"We Will Lose Control If We Don't Move Now": Macron Orders Third Lockdown

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday ordered France into its third national lockdown and said schools would close for three weeks as he sought to push back a third wave of COVID-19 infections that...

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'Oversight Or Hindsight?': Priyanka Gandhi On Interest Rate Flip-Flop

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi today asked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman if the Centre's overnight flip-flop on small savings scheme interest rates was a case of "oversight" as claimed or one...

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Biden Lets Trump Era H-1B Visa Bans Expire, Indian Techies To Benefit

US President Joe Biden on Thursday let the ban on foreign workers visa, in particular H-1B, lapse as the notification issued by his predecessor Donald Trump expired, a move which is likely to benefit...

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Latest News Live Updates: Voting Begins For 2nd Phase Of Assembly Polls

India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 1,20,95,855 with 56,211 more people testing positive for the infection in a span of 24 hours, while 271 more fatalities pushed death count to 1,62,114, according to...

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"Your Vote Can Bring Decisive Change": Amit Shah To Assam, Bengal Voters

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday appealed to the people of West Bengal and Assam to vote in large numbers in the second phase of polling for the Assembly elections.

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Two Girls, 3 And 5, Dropped Over 14-Foot Wall At US-Mexico Border

Two small Ecuadoran girls were hoisted over and dropped from top of a 14-foot wall marking US-Mexican border in the middle of night before being picked up by US Customs and Border Protection officers,...

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Trinamool Congress Worker Stabbed To Death In Bengal, 7 Arrested: Police

A Trinamool Congress worker died after he was allegedly stabbed in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district in the early hours of Thursday, hours before polling started in the area, police said.

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Twin YouTube Pranksters Plead Guilty To Staging Fake Bank Robberies

YouTube stars Alan and Alex Stokes, twins known for provocative video gags, have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from two fake bank robberies they staged in California.

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April Fools' Day 2021: Quotes, Cards And Funny Messages To Share

Happy April Fools' Day: Today is April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day. 1st April has always been a day of jokes, pranks and fun. The old and the young are equally excited over the April Fools' Day. Here...

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"Orders Issued By Oversight": Interest Rate Cuts On Small Savings Dropped

The government has rolled back cuts on interest rates on small savings schemes, including National Savings Certificates or NSC and Public Provident Fund or PPF, announced last evening.

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Yes, Israel "Occupies" West Bank, US Says

Joe Biden's administration said Wednesday that Israel's control of the West Bank is indeed "occupation," clarifying its stance after the release of a report that seemed to downplay the term, adopting...

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US Plant Ruins 15 Million Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine Doses: Report

About 15 million doses of the single-shot coronavirus vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson were ruined in a factory error in the United States, The New York Times reported -- a blow to the company's...

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Pics: Second Phase Of Voting For West Bengal And Assam Assembly Elections Begins

Polling began at 7 am today for for 30 constituencies, including the high-profile Nandigram seat, in the second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections and for 39 seats in the second phase of...

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PM Urges Bengal To "Strengthen Democracy" As 2nd Phase Vote Begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged the people of West Bengal to go out in large numbers and vote for the second phase of the assembly election.

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India Vaccine Net Widens Today To All Those Who Are 45 Or Older: 10 Facts

India enters the third phase of the world's largest inoculation drive today as vaccine net extends to people who are 45 and older. By vaccinating more people, the centre aims to give a boost to Covid...

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US Exporters Continue To Encounter Significant Barriers In India: Report

The Biden administration has alleged that US exporters continued to encounter significant tariff and non-tariff barriers that impede the imports of its products into India.

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Opinion: The Motive For Mamata's Letter To Sonia Gandhi, Other Party Leaders

Have Opposition leaders finally realised that a single party can't stop the BJP juggernaut, and to dislodge the BJP, and for their own survival, it is important to come together?

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US Special Presidential Envoy For Climate John Kerry To Visit India

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Abu Dhabi, New Delhi and Dhaka from April 1-9 to discuss the climate crisis, the State Department has announced.

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Music Director Bappi Lahiri Tests Positive For COVID-19

Veteran music composer Bappi Lahiri has been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, the singer's spokesperson confirmed.

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As Bengal, Assam Vote, All Eyes On Mamata Banerjee vs Suvendu Adhikari

For Mamata Banerjee, and the BJP, the battle for Nandigram is a prestige fight because it was the 2007 anti-land acquisition movement in the region that helped her capture power in the state for the...

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D-Day For Mamata Banerjee As Nandigram Votes In Phase 2 Of Bengal Polls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's bold call to take on her party's most prominent defector to the BJP on his home turf will be put to the test today as the people of Nandigram go to vote...

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Bengal's Biggest Fight Today In Nandigram, 39 Seats Up For Polls In Assam

Nandigram - the epicentre of the battle for Bengal - goes to polls today, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee toe-to-toe with her protege-turned-arch rival Suvendu Adhikari. Thirty constituencies in...

