India

Srinagar terror attack: 2 cops killed as terrorists open fire at police party in J&K's Nowgam

Pak national among three JeM terrorists killed in early morning gun battle in Pulwama [details]

Since Tuesday morning five terrorists were eliminated by forces in two different encounters

Jan 5, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 295 mn; India adds 58K

Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has topped 295 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.45 million and vaccinations to over 9.24 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Jan 5, 2022

UP Elections: Akhilesh objects to 'farq saaf hai' campaign, says misuse of Govt funds

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has raised objection to Uttar Pradesh government advertisements that show 'anti-social elements' wearing red caps and holding them responsible for all problems before 2017.

Jan 5, 2022

Promise Forgotten: Son of Constable killed by Veerappan still not given job, K'taka HC sends notice to state Govt

The Karnataka High Court (HC) has issued a notice to the state government for not providing employment on humanitarian grounds to the son of a police constable, who was killed by late forest brigand Veerappan 30 years ago.

Jan 5, 2022

Covid-19 surge plays spoil sport for box-office party of Bollywood as 2022 rush begins; Big budget film releases pushed back

With the shadow of a third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic lengthening, the Indian film fraternity is taking measured steps to deal with the looming threat of disruption of business.

Jan 5, 2022

Sensex, Nifty decline in early trade, remain stable by 11 a.m.

The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) and broader 50-scrip Nifty at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) declined marginally in early trade on Wednesday primarily due to profit booking by investors. Also, rising Covid cases weighed on the market sentiment.

Jan 5, 2022

France reports record 271,686 new Covid cases; Vaccine bill suspended

France reports record 271,686 new Covid cases while researchers here have detected a new Covid variant, probably of Cameroonian origin, and have temporarily named it 'IHU'.

Jan 5, 2022

COVID hits Vaishno Devi University; 175 students test positive, contact tracing underway [details]

After closing the University, authorities conduct testing to identify infected students, staff members.

Jan 5, 2022

Heavy snowfall in J&K grounds 42 flights in Srinagar; MeT issues orange alert [details]

Chief Secretary reviews situation; doctors asked not to leave stations without proper permission.

Jan 4, 2022

Despite Omicron looming large, Sensex and Nifty close 1% higher [Roundup]

The Indian equity indices -- S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 -- continued their gaining streak from 2021 and settled higher on Monday, the first trading session of 2022 on the back of fresh inflows of foreign funds and positive global cues.

Jan 4, 2022

After foiling two infiltration attempts, BSF revisits 'winter strategy' on International Border [details]

Taking advantage of dense fog, terrorists are desperate to infiltrate this side of the border ahead of Republic Day.

Jan 4, 2022

Fighting Omicron: If antibodies fail, T-cells can help in fight, says new study

Researchers have found that T cells - one of the body's key defences against Covid-19, can mount an effective immune response against Omicron, if antibodies fail to do that.

Jan 4, 2022

K'taka Health Minister Sudhakar says third wave of covid-19 has arrived, hints at more restrictions in Bengaluru

Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Tuesday said that the third wave of the coronavirus has arrived in the state. The Covid positivity rate has risen from 0.4 per cent to 1.6 per cent, he added. For six months, not even 0.1 per cent cases were there.

Jan 4, 2022

RBI introduces framework for small value digital payments in offline mode, cap at Rs.2,000

The Reserve Bank of India on Monday released the framework for facilitating small value digital payments in offline mode, which does not require internet or telecom connectivity.

Jan 4, 2022

LIC assets reach a whopping $463 bn, more than GDP of several economies

LIC assets at $463 billion exceeds the GDP of several economies, and it is ranked 5th globally in terms of life insurance GWP and 10th globally in terms of total assets.

Jan 4, 2022

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India

Pak national among three JeM terrorists killed in early morning gun battle in Pulwama [details]

Global Covid caseload tops 295 mn; India adds 58K

UP Elections: Akhilesh objects to 'farq saaf hai' campaign, says misuse of Govt funds

Promise Forgotten: Son of Constable killed by Veerappan still not given job, K'taka HC sends notice to state Govt

Covid-19 surge plays spoil sport for box-office party of Bollywood as 2022 rush begins; Big budget film releases pushed back

Sensex, Nifty decline in early trade, remain stable by 11 a.m.

France reports record 271,686 new Covid cases; Vaccine bill suspended

COVID hits Vaishno Devi University; 175 students test positive, contact tracing underway [details]

Heavy snowfall in J&K grounds 42 flights in Srinagar; MeT issues orange alert [details]

Despite Omicron looming large, Sensex and Nifty close 1% higher [Roundup]

After foiling two infiltration attempts, BSF revisits 'winter strategy' on International Border [details]

Fighting Omicron: If antibodies fail, T-cells can help in fight, says new study

K'taka Health Minister Sudhakar says third wave of covid-19 has arrived, hints at more restrictions in Bengaluru

RBI introduces framework for small value digital payments in offline mode, cap at Rs.2,000

LIC assets reach a whopping $463 bn, more than GDP of several economies

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