India

Covid Casualty: India's YoY FY21 GDP records -7.3%

India's economy was severely battered by Covid-induced instability in the last fiscal year, with its growth rate plummeting to Minus -7.3 per cent.

Jun 1, 2021

"Stay positive until these bad times pass," says Salman Khan amid second wave

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has shared words of encouragement for fans facing various crises amid the ongoing second wave of the Covid pandemic.

Jun 1, 2021

Tech company Cloudgen admits to H1-B visa fraud involving Indians

A technology company has admitted to committing fraud to bring Indians on the coveted H1-B visas to the US, according to a federal prosecutor.

Jun 1, 2021

Film body writes to Maharashtra CM requesting permission to resume work

Bollywood film makers' body requests Maharashtra CM to revoke ban on shooting due to Covid pandemic

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) wrote a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minster Uddhav Thackeray on Monday evening, requesting the resumption of work in the media and entertainment, currently on hold owing to the second wave of the Covid pandemic.

Jun 1, 2021

Instead of country names, Covid-19 variants to be given Greek alphabet; Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta given so far, says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Covid-19 variants of concern will be known by letters of the Greek alphabet, saying it will help avoid stigmatising countries where they first appear.

Jun 1, 2021

India won't import 108 weapon systems, defence items; boosts Atmanirbhar Bharat [see full list]

A negative import list helps domestic businesses since it lists all of the military equipment that the government will not import in the future.

Jun 1, 2021

Ambulance driver dumps critical patient on MP highway to die; probe ordered [details]

Accompanying the critically ill patient was his wife, and 25-day-old daughter, who were also left in the middle of nowhere.

May 31, 2021

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Sonia's panel starts one-on-one meetings with ministers, MLAs; end Captain vs Sidhu "war" likely

All ministers, MLAs summoned to Delhi for meeting with panel. Here's what you need to know.

May 31, 2021

Heritage, iconic buildings won't be touched in Central Vista project: Govt

Heritage, iconic and cultural buildings will remain as they are, and none of these buildings will be touched during construction work under the Central Vista project in the national capital, Union Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.

May 31, 2021

Adopt last year's policy on 12th board exams; SC tells Centre [details]

Supreme court on Monday suggested central government that last year policy can be adopted this year too for the class XII Examination.

May 31, 2021

Mother slaps her infant son 12 times; inconsolable cries have no effect on woman [disturbing video]

The incident took place in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and the video was discreetly shot by a relative. The police have rescued the child, but a case is yet to be registered against the woman.

May 31, 2021

India finally halts vaccine exports; may resume in future: MEA

According to an RTI response filed by Pune-based activist Prafful Sarda on Monday, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has seemingly ceased the disputed doles and vaccine exports as of May 5.

May 31, 2021

It's time we define limits of sedition: SC stays steps against news channels [details]

On Monday, a three-judge Supreme Court bench asked for clarifying "the parameters of sedition" as it put coercive action against two Telugu broadcasters, TV5 news and ABN Andhra Jyoti, on hold. FIRs are an attempt to stifle media freedom, according to the SC.

May 31, 2021

Vaccination drive for 18-45 years age group started in Kashmir Valley

J&K government makes vaccination mandatory for all its employees; sets deadline [details]

Authorities set June 10 as a deadline to inoculate all government servants

May 31, 2021

Petrol price rises again after hitting Rs.100-mark in Mumbai last week

After a day's pause, fuel prices increased once again on Monday reaching new highs across the country with petrol crossing Rs 100 per litre mark in several cities.

May 31, 2021

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India

Covid Casualty: India's YoY FY21 GDP records -7.3%

"Stay positive until these bad times pass," says Salman Khan amid second wave

Tech company Cloudgen admits to H1-B visa fraud involving Indians

Bollywood film makers' body requests Maharashtra CM to revoke ban on shooting due to Covid pandemic

Instead of country names, Covid-19 variants to be given Greek alphabet; Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta given so far, says WHO

India won't import 108 weapon systems, defence items; boosts Atmanirbhar Bharat [see full list]

Ambulance driver dumps critical patient on MP highway to die; probe ordered [details]

Sonia's panel starts one-on-one meetings with ministers, MLAs; end Captain vs Sidhu "war" likely

Heritage, iconic buildings won't be touched in Central Vista project: Govt

Adopt last year's policy on 12th board exams; SC tells Centre [details]

Mother slaps her infant son 12 times; inconsolable cries have no effect on woman [disturbing video]

India finally halts vaccine exports; may resume in future: MEA

It's time we define limits of sedition: SC stays steps against news channels [details]

J&K government makes vaccination mandatory for all its employees; sets deadline [details]

Petrol price rises again after hitting Rs.100-mark in Mumbai last week

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