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Madras High Court Orders Reburial Of COVID-19 Victim Dr Simon Hercules

After 11 months of his death, the Madras High Court on Wednesay ordered the exhumation of the body of Dr Simon Hercules, who had been treating Covid patients and fell victim to the virus in April last...

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"India A Bridge In Narrowing Differences At Security Council": UN Envoy

India has "been a bridge" in a polarised UN Security Council, narrowing differences and helping shape the Council's statements, discussions on Afghanistan and Myanmar, pushing for greater meeting of...

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TikTok Parent ByteDance's Bank Accounts Said to Be Blocked by India

Indian authorities have blocked at least two of ByteDance's bank accounts for alleged tax evasion, prompting it to ask a court to quash the directive that it fears will hit its operations, two sources...

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SpaceX Starship SN11 Rocket Fails to Land Safely After Test Launch

An uncrewed SpaceX Starship prototype rocket failed to land safely after a test launch from Boca Chica, Texas, US and engineers were investigating, SpaceX said.

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Apple Announces WWDC 2021 Dates: All the Details

Apple said it would host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in an online-only format for the second year in a row. The event will take place from June 7 to June 11, as COVID-19 cases...

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Did Call BJP Leader, Leaking Conversation An Offence: Mamata Banerjee

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that calling up a former leader of her party who has switched to the BJP is not a crime. The people to be blamed are those who broke faith and leaked...

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Professor, Data Analyst In SpaceX Crew For 1st All-Civilian Spaceflight

A college science professor and an aerospace data analyst were named on Tuesday to round out a four-member crew for a SpaceX launch into orbit planned later this year billed as the first all-civilian...

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Afghanistan Welcomes India's Remarks At "Heart Of Asia" Conference

Afghanistan has welcomed the remarks made by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar at the ''Heart Of Asia'' conference in Dushanbe on Tuesday.

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Capitol Police Sue Donald Trump Over January 6 Riot

Two Capitol Police officers sued former US president Donald Trump Tuesday for inciting the January 6 insurrection that left dozens of their fellow officers injured and one dead.

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2 Days On, Fire Rages At Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh National Park

Two days after a massive forest fire broke out at the Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh, efforts are still on to put out the blaze, according to locals.

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Rs 5 To Enter Market For An Hour - This City's Plan To Avoid Lockdown

In a bid to decongest markest areas amid rising Covid-19 cases, the Nashik administration is charging people to enter a market for an hour.

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After Canada, Germany Halts AstraZeneca Jabs For Under-60s Over Clot Risk

Germany will deploy AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine for general use only for over-60 year olds, the government said Tuesday, imposing restrictions for younger people taking the jab after several...

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"In Spirit Of April Fool's Day...": Volkswagen On US 'Name Change'

German automaker Volkswagen AG's U.S. unit issued a false news release on Tuesday claiming it would rename its U.S. operations as "Voltswagen of America" in a marketing stunt designed to call...

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Actor Ajaz Khan Arrested In Mumbai Drugs Case

Actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Ajaz Khan was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) today, a day after he was detained for questioning over restricted drugs found at his Mumbai home. He...

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Biden To Let Trump's H-1B Visa Ban Expire In Win For Tech Firms: Report

President Joe Biden plans to allow a pandemic-related ban on visas for certain temporary workers, enacted by former President Donald Trump, to expire Wednesday, according to people familiar with the...

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"Actually I Am Shandilya..." Mamata Banerjee Signs Off From Nandigram

As the curtains came down Tuesday night on campaigning for the second phase of the Bengal election, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee played one final card - telling voters she belonged to the 'Shandilya...

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Biden Expected To End Trump's H1-B Visa Ban: Report

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to allow a proclamation from his Republican predecessor that had blocked many temporary foreign workers from coming into the United States to expire on Wednesday,...

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"These Attacks Must Stop": Biden On Violence Against Asian-Americans

US President Joe Biden has announced additional actions to respond to the violence and xenophobia perpetrated against Asian Americans.

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No Permit Needed For Vehicles Carrying Oxygen Till September 30

The government on Tuesday said it has extended the exemption from permit requirement for transport vehicles carrying oxygen till September 30, 2021, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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India Takes Part In Second Sherpas Meeting Of G7, Guest Countries

Suresh Prabhu, who is India's Sherpa to G-20 and G7, attended the second virtual meeting of Sherpas of Group of Seven (G7) and guest countries on Tuesday.

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2 French Naval Ships Arrive In India On Goodwill Visit

The French Navy's amphibious assault helicopter carrier Tonnerre and frigate Surcouf arrived in Kochi on Tuesday ahead of a mega naval war game involving France and four member nations of the Quad...

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Sharad Pawar Doing Well After Operation: Maharashtra Health Minister

NCP chief Sharad Pawar is doing well after an operation, informed Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday.

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LIVE Updates: 14 Countries Raise Concerns On Virus Origin Report

The United States led a chorus of concern from a group of nations on Tuesday over a WHO-backed report into the origins of the coronavirus in China, with accusations swirling that Beijing failed to...

