India

India gives Rs 6 crore to UN for promotion of Hindi

India has contributed over Rs 6 crore to the UN aimed at promoting and enhancing the public outreach of Hindi in the world body.

May 11, 2022

Nepal shuts its international borders with India and China, here's why

Nepal has shut its international borders with India and China for a period of 72 hours ahead of the local polls slated for Friday, according to the Home Ministry.

May 11, 2022

Australia to tour India for three-match T20I series in September

The bilateral series will be seen as the preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled later this year in Australia.

May 10, 2022

Indian equities start new week in red; weak global cues contributory factor [details]

Indian equity benchmarks declined in opening deals on Monday on weak global cues.

May 9, 2022

India logs 3,207 Covid cases, 29 deaths in past 24 hrs

India reported 3,207 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hrs, a marginal decline against previous day's 3,451, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.

May 9, 2022

Over 8,000 athletes to participate in Khelo India Youth Games, which includes traditional games [ Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta, Mallakhamba,Yogasana]

More than 8,000 athletes will participate in the fourth season of Khelo India Youth Games to be held from June 4 to 13.

May 7, 2022

Don't patronize us: India's envoy to UN tells Dutch Ambassador

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, T.S. Tirumurti engaged in a Twitter spat with the Dutch Ambassador to the UK and Northern Ireland, Karel van Oosterom over New Delhi's abstention from voting at the General Assembly against Russia's war in Ukraine.

May 6, 2022

Surge Again? India reports 3,545 new Covid cases, slightly higher

India reported 3,545 new Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, a rise over the 3,275 Covid infections reported the previous day, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs said on Friday morning.

May 6, 2022

India reports 3,275 Covid cases in 24 hrs, marginal rise seen

India reported 3,275 fresh Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, a marginal uptick against 3,205 on the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.

May 5, 2022

India logs 3,205 fresh Covid cases, 31 deaths

India reported an increase in Covid-19 cases with 3,205 fresh infections recorded in the past 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

May 4, 2022

Heat wave abates for next 5 days from most of India, says India Meteorological Department

Except for isolated pockets of northwest Rajasthan and south Haryana, no heat wave was recorded over the country on Tuesday even as maximum temperature did not cross 45 degrees Celsius anywhere.

May 4, 2022

India reports decline with 2,568 new Covid cases

India on Tuesday reported 2,568 fresh Covid-19 cases, a decline against the 3,157 infections registered previous day, the Union Health Ministry said.

May 3, 2022

India reports 3,157 new Covid cases, positivity rate crosses 1%

India on Monday reported 3,157 new Covid-19 cases, a decline from the 3,324 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said, adding that the country's daily positivity rate has crossed the 1 per cent mark.

May 2, 2022

2022 Badminton Asia C'ships: PV Sindhu settles for bronze after losing to Akane Yamaguchi in semi-finals

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu settled for the bronze medal after losing to reigning World champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships women's singles semi-final, here on Saturday.

Apr 30, 2022

India reports 3,377 new Covid cases, 60 deaths

India on Friday 3,377 new Covid cases, an increase against the 3,303 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said.

Apr 29, 2022

India reports 3,303 new Covid cases, 39 deaths

In the last 24 hours, India reported 3,303 new Covid cases, a considerable rise against the 2,937 infections reported the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.

Apr 28, 2022

India logs 2,483 fresh Covid cases, active caseload dips to 15,636

India reported 2,483 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours, a marginal decline against previous day's 2,541 infections, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Apr 26, 2022

Equity indices break two-day losing streak, Sensex up 700 pts, Nifty up 208 pts

Breaking a two-day losing streak, Indian equity benchmarks rose in the opening session primarily due to value buying at lower levels by enthusiastic investors, say analysts.

Apr 26, 2022

India logs 2,541 fresh Covid cases, 30 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 2,541 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours, a marginal decline against previous day's count of 2,593, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.

Apr 25, 2022

India records 2,593 new Covid cases, 44 deaths

In the last 24 hours, India reported 2,593 new Covid-19 cases, which is a marginal increase over the 2,527 infections registered the previous day, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs said on Sunday.

Apr 24, 2022