India

In first call with Xi Jinping, Biden expresses concern over Hong Kong crackdown

US President Joe Biden spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping his first direct contact with the leader of the world's second-largest economy since winning the November U.S. presidential election and taking office last month.

Feb 11, 2021

Uber for satellites; two Bengaluru startups sign MoU to build "space taxi" [details]

Numerous players are taking advantage of the opportunity to strengthen the space sector after the government opened the sector for private players.

Feb 10, 2021

Nokia 5.4 first impressions: Is it worth considering

Nokia 5.4 targets the budget segment in India and HMD Global is still milking the brand's presence and goodness of stock Android.

Feb 10, 2021

Shopify partners with Facebook to expand payment option | Details inside

E-commerce platform Shopify has partnered with Facebook to bring its checkout and payment processing system -- Shop Pay -- to Facebook and Instagram.

Feb 10, 2021

PM Modi in Lok Sabha: New world order emerging post-COVID, India can be leader

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that "new world order" is emerging post the coronavirus period.

Feb 10, 2021

"I'm not a cat": Texas lawyer assures judge after showing up on Zoom call with face filter

Judge Roy Ferguson opened up virtual proceedings of the 394th Judicial District Court in Texas on Zoom. The cute blue-eyed 'cat' in the bottom right corner was actually county attorney Rod Ponton, covered by a filter.

Feb 10, 2021

Indian Navy commando rescues woman from drowning in Goa

An Indian Navy commando rescued a woman from drowning in the Mandovi river off Panaji, an official statement said on Wednesday

Feb 10, 2021

BMTC, KSRTC employees to protest; bus services continue | Details inside

Employees of BMTC and KSRTC are set to protest today over a range of issues, including the delay of payments of their salaries. However bus services will not be effected during the protests.

Feb 10, 2021

Major fire at LPG cylinder godown in Mumbai's Versova; four injured

At least four people were injured when a major fire followed a blast in a gas cylinder godown of a major oil and gas company in the thickly populated Versova suburb of Andheri west, here on Wednesday, officials said.

Feb 10, 2021

Delhi Nursery School admissions for 2021 to begin from Feb 18 [Official Link]

The online registration process for the nursery admissions will start from February 18, and the last date of filling the forms is March 4. Here's the official link for online registration

Feb 10, 2021

Karnataka Health minister calls for dental care in rural areas | Details inside

Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar on Tuesday called for awareness about dental care in the rural areas.

Feb 10, 2021

Uttar Pradesh: Prime accused in Kasganj cop killing shot dead in encounter with police | Details inide

A police constable was killed and a Sub-Inspector grievously wounded in an assault by aides of a known liquor smuggler, late on Tuesday night.

Feb 10, 2021

Bihar Cabinet expansion: Nitesh Kumar retains important berths for JD(U) [full list of portfolios]

Among the total of 17 ministers inducted, BJP gets 9 berths while the JD(U) secures 8 berths. Full details here.

Feb 9, 2021

Andhra CM's sister hints at new party; promises "Rajanna Rajyam" in Telangana [details]

YS Sharmila, the daughter of late Andhra Pradesh Congress stalwart YS Rajasekhara Reddy and sister of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, on Tuesday hinted at her plans to launch a new political party to bring "Rajanna Rajyam" (Rajanna's rule) to neighbouring Telangana.

Feb 9, 2021

Anguished cry for justice; Mumbai cop who lost 2 sons in hit-and-run threatens to quit force

Head constable Anil Gamre's two sons were hit by a Mercedes allegedly driven by Rohan Sunil Abbott, the son of a well-known hotelier from Navi Mumbai.

Feb 9, 2021

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India

In first call with Xi Jinping, Biden expresses concern over Hong Kong crackdown

Uber for satellites; two Bengaluru startups sign MoU to build "space taxi" [details]

Nokia 5.4 first impressions: Is it worth considering

Shopify partners with Facebook to expand payment option | Details inside

PM Modi in Lok Sabha: New world order emerging post-COVID, India can be leader

"I'm not a cat": Texas lawyer assures judge after showing up on Zoom call with face filter

Indian Navy commando rescues woman from drowning in Goa

BMTC, KSRTC employees to protest; bus services continue | Details inside

Major fire at LPG cylinder godown in Mumbai's Versova; four injured

Delhi Nursery School admissions for 2021 to begin from Feb 18 [Official Link]

Karnataka Health minister calls for dental care in rural areas | Details inside

Uttar Pradesh: Prime accused in Kasganj cop killing shot dead in encounter with police | Details inide

Bihar Cabinet expansion: Nitesh Kumar retains important berths for JD(U) [full list of portfolios]

Andhra CM's sister hints at new party; promises "Rajanna Rajyam" in Telangana [details]

Anguished cry for justice; Mumbai cop who lost 2 sons in hit-and-run threatens to quit force

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