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Covid Impact: Karnataka growers dump mangoes on roads as demand slumps, prices crash

Hundreds of distressed mango growers in Karnataka's Kolar district have been dumping mangoes on roads near Srinivasapura over a week due to steep fall in demand and crash in their prices, traders said on Sunday.

Jun 28, 2021

India reports 50K fresh cases in 24 hours as global Covid-19 caseload tops 180.7mn

Current global caseload and death toll stood at 181,038,754 and 3,921,974, respectively as of June 27

Jun 28, 2021

Cop, wife killed in a terror attack in Kashmir, daughter seriously injured [Details]

Fourth attack on unarmed cops during the last 15 days, terrorists targeting soft targets

Jun 28, 2021

First time drones used for a terror attack in India: J&K DGP [Details]

J&K DGP confirms that drones were used to drop 'payload' for terror attack

Jun 28, 2021

After PM's appreciation, J&K's health workers to double efforts for vaccination drive [details]

Prime Minister mentions Weyan village for achieving a milestone of 100% vaccination above the age of 18 years in today's episode of 'Mann ki Baat'.

Jun 27, 2021

Congress avoids Article 370 issue; focuses on statehood after all-party meet [details]

J&K Congress chief says right now the party is focusing on statehood, other issues are solved through the judiciary.

Jun 27, 2021

Rajnath Singh meets army veterans in Ladakh; reiterates commitment towards welfare [details]

Rajnath Singh lauded the unparalleled dedication of the veterans in ensuring safety and security of the nation, reiterating the government's commitment towards the welfare of the ex-servicemen.

Jun 27, 2021

LeT terrorist nabbed before planting IED; major terror attack foiled in J&K [details]

LeT terrorist arrested with six kgs of explosives, nabbed terror operative planning to plant IED in a crowded area.

Jun 27, 2021

Youngest mother in Britain: 11-year-old girl delivers baby, investigation progressing [details]

Giving birth to a baby at such young ages could lead to various complications that include, pre-eclampsia, premature labor, and the possibility of several infections

Jun 27, 2021

Covid news: What makes Delta Plus variant of coronavirus different from other strains

A recent study report had warned that the third wave outbreak of Covid could happen in September or October

Jun 27, 2021

Ex-IPS officers hail PM Modi's efforts to resolve Kashmir issue; list landmark achievements [details]

The former IPS officers lauded the government for handling external pressures such as those from western nations and multilateral bodies like the UN, which have been interfering in India's internal affairs regarding Kashmir for several decades.

Jun 27, 2021

J&K's Black Panther command vehicle aims to foil terror ops; keep officers safe [details]

The newly inducted Black Panther command centre vehicle into the operational logistics of north Kashmir range will boost force's capabilities to fight terror.

Jun 27, 2021

Pakistan remains in FATF grey list, hit by $38B loss; under "increased monitoring" [details]

Albania, Barbados, Botswana, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Morocco, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Uganda, and Zimbabwe have had their progress reviewed by the FATF since February 2021.

Jun 27, 2021

Who is Sajan Prakash; first Indian swimmer to qualify for Tokyo Olympics 2021 [details]

Sajan Prakash is the first-ever Indian swimmer to have achieved 'A' qualifying standard in the history of Indian swimming.

Jun 27, 2021

RBI bars MPs, MLAs from holding MD post in urban co-op banks; cracks down on political interference [details]

As per RBI's direction, in case the present MD does not satisfy the prescribed 'Fit and Proper' criteria, the UCB shall initiate the process for appointment of a new MD immediately.

Jun 27, 2021