India

Rockets fired at Kabul airport intercepted by US missile defence system; Major damage averted

Rockets fired at Kabul airport were reportedly intercepted by a US missile defence system on Monday, the BBC reported.

Aug 30, 2021

It was destined: Raj Arjun on playing Sai Baba in "Sabka Sai"; shares his experience [details]

Actor Raj Arjun, who plays the role of Sai Baba in the latest web series 'Sabka Sai', feels he was destined to play the role.

Aug 30, 2021

Internet bullies are just as mean in real life: Study

If you think the internet is responsible for making people more aggressive when engaging in political talks online, then you might be wrong as new research suggests that it just makes the behaviour of aggressive people more visible.

Aug 30, 2021

K'taka set to reopen primary schools too; expert committee to take final call [details]

Karnataka government is all set to reopen primary schools in the state, as no untoward incident in connection with Covid-19 infection was reported from across the state. A final decision will be taken in the Technical Expert Committee meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Aug 30, 2021

CBDT extends due dates for e-filing of Income Tax forms [Details]

In a relief for taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due dates for filing of various electronic forms under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Aug 30, 2021

COVID test not mandatory for fully vaccinated persons to enter J&K [details]

Earlier COVID test was mandatory for all those entering Jammu and Kashmir at the Lakhanpur in Kathua district. Lakhanpur was earlier declared as the red zone by the UT government.

Aug 30, 2021

J&K to bring comprehensive Sports Policy; promises govt jobs for medal winners [details inside]

The Centre has already sanctioned Rs 200-crore for sports infrastructure in J&K as the proposed Sports Policy will focus on facilities, infrastructure, promotion of sports.

Aug 29, 2021

Hong Kong has vaccinated 60% of its eligible population with at least one jab in 6 months [details]

About 60 per cent of Hong Kong's eligible population, or 4.06 million, have received at least one shot of a Covid-19 vaccine so far, half a year after the inoculation began, official data revealed.

Aug 29, 2021

Maldives' August tourist arrivals top pre-pandemic levels; Indians contribute immensely [details]

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in August have surpassed the pre-Covid-19 pandemic figures for the same month in 2019, local media citing data from the Ministry of Tourism reported.

Aug 29, 2021

PAK terror groups making money selling drugs; using funds to finance J&K terrorists [details]

The deep-rooted conspiracy for procuring and selling narcotics drugs and generating funds in J-K and other parts of India was unearthed during the questioning of seven arrested accused in the Handwara narco-terrorism case.

Aug 29, 2021

500,000 Afghans may leave in next 4 months amid Taliban takeover: UNHCR

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has estimated that some 500,000 Afghans are likely to leave the war-torn country in the next four months in the wake of the Taliban takeover.

Aug 29, 2021

Fuel prices unchanged across metros for fifth straight day [details]

Oil marketing companies (OMC) kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged on Sunday.

Aug 29, 2021

Common pesticide may contribute to global obesity epidemic [here's how]

A commonly-used pesticide could be partially responsible for the global obesity epidemic, finds a study.

Aug 29, 2021

"Safety of girl students on campus is VC's responsibility"; logic prevails, Mysuru University order rolled back

Instead of relying on surveillance technology to maintain law and order and beefing up girls' security on the campus, it aimed at locking up the girl students, which did not go down well with many.

Aug 29, 2021

Divisional Commissioner Jammu Dr Raghav Langer flying kite during Kite Festival

Reviving J&K's diminishing tradition; residents witness unique kite festival once again [details]

Due to online games, the aged-old tradition of kite flying declined among younger generation. Not anymore.

Aug 29, 2021

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India

Rockets fired at Kabul airport intercepted by US missile defence system; Major damage averted

It was destined: Raj Arjun on playing Sai Baba in "Sabka Sai"; shares his experience [details]

Internet bullies are just as mean in real life: Study

K'taka set to reopen primary schools too; expert committee to take final call [details]

CBDT extends due dates for e-filing of Income Tax forms [Details]

COVID test not mandatory for fully vaccinated persons to enter J&K [details]

J&K to bring comprehensive Sports Policy; promises govt jobs for medal winners [details inside]

Hong Kong has vaccinated 60% of its eligible population with at least one jab in 6 months [details]

Maldives' August tourist arrivals top pre-pandemic levels; Indians contribute immensely [details]

PAK terror groups making money selling drugs; using funds to finance J&K terrorists [details]

500,000 Afghans may leave in next 4 months amid Taliban takeover: UNHCR

Fuel prices unchanged across metros for fifth straight day [details]

Common pesticide may contribute to global obesity epidemic [here's how]

"Safety of girl students on campus is VC's responsibility"; logic prevails, Mysuru University order rolled back

Reviving J&K's diminishing tradition; residents witness unique kite festival once again [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