India

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, a hawkish first cultivated then ditched by Pakistan [details]

Geelani's resignation in 2020 was a 'turning point' in the separatist politics of Kashmir.

Sep 2, 2021

PM Modi directs Cabinet Secy to submit list of delayed infra projects; crucial step to clear bottlenecks

Under the supervision of the Cabinet Secretary, four ministries were asked to organise the exercise.

Sep 1, 2021

PSPK27- Pawan Kalyan's upcoming movie title Hara Hara Veera Mallu

Reticent Pawan Kalyan compliments Stalin on his governance style; says it's inspiring [read full statement]

Telugu film star and political leader has complimented Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on his governance style.

Sep 1, 2021

Nepal friendlies good preparation for SAFF Championship: Stimac

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has said ahead of the first 'friendly' against Nepal on September 2 that the games here will serve as preparation for the SAFF Championship in the Maldives next month.

Sep 1, 2021

Non-subsidised LPG cylinder gets costlier; consumers must pay Rs 25 extra [details]

In another hit to the wallet of the common man, oil marketing companies have raised the prices of non-subsidised LPG cylinders by Rs 25.

Sep 1, 2021

Come Sep, Mumbai Police's creative juices overflow.

Come September, Mumbai Police's creative juices overflow with special lingo

Having earned laurels in past for its occasional dashes of humour, oft pithy, during the Covid pandemic, the Mumbai Police is at it again -- this time with a special 'lingo' for the Mumbaikars, here on Wednesday.

Sep 1, 2021

Ladakh declares black-necked crane as state bird, snow leopard state animal [details]

Classified as 15 critically endangered species of birds in India, the black-necked crane is found only in Ladakh. Before bifurcation black-necked crane was state bird of the erstwhile state of J&K.

Sep 1, 2021

After Bill Clinton, Hillary turns thriller writer; An Indian American is central to the plot of her upcoming book

Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, following in the footsteps of her husband, has embarked on her journey as a thriller writer.

Sep 1, 2021

Shri A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada ji Birth-anniversary

125th Birth Anniversary: Remembering Kolkata-born spiritual leader and ISKCON founder Prabhupada

Prabhupada arrived in New York City in 1965 via a steamship from Calcutta and with great difficulty established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) within a year.

Sep 1, 2021

Taliban Unchanged: Resorts to traditional Afghan method of chilling 'night letters' to targeted people

The Taliban are pinning chilling 'night letters' on the doors of those they accuse of "working for the crusaders".

Sep 1, 2021

25% of fully vaccinated healthcare workers in Delhi get Covid, but required no hospitalisation [Study]

Over 25 per cent of healthcare workers in Delhi were found Covid infected despite getting fully vaccinated, a recent study said.

Sep 1, 2021

Airport commissions second solar power plant.

One in four trains could run on solar energy if planned properly; Saves 7 mn tons of carbon a year [study]

The direct supply of solar energy to Indian Railway lines -- without the need to connect via the grid -- would save almost seven million tons of carbon a year whilst also powering at least one in four train on the national network on competitive terms, a new study by Delhi-based Climate Trends and UK-based green tech start-up Riding Sunbeams said on Wednesday.

Sep 1, 2021

Those in power protecting industrial polluters of Sabarmati, menace requires scrutiny: Gujarat HC

Reprimanding the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) and the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) for not ensuring a curb on pollution in the Sabarmati river, the Gujarat High Court has warned the authorities and industries, saying that it will hold everyone responsible for this, and that those in the power were protecting the polluters.

Sep 1, 2021

India's Q1 GDP growth zooms 20.1% YoY; Expectations high on FY2022

Low base, along with pent-up demand as well as easier Covid restrictions, lifted India's first quarter FY22 GDP growth rate to 20.1 per cent.

Sep 1, 2021

Mysuru gang rape case: K'taka Police to conduct lie detector test on accused as victim remains silent

The Karnataka Police are planning to conduct a polygraph test (lie detector) on the accused in the sensational Mysuru gang rape case. The police are also considering using brain-mapping technology, layered voice analysis, according to police sources.

Sep 1, 2021

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India

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, a hawkish first cultivated then ditched by Pakistan [details]

PM Modi directs Cabinet Secy to submit list of delayed infra projects; crucial step to clear bottlenecks

Reticent Pawan Kalyan compliments Stalin on his governance style; says it's inspiring [read full statement]

Nepal friendlies good preparation for SAFF Championship: Stimac

Non-subsidised LPG cylinder gets costlier; consumers must pay Rs 25 extra [details]

Come September, Mumbai Police's creative juices overflow with special lingo

Ladakh declares black-necked crane as state bird, snow leopard state animal [details]

After Bill Clinton, Hillary turns thriller writer; An Indian American is central to the plot of her upcoming book

125th Birth Anniversary: Remembering Kolkata-born spiritual leader and ISKCON founder Prabhupada

Taliban Unchanged: Resorts to traditional Afghan method of chilling 'night letters' to targeted people

25% of fully vaccinated healthcare workers in Delhi get Covid, but required no hospitalisation [Study]

One in four trains could run on solar energy if planned properly; Saves 7 mn tons of carbon a year [study]

Those in power protecting industrial polluters of Sabarmati, menace requires scrutiny: Gujarat HC

India's Q1 GDP growth zooms 20.1% YoY; Expectations high on FY2022

Mysuru gang rape case: K'taka Police to conduct lie detector test on accused as victim remains silent

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