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Ladakh declares black-necked crane as state bird, snow leopard state animal [details]

Classified as 15 critically endangered species of birds in India, the black-necked crane is found only in Ladakh. Before bifurcation black-necked crane was state bird of the erstwhile state of J&K.

Sep 1, 2021

After Bill Clinton, Hillary turns thriller writer; An Indian American is central to the plot of her upcoming book

Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, following in the footsteps of her husband, has embarked on her journey as a thriller writer.

Sep 1, 2021

125th Birth Anniversary: Remembering Kolkata-born spiritual leader and ISKCON founder Prabhupada

Prabhupada arrived in New York City in 1965 via a steamship from Calcutta and with great difficulty established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) within a year.

Sep 1, 2021

K'taka shocker: Drunk youths assault wildlife activist DV Girish, heckled teen girl [watch]

In a shocking incident in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru, a group of drunk youths brutally attacked noted award-winning wildlife activist DV Girish when objected passing of lewd comments about teen girl.

Sep 1, 2021

Taliban Unchanged: Resorts to traditional Afghan method of chilling 'night letters' to targeted people

The Taliban are pinning chilling 'night letters' on the doors of those they accuse of "working for the crusaders".

Sep 1, 2021

25% of fully vaccinated healthcare workers in Delhi get Covid, but required no hospitalisation [Study]

Over 25 per cent of healthcare workers in Delhi were found Covid infected despite getting fully vaccinated, a recent study said.

Sep 1, 2021

One in four trains could run on solar energy if planned properly; Saves 7 mn tons of carbon a year [study]

The direct supply of solar energy to Indian Railway lines -- without the need to connect via the grid -- would save almost seven million tons of carbon a year whilst also powering at least one in four train on the national network on competitive terms, a new study by Delhi-based Climate Trends and UK-based green tech start-up Riding Sunbeams said on Wednesday.

Sep 1, 2021

India reports surge in Covid infections; Records 41,965 cases compared to Tuesday's 30,941; Inoculates 1.33 cr in a day

India's fresh Covid cases reported on Wednesday increased to 41,965 compared to Tuesday's 30,941, registering a new surge again

Sep 1, 2021

Those in power protecting industrial polluters of Sabarmati, menace requires scrutiny: Gujarat HC

Reprimanding the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) and the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) for not ensuring a curb on pollution in the Sabarmati river, the Gujarat High Court has warned the authorities and industries, saying that it will hold everyone responsible for this, and that those in the power were protecting the polluters.

Sep 1, 2021

India's Q1 GDP growth zooms 20.1% YoY; Expectations high on FY2022

Low base, along with pent-up demand as well as easier Covid restrictions, lifted India's first quarter FY22 GDP growth rate to 20.1 per cent.

Sep 1, 2021

Mysuru gang rape case: K'taka Police to conduct lie detector test on accused as victim remains silent

The Karnataka Police are planning to conduct a polygraph test (lie detector) on the accused in the sensational Mysuru gang rape case. The police are also considering using brain-mapping technology, layered voice analysis, according to police sources.

Sep 1, 2021

Covid chaos in Kerala: 1,795 deaths due to delay in hospitalization, Five districts with TPR above 20

Medical experts have warned that the daily Covid cases in Kerala could cross 40,000 in September

Sep 1, 2021

Stop prescribing hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19, it's harmful, say researchers

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) -- approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not help in recovery of patients hospitalised due to Covid-19 but is harmful, says study

Sep 1, 2021

Video goes viral: Afghan TV news presenter reads out headlines, surrounded by armed Taliban

The Wio News anchor is surrounded by eight armed men who appear to be guarding him as he reads out in the clip.

Sep 1, 2021

Behind bars, conman dupes wives of ex-Ranbaxy owners; hundreds of crores dwindled [details]

The police are planning to book conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) after collecting details of his three earlier cases of fraud and impersonation.

Sep 1, 2021