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Indian Navy receives first two Submarine Hunters MH-60 Romeo choppers from US [fascinating facts]

The Indian government had approved the purchase of helicopters in February 2020, ahead of former US President Donald Trump.

Jul 18, 2021

Japan Olympics: Free condoms on one hand; anti-sex beds on other [read more]

Condoms will be handed over to athletes only when they leave the games village, and it could reduce the possibilities of engaging in a sexual affair

Jul 18, 2021

'Intimidation Factory' of white-collar terrorists busted in J&K [details]

Terror syndicate issues threats to government officers, journalists, social activists, lawyers, political functionaries by posting a hit list on a blog.

Jul 17, 2021

Death toll in South Africa violence reaches 212; KwaZulu-Natal zone worst hit

The province of KwaZulu-Natal alone reported 89 more deaths, bringing the cumulative to 180 fatalities, while the total reached 212 deaths so far in the worst violent riots since the post-apartheid era

Jul 17, 2021

J&K seeks to redouble farmers' income through "Parvaz" scheme [details]

Now farmers can sell their products in Dubai and Sharjah for better prices under the scheme

Jul 17, 2021

Strength of SC judges falls to all time low as 2 more judges retire next month [Details]

In 2009, the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges was increased from 26 to 31, including the Chief Justice of India. A decade later, in 2019 this number was further increased from 31 to 34, due to ever increasing backlog of cases

Jul 17, 2021

Daughter of Afghan envoy to Pakistan abducted and tortured, alleges Afghanistan

The medical report of Silsila Alikhil also indicates torture with multiple injuries including swelling in the wrist joints, bleeding from the nose and ankle area.

Jul 17, 2021

Pending cases in Indian judicial system shown as 'inability' an overstatement: CJI Ramanna

Justice Ramana was speaking at a keynote talk at the India-Singapore Mediation Summit, "Making Mediation mainstream: Reflections from India and Singapore."

Jul 17, 2021

Unvaccinated people at higher risk of Covid than never before, expert warns

According to the latest updates, more than 48.5 percent of the American population are already vaccinated

Jul 17, 2021

Facebook, other social media platforms are "killing people" with Covid misinformation, says Biden

US President Joe Biden has hit out at Facebook again, saying that such social media platforms are allowing Covid vaccine misinformation to spread and are "killing people".

Jul 17, 2021

India logs 38,079 new Covid cases and 560 deaths in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India recorded 38,079 new coronavirus infections, down from Friday's total of 39,079, and 560 deaths. The next 100-125 days, according to the Union Health Ministry, will be crucial in the fight against Covid-19.

Jul 17, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 188.9 mn; US cases on rise again

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 334,051,023 and 608,809, respectively, while in the country has witnessed more cases, up nearly 70 percent over the last week.

Jul 17, 2021

Karnataka allows medical, dental, nursing colleges to reopen

Karnataka on Friday announced its decision to allow educational institutions that work in the health and medical sector to reopen with immediate effect.

Jul 17, 2021

Karnataka bans TV cameras in Vidhana Soudha corridors

Citing "security and discipline", the Karnataka government on Friday banned media persons from filming or photographing the corridors of Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the legislature, as this was coming in the way of VIP movement.

Jul 17, 2021

Videos show Afghan civilians being tortured, killed by Taliban

The Afghanistan Embassy in Australia has released a series of videos which appear to show appalling atrocities committed by the Taliban as the militant group intensifies its campaign to take control of the country, ABC reported.

Jul 17, 2021