India

Indian social media claims to tackle coronavirus the natural way

Indian social media is spreading tips and tricks on tackling coronavirus using ancient ayurveda and similar methods

Mar 2, 2020

Trump's India visit: US President's newfound Bollywood connection

As Trump's visit to India kicks off, the President has already created a stir in Bollywood even before his arrival. During his speech, he mentioned classics like Sholay and DDLJ. From his attempt at Hindi tweets, the President is surely giving us filmy feels!

Feb 24, 2020

Melania Trump's breezy white outfit, gold embroidered sash has desi connection

With US President Donald Trump and Melania Trump landing in India on a historic visit, the eyes of everyone were on the first lady on what Mrs. Trump is wearing and interestingly the attire of Melania had an Indian connection to it.

Feb 24, 2020

India-Norway issue joint statement on climate, environment; 15 commitments enshrined

Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar and Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment Sveinung Rotevatn to discuss bilateral and global issues on climate and environment.

Feb 16, 2020

IT dept supports PM Modi's tax return claim, says only 1.46 crore liable to pay taxes

CBDT says that only 5.78 crore people disclosed their income in the current financial year and just 1.46 crore people are liable to pay taxes.

Feb 14, 2020

India readying $2.6 billion US naval helicopter deal ahead of President Trump's visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is trying to pull out all the stops for Trump's trip in a bid to reaffirm strategic ties between India and the US.

Feb 11, 2020

India's new ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu presents credentials to President Trump

Trump warmly welcomed Sandhu, a career foreign service official, back to Washington DC and wished him success in his responsibilities as India's ambassador to the US.

Feb 7, 2020

Disney+ coming to India via Hostar platform

Disney+ has confirmed its plan to launch a video streaming service in India on March 29, according to a report.

Feb 5, 2020

Indo-US trade deal on cards during President Trump's visit to India in February

As Trump is scheduled to visit India on February 23 and 26, trade officials of both the countries are giving final touches to a proposed trade deal.

Feb 5, 2020

Coronavirus in India: Third case of deadly virus confirmed in Kerala, patient stable

The person had returned from Wuhan in China.

Feb 3, 2020

Coronavirus: Air India plane with 324 Indians from China's Wuhan lands in Delhi

India has thanked the Chinese government for facilitating the special flight to evacuate the Indians from Wuhan.

Feb 1, 2020

Economic Survey: Govt's key steps to achieve $5 trillion economy, check here

The Economic Survey noted that the year 2019 was a difficult year for the global economy with world output growth estimated to grow at its slowest pace of 2.9 per cent.

Jan 31, 2020

Coronavirus in India: First positive case confirmed in Kerala

The person is reportedly stable and is being closely monitored.

Jan 30, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Death toll mounts to 132, experts warn of infection reaching climax in 10 days

The United States and Japan flew citizens out of China on Wednesday in light of the rising death toll.

Jan 29, 2020

How India is preparing to curb coronavirus spread

As new suspected cases of coronavirus are coming to light, health officials across the country are on alert.

Jan 28, 2020

India's first underwater metro in Kolkata to be functional soon: 5 facts

The East-West metro project is 74 percent owned by India's Railway Ministry and 26 percent by the nation's Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Jan 28, 2020

India, Brazil sign 15 accords to deepen ties across range of sectors

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro took to social media to hail the closer cooperation and agreements struck during Bolsonaro's official visit to India.

Jan 26, 2020

Republic Day 2020: Wishes, quotes, messages to share with your loved ones

The main event of the day is marked by parades on the Rajpath, New Delhi. This year, India's chief guest for the parade will be Brazil's President Jair Messias Bolsonaro.

Jan 24, 2020

Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls for UN action on dispute with India over Kashmir

Kashmir is claimed in full by both India and Pakistan. The two countries have gone to war twice over it, and both rule parts of it.

Jan 23, 2020

Not again, Trump says US ready to mediate between India-Pakistan over Kashmir dispute

Kashmir, which sits high in the Himalayas between India and Pakistan, has been in dispute between the nuclear-armed neighbours since they gained independence in 1947.

Jan 22, 2020