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Global Covid caseload tops 520.5 mn, death toll at 6.26 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 520.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.26 million and vaccinations to over 11.40 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

May 14, 2022

Amritsar:Labourers work on the newly arrived wheat grain at a wholesale grain market in Amritsar, Saturday, April 16, 2022. The planting of the wheat crop begins around the month of October every year and runs through the end of December.(Photo:Pawan shar

Central government has placed a ban on wheat export with immediate effect

The Central government has placed a ban on wheat export with immediate effect in the wake of the grave situation of less than estimated domestic wheat production and an excessive global price hike after a spike in demand following the Russia-Ukraine war.

May 14, 2022

Mundka blaze: Absconding owner of building resided on top floor; Death toll likely to go up

The owner of the ill-fated multi-storey building in Mundka, where a major fire broke out on Friday, resided on the top floor and went absconding after the incident, an official said on Saturday.

May 14, 2022

B'luru acid attack: Culprit, posing as seer, nabbed from TN; victim out of ICU [details]

The accused went about clad in saffron and pretended to be a spiritual man. Police personnel also went to the ashram as devotees and after observing and working tirelessly managed to get clues about him and finally nabbed him.

May 14, 2022

Delhi Inferno: Mundka blaze death toll rises to 27

Mundka blaze death toll rises to 27; people jumped off buildings to save themselves [details]

Several people, who were stuck inside the multi-storey building in Delhi's Mundka, which caught fire earlier in the day and left at least 27 people dead, were rescued through the AC window, while some others jumped out in desperation and were injured.

May 14, 2022

No lathi-charge orders given; SHO attached, SIT probe ordered into Kashmiri Pandit's killing [details]

International Business Times has learned through highly-placed sources that the orders were not to lathi-charge the protesting Kashmiri Pandits but request them to disperse from the area due to an active terror threat.

May 13, 2022

Cop shot at by terrorists in J&K's Pulwama succumbs to injuries; selective killings continue [details]

The injured constable was immediately shifted to district hospital Pulwama where he was referred to Army Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

May 13, 2022

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passes away

Who was Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed; UAE President passes away aged 73, nation mourns loss [details]

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed was serving as the president of UAE since November 3, 2004, after he was elected to succeed his father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

May 13, 2022

PAK court sentences 22 people for vandalising Hindu temple; accused get 5-year jail-time [details]

Before the judge pronounced the decision, all of the accused were brought to the court under heavy security from the New Central Jail in Bahawalpur.

May 13, 2022

Leave it "historians, scholars"; Allahabad HC junks petition to open Taj Mahal's sealed doors [details]

The court also highlighted that "on a closer examination of the prayers, we are of the opinion that the petitioner has called upon to adjudicate and give a verdict on a completely non-justiciable issue".

May 13, 2022

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addresses US' Delaware State Senate and House of Representatives

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's US tour 2022: Inspiring addresses & historic events [details inside]

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasised the importance of building communities where human values are cherished and nurtured and the importance of using one's own breath to achieve inner peace and mental wellbeing.

May 13, 2022

Kashmir University professor exposed for teaching terror; had arms training from PAK, too [details]

Instead of teaching chemistry to students, the professor misused his position to propagate secessionism. He was instrumental in motivating three students of Kashmir University to join terror ranks.

May 13, 2022

A telescopic visualization of the total lunar eclipse, happening May 15-16, 2022.(Credits: NASA/Goddard/Ernie Wright)

Total lunar eclipse of 2022 to be seen on May 15, also known as "supermoon", "Blood Moon" or "Flower Moon [places, timings]

Skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere are in for a treat as the first total lunar eclipse of 2022, also known as "supermoon", "Blood Moon" or "Flower Moon" will shine bright on Saturday night.According to NASA, the eclipse will take place on the night of May 15, and will stretch into the early hours of May 16.

May 13, 2022

Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian men reach semis after 43 years, women out.

Badminton news: Indian men reach semis after 43 years in Thomas and Uber Cup 2022, women out

Indian men's badminton team beat Malaysia 3-2 to reach their first Thomas Cup semi-final in 43 years at the Thomas and Uber Cup 2022, here on Thursday.

May 13, 2022

TN steps up vigil on border as tomato fever spreads in Kerala

The Tamil Nadu health department has increased its vigil on all check posts bordering Kerala after it reported spread of tomato fever or flu among children.

May 13, 2022

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Global Covid caseload tops 520.5 mn, death toll at 6.26 mn

Central government has placed a ban on wheat export with immediate effect

Mundka blaze: Absconding owner of building resided on top floor; Death toll likely to go up

B'luru acid attack: Culprit, posing as seer, nabbed from TN; victim out of ICU [details]

Mundka blaze death toll rises to 27; people jumped off buildings to save themselves [details]

No lathi-charge orders given; SHO attached, SIT probe ordered into Kashmiri Pandit's killing [details]

Cop shot at by terrorists in J&K's Pulwama succumbs to injuries; selective killings continue [details]

Who was Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed; UAE President passes away aged 73, nation mourns loss [details]

PAK court sentences 22 people for vandalising Hindu temple; accused get 5-year jail-time [details]

Leave it "historians, scholars"; Allahabad HC junks petition to open Taj Mahal's sealed doors [details]

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's US tour 2022: Inspiring addresses & historic events [details inside]

Kashmir University professor exposed for teaching terror; had arms training from PAK, too [details]

Total lunar eclipse of 2022 to be seen on May 15, also known as "supermoon", "Blood Moon" or "Flower Moon [places, timings]

Badminton news: Indian men reach semis after 43 years in Thomas and Uber Cup 2022, women out

TN steps up vigil on border as tomato fever spreads in Kerala

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]