India

With 53,256 cases, India records lowest daily spike in three months

India's Covid-19 cases continued to witness a declining trend with the country recording 53,256 new cases in one day, lowest since March 24

Jun 21, 2021

India's foreign exchange reserves rise by $3bn last week, reach $608bn

According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) weekly data supplement, foreign exchange reserves increased to $608.081 billion from $605.008 billion. The country's reserve position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) increased by $11 million to $5.011 billion.

Jun 19, 2021

Battle lines drawn as PUBG Mobile returns to India in a new iteration

As PUBG Mobile returns to India in a new form, Battlegrounds Mobile India, which was released by Krafton, has aroused a lot of interest among PUBG fans.

Jun 19, 2021

More Indian deposits in Swiss banks could be attributed to more business: FinMin

According to the Union Finance Ministry, the growth in Indian deposits in Swiss banks could be attributed to increased business rather than an increase in alleged black money kept by Indians in Switzerland.

Jun 19, 2021

Karnataka reports 5,783 new Covid cases, 138 deaths; Bengaluru remains epicentre

Bengaluru remains the state's epicentre with 73,844 active cases as the state reported 5,783 fresh cases in 24 hours and 138 deaths

Jun 19, 2021

UN Special Rapporteurs say India's new IT policies do not meet global norms

The UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteurs have stated that India's new IT policies are in violation of international human rights standards. India's response will be included in the standard report that will be presented to the Human Rights Council.

Jun 19, 2021

On the death of DPIIT Secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra, PM Modi, others extend sympathies

On Saturday, DPIIT Secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra died of Covid-19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his sorrow at the death on Saturday.

Jun 19, 2021

Nepal flash flood: Search launched for missing Indian, Chinese visitors

A sudden flood in Nepal's Melamchi River has left 15 people missing, including Indian and Chinese nationals. Melamchi Drinking Water Project (MDWP) has also been demolished in Melamchi.

Jun 18, 2021

Vaccine Stats: 27.90 Crore vaccine doses provided by Centre to States, UTs so far

More than 2.58 crore doses still available with States and Union Territories to be administered while experts want 90K doses to be administered daily to flatten the Covid curve by July

Jun 18, 2021

Total number of Covid-19 cases in the world surpass 177.3 million

According to Johns Hopkins University, the global Covid-19 caseload has surpassed 177.3 million. The United States remains the worst-affected country, with India in second position.

Jun 18, 2021

India records 62,480 new Covid cases, 1,587 deaths in the last 24 hours

According to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, in the last 24 hours, India recorded 62,480 new cases of Covid and 1,587 fatalities, the lowest in the last two months.

Jun 18, 2021

Sonia and Priyanka vaccinated already, Rahul soon, informs Congress as queries surface

In response to the BJP's questions, Congress responded by saying that both Sonia and Priyanka Gandhi have received the vaccine, while Rahul Gandhi is awaiting the doctor's advice as he just recovered from Covid-19

Jun 17, 2021

Equity indices in red tracking Asian markets; Sensex down by 98 points

In the Asian markets, the leading Indian equity indices traded in the negative territory.

Jun 17, 2021

India records 67K new Covid cases; 2,330 deaths [details]

India on Thursday recorded 67,208 new cases of Covid and 2,330 fatalities in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.

Jun 17, 2021

India launches trusted telecom portal; Chinese gear won't make the cut [details]

Chinese OEMs have already been banned from participating in India's 5G trials and it won't be surprising if it is excluded from the trusted telecom portal.

Jun 16, 2021

Centre to develop seaplane services soon

The Centre will develop seaplane services in India. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Jun 16, 2021

Fuel price hiked again; Petrol costs Rs. 100 across country

With the current state of global crude oil pricing On Wednesday, the cost of petrol and diesel jumped. Petrol prices have risen to dangerously near the century mark around the country as a result of the increase.

Jun 16, 2021

India registers 62,224 fresh Covid cases; Death toll at 2,542 in 24 hrs

India on Wednesday recorded 62,224 new cases of Covid with 2,542 fatalities due to the virus in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.

Jun 16, 2021

JioFiber launches postpaid plans requiring no security deposit; Waives off installation charges

JioFiber Postpaid options have been announced by Reliance Jio with no upfront costs. Subscriptions for the plans, which start at Rs 399 per month, will be available starting June 17th.

Jun 16, 2021

HDFC Bank's mobile app down, bank says 'looking on priority' [issue now resolved]

Users of HDFC Bank have been experiencing troubles with the bank's mobile banking application throughout the day. The bank has stated that it is looking into the issue on a priority basis and has advised customers to finish their transactions via net banking.

Jun 15, 2021