India

Indian-Americans recorded highest rate of voting in 2020 US Presidential poll

According to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Indian-Americans voted at the highest rate in the 2020 US presidential elections (AAPI). This was a 9 percentage point rise for Indian-Americans over the 2016 election.

May 22, 2021

Cyclone Yaas: Met Dept forecasts heavy rains in Odisha, West Bengal and Andamans; Fishermen warned

The Centre has asked the states concerned to stock up on Covid medical supplies to meet any exigencies, while IMD has warned that heavy rains might cause inland flooding in coastal areas of Odisha and Bengal

May 22, 2021

Trailer of Telugu film 'Ek Mini Katha' launched, film to drop on May 27

On May 27, the Telugu film "Ek Mini Katha" will be available on Amazon Prime Video. Kavya Thapar and Santosh Shoban star in the film.

May 22, 2021

Members of K-pop boy band BTS or Bangtan Sonyeondan

BTS' new song 'Butter' sees 10mn YouTube views in just 13 minutes [Watch]

The latest Korean pop band BTS' latest single "Butter" set a new YouTube record with 10 million views in just 13 minutes. "Butter" is the second BTS album to be performed entirely in English, following "Dynamite."

May 22, 2021

Vaccinate, don't procrastinate: Rahul Gandhi tweets

In a tweet on Friday, Rahul Gandhi again attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the country's Covid vaccination campaign, saying, "Vaccinate and don't procrastinate."

May 22, 2021

Cyclone 'Yaas' to hit Odisha-Bengal coast on May 26; Officials asked to remain on guard

Centre asks the Chief Secretaries of all the states that are likely to be affected by the intensified cyclonic storm 'Yaas', urging them to make adequate arrangements for Covid preparedness as well

May 22, 2021

Miracle Cure: Andhra wants ICMR team to test local Covid cure formula

The government of Andhra Pradesh has agreed to enlist the help of federal agencies to assess an Ayurvedic remedy for Covid created by a local Ayurveda practitioner named Anandiah.

May 22, 2021

Karnataka reports 32,218 new Covid cases, 353 deaths in 24 hrs; Bengaluru remains epicentre

On Friday, Karnataka reported 32,218 new Covid cases, 353 deaths in 24 hrs, while 52,581 recovered

May 22, 2021

EU Covid passport scheme to start from July 1

The European Union's (EU) Covid-19 passport scheme will be up and running from July 1, European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders said.

May 22, 2021

India reports 2.57 lakh Covid cases with 4,194 deaths in 24 hours [Details]

India's reported Covid-19 cases fell to the lowest level since April 21 below the three lakh mark in a brutal second wave

May 22, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 165.8mn; US worst hit, India next

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 165.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.43 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

May 22, 2021

Commonwealth health ministers seek equal access to Covid vaccines

Commonwealth health ministers, led by India, have called for swift and equal access to Covid-19 vaccines for everyone around the world.

May 22, 2021

UK PM says 'very concerned' with BBC overriding norms in old Princess Diana interview

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he was "obviously very concerned" about the findings of the inquiry into the BBC's 1995 interview with the late Princess Diana, which said that the broadcaster "fell below its high standards of integrity and transparency".

May 22, 2021

Taxing imported oxygen concentrators for personal use "unconstitutional"; Delhi HC quashes IGST [details]

Last week also the Delhi High Court had slammed the government on the issue of taxes on medical equipment in COVID related treatment.

May 21, 2021

Centenarian aged 120 years becomes "COVID-19 Hero" for taking COVID jab; J&K woman's praises echo in valley

GOC-in-C Northern Command reaches out to the 'living legend' to acknowledge her inspirational role.

May 21, 2021

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India

Indian-Americans recorded highest rate of voting in 2020 US Presidential poll

Cyclone Yaas: Met Dept forecasts heavy rains in Odisha, West Bengal and Andamans; Fishermen warned

Trailer of Telugu film 'Ek Mini Katha' launched, film to drop on May 27

BTS' new song 'Butter' sees 10mn YouTube views in just 13 minutes [Watch]

Vaccinate, don't procrastinate: Rahul Gandhi tweets

Cyclone 'Yaas' to hit Odisha-Bengal coast on May 26; Officials asked to remain on guard

Miracle Cure: Andhra wants ICMR team to test local Covid cure formula

Karnataka reports 32,218 new Covid cases, 353 deaths in 24 hrs; Bengaluru remains epicentre

EU Covid passport scheme to start from July 1

India reports 2.57 lakh Covid cases with 4,194 deaths in 24 hours [Details]

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 165.8mn; US worst hit, India next

Commonwealth health ministers seek equal access to Covid vaccines

UK PM says 'very concerned' with BBC overriding norms in old Princess Diana interview

Taxing imported oxygen concentrators for personal use "unconstitutional"; Delhi HC quashes IGST [details]

Centenarian aged 120 years becomes "COVID-19 Hero" for taking COVID jab; J&K woman's praises echo in valley

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