India

Curfew, net cut in 4 M'laya districts after Shillong violence, Home Min quits

Curfew imposed in Shillong, Internet down in 4 Meghalaya districts after violence, Home Minister quits

Violence, including stone-pelting and setting a police vehicle afire, rocked Shillong on Sunday, following the "killing" of a former militant leader on Friday, leading the authorities to enforce curfew and suspend internet services in four Meghalaya districts, officials said.

Aug 16, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 207 mn; Covid deaths at 4.36 mn across world

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 207 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.36 million and vaccinations soared to over 4.58 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Aug 16, 2021

J&K sets example of grass-root democracy; vows to create 10 lakh jobs for youth in ten years [details]

J&K LG Manoj Sinha regretted that the "Vajpayeeji's principle of Jamhooriyat" was not allowed to flourish on the ground for decades in Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 16, 2021

Over 28,000 schools unfurl tricolour across J&K; videos shared online for India to watch [details]

Heads of schools, staff members were asked to sing the national anthem along with students on Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2021

No vaccine, no school; 90% Indian parents against sending unvaccinated kids to school [details]

As plans to roll out Covid-19 vaccines for children seem to gain momentum, a survey conducted by parenting brand Rabitat shows that 9 out of 10 parents are eager to give their children the vaccine as soon as it is available.

Aug 15, 2021

Independence Day celebrations: Internet, mobile services unaffected in J&K - a first in three years [Details]

For the first time in three years, Prime Minister's Independence Day speech was telecast live on a screen in Srinagar.

Aug 15, 2021

Keep your teen from smoking; here are helpful tips for you

Smoking is a habit that is detrimental for people across all ages. For kids, it starts as fun, becomes a habit and later an addiction. There are various trigger points like peer pressure which relate smoking to maturity and independence or just the urge to try out new things in life.

Aug 15, 2021

Google Nest Hub to warn users about air pollution, smoke [how to use]

Google's smart speaker Nest Hub will warn users about air pollution and smoke in their vicinity so that they can take precautionary measures.

Aug 15, 2021

Miscreant shoots self to implicate accomplices in UP, keep the loot; cops bust conspiracy [details]

In a bizarre incident, a 22-year-old miscreant in Uttar Pradesh allegedly shot himself in the abdomen to implicate his accomplices.

Aug 15, 2021

PM Modi announces National Hydrogen Mission; aims to make India energy independent [details]

In a major boost for India's energy sufficiency and security targets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced to launch a National Hydrogen Mission.

Aug 15, 2021

Pawan Kalyan-Rana Daggubati's upcoming movie titled 'Bheemla Nayak'

Bheemla Nayak: Pawan Kalyan-Rana Daggubati starrer title, first glimpse out now [watch]

Being the official remake of Malayalam's super hit 'Ayyappanum Koshiyum', Pawan Kalyan and Rana appear on the screen together. This remake marks the most awaited multi-starrer in Telugu. So, the expectations are rife, with many anticipations around the story.

Aug 15, 2021

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India

Curfew imposed in Shillong, Internet down in 4 Meghalaya districts after violence, Home Minister quits

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 207 mn; Covid deaths at 4.36 mn across world

J&K sets example of grass-root democracy; vows to create 10 lakh jobs for youth in ten years [details]

Over 28,000 schools unfurl tricolour across J&K; videos shared online for India to watch [details]

No vaccine, no school; 90% Indian parents against sending unvaccinated kids to school [details]

Independence Day celebrations: Internet, mobile services unaffected in J&K - a first in three years [Details]

Keep your teen from smoking; here are helpful tips for you

Google Nest Hub to warn users about air pollution, smoke [how to use]

Miscreant shoots self to implicate accomplices in UP, keep the loot; cops bust conspiracy [details]

PM Modi announces National Hydrogen Mission; aims to make India energy independent [details]

Bheemla Nayak: Pawan Kalyan-Rana Daggubati starrer title, first glimpse out now [watch]

LG Manoj Sinha dedicates J&K's tallest tricolour to nation on August 15; Srinagar gets new landmark [fascinating facts]

Major terror bid foiled in J&K ahead of Independence Day; four JeM terrorists held [details]

Interventional Vehicle proves lethal for eliminating hiding terrorists; CRPF test its full force in J&K [details]

Rhea Kapoor ties the knot with long-time beau Karan Boolani: Here's the first photo of the newlyweds

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