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Pandemic Delays Gender Parity By A Generation: World Economic Forum

The pandemic has rolled back years of progress towards equality between men and women, according a report Wednesday showing the crisis had added decades to the trajectory towards closing the gender...

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Anand Mahindra To Uddhav Thackeray On Lockdown: 'Poor Are Hit Hardest'

With Maharashtra witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases over the last few weeks, businessman Anand Mahindra on Monday said "the people a lockdown hurts most are the poor, migrant workers and small...

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Weapons Recovered In Assam's Kokrajhar Ahead Of PM Modi's Rally

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam's Kokrajhar, the police have recovered arms and ammunition including three AK 56, three AK 56 magazines, and 157 rounds of bullets in the...

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One Of World's Greatest Hidden Fortunes Crashed In Days. How It Happened

From his perch high above Midtown Manhattan, just across from Carnegie Hall, Bill Hwang was quietly building one of the world's greatest fortunes.

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Visa Moves to Allow Payment Settlements Using Cryptocurrency

Visa said it will allow the use of the cryptocurrency USD Coin to settle transactions on its payment network, the latest sign of growing acceptance of digital currencies by the mainstream financial...

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Pregnant Woman Forced To Walk 3 Kms By Odisha Cop For Not Wearing Helmet

Sub Inspector Reena Baxal, Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of Sarat Police Station in Mayurbhanj District, has been suspended by the district Superintendent of police on charges of misconduct and dereliction...

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"Relief": OCI Card Holders Won't Need Old Passports Now For India Travel

People of Indian-origin having the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier, according to a government...

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India's Steady Economic Recovery In Doubt As Covid Cases Surge

India's consumption demand and business activity looked steady in February, although chances of a strong recovery appeared doubtful after a sharp surge in virus cases and the increasing risk of...

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Tides, A Full Moon, Days Of Digging: How Ship Was Freed In Suez Canal

A nearly week-long saga to dislodge a giant container ship stuck in the Suez Canal reached an end Monday as the vessel was freed and traffic resumed through the vital waterway. Authorities expected...

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Farooq Abdullah Tests Covid Positive, Son Omar Says Family Self-Isolating

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has tested positive for COVID-19, his son Omar Abdullah tweeted this morning, adding that the family would self-isolate.

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Manipur Withdraws 'No Refuge For Myanmarese' Order: Government Sources

The Manipur government has withdrawn an earlier order against local authorities setting up food and shelter camps for Myanmar citizens entering India due to the ongoing turmoil in the neighbouring...

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Cops Attacked As Religious Procession Refused In Maharashtra, 4 Injured

A mob of sword-carrying Sikh protesters broke through barricades at a Gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded last evening and attacked policemen, leaving four injured, after the police refused to allow a...

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"Trinamool, BJP Merely Conspirators Now Divided": Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee

The "silence of the graveyard" has engulfed Nandigram and Singur in the past decade, West Bengal's former communist Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has said on the eve of the state's second...

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Covid Probably Came To Humans From Animals: WHO Experts

A team of international experts will present details Tuesday of their findings from a mission to China, which concluded Covid-19 probably passed to humans from a bat via an intermediary animal, all...

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Watch: Unruly Fans, Chaos At Theatre Showing Pawan Kalyan's Film Trailer

Chaos erupted at the Sangam Sharath theatre in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam as a large number of fans gathered for the launch of the trailer of actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's movie 'Vakeel...

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Babul Supriyo Sparks Controversy After "Slapping" Man In BJP Office

Union minister Babul Supriyo who is contesting the West Bengal assembly election from the Tollygunje constituency, has courted controversy by allegedly slapping a man inside a party office in Kolkata.

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Indian-American Couple Donates Rs 1 Crore For Bihar, Jharkhand Healthcare

An Indian American couple has donated over Rs 1 for crore healthcare works in Bihar and Jharkhand, the Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA) announced on Monday.

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Mozambique Town Deserted As ISIS Claims Control

The key northern Mozambique town of Palma was all but deserted Monday, its residents fleeing by road, boat or on foot as the ISIS claimed control after a prolonged onslaught.

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The Wuhan Lab At The Heart Of The "Extremely Unlikely" Leak Theory

A team commissioned by the World Health Organization to investigate the source of the coronavirus in Wuhan in January concluded that it was "extremely unlikely" that the pathogen originated in a...

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Search On For 11 Trapped In Illegal Goldmine In Colombia

Rescuers were working against the clock to rescue 11 people trapped in a flooded illegal goldmine since last week, Colombian authorities said Monday.

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S Jaishankar Meets Ashraf Ghani, Discusses Afghan Peace Process

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday and had a discussion on the Afghan peace process.

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Gujarat Chief Minister Weighed Against 85 Kgs Of Silver At Event

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was on Monday weighed against 85 kilograms of silver at a function organised in Gandhinagar.

