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125-year-old seer takes Covid vaccine in Varanasi

His friend informed that the seer lives alone, that he is in good health, and that there have been no recorded ailments in him.

Nov 5, 2021

UK unveils coin on Mahatma Gandhi to mark Diwali

A new 5 pound coin to commemorate the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to mark the Hindu festival of Diwali.

Nov 5, 2021

More than 116.50 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs

Over 15.54 Crore balance and unutilised vaccine doses are still available with the States and UTs to be administered

Nov 5, 2021

US concerned as China shows keen interest in toxins which can be used for chemical weapons

The United States is concerned about the People's Republic of China (PRC's) interest in pharmaceutical-based agents (PBAs) and toxins because these agents have utility for chemical weapons applications.

Nov 5, 2021

Delhi air quality turns hazardous after Diwali night, NCR worst hit with above 800 AQI

The air quality index (AQI) crossed the 600-mark at several places across the national capital with a few places in east Delhi, Ghaziabad and Noida crossing the 800-mark on Friday morning, hours after the people burst firecrackers on Diwali night making the Delhi-NCR air hazardous.

Nov 5, 2021

Four youths in K'taka seen entering temple with footwear, arrested

The video went viral on social media in the communally charged Dakshina Kannada area, and Hindu organisations demanded the accused's immediate arrest.

Nov 5, 2021

Commercial LPG cylinder cost forces TN eateries to close down

Hoteliers are especially concerned about the possibility of residential cylinders being sold on the black market to commercial venues such as small cafés and restaurants.

Nov 5, 2021

COP26: Time to Address Climate Literacy to Combat Crisis, Say Organisations

EARTHDAY.ORG's Climate Literacy Campaign and Education International's Teach for the Planet Campaign have teamed up to help students become knowledgeable and involved environmental stewards.

Nov 5, 2021

Muhurat session: Indices make healthy gains, Sensex up over 295 pts on Diwali special

The National Stock Exchange's (NSE) Nifty50 index gained 87.60 points, or 0.49 percent, to settle at 17,916.80 points, up from 17,829.20.

Nov 5, 2021

K'taka govt to increase Covid tests after witnessing large crowds

The Karnataka government has decided to conduct more Covid-19 tests in the coming 15 days in view of the huge crowds witnessed for four consecutive days after the death of actor Puneeth Rajkumar and the celebrations of bypoll results in two districts of north Karnataka.

Nov 5, 2021

After Yoga, Diwali gets international recognition; Deepavali Day Act introduced in US Congress

Indian diaspora in the US has another reason to celebrate Diwali this year as a Deepavali Day Act was introduced in US Congress with an aim to make Diwali a federal holiday.

Nov 4, 2021

Sri Lanka farmers up in arms over fertiliser scarcity; India airlifts nano nitrogen

To help Sri Lankan government whose decision to go fully organic and ban chemical fertilisers has created the sudden crisis, India rushed two Indian Air Force planes with a consignment of nano nitrogen fertiliser

Nov 4, 2021

Make Diwali federal holiday in US; lawmaker introduces Deepavali Day Act [details]

The legislation is co-sponsored by a number of US lawmakers, including Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi.

Nov 4, 2021

How China tried to weaken deepening Indo-US ties; Report reveals more

As Indo-US relations were getting stronger, Beijing tried successfully to prevent it, reveals a report by Pentagon

Nov 4, 2021

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers on LoC; recalls Nowshera Brigade's role in surgical strike [details]

Many attempts were made to disturb peace after the surgical strike but each time a befitting reply has been given by our forces, PM Modi said at Nowshera, where he is spending Diwali with jawans this year.

Nov 4, 2021