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Swiggy One Lite membership for consumers launched at Rs 99

Swiggy One Lite membership, offering benefits such as free deliveries, exclusive offers, and discounts, is launched at a price of Rs 99 for three months for consumers in the country, the company announced on Monday.

Oct 9, 2023

Indian robotic surgeon among 3 winners of top global robotic surgery competition

Bengaluru-based robotic surgeon Dr Sandeep Nayak has been named among the three surgeons from the US and India who won top honours at the 'KS International Robotic Surgery Innovation competition' by Michigan-based Robotic Surgery evangelist Vattikuti Foundatio

Oct 9, 2023

EC announces poll dates for 5 states, Counting and results on Dec 3

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the poll schedule for the Assembly elections in Telangana, MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram states from November 7 to November 30 and counting to take place on December 3.

Oct 9, 2023

Hamas-Israel Conflict: Arab League Chief in Moscow for talks, Iran says it didn't do it; UN fails to ease tension [key developments]

After the surprise Hamas attack on Israel, launched on October 6, the death toll has surged above 1,100

Oct 9, 2023

Bear attack in K'taka: Farmer killed before onlookers, body dragged into jungle

An incident of a farmer getting killed after being attacked by a bear was reported from Belagavi district of Karnataka on Monday. The incident took place in Ghosebadruka village near Khanapura town.

Oct 9, 2023

Namma Metro to Whitefield IT Corridor in Bengaluru finally opens, techies upbeat

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), on Monday, started the metro services to the Whitefield IT corridor stretch in the city.

Oct 9, 2023

WhatsApp working on 'secret code' creation feature for locked chats on Android; Or lock with simple emoji

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a secret code creation feature, which will allow users to choose a custom password for their protected chat folder.

Oct 9, 2023

Health Byte: Quick yogic techniques to apply in nerve wracking situations

It's crucial to stop for a moment and simply observe the circumstances when the strains of work or life start to get to you. At first, everything could seem extremely overwhelming, but the mind can be trained

Oct 9, 2023

EC to announce poll schedule for five states today

The Election Commission of India will announce the poll schedule for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram on Monday.

Oct 9, 2023

US suspects several Americans either killed or taken hostages in Gaza [Updates]

The US government suspects that "several Americans" may be among those killed or taken hostage in Israel following attacks by Palestinian militants based in Gaza and following Israeli strikes, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.

Oct 8, 2023

NC emerges single-largest party in Kargil elections after "friendly contest" with Congress [details]

Out of the total 26 seats, results have been declared of 25 seats. NC won 13 seats followed by eight seats by Congress.

Oct 8, 2023

Israeli death toll passes 500; 2,048 injured amid Hamas assault near Gaza [details]

The death toll from the massive assault launched by Hamas on Israeli communities near Gaza and thousands of rockets fired into Israel is over 500, the media reported on Sunday citing estimates provided by officials.

Oct 8, 2023

Dassault Aviation CEO arriving in Delhi to negotiate Indian Navy order for 26 Rafale fighters [details]

Eric Trappier Chairman and CEO Dassault Aviation, manufacturer of French Rafale fighter aircraft accompanied by Richard Lavaud, head military aircraft sales, will be here on Monday and Tuesday for senior level meetings.

Oct 8, 2023

"Mujhe car tak jaane do.." Nushrratt Bharuccha pleads media to let her go after returning from war-torn Israel

Nushrratt Bharuccha was mobbed by the media and paparazzi at the Mumbai airport as she walked towards her car.

Oct 8, 2023

Air India suspends Delhi-Tel Aviv flights till Oct 14 amid escalating Hamas offensive in Israel

Air India has suspended its to and from Delhi-Tel Aviv till October 14, in response to the ongoing Hamas offensive that erupted on Saturday, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and leaving several people injured.

Oct 8, 2023