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Farmers Celebrate Holi On Protest Sites At Delhi Borders

The farmers protesting against the three contentious farm laws at the Delhi borders - Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur - on Monday celebrated Holi and Hola Mohalla.

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90% Of US Adults Will Be Eligible For Vaccine By April 19: White House

US President Joe Biden's administration on Monday announced a raft of new actions to ramp up the national immunization campaign and ensure that 90 percent of adults will be eligible for vaccination...

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Facebook, Google's New Plan To Connect Southeast Asia And America

Facebook said on Monday it planned two new undersea cables to connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America in a project with Google and regional telecommunication companies to boost internet...

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Watch: Giant Ship Floats Again After Blocking Suez Canal For 6 Days

Almost a week after it ran aground in Suez Canal, blocking hundreds of ships, the giant cargo ship MV Ever Given was seen floating in videos that emerged on social media.

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Chinese Video Streamer Bilibili Sinks Day After $2.6 Billion IPO

Video streaming site Bilibili sank on its first day trading on Hong Kong's stock exchange on Monday as investors fret over a global sell-off in Chinese tech shares.

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German Trade Union Calls for 4-Day Strike at Amazon Sites Ahead of Easter

Amazon could see a four-day strike at six of its locations in Germany as trade union Verdi tries to force the US e-commerce group to recognise collective bargaining agreements. The union is demanding...

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Can This Israeli Company Detect COVID 19 Just By Listening to You?

An Israeli company called Vocalis Health has just conducted trials in India to test a smartphone based tool that can analyse a person's voice and detect COVID from this. This can be used to make...

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Venezuela Hits Back at Facebook for Suspending President Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela government has hit back at Facebook for blocking President Nicolas Maduro's page for 30 days over violation of its policies against spreading misinformation about COVID-19. "We are...

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68,020 New Covid Cases, Biggest One-Day Surge In India Since October

68,020 fresh coronavirus cases in India in biggest one-day surge since October, 1.2 crore total cases, 1,61,843 deaths

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Giant Ship Stuck For Days In Suez Canal Floats Again: Report

Salvage teams freed the Ever Given in the Suez Canal, according to maritime services provider Inchcape, almost a week after the giant vessel ran aground in one of the world's most important trade...

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2 Australian Ministers Demoted After Rape Allegations

Two Australian ministers were demoted from top cabinet posts Monday as the ruling conservative party tried to draw a line under dual rape scandals that have convulsed national politics.

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PM, Party To Decide Next Assam Chief Minister, Says BJP's Himanta Sarma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP parliamentary board will decide who the next Chief Minister of Assam will be and that was none of his concern, state Cabinet Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has...

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"Festival Of Joy, Happiness And Laughter": PM Tweets Holi Wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Holi and wished that the festival infuses "new vigour and energy" in the lives of people.

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Tamil Nadu's EPS Chokes Up Over DMK Leader's Taunt: "People Will Punish"

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, who has been the target of DMK leader A Raja's jibes including one comparing him to "MK Stalin's Slipper", almost broke down on Sunday while campaigning...

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Opinion: Even Without A Pandemic, Going Maskless In Delhi Can Kill You

It has been a year since the pandemic hit India and, for me, the oddest thing is how healthy I've been. Like most but not all of the people I see on the streets, I have been masked up these past 12...

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Happy Holi 2021: Wishes, Images, Messages, SMS, WhatsApp Status, Photos

Happy Holi Wishes: Today is Holi. It many states of north India it is also called Rangwali Holi as playing Holi with colours is the main thing today. Amid the Covid pandemic, there are restrictions...

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RTI Activist Critically Injured In Bomb Attack In Odisha: Police

A Right to Information (RTI) activist, who is also a local BJP leader, suffered serious injuries after criminals hurled bombs at him in Odisha's Jajpur district, police said on Sunday.

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Troops Fire At Funeral As Myanmar Mourns Bloodiest Day Since Coup

Myanmar security forces opened fire at a funeral on Sunday, witnesses said, as people across the country gathered to mourn 114 people killed the previous day in the worst crackdown on protests since...

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Aladdin's Cave Of Goods Stuck In Suez Canal Logjam

An Aladdin's cave of goods ranging from IKEA furnishings to tens of thousands of livestock is stuck in a maritime traffic jam caused by the Suez Canal blockage.

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Watch: US Navy Members Sing Hindi Song From Popular Bollywood Movie

Members of the US Navy sang a popular Hindi song at a dinner meeting between US Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Michael M Gilday and India's Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu.

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India Gifts 1 Lakh Covid Vaccine Doses To Nepal Army

As a mark of friendship and strong ties between New Delhi and Kathmandu, India on Sunday sent one lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccines for the Nepal Army.

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Doctors Issue Warning Over Rise In French Covid Intensive Care Patients

The number of COVID-19 patients in France's intensive care units has risen to a new high for this year, health ministry data showed on Sunday, as doctors warned a third wave of infections could soon...

