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Outrage as Israeli fire kills Al Jazeera journalist

Swift and widespread condemnation has given way to shock and fear after the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in Ramallah in West Bank.

May 12, 2022

Americans avoid going to work but Chinese burn 3 a.m. oil, says Elon Musk

Slamming the US work culture, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that American people do not want to work while their Chinese counterparts are way better when it comes to finishing the job.

May 12, 2022

"Shameful situation": AAP slams BJP govt; calls for cabinet reshuffle in K'taka [here's why]

Prithvi Reddy, AAP State President, expressed anger over the fact that an investigating committee needs to be formed to keep tabs on the work, which should otherwise be done without hassles.

May 12, 2022

Surge in encounters ahead of Amarnath Yatra in J&K; security forces thwart terrorists' designs [details]

Two encounters break out in Kashmir; one terrorist killed in Bandipora, two were reportedly trapped in Anantnag.

May 12, 2022

"Sticky bombs" a new threat during Amarnath Yatra; security forces on high alert [details]

The 43-day holy pilgrimage will commence on June 30 with all covid protocols in place and culminate on August 11.

May 12, 2022

Victoria become the first Australian state to ban Nazi Swastika, Hindu Swastika exempted from the ban

The bill does not prevent the swastika from being displayed in religious or cultural situations.

May 11, 2022

Humans to encounter aliens soon, ex-NASA scientist claims

Jim Green had earlier predicted that NASA will discover alien life, sometimes in its microbial form on Mars

May 11, 2022

Indian Army chief acknowledges infiltration through IB; guns, ammos & drugs being smuggled [details]

To propagate sensationalism, the terror groups are targeting non-locals, political officials, and minorities in the Valley, Army Chief claimed.

May 11, 2022

Cyclone Asani effect: Golden chariot washes ashore; netizens left in awe [watch]

Ever since the local fishermen spotted the structure and brought it ashore with ropes, people have been gathering in large numbers to catch a glimpse of 'magic gift from sea'.

May 11, 2022

Woman suffers panic attack, faints at Delhi airport; Air India staff's callous behaviour draws ire [watch]

In a shocking incident at Delhi Airport, Air India staff demonstrated callous behaviour towards an elderly woman who fainted after having a panic attack allegedly due to entry being denied to the boarding gate.

May 11, 2022

India gives Rs 6 crore to UN for promotion of Hindi

India has contributed over Rs 6 crore to the UN aimed at promoting and enhancing the public outreach of Hindi in the world body.

May 11, 2022

SC puts sedition law on hold: "No new FIRs till review is complete"

The Supreme Court on Wednesday put on hold the colonial-era penal provision of sedition and asked the Centre and state governments to refrain from registering any FIRs under the sedition provision, Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, till review of the law by Centre is complete.

May 11, 2022

K'taka: Belagavi district tense after miscreants hoist saffron flag on village mosque

Tense situation prevailed after some miscreants hoisted a saffron flag on a mosque in a village in Karnataka's Belagavi district on Wednesday.

May 11, 2022

Bengaluru: Long pending BBMP, local body polls to be held soon

Karnataka government is considering holding the long pending Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and local body elections soon.

May 11, 2022

CEPI partners with Bharat Biotech, others to develop variant-proof Covid vaccine

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) on Tuesday announced the latest award under its $200m programme to advance the development of vaccines that provide broad protection against SARS-Cov-2 variants and other beta coronaviruses.

May 11, 2022