 new Covid cases: A marginal rise

India reported 71,365 fresh Covid infections in a span of 24 hours, a rise of around 6 per cent against 67,597 cases reported on the previous day, said the Union Health ministry on Wednesday morning.

Feb 9, 2022

Kashmir Press Club not a registered body; building allotment cancelled amid feud [details]

J&K administration already cancelled allotment of Kashmir Press Club building following a feud between two factions of journalists.

Feb 9, 2022

Varun Gandhi criticises new JNU VC; says 'mediocre' appointment will damage youth's future

BJP MP from Pilibhit, Varun Gandhi, on Tuesday, criticised the newly appointed Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) vice-chancellor, Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit terming her appointment as 'mediocre' that can damage human capital and youth's future.

Feb 8, 2022

Soldier from Jammu's Kathua district missing with six other Army personnel in Arunachal [details]

Family, villagers, relatives praying for the safety of missing jawans including Arun Katal of Kathua.

Feb 8, 2022

Despite assurances, Sri Lankan Navy arrests 16 Indian fishermen

While Sri Lanka has been assuring India that they would not be troubling the Indian fishermen, the Tamil Nadu 'Q' branch police has said that 16 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy at Deft island in the early hours of Tuesday.

Feb 8, 2022

Water wars, water scarcity, drought, famine, water woes, water supply, river pollution, lake pollution, water pollution, desalination plants, how to desalinate sea water

IIT Gandhinagar researchers develop affordable seawater desalination method; here's how it works

Inspired by tree's natural intake of water that uses the capillary effect, a team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) have developed a cost-effective and environment-friendly water desalination technique.

Feb 8, 2022

Modi slams Oppn; lists govt's achievements in Parliament [details]

Slamming the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, during his almost two-hour speech in the Parliament, came up with a list of achievements "the government can be proud of".

Feb 8, 2022

Prev 684 685 686 687 688 689 690 691 692 693 Next

India

Since Omicron, Covid deaths reached 500,000, say reports; 100K in US alone, as per WHO

Video goes viral: Bengaluru Traffic Police criticised over high-handedness, unruly behavior

"Let K'taka HC decide first": SC refuses plea on transfer of Hijab row cases

Hijab row: RSS Muslim wing supports Muskan, says "purdah" part of Indian culture

Equities rise in early trade; majority of Nifty50 stocks in green

German MNC Bosch has agreed to set up its facility in Hyderabad

Three Jammu soldiers among seven Arunachal avalanche victims; bodies reaching homes [details]

Global Covid cases tops 400 million with US to be the worst-hit

India reports 71,365 new Covid cases: A marginal rise

Kashmir Press Club not a registered body; building allotment cancelled amid feud [details]

Varun Gandhi criticises new JNU VC; says 'mediocre' appointment will damage youth's future

Soldier from Jammu's Kathua district missing with six other Army personnel in Arunachal [details]

Despite assurances, Sri Lankan Navy arrests 16 Indian fishermen

IIT Gandhinagar researchers develop affordable seawater desalination method; here's how it works

Modi slams Oppn; lists govt's achievements in Parliament [details]

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