India

BCAS clarifies: Sikh aviation employees can continue to carry 9-inch kirpans at airports across India

Because of the new restriction, a Sikh employee wearing a kirpan was recently prevented from fulfilling his duties at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar, which Sikh organisations objected to.

Mar 14, 2022

A man wearing a face mask walks on a street in Manhattan of New York

Global Covid caseload tops 455 mn, USA and India continue to be the worst-hit

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 455 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.03 million and vaccinations to over 10.66 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Mar 12, 2022

Defence Ministry expresses 'regret' over accidentally fired missile that entered Pakistan [Details]

Pakistan alleged on Thursday that an unarmed Indian supersonic missile took out from Sirsa on Wednesday evening and landed 124 kilometres within Pakistani territory.

Mar 11, 2022

Missile entered Pak airspace accidentally, says India; Probe launched

An unarmed supersonic missile "accidentally" took off from Sirsa and landed at a place 124 km within Pakistani territory on Wednesday evening.

Mar 11, 2022

Oil prices at a 7-year high of $98 after Russia recognises breakaway rebel regions in Ukraine

Here's Why Credit Suisse has downgraded India and raised bet on China

Moreover, Russia has warned that if the West stops importing oil, oil prices may rise to $300 per barrel, and it may shut off the main gas pipeline to Germany.

Mar 9, 2022

India records 3,993 new Covid cases in last 24 hrs, lowest in 662 days

India reported 3,993 daily Covid cases, the lowest spike in the last 662 days and a total of 108 deaths in a span of 24 hours, the Union health ministry said on Tuesday morning.

Mar 8, 2022

US recalls cable saying India & UAE 'in Russia's camp'

The US State Department has recalled a cable to American diplomats that instructed them to inform counterparts from India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) their position of neutrality on Ukraine put them "in Russia's camp", Axios reported.

Mar 3, 2022

OPPO to partner with Indian startups working on camera AI, battery; users could benefit [details]

Global technology brand OPPO is planning to work with camera and battery startups in India to improve end user's experience, Tasleem Arif, VP, and R&D Head, OPPO India said here on Wednesday.

Mar 2, 2022

Equities fall sharply in early trade; Sensex slips over 900 pts

India's key indices -- S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 -- have declined sharply in early trade on Wednesday as investors worried about the ongoing geo-strategic war.

Mar 2, 2022

Ukraine wipes out barbaric Chechen forces sent to assassinate Zelensky

UNGA to hold emergency meeting after 40 yrs; India abstains for 3rd time on Ukraine vote

This is the first time the Council has called for an emergency meeting of the Assembly in 40 years -- the last one was in 1982 after the US vetoed a resolution on the Israeli occupation of the Syrian Golan Heights

Feb 28, 2022

India's forex reserves rise by over $2.7 bn to $632.952 bn before Ukraine War

India's foreign exchange reserves gained $2.762 billion during the week ended February 18.

Feb 26, 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden walks out from the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Jan. 11, 2022. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua/IANS)

Biden seeks India's partnership in dealing with Ukraine crisis

President Joe Biden has expressed hope that India would be in "sync" with the US on Ukraine.

Feb 25, 2022

India logs 15,102 new Covid cases, slightly higher than previous day' count

India reported 15,102 new Covid-19 cases in a span of 24 hours, which is a marginal rise over the previous day's count of 13,405, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday morning.

Feb 23, 2022

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Sensex plunges by 1,300 pts but recovers by 960 pts before closing bell

The Sensex had crashed nearly 1,300 points intra-day in the morning session but recouped most of the losses to end 383 points, or 0.6 per cent, lower at 57,300 levels

Feb 22, 2022

India warns Ukraine developments could 'undermine' peace security; calls for restraint [details]

As the UN Security Council met for a late-night emergency session, India warned that the latest actions of Russia in regard to Ukraine could "undermine peace and security" and called for restraint and de-escalation.

Feb 22, 2022

Covid surging heart problems? India with 25% deaths due to heart problems to be worst hit

While heart disease has been one of the major health concerns in India, Covid-19 has exacerbated the condition significantly, said experts on Monday.

Feb 22, 2022

A health worker administers a dose of Covid-19 vaccine to a beneficiary at Laxmi Nagar in New Delhi on Sunday, January 16, 2022. (Photo: Qamar Sibtain/IANS)

India administers over 175 cr Covid-19 vaccines so far

India on Saturday achieved another milestone of administering over 175 crore vaccine doses among its eligible citizens against Covid pandemic.

Feb 20, 2022

India logs 19,968 new Covid cases, 673 deaths in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India logged 19,968 new Covid-19 cases and 673 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.

Feb 20, 2022

India, UAE sign CEPA to enhance bilateral trade volumes to $100 bn

India, UAE sign CEPA to boost bilateral trade to $100 bn; To be implemented in 60 days

To enhance trade relations, India and the United Arab Emirates on Friday entered into a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

Feb 19, 2022

India's forex reserves decline again, down by over $1.7 bn in week ending Feb 11

India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $1.763 billion during the week ended February 11.

Feb 19, 2022

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BCAS clarifies: Sikh aviation employees can continue to carry 9-inch kirpans at airports across India

Global Covid caseload tops 455 mn, USA and India continue to be the worst-hit

Defence Ministry expresses 'regret' over accidentally fired missile that entered Pakistan [Details]

Missile entered Pak airspace accidentally, says India; Probe launched

Here's Why Credit Suisse has downgraded India and raised bet on China

India records 3,993 new Covid cases in last 24 hrs, lowest in 662 days

US recalls cable saying India & UAE 'in Russia's camp'

OPPO to partner with Indian startups working on camera AI, battery; users could benefit [details]

Equities fall sharply in early trade; Sensex slips over 900 pts

UNGA to hold emergency meeting after 40 yrs; India abstains for 3rd time on Ukraine vote

India's forex reserves rise by over $2.7 bn to $632.952 bn before Ukraine War

Biden seeks India's partnership in dealing with Ukraine crisis

India logs 15,102 new Covid cases, slightly higher than previous day' count

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Sensex plunges by 1,300 pts but recovers by 960 pts before closing bell

India warns Ukraine developments could 'undermine' peace security; calls for restraint [details]

Covid surging heart problems? India with 25% deaths due to heart problems to be worst hit

India administers over 175 cr Covid-19 vaccines so far

India logs 19,968 new Covid cases, 673 deaths in 24 hrs

India, UAE sign CEPA to boost bilateral trade to $100 bn; To be implemented in 60 days

India's forex reserves decline again, down by over $1.7 bn in week ending Feb 11

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