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74th Independence Day 2020: History, significance and facts

India is celebrating its 74th year of independence come 15th August 2020. India's struggle for independence is one all Indians are familiar with.

Aug 13, 2020

Breaking: Former President Pranab Mukherjee tests positive for Coronavirus

India's former president and Congress politician Pranab Mukherjee has tested positive for COVID-19, he will be visiting the hospital for a separate procedure.

Aug 10, 2020

Class 12 boy innovates on rear brake lights for bicycle

Unable to find alternatives to China-made items, Class 12 boy makes his rear brake lights for bicycle

In Meerut, a boy studying in grade 12 made a cost-effective rear brake light for his bicycle. The reason? He couldn't find Indian alternatives to made in China products in the market.

Aug 9, 2020

Who is Binod - curious netizens ask as Paytm, Tinder, Kingfisher join Twitter's viral trend

Who is Binod? That's what the internet has been asking for the past day, this has become more than a trend. As big brands adopt Binod, it all traces back to one, single YouTube comment that changed Indian internet.

Aug 9, 2020

Zomato offers 'period leave' to employees in India

In a new move, the Indian food delivery company Zomato is now offering its employees 'period leave'. The issue around companies offering 'period leave' to employees has so far been a highly contested matter.

Aug 9, 2020

COVID crisis: MoHFW is offering psychological support to children amid pandemic

To help with anxiety in children amid the pandemic, the ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a helpline that citizens can now call on and seek support.

Aug 8, 2020

Mukesh Ambani is now world's fourth richest; net worth stands at $80.6 billion

To give our readers perspective, Mukesh Ambani's net worth is Rs 60,48,28,44,50,000, as per current conversion value.

Aug 8, 2020

GC Murmu takes oath as new Comptroller and Auditor General of India

The former J&K Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu was sworn in on Saturday as India's new CAG. He took the oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Aug 8, 2020

Mumbai-bound Air Asia flight grounded in Ranchi due to bird-hit, passengers safe

On Saturday a Mumbai-bound Air Asia flight was grounded after a bird hit the plane at the Ranchi Airport. All the passengers are safe.

Aug 8, 2020

India, China hold military-level talks in Ladakh, to discuss Depsang situation

The talks between India and China defence are currently underway as the two countries' armies discuss disengagement in the Depsang plains. The talks are taking place at Daulat Beg Oldie.

Aug 8, 2020

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa seeks two acres of land in Ayodhya for 'Yatri Nivas'

On Friday, BS Yediyurappa had requested UP CM Yogi Adityanath to grant two acres of land to build a Yatri Nivas in Ayodhya for pilgrims from Karnataka.

Aug 8, 2020

Italian marines case: 'Let Italy pay compensation', says SC before passing order

The SC during the hearing today said that it would let Italy pay compensation to the victims' families in the Italian marine case. Before passing an order, it will hear the victims' kin on the matter of adequacy of compensation.

Aug 7, 2020

Beirut blast sparks fear in Chennai; 700 tonnes of explosive Ammonium Nitrate stored

The Beirut explosion left an immeasurable impact on humanity, after a large quantity of unsafely stored Ammonium Nitrate exploded. Now, 700 tonnes of the same chemical has been stored in a depot near Chennai, which has come up as a huge red flag.

Aug 6, 2020

IISc develops India's first mobile COVID testing lab in Bengaluru | Details

In a new breakthrough, the Indian Institute of Science has developed India's first mobile COVID-19 testing lab to be deployed in hospitals. The lab was inaugurated on Wedenesday.

Aug 6, 2020

Boy almost lost his hand to Chinese Manjha in Wardha; despite ban, sales continue

The Chinese manjha was banned a few years back, but the accidents have not stopped in India. Accidents of birds caught in the nylon thread and people losing limbs and life, continue to be reported creating a cause for worry in the country.

Aug 5, 2020

UPSC Civil Services Results 2019: Over 10 J&K residents crack the coveted IAS cut

It's a shining moment for Jammu and Kashmir where 13 candidates, all residents of the territory will be joining the Indian Administrative Service, clearing one of the toughest exams in the country.

Aug 4, 2020

News channel airs dummy post-mortem of Sushant; RIP journalism say viewers

Netizens were shocked to find a 'dummy post-mortem' being conducted on a news channel on Sunday, sharing clips of the session carried out by 'experts'. Unimpressed netizens wondered if there weren't bigger issues to report about.

Aug 3, 2020

Farooq Abdullah says probe into Kashmiri Pandit exodus will clear many minds

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in a webinar today has urged for a probe into the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kahmir valley.

Aug 2, 2020

Dairy companies' immunity-boosting products

Milking COVID: Haldi ice cream to immunity-boosting products by Amul, KMF

Recently, everything has been about health and immunity, and it has everything to do with the ongoing pandemic. Dairy companies are now drawing on home remedies to make pandemic-themed milk products that will help 'boost immunity'. Amul launched its Haldi ice cream to uncertain reactions from netizens and Karnataka Milk Federation only just announced it's range of immunity-boosting flavoured milk products. Would you give them a try?

Aug 2, 2020

Home Minister Amit Shah tests COVID positive; admitted to hospital

Home Minister Amit Shah has tested positive for COVID-19. The minister got himself tested after showing symptoms for the virus, now on the advice of doctors he has been admitted to Medanta hospital.

Aug 2, 2020

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India News

74th Independence Day 2020: History, significance and facts

Breaking: Former President Pranab Mukherjee tests positive for Coronavirus

Unable to find alternatives to China-made items, Class 12 boy makes his rear brake lights for bicycle

Who is Binod - curious netizens ask as Paytm, Tinder, Kingfisher join Twitter's viral trend

Zomato offers 'period leave' to employees in India

COVID crisis: MoHFW is offering psychological support to children amid pandemic

Mukesh Ambani is now world's fourth richest; net worth stands at $80.6 billion

GC Murmu takes oath as new Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Mumbai-bound Air Asia flight grounded in Ranchi due to bird-hit, passengers safe

India, China hold military-level talks in Ladakh, to discuss Depsang situation

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa seeks two acres of land in Ayodhya for 'Yatri Nivas'

Italian marines case: 'Let Italy pay compensation', says SC before passing order

Beirut blast sparks fear in Chennai; 700 tonnes of explosive Ammonium Nitrate stored

IISc develops India's first mobile COVID testing lab in Bengaluru | Details

Boy almost lost his hand to Chinese Manjha in Wardha; despite ban, sales continue

UPSC Civil Services Results 2019: Over 10 J&K residents crack the coveted IAS cut

News channel airs dummy post-mortem of Sushant; RIP journalism say viewers

Farooq Abdullah says probe into Kashmiri Pandit exodus will clear many minds

Milking COVID: Haldi ice cream to immunity-boosting products by Amul, KMF

Home Minister Amit Shah tests COVID positive; admitted to hospital

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]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious