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New coronavirus variant in South Africa: Are concerns justified | Explainer

After the UK, South Africa has identified a new variant of the novel coronavirus which is driving a surge in coronavirus infections. However, are the concerns justified? Read here

Dec 25, 2020

Indo-Canadian arrested after raid on India call centre scams

The scamsters recruited local individuals and students as 'money mules' to receive money from their victims and then launder it to them

Dec 25, 2020

Dawood Ibrahim's nephew dies of COVID in Karachi

After being hospitalised for a week, gangster Dawood Ibrahim's nephew, 38-year-old Siraj Kaskar, has died in a hospital in Karachi due to coronavirus.

Dec 25, 2020

Hindu holy men walk towards a temple to celebrate the religious festival of Nirjala Ekadashi in the northern Indian city of Varanasi

TTD opens 'Vaikuntha Dwaram' for devotees on Vaikuntha Ekadashi amid strict Covid-19 guidelines

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will keep the Vaikuntha dwaram opened from Dec. 25, 2020 to Jan. 3, 2021 for Vaikuntha Ekadashi but amid strict Covid-19 guidelines to maintain social distancing norms.

Dec 25, 2020

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's mother passes away; condolences pour in

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's mother, Bimpla Prasad, passed away. Prasad himself shared the news about his mother's demise on Twitter. She was breathed her last on Thursday night.

Dec 25, 2020

Atal Bihari Vajpayee 96th birth anniversary: PM Modi pays floral tribute, to release book on former PM

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal' on his 96th birth anniversary.

Dec 25, 2020

In a first, only one COVID death in Karnataka on a single day

For the first time since the pandemic broke in Karnataka in early March, only one patient died of Covid-19 on a single day in Bengaluru, said the state health bulletin on Thursday.

Dec 25, 2020

Donald Trump achieved what no other US President could in 4 years [Must See]

From lowering taxes to brokering peace deals, Donald Trump's legacy as the President packs in more than just one tenure.

Dec 25, 2020

Merry Christmas 2020: Best wishes, images, quotes to share with family & friends

Running out of words to convey your best wishes on the occasion of Christmas, here's something to get you started.

Dec 24, 2020

Indian Americans in Biden-Harris Administration, White House

Who's Vinay Reddy, Biden's new speechwriter

Vinay Reddy, another Indian American has been made part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Transition team. He will replace Stephen Miller in the White House

Dec 24, 2020

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen and Visva Bharati University engage in war of words over 'illegal land grab'

In 2006, Prof Sen requested the then vice-chancellor for transfer of the 99-year-old lease-hold land to his name which was accepted by the Executive Council but the excess land was never returned to the university.

Dec 24, 2020

No night curfew in Karnataka: Govt takes U-turn amid public outcry

The Karnataka government has withdrawn the night curfew order which was passed hours before its implementation.

Dec 24, 2020

US journalist Daniel Pearl's killer walks free; PAK plays mute spectator to botched justice

The acquittal of Daniel Pearl's murder accused by Pakistan court is a testament to the country being in bed with the terrorists.

Dec 24, 2020

Centre merges govt-run film & media units; changes and benefits explained

The Union Cabinet has approved the merger of four government-run media and film units with National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). The decision is a huge step towards reorganizing different bodies.

Dec 24, 2020

Karnataka night curfew: Govt issues SOPs; here's what's allowed and what's not | Details inside

An order has been issued, in the light of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus detected in the United Kingdom, which states that the movement of individuals will remain strictly prohibited between 11.00 pm to 5.00 am, except for essential activities. Scroll down to know more.

Dec 24, 2020

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New coronavirus variant in South Africa: Are concerns justified | Explainer

Indo-Canadian arrested after raid on India call centre scams

Dawood Ibrahim's nephew dies of COVID in Karachi

TTD opens 'Vaikuntha Dwaram' for devotees on Vaikuntha Ekadashi amid strict Covid-19 guidelines

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's mother passes away; condolences pour in

Atal Bihari Vajpayee 96th birth anniversary: PM Modi pays floral tribute, to release book on former PM

In a first, only one COVID death in Karnataka on a single day

Donald Trump achieved what no other US President could in 4 years [Must See]

Merry Christmas 2020: Best wishes, images, quotes to share with family & friends

Who's Vinay Reddy, Biden's new speechwriter

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen and Visva Bharati University engage in war of words over 'illegal land grab'

No night curfew in Karnataka: Govt takes U-turn amid public outcry

US journalist Daniel Pearl's killer walks free; PAK plays mute spectator to botched justice

Centre merges govt-run film & media units; changes and benefits explained

Karnataka night curfew: Govt issues SOPs; here's what's allowed and what's not | Details inside

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]