India

Finance Ministry lauds GST era: Marked reductions in tax rates; tax payer base doubles to 1.24 crore

The Finance Ministry remembers Arun Jaitley on his death anniversary, says in the GST era, marked reductions in tax rates have been observed. The Ministry has also pointed at an increase in the taxpayer base to 1.24 crores.

Aug 24, 2020

Serum Institute shuts rumours on COVISHIELD availability in 73 days: 'Completely false'

As reports emerged about the COVISHIELD vaccine being available across India in 73 days, Serum Institute of India has denied these reports calling them 'false'.

Aug 23, 2020

Trump looks to gain Indian-American voters' confidence with '4 more years' campaign featuring PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi featured in the latest campaign video of Donald Trump in his presidential election, as Trump tries to win the confidence of Indian-American voters in the US.

Aug 23, 2020

After imposing sanctions, Pakistan denies reports of Dawood Ibrahim's presence in Karachi

The Pakistan government's recent notification listed Dawood Ibrahim's presence in Karachi, now the government has released a statement saying that these reports are 'baseless'.

Aug 23, 2020

Bloomsbury withdraws Delhi riots book citing deep sense of responsibility

Bloomsbury India has now withdrawn the book on the Delhi riots that was scheduled to launch today. The publisher has released their statement on the matter.

Aug 22, 2020

In a first, National Council for Transgender Persons formed | Details

In a notification on Friday, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has now constituted a National Council for Transgender Persons, in a historic first for India.

Aug 22, 2020

India crosses milestone of testing more than 10 lakh COVID samples a day

The coronavirus recovery rate in India has risen to 74.30 percent on Saturday from 73.91 percent on Friday. The fatality rate has also dropped from 1.90 percent on Friday to 1.89 percent on Saturday.

Aug 22, 2020

If they can't follow Hindi, they 'can leave': AYUSH Secretary to Doctors in webinar

With the ongoing debate on Hindi imposition, AYUSH Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha recently sparked outrage for telling Tamil delegates in a training webinar who asked for the session in English, to leave if they can't follow.

Aug 22, 2020

COVID home treatment: What to know while under home isolation | Details

With governments asking patients with mild symptoms and who are asymptomatic to isolate at home rather than make a visit to the hospital or COVID care centre, we're truly becoming self-reliant. Therefore, it's better to know what will actually help one get through it.

Aug 21, 2020

'Freedom is not given, it is taken': Remembering Subhas Chandra Bose on his 75th death anniversary

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was one of the most passionate martyrs remembered for his determination and action. On his death anniversary, we recall his journey and some of his most popular sayings.

Aug 18, 2020

Vikas Krishan calls for resumption of Ind-Pak sporting ties, with conditions

Vikas Krishan who is training in Bellary in Karnataka for the Tokyo Olympics called for the resumption of sporting ties between India and Pakistan. He suggests a boxing tournament.

Aug 18, 2020

India 'deadliest country' for forest rangers; guarding forests no cake walk

In a high-risk job like being a forest ranger, it's hard to get your due. While pitches are being made for change in the department, little change takes place on the ground in terms of giving them protection and policies to help them.

Aug 17, 2020

RS Secretariat preparing for Monsoon Session amid coronavirus pandemic

The Monsoon Session of the Rajya Sabha is approaching and officials at the Secretariat are preparing for it keeping in mind the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

Aug 17, 2020

'Losers, you were caught red-handed': Ravi Shankar slams Rahul Gandhi over FB jibe

India's IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has come forward to address Rahul Gandhi's claims against Facebook favouring BJP and RSS. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted that BJP and RSS spread fake news and hatred through it and use it to influence the electorate.

Aug 16, 2020

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India

Finance Ministry lauds GST era: Marked reductions in tax rates; tax payer base doubles to 1.24 crore

Serum Institute shuts rumours on COVISHIELD availability in 73 days: 'Completely false'

Trump looks to gain Indian-American voters' confidence with '4 more years' campaign featuring PM Modi

After imposing sanctions, Pakistan denies reports of Dawood Ibrahim's presence in Karachi

Bloomsbury withdraws Delhi riots book citing deep sense of responsibility

In a first, National Council for Transgender Persons formed | Details

India crosses milestone of testing more than 10 lakh COVID samples a day

If they can't follow Hindi, they 'can leave': AYUSH Secretary to Doctors in webinar

COVID home treatment: What to know while under home isolation | Details

'Freedom is not given, it is taken': Remembering Subhas Chandra Bose on his 75th death anniversary

Vikas Krishan calls for resumption of Ind-Pak sporting ties, with conditions

India 'deadliest country' for forest rangers; guarding forests no cake walk

RS Secretariat preparing for Monsoon Session amid coronavirus pandemic

'Losers, you were caught red-handed': Ravi Shankar slams Rahul Gandhi over FB jibe

Late BJP leader Manohar Parrikar's son Utpal tests COVID positive, hospitalised

Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary: PM Modi, Prez Kovind and other leaders pay respects

Sri Lanka Cricket willing to host India-England Tests next year: report

Prez approves Shaurya Chakra to 3 army personnel for fighting terrorists in J&K

Home Minister Amit Shah tests COVID negative, to remain in home isolation for few days

Rajya Sabha MP Sonal Mansingh's e-mail hacked, calls for action on Twitter

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