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First call between Rajnath Singh, new US Def Secy; here's what they discussed [details]

Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh spoke to the newly-appointed US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, where they discussed various topics and reaffirmed Indo-Pacific vision.

Jan 27, 2021

Indian journalist stalked for months, received rape, death threats; FIR lodged [details]

Indian journalist Neha Dixit said she has been stalked since September 2020 through three-four different voices and over two dozen phone numbers.

Jan 27, 2021

Mysterious blood-sucking creature spreads panic in Chile, experts clueless

The mysterious killing of cattle has made several people believe that something sinister is going on in the night time

Jan 27, 2021

All activities allowed outside containment zones; new COVID-19 restrictions released [guidelines]

Here's a detailed look at the new COVID-19 guidelines released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Wednesday.

Jan 27, 2021

Delhi HC to hear plea on removal of farmers from borders, deploy para-military [details]

A day after the farmer's tractor rally turned violent, a PIL has been filed before the Delhi HC seeking permission to remove protesting farmers from the borders and deploy para-military to ensure safety of the citizens.

Jan 27, 2021

New Rule: All US-bound passengers should carry proof of Covid negative before boarding

New norm is that 'COVID-19 vaccination certificates' issued to those who received the second jab of the vaccine against the virus are substantive enough to negative testing

Jan 27, 2021

Dr Reddy's terminates Avigan trial study in Kuwait Details inside

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd and Global Response Aid FZCO (GRA) on Wednesday announced the termination of Avigan (antiviral drug) trial study conducted in Kuwait focused on moderate to severe Covid patients in a hospital setting.

Jan 27, 2021

Sourav Ganguly hospitalised again with chest pain, experts at Apollo Hospital monitoring him

Three weeks back, Sourav Ganguly underwent angioplasty after suffering from a minor cardiac arrest

Jan 27, 2021

Afterlife testmonial: Doctor claims to have seen magic jungle during near-death experience

The near-death experience testimonial shared by Sahar has made many people believe that life after death is real

Jan 27, 2021

To silence kin of COVID victims, China closes chat groups as WHO reps arrive in Wuhan

To ensure that researchers of World Health Organisation could not conduct a fair investigation into the origin of Coronavirus, the Chinese government has shut chat groups of the families of COVID-19 victims in Wuhan and threatening those demanding a probe.

Jan 27, 2021

Sasikala released from Bengaluru prison after 4 years in disproportionate assets case

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala has been formally released from jail after she completed her four-year jail term in a corruption case.

Jan 27, 2021

Four Army jawans injured after terrorist attack in Kashmir's Kulgam

Four soldiers were injured after terrorists lobbed a grenade on a road opening party (ROP) of the army in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday morning, officials said.

Jan 27, 2021

Imprisoned "forcefully" for 18 years in Pakistan, 65-yr-old Indian woman finally returns home

Hasina Begum, a 65-year-old woman who visited Pakistan 18 years ago to meet her in-laws when she lost her passport in Lahore. As she failed to ascertain her identity, she was imprisoned in Pakistan jail.

Jan 27, 2021

Coronavirus update: Karnataka logs in 529 new COVID cases; 738 recovered

Maintaining the trend, 738 patients recovered on Tuesday while 529 new Covid cases were registered in Karnataka on Monday.

Jan 27, 2021

Spouses of H1B visa holders in US upbeat as Biden nixes Trump plan to kill H4 work permits

Indian and Chinese workers account for the lion's share of H1B visas and their spouses on H4 visas. Indians filed 74 per cent of all H1B petitions in fiscal year 2019, while Chinese filed 11.8 percent

Jan 27, 2021