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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 218.3 mn; US, India worst hit countries

The current global caseload and death toll stood at 218,327,987 and 4,541,140 with the US and India being the worst-hit countries.

Sep 2, 2021

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, a hawkish first cultivated then ditched by Pakistan [details]

Geelani's resignation in 2020 was a 'turning point' in the separatist politics of Kashmir.

Sep 2, 2021

Confirmed: Syed Ali Shah Geelani, hardline Pro-Pak Kashmiri separatist leader is dead

Senior separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani passed away at his Hyderpora residence in Srinagar on Wednesday.

Sep 1, 2021

World's oldest man passes away at 113; search for successor to title begins [details]

Guinness World Records recently announced that Emilio Flores Márquez, who was fondly known as "Don Millo" passed away on 12 August 2021, only four days after celebrating his 113th birthday.

Sep 1, 2021

"No vaccine, no ration" scheme in K'taka district sparks row; admn now makes U-turn [details]

K'taka Congress chief DK Shivakumar slammed the Chamarajanagar administration for the proposal of making COVID vaccine mandatory to avail ration and pension benefits. He said the move was "unconstitutional."

Sep 1, 2021

PM Modi directs Cabinet Secy to submit list of delayed infra projects; crucial step to clear bottlenecks

Under the supervision of the Cabinet Secretary, four ministries were asked to organise the exercise.

Sep 1, 2021

PSPK27- Pawan Kalyan's upcoming movie title Hara Hara Veera Mallu

Reticent Pawan Kalyan compliments Stalin on his governance style; says it's inspiring [read full statement]

Telugu film star and political leader has complimented Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on his governance style.

Sep 1, 2021

Non-subsidised LPG cylinder gets costlier; consumers must pay Rs 25 extra [details]

In another hit to the wallet of the common man, oil marketing companies have raised the prices of non-subsidised LPG cylinders by Rs 25.

Sep 1, 2021

Come Sep, Mumbai Police's creative juices overflow.

Come September, Mumbai Police's creative juices overflow with special lingo

Having earned laurels in past for its occasional dashes of humour, oft pithy, during the Covid pandemic, the Mumbai Police is at it again -- this time with a special 'lingo' for the Mumbaikars, here on Wednesday.

Sep 1, 2021

Ladakh declares black-necked crane as state bird, snow leopard state animal [details]

Classified as 15 critically endangered species of birds in India, the black-necked crane is found only in Ladakh. Before bifurcation black-necked crane was state bird of the erstwhile state of J&K.

Sep 1, 2021

After Bill Clinton, Hillary turns thriller writer; An Indian American is central to the plot of her upcoming book

Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, following in the footsteps of her husband, has embarked on her journey as a thriller writer.

Sep 1, 2021

Shri A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada ji Birth-anniversary

125th Birth Anniversary: Remembering Kolkata-born spiritual leader and ISKCON founder Prabhupada

Prabhupada arrived in New York City in 1965 via a steamship from Calcutta and with great difficulty established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) within a year.

Sep 1, 2021

Wildlife activist DV Suresh, colleagues attacked in Karnataka; FIR lodged, manhunt launched [video]

K'taka shocker: Drunk youths assault wildlife activist DV Girish, heckled teen girl [watch]

In a shocking incident in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru, a group of drunk youths brutally attacked noted award-winning wildlife activist DV Girish when objected passing of lewd comments about teen girl.

Sep 1, 2021

Taliban Unchanged: Resorts to traditional Afghan method of chilling 'night letters' to targeted people

The Taliban are pinning chilling 'night letters' on the doors of those they accuse of "working for the crusaders".

Sep 1, 2021

25% of fully vaccinated healthcare workers in Delhi get Covid, but required no hospitalisation [Study]

Over 25 per cent of healthcare workers in Delhi were found Covid infected despite getting fully vaccinated, a recent study said.

Sep 1, 2021

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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 218.3 mn; US, India worst hit countries

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, a hawkish first cultivated then ditched by Pakistan [details]

Confirmed: Syed Ali Shah Geelani, hardline Pro-Pak Kashmiri separatist leader is dead

World's oldest man passes away at 113; search for successor to title begins [details]

"No vaccine, no ration" scheme in K'taka district sparks row; admn now makes U-turn [details]

PM Modi directs Cabinet Secy to submit list of delayed infra projects; crucial step to clear bottlenecks

Reticent Pawan Kalyan compliments Stalin on his governance style; says it's inspiring [read full statement]

Non-subsidised LPG cylinder gets costlier; consumers must pay Rs 25 extra [details]

Come September, Mumbai Police's creative juices overflow with special lingo

Ladakh declares black-necked crane as state bird, snow leopard state animal [details]

After Bill Clinton, Hillary turns thriller writer; An Indian American is central to the plot of her upcoming book

125th Birth Anniversary: Remembering Kolkata-born spiritual leader and ISKCON founder Prabhupada

K'taka shocker: Drunk youths assault wildlife activist DV Girish, heckled teen girl [watch]

Taliban Unchanged: Resorts to traditional Afghan method of chilling 'night letters' to targeted people

25% of fully vaccinated healthcare workers in Delhi get Covid, but required no hospitalisation [Study]

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]