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Biden issues high alert on China; vows to deepen partnership with India

The US Interim National Security Guidance released on Wednesday singled out China as the only "competitor" capable of sustained challenge to the international order and that US will support China's neighbour and deepen partnership with India

Mar 4, 2021

Bomb scare at Taj Mahal was hoax; tourist entry resumes

Security was beefed up at Taj Mahal in Agra and tourists were evacuated after police received a hoax bomb threat call.

Mar 4, 2021

Karnataka dead man comes alive moments before autopsy; here's what happened

In a shocking incident, a 27-year-old from Karnataka's Mahalingapur town who was severely injured in a motorcycle crash was found moving on an autopsy table just before doctors prepared to open him up.

Mar 4, 2021

Bomb scare at Taj Mahal, premises temporarily shut

An unidentified person called Uttar Pradesh Police and said that some explosive device has been planted inside Taj Mahal's premises which would blow up soon.

Mar 4, 2021

Ties with India 'global strategic partnership,' not 'zero sum game' with Pak: US

While describing the US engagement with India as a "global comprehensive strategic partnership," the State Department has reiterated Washington's policy of a de-hyphenated relationship with India and Pakistan saying it is "not a zero-sum."

Mar 4, 2021

Armed robbers strike in 3 Bihar districts, loot Rs 21 lakh | Details

Armed robbers looted over Rs 21 lakh in three separate incidents in Bihar's Champaran, Samastipur and Begusarai districts, within a span of 48 hours.

Mar 4, 2021

Viral video shows two Vancouver cops posing with dead body, clicking photos; probe ordered

The outcome of the investigation by Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner (OPCC) is still pending, but the viral video has drawn strong criticism.

Mar 3, 2021

Sasikala quits politics ahead of TN polls; has important message for followers [read]

Sasikala said she would keep herself away from politics and would pray to God and also to late Jayalalithaa for the establishment of 'Amma' government in the state.

Mar 3, 2021

Subjects offered in Madrassas sans hard-line boundaries: Ministry clarifies

Subjects offered to learners in Madrassas by National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) under Special Provision for Quality Education of Madrassas (SPQEM) are without "any hard-line boundaries of fixed subject combinations", the government said on Wednesday.

Mar 3, 2021

No Covid deaths in Telangana for 5th time in a month

Telangana recorded no Covid deaths on Tuesday, the fifth time in a period of one month, health officials said on Wednesday.

Mar 3, 2021

IndiGo flight diverted to Karachi due to medical emergency | details

A Lucknow-bound IndiGo flight from Sharjah was diverted to Karachi airport in Pakistan due to a medical emergency today. The plane -- 6e1412 -- later landed at Lucknow airport early Tuesday morning.

Mar 3, 2021

Biblical verses about COVID: Holy book's prediction of sorrow before Christ's second coming

Several Christians strongly believe that the coronavirus pandemic is indicating the second coming of Christ

Mar 3, 2021

Free COVID vaccine for Infosys, Accenture employees; companies to cover costs [details]

Infosys and Accenture have agreed to cover the vaccination costs for its employees as well as their immediate families in a bid to support India's vaccination drive.

Mar 3, 2021

Jalgaon horror: Cops force girls at hostel to strip and dance; govt orders probe

In a shocking incident, a few police personnel along with some other men allegedly forced a few girls to strip and dance at a government-run hostel in Jalgaon of Maharashtra.

Mar 3, 2021

Women Emerge as Key Homebuyers, 71% Want Ready Homes: ANAROCK Survey

For 62% women, Indian real estate is the preferred investment asset class for investment; in contrast, 54% men chose it over the stock market, FDs & gold.

Mar 3, 2021