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Sweden's Scania paid bribes to win bus contracts in India: Report

The Swedish truck and bus maker, a unit under Volkswagen AG's commercial vehicle arm Traton SE, started operations in India in 2007 and established a manufacturing unit in 2011.

Mar 10, 2021

India reports 17,000 Covid cases, 133 deaths

India on Wednesday recorded 17,921 new coronavirus cases and 133 fatalities, taking the total tally to 1,12,62,707.

Mar 10, 2021

Quad nations meeting to announce financing to boost India vaccine output, says US official

A first ever leaders' meeting of the Quad group of countries on Friday plans to announce financing agreements to support an increase in manufacturing capacity for coronavirus vaccines in India, a senior US administration official.

Mar 10, 2021

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat

Uttarakhand CM Rawat resigned: Three reasons why he was asked to leave [details]

Based on the information coming out of the political corridors, it is believed that the Chief Minister's style of functioning became the biggest problem for him.

Mar 10, 2021

UK royal family silent amid crisis over Meghan's claim of racist remark

The British monarchy maintained its silence on Tuesday, after Meghan and Prince Harry accused a family member of making a racist remark about their son and said she had been alienated to the point of contemplating suicide.

Mar 9, 2021

Ten years after Fukushima, Japan remembers 'man-made' nuclear disaster

When a huge earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011, devastating towns and triggering nuclear meltdowns in Fukushima, a stunned world watched the chaotic struggle to contain the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.

Mar 9, 2021

PM launches Maitri Setu between Tripura and Bangladesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the eastern and northeastern regions of India, along with Bangladesh, are being developed as a trade corridor.

Mar 9, 2021

Parliament begins Covid vax drive for MPs; here's what you need to know

With the second leg of the Budget Session underway, Parliament on Tuesday started Covid-19 vaccination drive for all members of both the Houses.

Mar 9, 2021

'Enough jabs in Rajasthan', Centre clarifies to state's claim of Covid-19 vaccines' shortage

Reacting to reports that the state may run out of vaccines, the union government clarified on Tuesday that there is no shortage of Covid-19 vaccines in Rajasthan.

Mar 9, 2021

Michelle Obama to be inducted into Women's Hall of Fame

Former US First Lady Michelle Obama will be inducted into the National Womens Hall of Fame in October, according to the organisation.

Mar 9, 2021

Moderna, Pfizer less effective against S. Africa Covid variant, claims study

Covid-19 vaccines developed by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech significantly appear less effective against the Covid variant that first emerged in South Africa, finds a new study.

Mar 9, 2021

Uttarakhand political crisis: CM Trivendra Singh Rawat tenders resignation | Details

Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat tenders his resignation on Tuesday amid a political crisis in the BJP state unit. As per sources, Rawat stepped down as CM after his meeting with the Governor at 4 pm.

Mar 9, 2021

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Singapore's Temasek allots $500 million for impact investing in LeapFrog tie-up

Singapore's Temasek Holdings is committing $500 million to a partnership with private equity firm LeapFrog Investments, in what both companies said was the largest ever commitment to an impact investor.

Mar 9, 2021

Mask uper ankhe neche: PAK Aurat March takes streets by storm with bold placards

On the occasion of International Women's Day, women of Pakistan took part in Aurat March (Women's march) rallies calling for the protection of their rights. Here are some placards that hit the streets of Pakistan.

Mar 9, 2021

Delhi Govt presents Rs 69,000 Cr "Deshbhakti" Budget

Delhi Finance Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday presented a Rs 69,000 crore Budget for 2021-22 in the Assembly, and said it was themed on "patriotism".

Mar 9, 2021

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India

Sweden's Scania paid bribes to win bus contracts in India: Report

India reports 17,000 Covid cases, 133 deaths

Quad nations meeting to announce financing to boost India vaccine output, says US official

Uttarakhand CM Rawat resigned: Three reasons why he was asked to leave [details]

UK royal family silent amid crisis over Meghan's claim of racist remark

Ten years after Fukushima, Japan remembers 'man-made' nuclear disaster

PM launches Maitri Setu between Tripura and Bangladesh

Parliament begins Covid vax drive for MPs; here's what you need to know

'Enough jabs in Rajasthan', Centre clarifies to state's claim of Covid-19 vaccines' shortage

Michelle Obama to be inducted into Women's Hall of Fame

Moderna, Pfizer less effective against S. Africa Covid variant, claims study

Uttarakhand political crisis: CM Trivendra Singh Rawat tenders resignation | Details

Singapore's Temasek allots $500 million for impact investing in LeapFrog tie-up

Mask uper ankhe neche: PAK Aurat March takes streets by storm with bold placards

Delhi Govt presents Rs 69,000 Cr "Deshbhakti" Budget

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