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PETA campaign against use of horses in weddings.

PETA pitches for horse-free weddings, highlights cruel practice of spiked bits to control horses

Almost a month ahead of the wedding season, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has started alerting the public to the cruel practice of using painful spiked bits to control horses at weddings and urging couples to forgo making the animals suffer during their special day.

Sep 2, 2021

India's Q1 GDP growth zooms 20.1% YoY; Expectations high on FY2022

Low base, along with pent-up demand as well as easier Covid restrictions, lifted India's first quarter FY22 GDP growth rate to 20.1 per cent.

Sep 1, 2021

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Review: Prepares Indians for hybrid work norm as offices begin to open

Last 18-19 months amid the pandemic have made one thing very loud and clear: One needs to evolve to meet the challenges associated with the hybrid work era, and create a device ecosystem at home that enhances productivity, provides seamless multi-tasking and boosts security.

Aug 28, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 215 mn; UK records 38K in one day, Russia reports 19K

Global Covid-19 caseload topped 215 million so far, with UK registering 38,046 cases in the last 24 hours while Russia reported 19,509 new cases

Aug 28, 2021

Vaccine coverage hits milestone of 1 cr in 1 day; Gennova's mRNA vaccine trials approved

India administered more than one crore vaccine doses in a single day against Covid-19 on Friday, August 28

Aug 28, 2021

Pak, India should sit together to resolve outstanding issues: Taliban

In his first comments on Kashmir, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid has said that Pakistan and India should sit together to resolve all their outstanding issues because both are neighbours and their interests are linked to each other.

Aug 27, 2021

India's fresh Covid cases cross 46K in 24 hrs; Kerala sees huge jump

India on Thursday reported 46,164 new Covid cases, around 22 per cent jump in the last 24 hours. A total of 607 deaths were also reported in the time span, pushing the total death count in India at 4,36,365, according to the data released by the Union Health Ministry.

Aug 26, 2021

India records sharp single-day surge with 37,593 new Covid cases; Odisha, Kerala report jump in numbers

India on Wednesday witnessed a surge in new Covid cases after 37,593 fresh infections and 648 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, as per the Covid bulletin released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Aug 25, 2021

India's Covid cases rise by 25,467, deaths by 354 in 24 hrs

India on Tuesday registered a total of 25,467 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours across the country. A total of 354 deaths were also reported in the same time span, pushing the death toll to 4,35,110, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Aug 24, 2021

India reports 25,072 new Covid cases, lowest in 160 days; Global caseload tops 211.7 mn

India on Monday reported a substantial decline in fresh Covid cases with a total of 25,072 detected across the nation in the 24 hours. In the same duration, 389 deaths were reported pushing the toll to 4,34,756, said the Covid bulletin released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Aug 23, 2021

CJI Ramana inaugurates Arbitration Centre in Hyderabad; Recalls P.V. Narasimha Rao's contribution

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Friday stressed the need for arbitration, mediation, and conciliation as investors want "ease of doing business" and the proposed International Arbitration and Mediation Centre in Hyderabad would go a long way in helping both domestic and foreign investors in settling their disputes as early as possible.

Aug 21, 2021

Global Covid caseload tops 210.7 mn; US hospitalisation rate for kids highest; Singapore, Myanmar, Tunisia report surge

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 210.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.41 million but more alarming is the rise in hospitalisation of children in the US, which reached its highest levels.

Aug 21, 2021

BTS Army makes hashtag "WeDemandApology" trend in India after Spanish podcast

In the podcast, five radio jockeys are seen disparagingly describing BTS as "Chinese backstreet boys". They alleged that "they have got surgeries done to look like a mix of Asians and North Americans."

Aug 18, 2021

Market climbs new high, Sensex crosses 56,000 points today

Around 10.05 a.m., Sensex was trading at 56,036.78, higher by 244.51 points or 0.44 per cent from its previous close of 55,792.27

Aug 18, 2021

India introduces new category of visa to fast track Afghan applications

From Afghanistan to India: Centre fast-tracks e-visa applications, says no religion-based priority [details]

In view of the prevailing critical condition in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday announced a new category of electronic visas to fast-track applications of Afghans who are willing to come to India.

Aug 17, 2021

India register their third-ever Test win at Lord's; Also Virat Kohli's maiden Test win here

India pulled off a historic victory against England in the second Test of five-match series at Lord's. It was also Virat Kohli's maiden Test win at Lords as skipper.

Aug 17, 2021

UNSC to Taliban: Don't let Afghanistan used by terrorist groups to harm neighbours

UN Security Council said Taliban should ensure that the territory of Afghanistan is not used by terrorist groups to harm neighbours

Aug 17, 2021

India will facilitate repatriation of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus; closely monitoring situation [details]

There are also a number of Afghans who have been Indian partners in the promotion of mutual developmental, educational and people to people endeavours.

Aug 17, 2021

PM Modi announces National Hydrogen Mission; aims to make India energy independent [details]

In a major boost for India's energy sufficiency and security targets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced to launch a National Hydrogen Mission.

Aug 15, 2021

India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage nears 53 crore mark; allays anti-vax fears

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country reached nearly 53 crore as per provisional report today, according to Union Health Ministry.

Aug 13, 2021

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PETA pitches for horse-free weddings, highlights cruel practice of spiked bits to control horses

India's Q1 GDP growth zooms 20.1% YoY; Expectations high on FY2022

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Review: Prepares Indians for hybrid work norm as offices begin to open

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 215 mn; UK records 38K in one day, Russia reports 19K

Vaccine coverage hits milestone of 1 cr in 1 day; Gennova's mRNA vaccine trials approved

Pak, India should sit together to resolve outstanding issues: Taliban

India's fresh Covid cases cross 46K in 24 hrs; Kerala sees huge jump

India records sharp single-day surge with 37,593 new Covid cases; Odisha, Kerala report jump in numbers

India's Covid cases rise by 25,467, deaths by 354 in 24 hrs

India reports 25,072 new Covid cases, lowest in 160 days; Global caseload tops 211.7 mn

CJI Ramana inaugurates Arbitration Centre in Hyderabad; Recalls P.V. Narasimha Rao's contribution

Global Covid caseload tops 210.7 mn; US hospitalisation rate for kids highest; Singapore, Myanmar, Tunisia report surge

BTS Army makes hashtag "WeDemandApology" trend in India after Spanish podcast

Market climbs new high, Sensex crosses 56,000 points today

From Afghanistan to India: Centre fast-tracks e-visa applications, says no religion-based priority [details]

India register their third-ever Test win at Lord's; Also Virat Kohli's maiden Test win here

UNSC to Taliban: Don't let Afghanistan used by terrorist groups to harm neighbours

India will facilitate repatriation of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus; closely monitoring situation [details]

PM Modi announces National Hydrogen Mission; aims to make India energy independent [details]

India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage nears 53 crore mark; allays anti-vax fears

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