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Three terrorists neutralised in encounter in south Kashmir's Tral

Three terrorists were killed in Tral area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Friday after security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation, officials said

Jan 29, 2021

"What kind of precedent they're setting": Union Minister slams Congress for boycotting Prez's address

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday slammed the Opposition parties, especially the Congress for boycotting President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the Parliament and asked "what kind of precedent and tradition they are leaving for the country?"

Jan 29, 2021

India projects economic growth of 11% for 2021/22 | Details inside

India forecast robust economic growth of 11% for the fiscal year beginning on April 1 in its annual economic survey on Friday, on the back of the beginning of a nationwide coronavirus vaccination drive and a rebound in consumer demand.

Jan 29, 2021

Nominations begin for 1st phase of panchayat polls in Andhra

Nominations for the first phase of four phase rural local bodies' (panchayat) elections have started on Friday and will last for three days.

Jan 29, 2021

"Is that Taj Mahal or luxury hotel": New Microsoft office in Noida leaves netizens awestruck | Reactions

The Noida-based Microsoft Development Centre features vaulted doorways, arches, and marble domes that pays tribute to the country's rich craftsmanship.

Jan 29, 2021

Biden UN nominee Linda Thomas-Greenfield remains elusive on UN Permanent SC seat for India

By pointing out the existing opposition by some groups to permanent seat in UN Security Council to India and others, Biden nominee to UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield has remained elusive on the issue during the Senate panel hearing

Jan 29, 2021

Mutated South African variant reaches US; Covid rampaged country goes into high alert

The two people infected with the South African coronavirus variant have no recent travel history which means there could be more undetected cases

Jan 29, 2021

New budget to be continuation of 4-5 'Mini Budgets' presented in 2020, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Budget Session 2021 is a golden opportunity to fulfil the dreams of our freedom fighters.PM Modi was addressing the media before the Presidential address of the joint session of Parliament to kick start Budget Session, 2021,

Jan 29, 2021

Coronavirus update: India reports over 18,000 new COVID cases, 163 deaths

With 18,855 new Covid-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, India continued its streak of low single-day cases, even as the overall tally mounted to 1,07,20,048, health officials said on Friday.

Jan 29, 2021

Budget session to begin today amid pandemic, farmers' protest; All you need to know

The Budget Session of Parliament commences on Friday and business of both the Houses will begin with President Ram Nath Kovind's address at 11 a.m. The session is being held in two parts this year due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Jan 29, 2021

Think nasal swab is painful; wait till you see how China is testing citizens for COVID-19 [details]

It should be noted that there is no proper research so far to support this theory to prove just how effective it is as compared to the nasal and throat swabs.

Jan 28, 2021

China delivers CH-4 drones to Pakistan; how India is ready with counter drone warfare

The CH-4 is capable of carrying up to four munitions (weighing 50 kg each) plus an electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) turret with 40 hours of recorded endurance and a cruising speed of 180 knots. See how it fairs against India's drone warfare.

Jan 28, 2021

AstraZeneca vaccine not to be given to people over 65; German panel says ahead of EU approval

AstraZeneca's struggle continues with the EU as the German panel has advised against administering the vaccine, co-developed with Oxford University, for people aged above 65.

Jan 28, 2021

Delhi Police restraint during Jan 26 violence commendable, guilty won't be spared: S.N. Shrivastava

Delhi Police has so far registered more than 25 criminal cases, arrested 19 people and detained as many as 50 protesters. According to official records, 394 policemen were injured in the violence.

Jan 28, 2021

Over 4000 deaths in a single day, US chokes as states ease restrictions

Amid the rise in positive cases and deaths, healthcare experts in the United States are worried about coronavirus' mutation capability.

Jan 28, 2021