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Why is Sri Lanka's economy tumbling: Explained

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on economies all across the world, and Sri Lanka is no exception.

Sep 8, 2021

Educational institutes, roads to be renamed after martyrs in J&K; committee to make recommendations [details]

To celebrate 75 years of India's Independence, the Jammu & Kashmir government has already decided to rename 75 schools and 75 roads after unsung heroes and martyrs from the police, Army, and other forces.

Sep 8, 2021

Drug peddler abandons ₹1.64 crore near LoC; amount seized by police [details]

The huge sum of amount is believed to be abandoned by a notorious drug peddler, who is a member of the international drug mafia involving smugglers from across the border and different parts of the country.

Sep 8, 2021

UAE simplifies visa rules for expats; introduce Green Visa, Freelance Visa [what's changed]

Despite the fact that expats account for more than 80% of the UAE's population, their residency and work permits are strictly enforced. This is gradually changing, as the government becomes more open to the concept of lowering regulatory barriers for rich expats and investors.

Sep 8, 2021

Military Coup in Guinea: UN, Russia condemn it, call for release of President Alpha Conde

The Russian Foreign Ministry has condemned the coup attempt in Guinea and called for the release of the country's president Alpha Conde.

Sep 7, 2021

New York floods: 4 Indian-origin people, 3 Nepalis killed

Four people of Indian origin and a Nepali family of three have died in New York from the flooding caused by Hurricane Ida that battered the US.

Sep 7, 2021

BJP can talk to Taliban but not Farmers, says Congress

The Congress has mounted further attack on the BJP-led government in Haryana for suppressing the voice of the farmers by blocking internet in Karnal.

Sep 7, 2021

UP man booked for offence a day after he died of suicide

In a bizarre incident, a man has been booked for a criminal offence, a day after he committed suicide here.

Sep 7, 2021

Geelani's sons prove loyalty to PAK; refuse to attend father's funeral [details]

Narrating the whole episode, Kashmir Police said that instead of attending the funeral, family members of Geelani resorted to anti-national activities and wrapped the body in the Pakistan flag.

Sep 7, 2021

Restrictions imposed after Geelani's death eased in J&K; Internet curbs lifted [details]

DGP appreciates local youth for 'very peaceful conduct', forces for 'special restrain'

Sep 7, 2021

Getting pregnant turns out to be 'a sin' for Air India women pilots

It seems so, as per a letter by T.Praveen Keerthi, General Secretary, Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) to the airlines Chairman and Managing Director Rajiv Bansal.

Sep 7, 2021

Delhi makes better use of upcycled shipping containers, opens more Mohalla Clinics

The clinics are set up with the support of Tata Power-DDL for the Delhi government's Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics programme.

Sep 7, 2021

All high-risk contacts of Nipah deceased turn negative; Kerala heaves sigh of relief

All the eight samples of those who were the primary contacts of the 12-year-old boy, who died due to Nipah virus, have turned out negative, said Kerala Health Minister Veena George.

Sep 7, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 221 mn; UK tally crosses 7 mn; US reports 316% hike from last Labor Day

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 221 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.57 million and vaccinations soared to over 5.48 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Sep 7, 2021

When Shashi Tharoor sings 'Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se' in Srinagar, Bollywood echoes; Javed Akhtar reacts

Javed Akhtar trolls Shashi Tharoor as he sings Hindi classic Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se

Sep 7, 2021