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India reports surge in Covid infections; Records 41,965 cases compared to Tuesday's 30,941; Inoculates 1.33 cr in a day

India's fresh Covid cases reported on Wednesday increased to 41,965 compared to Tuesday's 30,941, registering a new surge again

Sep 1, 2021

Those in power protecting industrial polluters of Sabarmati, menace requires scrutiny: Gujarat HC

Reprimanding the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) and the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) for not ensuring a curb on pollution in the Sabarmati river, the Gujarat High Court has warned the authorities and industries, saying that it will hold everyone responsible for this, and that those in the power were protecting the polluters.

Sep 1, 2021

India's Q1 GDP growth zooms 20.1% YoY; Expectations high on FY2022

Low base, along with pent-up demand as well as easier Covid restrictions, lifted India's first quarter FY22 GDP growth rate to 20.1 per cent.

Sep 1, 2021

Mysuru gang rape case: K'taka Police to conduct lie detector test on accused as victim remains silent

The Karnataka Police are planning to conduct a polygraph test (lie detector) on the accused in the sensational Mysuru gang rape case. The police are also considering using brain-mapping technology, layered voice analysis, according to police sources.

Sep 1, 2021

Covid chaos in Kerala: 1,795 deaths due to delay in hospitalization, Five districts with TPR above 20

Medical experts have warned that the daily Covid cases in Kerala could cross 40,000 in September

Sep 1, 2021

Stop prescribing hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19, it's harmful, say researchers

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) -- approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not help in recovery of patients hospitalised due to Covid-19 but is harmful, says study

Sep 1, 2021

Video goes viral: Afghan TV news presenter reads out headlines, surrounded by armed Taliban

The Wio News anchor is surrounded by eight armed men who appear to be guarding him as he reads out in the clip.

Sep 1, 2021

Behind bars, conman dupes wives of ex-Ranbaxy owners; hundreds of crores dwindled [details]

The police are planning to book conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) after collecting details of his three earlier cases of fraud and impersonation.

Sep 1, 2021

Promises made to J&K people will be fulfilled; Amit Shah assures, embarks new era in industry development

The new interactive web portal will attract investment of more than Rs. 50,000 crores in Jammu and Kashmir and will lead to the inclusive, all-round development of the UT.

Aug 31, 2021

Taliban's deadly arsenal: US left behind billions of dollars worth arms, equipments [details inside]

Shocking photos and videos of Taliban members donning heavy gear and arsenal, carrying US assault rifles and more have emerged online, showing a glimpse of a great deal of US defense material in the hands of the Islamist group.

Aug 31, 2021

Top Army commander reaches out to families of terrorists active in J&K [Here's Why]

Forces step-in to save lives of misguided local youth; urge family members to persuade their wards to shun the path of self-destruction.

Aug 31, 2021

Kerala sees 30,203 new Covid cases, TPR at 18.86% [details inside]

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also said that 20,687 people turned negative, taking the total number of active cases to 2,18,892.

Aug 31, 2021

BJP rules out alliance with JD(S) in K'taka local polls

Talking about former chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa, Arun Singh said that he is a tall leader, his organisational skills are exceptional and the party will utilize his strengths.

Aug 31, 2021

Persuade them to give up, Army commander tells Kashmir terrorists' families [details]

Indian Army's 15 Corps Commander Lt Gen D.P. Pandey assured that the security establishment will provide assistance to help their kin lead a normal life.

Aug 31, 2021

J&K will be affected by developments in Afghanistan; cautions Farooq Abdullah [details]

Dr. Farooq Abdullah also claimed that his party will sweep assembly elections in J&K whenever polls will be held and "we will form the next government".

Aug 31, 2021