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Karnataka caps gatherings at weddings to 100 amid COVID surge

Amid surging Covid cases, Karnataka on Friday banned large gatherings at weddings and public functions across the state to prevent the virus spread, a top official said.

Mar 13, 2021

Man fires shots in air to scare former girlfriend

The Delhi Police have arrested a man for firing in West Delhi's Subhash Nagar to frighten his ex-girlfriend.

Mar 12, 2021

This IAS Officer is turning a Chennai garbage yard into a lush forest

The first Miyawaki forest conceptualised and implemented by Dr. Albi John was at Kotturpuram, a garbage yard of 23,000 sq ft area at the banks of Adayar River.

Mar 12, 2021

Madan Kaushik appointed new U'khand BJP chief

Madan Kaushik, a minister from the Trivendra Singh Rawat government, has been appointed as new chief of Uttarakhand BJP. Kaushik replaced Bansidhar Bhagat.

Mar 12, 2021

Unable to pay school fee, UP boy ends life

In a tragic incident, a student of class 12, shot himself with a country-made pistol after his father failed to arrange money for his school fees.

Mar 12, 2021

Mithali 2nd woman to score 10K runs in international matches

Captain Mithali Raj on Friday became the second woman cricketer and the first from India to cross 10,000 runs in international cricket. Mithali's knock of 36 runs against South Africa in the third ODI on Friday took her career tally to 10,001 runs at an average of 46.73.

Mar 12, 2021

Coronavirus update: 783 new Covid cases in Karnataka, 406 recover

Maintaining the surge, 783 new Covid-19 cases were reported across Karnataka in a day even as 406 patients recovered from the infection, said the state health bulletin on Thursday.

Mar 12, 2021

Hindu Mahasabha activists held for performing puja at Taj Mahal

Three Hindu Mahasabha activists, including a woman, were arrested while trying to offer prayers on Taj Mahal premises.

Mar 12, 2021

Kamala Harris to participate in Quad summit with Modi

US Vice President Kamala Harris will also participate in the first Quad summit with President Joe Biden and Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India, Scott Morrison of Australia and Yoshihide Suga of Japan on Friday, according to the White House.

Mar 12, 2021

PM Modi to flag off 'Padyatra' from Sabarmati Ashram; launch new cultural, digital initiatives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off a 'Padyatra' (March) from Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat on Friday and launch various initiatives planned under 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav' to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India's Independence.

Mar 11, 2021

China to continue working with WHO on COVID origin; claims it was transparent

China is willing to continue working with the World Health Organization (WHO) on tracing the origin of Covid-19, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday.

Mar 11, 2021

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ICICI Bank to bear cost of Covid vaccine for employees, kin

Lending major ICICI Bank on Wednesday announced that it will provide Covid-19 vaccination for its employees and their immediate family members free of cost.

Mar 10, 2021

Delhi HC stays ED summons issued to Mehbooba Mufti

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed the summons issued to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged money laundering case, her counsel said.

Mar 10, 2021

2 terror modules busted in J&K, IED blasts averted

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted two terror modules and prevented IED blasts after arresting seven persons who were mostly radicalised and drawn to militancy through social media, police said on Wednesday.

Mar 10, 2021

India plans to procure 30 armed drones worth $3B | Details inside

India plans to ink a major defence deal with the US to procure 30 armed drones worth $3 billion (approximately Rs 22,000 crore) to enhance military capabilities, sources said. As per plans, India will be acquiring 30 MQ-9 Reaper -- 10 each for the three services.

Mar 10, 2021