India

Sitharaman's statement on servicing oil bonds 'astonishing': Congress

A day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ruled out any cut in excise duty on fuel, as of now, since the previous UPA government had reduced fuel prices by issuing oil bonds of Rs 1.44 lakh crore, senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram hit out, terming her statement "astonishing" and "incredible ignorance".

Aug 18, 2021

schools take preventive measures for coronavirus

Karnataka minister urges children to be sent to schools; BJP MLA asks him to reconsider

Karnataka Minister S.T. Somashekar on Tuesday urged parents to send their children to schools without any fear.

Aug 18, 2021

MEA safely evacuates 192 Indians out of Afghanistan.

Two Kashmiri professors stranded in Afghanistan; J&K LG speaks to MEA for evacuation [details]

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has assured the families of two professors belonging to South Kashmir's Kulgam district that the two teachers are safe, and they will soon return to India.

Aug 17, 2021

Space firm Blue Origin of Bezos sues NASA over awarding Moon lander contract to SpaceX of Elon Musk

Billionaire Jeff Bezos space firm Blue Origin has sued US space agency NASA for picking Elon Musk-owned SpaceX for its prestigious $2.9 billion Moon lander programme.

Aug 17, 2021

As Taliban with Kalashnikovs roam Kabul, Afghans' dress code turns to salwar kameez [details]

The rush at the Kabul airport and the strong push to get out was one indicator of peoples anxiety about life under the Taliban. Another was a change in the dress code. Most of the men were dressed in salwar kameez.

Aug 17, 2021

Situation is grim, says Indian envoy after landing at Jamnagar from Kabul

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) successfully carried out a three-day evacuation mission to bring back 192 Indians stranded in what is now the Taliban controlled Afghanistan.

Aug 17, 2021

Rajouri youth's gruesome murder mystery solved in 72 hours; police arrest sister, her boyfriend [details]

As the victim was repeatedly warning his sister against her relations with Rajan, the girl along with her boyfriend hatched a conspiracy to kill Ankit.

Aug 17, 2021

India introduces new category of visa to fast track Afghan applications

From Afghanistan to India: Centre fast-tracks e-visa applications, says no religion-based priority [details]

In view of the prevailing critical condition in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday announced a new category of electronic visas to fast-track applications of Afghans who are willing to come to India.

Aug 17, 2021

Justice in 55 days: Rape and murder accused in UP gets death sentence; New message to offenders, say police

Within 55 days of committing the crime, an accused has been handed out a death sentence for rape and murder of an 18-month-old girl.

Aug 17, 2021

B'desh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen.

Bangladesh refuses US request to host relocating Afghans

Bangladesh has brushed off a request from the US government to provide temporary relocation shelter to some Afghans who worked for the America-led entities in the war-torn nation, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said.

Aug 17, 2021

Taliban 2.0 begins: Bridal ads covered in white paint; Dress code to salwar kameez returns

On the first day of Taliban control in Kabul, bridal dress advertisements that showed women with exposed strands of hair were covered in fresh white paint.

Aug 17, 2021

India register their third-ever Test win at Lord's; Also Virat Kohli's maiden Test win here

India pulled off a historic victory against England in the second Test of five-match series at Lord's. It was also Virat Kohli's maiden Test win at Lords as skipper.

Aug 17, 2021

"If Taliban forms a govt of the people" then Bangladesh will accept it, says Minister

Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said his country will accept the government in Afghanistan formed by Taliban if "it's a government of the people".

Aug 17, 2021

Ashraf Ghani should face trial for fleeing in most disgraceful manner, says Russian envoy

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani deserves to go on trial before the Afghan people for fleeing the country in the most disgraceful manner, Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, said on Monday in an interview with the Zvezda TV channel.

Aug 17, 2021

When Prakash Raj thanks Chiranjeevi for his initiative to find solutions, calls him "Annayya" for a reason

Actor Prakash Raj took to his Twitter to hail Telugu's megastar Chiranjeevi. He displays them together and names Chiranjeevi 'Annayya', which means that he is the 'big brother'.

Aug 17, 2021

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India

Sitharaman's statement on servicing oil bonds 'astonishing': Congress

Karnataka minister urges children to be sent to schools; BJP MLA asks him to reconsider

Two Kashmiri professors stranded in Afghanistan; J&K LG speaks to MEA for evacuation [details]

Space firm Blue Origin of Bezos sues NASA over awarding Moon lander contract to SpaceX of Elon Musk

As Taliban with Kalashnikovs roam Kabul, Afghans' dress code turns to salwar kameez [details]

Situation is grim, says Indian envoy after landing at Jamnagar from Kabul

Rajouri youth's gruesome murder mystery solved in 72 hours; police arrest sister, her boyfriend [details]

From Afghanistan to India: Centre fast-tracks e-visa applications, says no religion-based priority [details]

Justice in 55 days: Rape and murder accused in UP gets death sentence; New message to offenders, say police

Bangladesh refuses US request to host relocating Afghans

Taliban 2.0 begins: Bridal ads covered in white paint; Dress code to salwar kameez returns

India register their third-ever Test win at Lord's; Also Virat Kohli's maiden Test win here

"If Taliban forms a govt of the people" then Bangladesh will accept it, says Minister

Ashraf Ghani should face trial for fleeing in most disgraceful manner, says Russian envoy

When Prakash Raj thanks Chiranjeevi for his initiative to find solutions, calls him "Annayya" for a reason

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