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"All About Coming Together": Kamala Harris Extends Greeting On Holi

US Vice President Kamala Harris has greeted people on the occasion of Holi, saying the festival is all about "positivity, setting aside our differences, and coming together".

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Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Green Initiative With Arab Leaders

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called the leaders of Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, and Sudan to discuss a massive regional tree-planting project, state news agency (SPA) reported early on...

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LIVE Updates: India's Covid Tally At 1.19 Crore, Over 1.61 Lakh Deaths

India recorded 62,714 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours in its sharpest one-day spike in nearly five months, the health ministry data showed on Sunday.

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Passenger Tries To Open Plane's Emergency Exit Mid-Air, Arrested: Report

A passenger on a Delhi to Varanasi flight attempted to open the emergency exit door mid-air on Saturday, but was restrained by the crew till the aircraft landed safely.

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Google's App Store Privacy Labels: What They Mean for Your Data and Privacy

Google has a suite of apps on the App Store including Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Docs, Google Drive, and Google Chrome. We take a look at privacy labels of all of these apps on...

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62,714 Fresh Coronavirus Cases In India, Biggest 1-Day Jump Since October

India recorded 62,714 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours in its sharpest one-day spike in nearly five months. The fresh infections have taken the total Covid tally in the country to 1.19...

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Around 150 Patients Move Out As Fire Breaks Out At UP Hospital

A fire broke out in the cardiology department of a hospital in Uttar Pradesh this morning, the police said, adding there were no immediate reports of casualties.

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Criminal Who Fled After Delhi Hospital Firing Killed In Encounter

A notorious criminal of the infamous Goga gang was killed in an encounter with the Delhi police this morning after he escaped from an hospital two days ago.

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AIADMK Asks Election Commission To Not Allow DMK's A Raja To Campaign

The AIADMK on Saturday asked the Election Commission to debar DMK MP and party general secretary A Raja from campaigning for Tamil Nadu assembly election for "making vulgar and scandalous speeches"...

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How to Save Instagram Photos in Gallery

There is a very easy method in which you can save the photos shared on your Instagram profile onto your smartphone. The photo can be saved in your phone's Gallery and can be accessed at any time,...

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Happy Holi 2021: Holika Dahan Wishes, Messages And Images To Share

Holi 2021: Today is Holika Dahan or Choti Holi. This year amid the pandemic, let's follow the Covid protocols and enjoy sharing Holika Dahan wishes and messages with friends and family. Holika Dahan...

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Global Condemnation Follows As Myanmar Sees Bloodiest Day Since Coup

Defence chiefs from a dozen countries on Sunday jointly condemned the bloodbath in Myanmar a day earlier, when at least 90 people -- including several children -- were killed after security forces...

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Snake Venom Worth Over Rs 1 Crore Seized In Odisha, 6 Arrested

Officials of the Bhubaneswar forest department on Saturday busted a snake venom smuggling racket and arrested six persons including a woman.

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How to Post Instagram Stories Without Opening the App

There is a simple workaround to post Instagram stories without opening the main Instagram app. For this purpose, users will need to download the Threads from Instagram app from Google Play Store or...

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Happy Holi 2021 Stickers: How to Find, Add, and Share Stickers on WhatsApp

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get the best stickers to boost your Holi greetings game on WhatsApp Messenger.

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"Everything Tasted Like Cardboard": Coronavirus Survivors On Sensory Loss

Three days after testing positive for Covid-19, "everything tasted like cardboard," recalls 38-year-old Elizabeth Medina, who lost her sense of taste and smell at the start of the pandemic. A year...

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Chief Justice Invokes Poet To Advise Judges Against Social Media

Chief Justice of India SA Bobde on Saturday invoked poet Rudyard Kipling to advise judges against social media slander.

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Hundreds Protest Against Denmark's Virus Law, "Corona Passports"

Hundreds gathered in central Copenhagen on Saturday to protest against a controversial virus law and Denmark's plan to create so called "corona passports".

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In Saudi's Climate Change Campaign, A Plan To Plant Billions Of Trees

Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia on Saturday unveiled a sweeping campaign to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions, including a plan to plant billions of trees in the coming decades.

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Amid Tamil Nadu Poll Campaign, Smriti Irani Performs Dandiya

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday joined party workers in a dandiya dance while campaigning for Vanathi Srinivasan, the BJP's candidate from Coimbatore South constituency of Tamil Nadu ahead of...

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10 Arrested For Violence During First Phase Of Polling In West Bengal

At least 10 people were arrested for allegedly being involved in incidents of violence that occurred in two of the 30 constituencies of West Bengal where polling was held in the first of the...

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5,000 Fans Tested For Covid Before Non-Distanced Concert In Barcelona

Music fans in Barcelona had rapid COVID-19 tests ahead of attending a rock concert on Saturday in a trial that, if successful, could provide a route to recovery for the ravaged live music industry in...

