India

Apple supplier Foxconn, others hit as India holds up imports from China

India's additional scrutiny of imports from China has disrupted operations at plants owned by Apple supplier Foxconn in southern India and other foreign firms are also facing delays as tensions between the two countries build.

Jul 2, 2020

ICMR suggests test-track-treat approach to contain coronavirus; doctor's prescription shouldn't be mandatory

The letter from ICMR states that in order to undergo a COVID-19 test, a prescription from a doctor should not be mandatory.

Jul 1, 2020

Pangong standoff: China's irrational demand affects de-escalate border situation

Although there have been talks on the table, there has been a little change on the ground. In fact, multiple satellite images have shown that China has ramped up defenses in all the areas of recent stand-off.

Jun 30, 2020

Chinese companies contributed to PM-CARES fund, alleges Congress

Congress has alleged that the PM-CARES fund has received donations from major Chinese players. The party asks if the PM will compromise India's position by accepting these donations.

Jun 28, 2020

Chinese TikTok faces Indian Chingari; 100,000 users download in defiance

An Indian alternative to TikTok is social app Chingari, which as garnered over 100,000 users

Jun 28, 2020

Can locusts harm humans? Here's what you need to know

As swarms of locusts have reached Gurgaon this morning, there is a growing concern of a full-scale locust attack in the region. There are things we can do and things we know that can help us be better prepared.

Jun 27, 2020

Pakistan condemns India's expulsion of diplomats at 'delicate' time after China clash

Pakistan has accused old rival India of trying to distract the attention of its people by expelling Pakistani diplomats after Indian forces got a "battering" at the hands of Chinese troops in a clash on their disputed Himalayan border.

Jun 26, 2020

India pushes Russia to speed up defence contracts

After reaching Russia, Singh on Tuesday laid a wreath at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Indian Embassy. He is on a three-day visit to Russia.

Jun 23, 2020

India replies to US after restrictions imposed on Vande Bharat mission repatriation flights

India is considering establishing "individual bilateral bubbles" with the US, the UK, Germany and France.

Jun 23, 2020

China occupies Nepal village, land; Deafening silence from Oli govt

China has occupied a village of Nepal and allegedly removed the boundary pillars to legitimise its annexation, top government sources said on Tuesday, June 23.

Jun 23, 2020

US restricts charter flights from India over 'discriminatory practices'

The US has restricted charter flights from India, accusing New Delhi of engaging in "discriminatory and restrictive practices", a statement by the Department of Transportation (DoT) said.

Jun 23, 2020

IIM Study proves stronger insolvency and bankruptcy framework likely to enhance credit discipline in firms

An IIM study by Prof Balagopal Gopalakrishnan and Prof Sanket Mohapatra using a cross-country dataset finds that a stronger insolvency and bankruptcy framework can enhance a firm's credit discipline and reduce the risk of future debt default.

Jun 22, 2020

India, China hold corps commanders level talks amid massive deployment

This is the second such meeting after the first one on June 6 happened to defuse the tensions.

Jun 22, 2020

Over 200 UGC universities to offer online degree courses soon

To improve access to higher education in the country, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is working on appropriating eligibility criteria to start offering online degree courses in more than 200 universities soon.

Jun 21, 2020

Solar Eclipse 2020: Ring of Fire takes over India, netizens post their glimpse [Pics + videos]

India got to witness the first annular solar eclipse in 2020, netizens took to social media to post about the event sharing their view.

Jun 21, 2020

International Yoga Day 2020: This year is all about 'Yoga at home'

International Yoga Day 2020 is here and this year the UN has gone with the theme as 'Yoga at home', keeping the social distancing message intact.

Jun 21, 2020

Solar Eclipse 2020: Date, timings, do's and don'ts - all you need to know

The first eclipse of 2020 is here, on June 21st the annular solar eclipse is expected to occur in the morning on Sunday this week in India.

Jun 21, 2020

Lawyer flouts minimum court etiquette, appears in virtual hearing lying in bed

Supreme Court was unimpressed as a lawyer appeared in a virtual hearing while lying in bed. The apex court demanded that minimum court etiquette be maintained.

Jun 20, 2020

123 cadets commissioned into IAF during Hyderabad's Air Force Academy's parade

This is the 205th course of the Indian Air Force Academy of pre-commissioning training of Flight Cadets of various IAF branches

Jun 20, 2020

'Controversy being created' : PM's Office puts out clarification on PM Modi's 'no intrusion' remark

The Prime Minister's Office asserted following the PM's remarks at an all-party meeting on Friday that India would respond firmly to any transgression on LAC.

Jun 20, 2020