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PDP on "verge of extinction" in J&K's political scenario [Explained]

PDP's rise in the politics of J&K was unprecedented but its downfall is also 'extraordinary' because within a span of just three-year the party is on the "verge of extinction."

Apr 2, 2021

Assam EVM row: Presiding officer suspended; re-poll ordered by EC [details]

This comes after a video on social media went viral which allegedly showed EVMs in the car of the Patharkandi BJP candidate Krishnendu Paul.

Apr 2, 2021

Major forest fire inside Bangalore University premises; fire fighting ops underway

A forest fire broke out inside Bangalore University premises. Civil defence and fire department personnel were carrying out fire extinguishing operations, as per reports.

Apr 2, 2021

Pfizer's vaccine emerges on top with 91% efficacy in preventing Covid as updated trial data shows

Updated clinical trial data shows that Pfizer and BioNTech's vaccine is 91 per cent effective at preventing Covid-19. The vaccine also showed early signs of guarding recipients against the South African variant.

Apr 2, 2021

36 killed in worst Taiwan train accident in decades

At least 36 people were killed and some 70 remain trapped in wreckage after a Taiwan train derailed in a tunnel on Friday when it apparently hit a truck.

Apr 2, 2021

K'taka sex tape scandal: DK Shivakumar must also resign as KPCC President on moral grounds, says Lakhan Jarkiholi

DK Shivakumar must also resign as KPCC President on moral grounds, demands Ramesh Jarkiholi's youngest brother who is in Congress still

Apr 2, 2021

Gujarat Assembly passes "Love Jihad" Bill, Opposition questions the need

The Gujarat Assembly has passed the Bill to amend the 'Dharma Swatantrya' (Freedom of Religion) Act, 2003 which aims to combat forceful religious conversions, known as 'Love Jihad'

Apr 2, 2021

Sachin Tendulkar hospitalised days after testing COVID positive

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been hospitalised after he tested positive for COVID-19 on March 27. Tendulkar confirmed the same on his official Twitter account.

Apr 2, 2021

Coronavirus update: India reports 81,466 new COVID cases, 469 deaths

India recorded 81,466 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, highest since October 2020, taking the total tally to 1,23,03,131 on Friday.

Apr 2, 2021

Atmanirbhar Bharat: DRDO unveils lightweight bulletproof jacket for defence forces

The technology that makes a significant reduction in the weight of the jacket is critical because it will increase soldier comfort while maintaining survivability

Apr 2, 2021

Defence restructuring: PM may announce Air Defence Command, Maritime Command on 15th August

The Grand Theaterisation Plan calls for the military to be divided into two land theatres, a Maritime Theatre Command, and an Air Defence Command, as well as supporting commands.

Apr 2, 2021

Who is Gaurav Gupta; new BBMP Commissioner takes charge amid spike in COVID cases

Senior IAS officer Gaurav Gupta has been appointed Bengaluru civic body, BBMP's new commissioner, replacing N Manjunatha Prasad.

Apr 2, 2021

In a first, US does not describe Tibet as 'inalienable part of China'; leaves CCP red-faced

This symbolic yet important gesture has been repeatedly campaigned by the CTA, and this change is welcomed by the Office of Tibet-DC, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said.

Apr 1, 2021

No Mantri, but AI will pick next IAS/IPS officers for central deputation

Artificial Intelligence is going to play a crucial role in deputing IAS and IPS officers in different positions based on their training history, interests and background.

Apr 1, 2021

Uber driver alleges getting blocked after shaving head; company cites repeated community violations [details]

Uber drivers must upload a routine selfie for the algorithm to verify their identity whenever prompted by the app. But Uber says that's not what happened with Srikanth, the driver allegedly blocked over his looks.

Apr 1, 2021