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Wodeyars of Mysore: The only royal family that ruled over a kingdom for 500 years

The Wodeyar dynasty holds a lot of significance in Indian history as they ruled the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore for more than 5 centuries from 1399 to 1947.

Jun 6, 2020

India, China high-level military meet today; Delhi to push for removal of constructions, troop withdrawal

India and China military top brass will hold talks on to resolve the stand-off in the Eastern Ladakh region and de-escalation of forces across the Line of Actual Control. India will demand the removal of all permanent and temporary structures set up by the Chinese Army at the LAC.

Jun 6, 2020

Pakistan loneliest elephant kaavan gets freedom

Kerala elephant death: Animal bodies demand legal action

This is not the first time an elephant died due to an explosion from crude bombs or firecrackers which are used in snares to catch other wild animals like wild boars.

Jun 6, 2020

Kerala man, five friends held after wife alleges gang rape

The woman said her husband took her and her two children on a two-wheeler on Thursday to the coastal village of Kadinamkulam, where she was forced to drink liquor at a village house.

Jun 6, 2020

Why high blood pressure patients are more likely to die from Covid-19

In addition, the study, published in the European Heart Journal, found that patients with high blood pressure who were not taking medication to control the condition were at even greater risk of dying from Covid-19.

Jun 6, 2020

4-year-old COVID-19 positive child recovers in Noida; 27 new cases recorded

Five patients were cured and discharged, including a 4-year-old male child. Noida presently has 209 active cases, while 353 patients have recovered to date.

Jun 6, 2020

Haj Committee of India is giving full refund to pilgrims; how to apply

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to avail a full refund of the Hajj fee if pilgrims choose to cancel their journey this year. India is still waiting for Saudi's green signal for Haj travel

Jun 5, 2020

Coronavirus 'started as accident' in Chinese lab: Ex-British secret service chief

Sir Richard termed the new research as "a very important contribution to a debate, which is now starting about how the virus evolved and how it got out and broke out as a pandemic".

Jun 5, 2020

Kamal Haasan salutes CISF jawans for this reason

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has thanked and expressed gratitude to the jawans of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for taking care of people during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun 5, 2020

World Environment Day, nature shocking photos

2020, A report card: 6 months into a new decade, what have we to celebrate?

From the Australian bushfires to Covid-19 pandemic and America burning on George Floyd's death; what more do we have to witness in 2020?

Jun 5, 2020

BJP leader Sonali Phogat beating up Hisar Market Committee secretary Sultan Singh with her slipper

Watch: Video of Haryana BJP leader Sonali Phogat beating Sultan with slipper creates buzz

TikTok star and Haryana BJP leader Sonali Phogat has landed in a controversy after a video featuring her beating up Hisar Market Committee secretary Sultan Singh with her slipper.

Jun 5, 2020

Lancet article that found hydroxychloroquine increased risks of death in coronavirus patients retracted

The anti-malarial drug has been controversial in part due to support from Trump, as well as implications of the study published in British medical journal the Lancet last month.

Jun 5, 2020

Indian Army soldier killed in Pakistan ceasefire violation in LoC

A defense spokesperson said Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation at about 10:45 pm by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along LoC.

Jun 5, 2020

Pregnant elephant's killing part of man-animal conflict?

The ongoing controversy over the killing of a pregnant elephant at the edge of the Silent Valley National Park was further fuelled by a remark of former Union Minister of Environment Maneka Gandhi.

Jun 5, 2020

UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2020 revised dates announced: Exams on Oct 4, Mains on Jan 8, 2021

The UPSC has announced revised dates of Civil Service Examinations 2020. Check here for all details.

Jun 5, 2020

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Wodeyars of Mysore: The only royal family that ruled over a kingdom for 500 years

India, China high-level military meet today; Delhi to push for removal of constructions, troop withdrawal

Kerala elephant death: Animal bodies demand legal action

Kerala man, five friends held after wife alleges gang rape

Why high blood pressure patients are more likely to die from Covid-19

4-year-old COVID-19 positive child recovers in Noida; 27 new cases recorded

Haj Committee of India is giving full refund to pilgrims; how to apply

Coronavirus 'started as accident' in Chinese lab: Ex-British secret service chief

Kamal Haasan salutes CISF jawans for this reason

2020, A report card: 6 months into a new decade, what have we to celebrate?

Watch: Video of Haryana BJP leader Sonali Phogat beating Sultan with slipper creates buzz

Lancet article that found hydroxychloroquine increased risks of death in coronavirus patients retracted

Indian Army soldier killed in Pakistan ceasefire violation in LoC

Pregnant elephant's killing part of man-animal conflict?

UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2020 revised dates announced: Exams on Oct 4, Mains on Jan 8, 2021

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]