Politics

Indian soldiers detained, weapons snatched by Chinese forces last week; Army denies

The Indian Army has, however, said that none of its soldiers were detained by the Chinese forces and that such reports only hurt national interests.

May 24, 2020

Biden wins Democratic primaries in Hawaii

Following the change in the voting system on account of the lockdown measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus, more than 79,000 ballots were sent and around 35,000 were returned by mail.

May 24, 2020

Delhi govt's ad shows Sikkim as separate country; senior officer suspended

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang took strong exceptions of the advertisement, saying that it was objectionable for the proud Indian citizens of Sikkim and made them feel left out. He asked the Delhi chief minister to remove the advertisement and rectify the error.

May 23, 2020

Fact check: Udhampur Sabzi Mandi coronavirus spread rumours are fake

An elderly lady in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur recently tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. Moreover, none of the family members of the elderly lady has so far tested positive, the Udhampur Deputy Commissioner said.

May 23, 2020

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan takes charge as WHO Executive Board chairman

On Tuesday, May 19, the 73rd annual World Health Assembly had elected 10 new members, including India, the United Kingdom and South Korea, to the WHO Executive Board for a period of three years.

May 22, 2020

Revised CDC guidance says coronavirus 'doesn't spread easily' from contaminated surfaces or animals

The CDC has not completely ruled out that the virus doesn't spread from touching contaminated surfaces or coming in contact with infected animals, but said that the risk is low.

May 22, 2020

Donald Trump tested 'very positively' for Coronavirus; his word not ours [viral video]

US President Donald Trump's recent statement could have sent markets plummeting, but he later clarified his stand after making perplexing comments. Comedian Sarah Cooper has a funny take on Trump's remarks.

May 22, 2020

Viral one day, in handcuffs the second: How J&K police arrested 3 novice terrorists

A special team of Kupwara police along with the teams of 28 RR and 162Bn CRPF arrested three Kashmiri youths who had recently joined terror ranks.

May 21, 2020

Convicted in US, Al Qaeda terrorist Mohammed Ibrahim Zubair deported to India

Born in Sharjah, Zubair studied engineering from Osmania University and graduated in 2001. He went to the United States for further studies and enrolled himself at the University of Illinois Urbana before joined Al Qaeda.

May 21, 2020

Did Congress-ruled states handle migrant crisis any better? Nirmala Sitharaman asks

The finance minister also said that the Modi government will help migrant workers, who walked back to their homes amid the pandemic fears, to return back to cities and towns.

May 20, 2020

Kerala health minister calls Goa's healthcare 'pathetic'; gets schooled with facts

During the BBC interview, Shailaja teacher mistakenly claimed that a person who died in Kerala had returned from Goa.

May 19, 2020

Nepal gets new map with Indian territories amid border row with India

The Nepali prime minister vowed to take back territories of Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani from India's possession through firm diplomatic efforts.

May 19, 2020

No relief for aviation sector; Centre's projected savings of Rs 1,000 cr inflated

Experts contend that there is hardly any room left for further significant shortening of routes, but even if it's done by opening up more air space, it will have a marginal effect in terms of savings for the airlines.

May 19, 2020

World Health Assembly elects India, 9 other countries to WHO Executive Board

The annual meet was held to chart a path for the world to combat the coronavirus, which has killed more than 3.17 lakh people and infected nearly 4.9 million across the world.

May 19, 2020

Ready 24x7 to remove Pak terror camps: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria's stern warning to Pakistan

On the question of airstrikes at terror launchpads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), the IAF chief said: "If the situation demands so, of course, Indian Air Force is ready 24x7."

May 18, 2020

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Politics

Indian soldiers detained, weapons snatched by Chinese forces last week; Army denies

Biden wins Democratic primaries in Hawaii

Delhi govt's ad shows Sikkim as separate country; senior officer suspended

Fact check: Udhampur Sabzi Mandi coronavirus spread rumours are fake

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan takes charge as WHO Executive Board chairman

Revised CDC guidance says coronavirus 'doesn't spread easily' from contaminated surfaces or animals

Donald Trump tested 'very positively' for Coronavirus; his word not ours [viral video]

Viral one day, in handcuffs the second: How J&K police arrested 3 novice terrorists

Convicted in US, Al Qaeda terrorist Mohammed Ibrahim Zubair deported to India

Did Congress-ruled states handle migrant crisis any better? Nirmala Sitharaman asks

Kerala health minister calls Goa's healthcare 'pathetic'; gets schooled with facts

Nepal gets new map with Indian territories amid border row with India

No relief for aviation sector; Centre's projected savings of Rs 1,000 cr inflated

World Health Assembly elects India, 9 other countries to WHO Executive Board

Ready 24x7 to remove Pak terror camps: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria's stern warning to Pakistan

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]