News

CBI busts ₹424 crore scam; UP-based company defrauded banks through bad loans

A CBI spokesperson said that it was alleged that the borrower company had availed packing credit from the banks on a fake purchase order from an associate concern.

Jul 2, 2020

India rushes to buy fighters amid border standoff with China; 21 MiG-29s, 12 Su-30 MKIs

While the MiG-29 procurement and upgradation from Russia is estimated to cost Rs 7,418 crore, the Su-30 MKIs will be procured from HAL at an estimated cost of Rs 10,730 crore.

Jul 2, 2020

'Super mom' helps 7-year-old son with cerebral palsy skateboard for first time in viral video

Joao was just 20 months old when he collapsed after having a stroke. It was caused by a rare autoimmune disorder and by the time he recovered, it was discovered that Joao also had cerebral palsy.

Jul 2, 2020

NIA arrests key JeM aide in 2019 Pulwama terror attack case

With this arrest, NIA has so far arrested 6 accused in this case.

Jul 2, 2020

Fair & Lovely as Glow & Lovely: Hindustan Unilever to rename skin lightening cream

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) today said that its much-criticised skin cream 'Fair & Lovely' will be rebranded as 'Glow & Lovely'.

Jul 2, 2020

On inducting transgenders in paramilitary forces, MHA seeks suggestions from CAPFs

In a significant development, the government is mulling over commissioning of the third gender as officers in the ITBP, SSB, BSF and CRPF.

Jul 2, 2020

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2020: How to watch procession amid COVID-19

Feeling missed out during this year's Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra? Fret not, here's all the information you need to watch the procession live from the comfort of your homes.

Jul 2, 2020

Coronavirus triggers four-hour long erection; Priapism causes nightmare for French patient

Medical experts who drained the blood from the coronavirus patient's penis were shocked to see several blood clots.

Jul 2, 2020

Karnataka 'Man of lakes' Kame Gowda given lifetime bus pass as appreciation by KSRTC

The Karnataka State Road Transportation Corporation has honoured 'Man of lakes' Kame Gowda, whose environmental concerns came to national limelight after Narendra Modi praised him in 'Mann ki Baat'.

Jul 2, 2020

NDMA 'red alert' for 'very heavy' rain in Sikkim, West Bengal, Konkan and Goa

NDMA issued warning citing heavy to very heavy rains in some parts of the country.

Jul 2, 2020

Hundreds of elephants dropped dead in Botswana; COVID-19, neuro condition suspected

Conversationlists are baffled by the mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants. Anthrax poisioning and poaching have been ruled out, which leaves an unknown condition, possibly a neurological infection or even COVID-19.

Jul 2, 2020

Assam floods: 33 dead, 15 lakh people affected as flood hits 21 districts

The flood situation has slightly improved in Kamrup (Metro), Udalguri, Majuli and West Karbi Anglong districts in Assam.

Jul 2, 2020

World takes stock of coronavirus drug remdesivir after US buys nearly all stocks

The pharmaceutical company's move stirred the global debate about equitable access to drugs and brought concerns about accessibility, especially in regions where coronavirus rates are still high or there have been new outbreaks.

Jul 2, 2020

Sathankulam custodial deaths: 5 cops held, FIR altered to murder case

The CBCID also altered the first information report (FIR) registered on the death of Jeyaraj and Bennicks as a murder case from the earlier charge of suspicious death.

Jul 2, 2020

PM Narendra Modi speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin: Here's what they discussed

In a telephonic conversation with PM Modi, Putin reiterated his nation's commitment to further strengthen the "special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries in all spheres".

Jul 2, 2020