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Boris Johnson Condemns "Disgraceful Attacks" On Police In Bristol

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday condemned "disgraceful attacks" on police after a third night of violence hit the western city of Bristol by protesters condemning new crime...

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Japan To Issue Digital Vaccine Passport: Report

Japan is set to issue digital health certificates to citizens who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, joining China, the EU and other countries that have adopted similar measures aimed at opening...

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Suez Canal Chief Cites Possible "Human Error" In Ship Grounding

Egypt's Suez Canal chief said Saturday that "technical or human errors" could be behind the grounding of a huge container ship blocking the vital waterway, causing a backlog of over 300 vessels.

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6 States See Surge In Covid, Account For 79.5% Of Cases, Says Centre

Six states - Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh - continue to report a high surge in daily COVID-19 cases and account for 79.57 per cent of the new infections...

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Fire Breaks Out In Basement Of Commercial Building In South Mumbai

A fire broke out in a five-storeyed building in Mumbai's Prabhadevi area this morning, a fire brigade official said.

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Pune's Fashion Street Fire Under Control, No Casualities: Official

The fire that broke out in Pune's Fashion Street market on Friday night has been brought under control, informed the Chief Fire Officer of the Pune Municipal Corporation on Saturday.

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Stuck In Suez: Thousands of Animals Crammed Into Hulls Of 10 Ships

Of all the millions of tons of cargo that's piled up in the Suez Canal, none is more delicate than the animals crammed into the hulls of several of the ships.

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Rohingya Case: India Can't Be Capital For Illegal Immigrants, Says Centre

The country cannot be the capital for illegal immigrants, the Centre told the Supreme Court which on Friday reserved order on a fresh plea seeking directions for immediate release of detained Rohingya...

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Beverly Cleary, Renowned US Children's Author, Dies At 104

American children's author Beverly Cleary, the creator of iconic characters including Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins, has died at 104, her publisher said Friday.

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Australia Threatens World Trade Body Action As China Hikes Duty On Wine

Australia's trade minister threatened to take China to the World Trade Organization on Saturday over its "unjustifiable" decision to hike duties on Australian wine imports for up to five years.

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Scientists Warn Of Deadly Heat Waves In India, In Spite Of Climate Goals

Potentially deadly heat waves will likely become more commonplace in South Asian countries, including India, in the coming decades even if global warming is limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius, according...

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On Day 2 Of PM's Bangladesh Visit, Key Pacts Likely To Be Signed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began Day 2 of his visit to Bangladesh with a trip to the Shaktira Jeshoreshwari temple, around 300 kilometres from capital Dhaka. It has been redecorated specifically for...

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Domestic Violence Complaints Spiked In Year Of Lockdown: Women's Panel

The number of complaints of domestic violence received by the National Commission for Women rose sharply in 2020, the year of the lockdown when most people were confined to their homes due to...

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Elon Musk Brags Tesla Will Be Biggest "In A Few Months", Deletes Tweet

Does Tesla Inc. have the potential to be a $1 trillion company? It's a notion that got Elon Musk tweeting early Friday, only for the billionaire to do something fairly rare for him: delete a post.

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Considering Translating Draft Environment Report In 22 Languages: Centre

The Centre told the Delhi High Court on Friday that its views on translating the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) in all 22 languages in the Eight Schedule of the Constitution was being given...

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Nitin Gadkari Promises "Road Projects Worth Rs 2 Lakh Crore In Assam"

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said road projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore will be completed in Assam if the BJP is voted to power for the second time in the northeastern state.

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Compared To "Stalin's Slipper" By DMK Leader, Tamil Nadu's EPS Hits Back

Less than two weeks before Tamil Nadu goes to vote, former Union Minister A Raja has provoked a major controversy by calling Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, popularly known as EPS, "worth less...

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South Africa Turns To UN To Extradite Gupta Brothers From UAE

South Africa will approach the UN in a bid to extradite the controversial Gupta brothers from the UAE, where they are in self-exile, as talks with the Emirates have delivered no results, Justice...

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PM Urges "Young Friends To Vote" In First Phase Of Assam, Bengal Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked people in West Bengal and Assam to go out in large numbers and vote in the first phase of the elections to the state assembles.

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30 Seats In Bengal, 47 In Assam Vote In Phase 1 Of Polls Today: 10 Points

The first phases of the Bengal and Assam Assembly elections have started, with 30 seats in Bengal and 47 in Assam voting. In Bengal, the ruling Trinamool and the opposition BJP - who have waged a...

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Biden Administration Took Wrong First Step Over Missile Test: North Korea

North Korea said on Saturday that the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden had taken a wrong first step and revealed "deep-seated hostility" by criticizing its self-defensive missile test.

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Latest News LIVE Updates: Night Curfew In Maharashtra From Sunday

Maharashtra will enforce a night curfew from Sunday, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's office said, as the state struggles with its biggest surge in coronavirus infections since the beginning of the...

