Politics

Saudi Arabia abolishes flogging; other barbaric punishments in Kingdom

The Kingdom doesn't have any written penal code and code of criminal and judicial procedures. The courts have the power to determine what makes a criminal offence and what punishment will be given for crimes.

Apr 26, 2020

Kim Jong Un, most feared by US dead; Sister Kim Yo-Jong to take over?

A lot of questions are being raised about Kim Jong Un's health conditions and even if the supreme leader is alive. Here's some clarity on the matters based on the evidence available publicly.

Apr 26, 2020

Coronavirus kadha: Centre directs states to start production of herbal decoction, shares recipe

The ingredients of the coronavirus kadha suggested by the ministry are - Basil (Tulsi) leaves, cinnamon bark, Sunthi (Zingiber officinale) and Krishna Marich (Piper nigrum).

Apr 25, 2020

Former Bajrang Dal Leader Mahendra Kumar Dies

Mahendra Kumar death: Who was the ex-Bajrang Dal chief-turned-right-wing critic?

Mahendra Kumar, the alleged mastermind of infamous 2008 Church attacks, passed away on Saturday. He was associated with the Bajrang Dal for 16 years.

Apr 25, 2020

Hizbul Mujahideen cadres in South Kashmir

Turf war between terror groups in Kashmir; Lashkar proxy TRF warns Hizbul against attacks on locals

The Lashkar fringe group, in what is perceived as a move to win the confidence of locals, said that it was against Hizbuls's attack on Kashmiri policemen and civilians.

Apr 25, 2020

National Black Cat Day: Why dont people want to adopt black cats?

Boiled, skinned and turned into paste: Black cats sold as coronavirus medicine in Vietnam

A few Asian countries, including China, Indonesia and Vietnam, follow the practice of eating dogs and cats and traders in these countries have been promoting meats of these animals as a cure to coronavirus.

Apr 25, 2020

Disquiet in society due to Tablighi Jamaat event, but no Islamophobia in India: Cong's Manish Tewari

Speaking to International Business Times, India, Manish Tewari said that although there is a certain amount of disquiet in the society due to the Tablighi Jamaat incident, there is no available hatred against any minority in the country.

Apr 24, 2020

Modi govt reckless, migrant crisis 'enduring blot': Manish Tewari [Exclusive interview]

In an exclusive interview with International Business Times, India, former Union minister Manish Tewari said that there are enough resources in the country and demanded that the Modi government pay Rs 5,000 per month to 11 crore families to help them tide over the coronavirus crisis.

Apr 24, 2020

Can smoking kill coronavirus, according to researchers? But there's a catch

Last month, similar research was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. According to that, only 12.6% of 1,000 people infected in China were smokers as compared to the country's overall smoking rate of 26%.

Apr 24, 2020

Only a drunkard would accept these terms: Tanzania President cancels 'killer Chinese loan' worth $10 bn

China has often been accused of luring the poor African countries in its debt-trap by providing them loans for much-needed infrastructure projects and then control them when they fail to pay off their debts.

Apr 23, 2020

Sonia Gandhi tears into Modi govt over coronavirus handling, accuses BJP of spreading 'virus of communal hatred'

The Congress president also launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP and accused the saffron party of spreading the "virus of communal hatred".

Apr 23, 2020

Babul Supriyo, BJP's singer-politician gets schooled over 'misinformation': Gets upset by police's tone

BJP minister Babul Supriyo, in a series of tweets, accused the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal of not maintaining COVID-19 hospitals after sharing a video.

Apr 23, 2020

Shivraj Singh Chouhan allocates portfolios. Narottam Mishra gets Home, Health, Tulsiram Silawat gets water

The new ministers -- Narottam Mishra, Tulsiram Silawat, Govind Singh Rajput, Meena Singh and Kamal Patel -- represented five different parts of Madhya Pradesh.

Apr 22, 2020

World's smallest, ultra-affordable ventilator is a game-changer: Helps India in COVID-19 battle

Built by a robot scientist and a neurosurgeon, this tiny ventilator can finally solve the shortage problem in India.

Apr 21, 2020

VVIP ego? Asked for lockdown pass, Bihar officer insults homeguard, makes him do sit-ups (Video)

In a purported video of the incident that has since gone viral on social media, the home guard is seen doing sit-ups while holding his ears as the VVIP babu watched him.

Apr 21, 2020

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Politics

Saudi Arabia abolishes flogging; other barbaric punishments in Kingdom

Kim Jong Un, most feared by US dead; Sister Kim Yo-Jong to take over?

Coronavirus kadha: Centre directs states to start production of herbal decoction, shares recipe

Mahendra Kumar death: Who was the ex-Bajrang Dal chief-turned-right-wing critic?

Turf war between terror groups in Kashmir; Lashkar proxy TRF warns Hizbul against attacks on locals

Boiled, skinned and turned into paste: Black cats sold as coronavirus medicine in Vietnam

Disquiet in society due to Tablighi Jamaat event, but no Islamophobia in India: Cong's Manish Tewari

Modi govt reckless, migrant crisis 'enduring blot': Manish Tewari [Exclusive interview]

Can smoking kill coronavirus, according to researchers? But there's a catch

Only a drunkard would accept these terms: Tanzania President cancels 'killer Chinese loan' worth $10 bn

Sonia Gandhi tears into Modi govt over coronavirus handling, accuses BJP of spreading 'virus of communal hatred'

Babul Supriyo, BJP's singer-politician gets schooled over 'misinformation': Gets upset by police's tone

Shivraj Singh Chouhan allocates portfolios. Narottam Mishra gets Home, Health, Tulsiram Silawat gets water

World's smallest, ultra-affordable ventilator is a game-changer: Helps India in COVID-19 battle

VVIP ego? Asked for lockdown pass, Bihar officer insults homeguard, makes him do sit-ups (Video)

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]