News

India logs 15,102 new Covid cases, slightly higher than previous day' count

India reported 15,102 new Covid-19 cases in a span of 24 hours, which is a marginal rise over the previous day's count of 13,405, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday morning.

Feb 23, 2022

US Reaction: Biden imposes more sanctions as Russia begins "invasion" of Ukraine

In response to Russia declaring the two rebel regions of Ukraine as independent states, US President Joe Biden has imposed tough new sanctions on Moscow in the wake of what he called "the beginning of a Russian invasion" of Kiev.

Feb 23, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 427.3 mn; Singapore logs 26K, India 15K cases in 24 hrs

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 427.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.90 million

Feb 23, 2022

Sunflower oil prices may increase if Russia-Ukraine crisis blows up

Indian sunflower oil makers are hoping that the Russia and Ukraine crisis resolves smoothly so that the edible oil shipments resume soon from Ukraine.Since Russia and Argentina are there as alternate sources,there may not be any major impact on the retail prices of sunflower oil.

Feb 23, 2022

J&K Assembly elections: Delimitation Commission gets two months extension to finalize report [details]

Commission has already submitted its draft report to five associate members on Feb 4, likely to put its recommendations in the public domain soon.

Feb 23, 2022

Campaign intensifies to liberate PoJK from PAK on anniversary of Parliament resolution [details]

On Feb 22, 1994, the Indian Parliament passed a unanimous resolution and asked Pakistan to vacate part of J&K under its illegal occupation.

Feb 23, 2022

Kannada actor Chetan Ahimsa detained over tweet against HC judge; being questioned [details]

According to Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, Chetan Ahimsa was taken into custody and is being questioned about a tweet he shared about one of the sitting Karnataka High Court judges.

Feb 22, 2022

How Delhi doctors saved 2-yr-old with cardiac arrest, failing organs post-COVID [details]

Sudden cardiac arrest is rare in children, but it can happen. Hence, all children need regular check-up visits with their doctor, the doctors advised.

Feb 22, 2022

One man's dream turns nation's pride; Train 18 creator's relentless pursuit [Exclusive]

In our exclusive interaction with Sudhanshu Mani, the creator of Train 18, we discuss how the Indian Railways can break the shackles of red-tapism and bureaucracy to deliver world-class trains for the common man of India.

Feb 22, 2022

Olympiad medal among articles recovered from serial burglar in Delhi [details]

The Delhi Police have arrested a serial burglar and recovered a stock of stolen articles from his possession, which included a silver Olympiad medal.

Feb 22, 2022

I&B Ministry orders blocking of apps, website, social media accounts linked to Sikhs For Justice

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday ordered the blocking of apps, website and social media accounts linked to the banned organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ).

Feb 22, 2022

PAK PM Imran Khan's stepson booked for possessing alcohol; later released [details]

Muhammad Musa Maneka is the younger son of Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi from her previous marriage. Bushra Bibi has three children from her first marriage.

Feb 22, 2022

Oil prices at 7-year high of $98 after Russia recognises breakaway rebel regions in Ukraine

Oil prices are climbing on fears that the Ukraine-Russia crisis will disrupt supply chains across the world, BBC reported.

Feb 22, 2022

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Sensex plunges by 1,300 pts but recovers by 960 pts before closing bell

The Sensex had crashed nearly 1,300 points intra-day in the morning session but recouped most of the losses to end 383 points, or 0.6 per cent, lower at 57,300 levels

Feb 22, 2022

India warns Ukraine developments could 'undermine' peace security; calls for restraint [details]

As the UN Security Council met for a late-night emergency session, India warned that the latest actions of Russia in regard to Ukraine could "undermine peace and security" and called for restraint and de-escalation.

Feb 22, 2022