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Bengal, Assam Vote In Phase 1, Assam Chief Minister Among Key Candidates

The politically volatile states of West Bengal and Assam are voting in the first phase of assembly elections today amid a resurgent Covid crisis to decide the fate of a number of top politicians...

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Chief Minister Sonowal Among Big Names In 1st Phase Of Assam Polls

The first of three phases of the 2021 Assam Assembly election begins today with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, state Congress chief Ripun Borah and Speaker Hitendranath Goswami among the...

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26 Of 30 Seats In Bengal Phase 1 Polls Voted For Trinamool In 2016

The first phase of the 2021 Bengal Assembly election begins today, with over 73 lakh voters from 30 constituencies - covering the districts of Purulia and Jhargram, and parts of Bankura, West...

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US Condemns Chinese "Campaign" Against Foreign Brands

The United States on Friday condemned a "boycott" campaign by Beijing against foreign brands that have declined to use cotton grown in China's Xinjiang region due to reports of rights abuses there.

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Supreme Court's Order Upholds Freedom Of Expression: Meghalaya Editor

Padma Shri awardee and senior journalist Patricia Mukhim on Friday said that the Supreme Court order to quash an FIR lodged against her over a Facebook post gives hope to people across the country and...

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Young, Rich, Racy: South Korea's Livestreamers

From a converted storeroom on the roof of his mother's Seoul apartment, Kim Min-kyo plays video games for up to 15 hours a day -- and makes a fortune from the thousands of fans watching him.

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Amid Relentless Resurgence, Maharashtra Issues New Covid-19 Guidelines

Maharashtra today hit a six-month high in the daily reportage of fresh Covid-19 cases at 35,952 and 111 deaths. The state has consistently remained the worst-hit of all by the pandemic. Amid this...

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Sushant Rajput's Sister Challenges FIR Against Her In Supreme Court

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Priyanka Singh has challenged before the Supreme Court an order upholding a Mumbai Police FIR against her for alleged getting him medication on a fake prescription.

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Amazon Said to Call on India Not to Alter E-Commerce Investment Rules

Amazon asked the Indian government not to change e-commerce foreign investment rules until investigations into its business practices had been concluded, two sources familiar with the discussions...

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New York Times Article on NFT Sells for Over Half a Million Dollars

A New York Times columnist sold one of his articles in digital form for $563,000 (roughly Rs. 4 crore), the latest example of the craze surrounding NFTs, that collectors are snapping up.

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Xiaomi Said to Plan Electric Vehicle Production Using Great Wall's Factory

Xiaomi plans to make electric vehicles (EVs) using Great Wall Motor's factory, said three people with direct knowledge of the matter, making it the latest tech firm to join the smart mobility race.

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Google Stadia May Add Touchscreen Controls on Android: Report

Google's cloud gaming service Stadia is testing touchscreen controls on Android and might roll out a Direct Touch feature in it soon.

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SSC Delhi Police Constable Exam Answer Key Released

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the answer key of the Delhi Police Constable exam, the result of which was announced on March 15.

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Over 59,000 New Covid Cases India's Biggest 1-Day Spike Since Mid-October

Coronavirus: With 59,118 fresh cases, India sees biggest one-day spike since mid-October; 1.18 crore total cases so far

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"Had Sheikh Mujibur Rehman Not Been Assassinated...": PM Modi's Op-Ed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today began a two-day trip to Bangladesh, his first foreign visit after the coronavirus pandemic broke out. In a special op-ed published in leading Bangladesh newspaper...

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PM Modi In Dhaka For Bangladesh's 50th Year Of Liberation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off his first foreign tour since India declared the Covid-19 lockdown a year ago. He will be in Bangladesh today and tomorrow to attend the celebration of that...

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No Vegetable, Milk Supplies On Bharat Bandh Today, Say Farmers

Rail and road traffic across the country may get affected today as farmers, protesting against three contentious agricultural laws, hold an all-India strike - Bharat Bandh - to mark four months of...

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DMK Leader EV Velu's Properties Searched By Tax Officials For 2nd Day

Income tax officials carried searches at the properties owned by senior DMK leader and Tamil Nadu candidate EV Velu for the second consecutive day on Friday. The searches, Income Tax officials said,...

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OK Computer Review: Anand Gandhi's Bizarre Hotstar Series Is 'Pav Bhaji'

OK Computer Hotstar review: Anand Gandhi's bizarre series, inspired by Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, follows a cop (Vijay Varma) solving a man's death by a self-driving car with the help of...

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Spa Worker, Waiter: Volunteers Patrol US Streets After Anti-Asian Attacks

Wearing bright safety vests and carrying walkie-talkies, volunteers patrol a Chinese neighborhood in New York to protect Asian Americans against a surge of pandemic-era violence after deadly mass...

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5 Killed, Power Outage As Tornadoes Hit US' Alabama

A cluster of tornadoes swept through the southern US state of Alabama Thursday evening, killing at least five people, authorities said.

