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India to get dedicated infra lender, Cabinet clears proposal

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday cleared a budgetary proposal to set up a dedicated infrastructure lender.

Mar 16, 2021

Fact check: 'Papa Ki Pari' viral video scripted, scooter girl "paid"

Four days after uploading the video, Youtuber Amey Bhosale said that the clip was fake and the entire stunt was scripted.

Mar 16, 2021

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Three masked robbers loot Rs 3.5 lakh from J&K Grameen bank

Three masked robbers looted Rs 3.5 lakh on Tuesday from a Grameen Bank (Regional Rural Bank) branch in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mar 16, 2021

Land-grabbing case: Naidu to appear before CID on March 23

The Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday summoned Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Supremo and former Chief Minister, to appear before it on March 23 for investigation into a case of alleged land grabbing.

Mar 16, 2021

Study links skin rashes to Covid among adults | Details inside

A team of researchers has found that skin rashes were more common in adults who tested positive for Covid-19 than in those who tested negative.

Mar 16, 2021

Sputnik V the Russian vaccine for Covid-19 has reached India

India's Gland Pharma to produce upto 252 million doses for Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine

India's Gland Pharma Ltd said on Tuesday it has entered into an agreement with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) to produce and supply up to 252 million doses of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine

Mar 16, 2021

New UAE envoy in Mumbai meets Maha Governor

The newly appointed Consul-General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Mumbai, Abdulla Husein Salman M. Almarzooqi called on Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari here on Tuesday.

Mar 16, 2021

Principal advisor in PMO PK Sinha resigns on personal grounds | Details

Former Cabinet Secretary and Principal Advisor in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), P.K. Sinha, has resigned from his post on personal grounds.

Mar 16, 2021

National Vaccination Day 2021: History, theme and importance of this day

National Immunization Day, aka National Vaccination Day is here. Read on to know about the history and importance of this special day.

Mar 16, 2021

Alibaba plans to raise $20 billion in a blockbuster Hong Kong listing

China Asks Alibaba To Dispose Of Media Assets: Report

Discussions over the matter have been held since early this year, the report said, adding that officials were shocked at how expansive Alibaba's media interests have become.

Mar 16, 2021

"Heartbreaking": Michelle Obama On Meghan Reveal That Sparked Racism Row

Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, accused an unidentified royal family member of raising racist concerns about their son and courtiers of ignoring her pleas for help when she was suicidal.

Mar 16, 2021

J&K: Budgam Police prevented two teens from joining terrorist ranks; here's how

Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam police successfully prevented two youth from joining terrorist ranks and were handed over to their families after counselling, as per Kashmir Police.

Mar 16, 2021

Man does push-ups atop moving car, here's what UP Police rewarded him | Watch

In the viral video, Ujjwal Yadav climbed on top of his vehicle, straight after opening the front door, and did push-ups on the roof of his moving car.

Mar 16, 2021

Much before United States, Russia had launched own Space Force [Details]

Several people believe that the entire concept of the space force is being inspired from Hollywood movies

Mar 16, 2021

UK PM Boris Johnson to Visit India End of April as Part of Policy 'Tilt' After Britain's Exit from EU

Earlier, Britain made a formal request to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), seeking membership of the 11-country bloc to open new avenues for post-Brexit trade and influence.

Mar 16, 2021