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Firebomb Attack At Aung San Suu Kyi's Party Headquarters In Myanmar

A fire from a hurled Molotov cocktail broke out early Friday at the party headquarters of deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar's largest city, a party official said.

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2 Killed, Over 70 Covid Patients Evacuated As Fire Breaks Out At Mumbai Hospital

At least two people were killed after a fire broke out at a hospital last night in a mall in Mumbai.

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Twitter's Jack Dorsey Called Out For Trolling Congress During Hearing

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted his frustration with U.S. lawmakers' questions on the social media platform during a hearing about misinformation on Thursday, leading one member of congress to call...

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Sub-Inspector Becomes 1st Woman Cop To Be Part Of Encounter: Delhi Police

Sub-Inspector Priyanka became the first woman personnel of Delhi Police to be a part of an encounter in central Delhi which led to the arrest of an alleged gangster and his associate, police claimed...

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Fire At Saudi Oil Terminal After Projectile Hit: Energy Ministry

A fire broke out at an oil terminal in southern Saudi Arabia after it was hit by a projectile, the energy ministry said Friday, the sixth anniversary of a Riyadh-led military intervention in Yemen.

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Biden Says China Will Not Surpass US As Global Leader On His Watch

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday said he would prevent China from passing the United States to become the most powerful country in the world, vowing to invest heavily to ensure America prevails in...

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Latest News LIVE Updates: Nearly 36,000 New Covid Cases In Maharashtra

Maharashtra reported 35,952 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, its single-highest surge in 24 hours since the beginning of the pandemic, along with 111 deaths. The country's financial capital Mumbai...

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Holi 2021: All About Phalgun Purnima, Holika Dahan Muhurta And Puja Vidhi

Holika Dahan 2021: Holi celebrations have already started in Mathura and Vrindavan. Holika Dahan is just three days away, on March 28. The day is also called Holika Deepak or Chhoti Holi. Here are...

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Chhattisgarh: 140 Vacancies In Assistant Professor (Medical) Post Announced

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has announced to fill 140 vacancies in Assistant Professor (Medical) post.

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Karnataka Minister Dares MLAs To Take 'Monogamy Test', Own Up To Affairs

Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar's statement, calling for an investigation into the personal life of all 225 members of the state assembly to find out how many of them have had illicit or...

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5 Things To Watch As Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs Testify In Congress

The CEOs of Facebook, Google parent Alphabet, and Twitter testify before Congress on Thursday for the first time since pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S Capitol, an attack in which critics say...

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WhatsApp Privacy Policy Update Faces Antitrust Probe From CCI

Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered a probe into a WhatsApp privacy policy update, saying the Facebook-owned messaging service had breached antitrust laws.

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Facebook, Google CEOs Suggest Ways to Reform Key Internet Law

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out steps to reform a key Internet law saying that companies should have immunity from liability only if they follow best practices for removing damaging material...

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'Immunity From Liability If...': Mark Zuckerberg Before Facing Congress

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg laid out steps to reform a key internet law on Wednesday, saying that companies should have immunity from liability only if they follow best practices for...

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53,476 New Covid Cases In India, Biggest Single-Day Jump In Over 5 Months

A fresh surge of 53,476 new coronavirus cases in India, the bigges single-day surge since October 23, has taken the country's tally to 1,17,87,534, the government data this morning showed.

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Best Shot at Unblocking Suez Canal May Not Come Until Monday

The best chance for freeing a massive container ship that's blocking the Suez Canal may not come until Sunday or Monday, when the tide will reach a peak.

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Man Thrashed In Delhi, Forced To Chant Anti-Pak Slogans. Accused Arrested

After a video - that shows a man in Delhi being thrashed by another man as he is forced to chant "Pakistan Murdabad (down with Pakistan)" - was widely shared on social media, police said the accused...

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SSC Constable (General Duty) Recruitment Exam In August, Registration Begins Today

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will begin the registration for the Constable (general duty) recruitment today.

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India Delays Big Exports Of AstraZeneca Shot As Infections Surge: Report

India has put a temporary hold on all major exports of the AstraZeneca coronavirus shot made by the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's biggest vaccine-maker, to meet domestic demand as...

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Massive Ship Blocking Suez Canal Costs About $400 Million An Hour

Tugs and diggers have so far failed to dislodge a massive container ship stuck in the Suez Canal on Wednesday, increasing the chances of prolonged delays in what is arguably the world's most important...

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Gujarat: 32% Teachers Posts Of Key Subjects Vacant In Govt Secondary Schools

Over 32 per cent posts of teachers of important subjects such as math and science, and over 80 per cent posts of principals are vacant in state-run secondary schools in Gujarat, the Assembly was told...

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Kumbh Mela Devotees Must Get Covid Test Reports, Says Uttarakhand

With COVID cases surging again in Uttarakhand, the state government on Wednesday made it mandatory for devotees to bring a negative RT-PCR report not older than 72 hours for attending the forthcoming...

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Work-From-Home For Bengaluru Goldman Sachs Staff As Covid Cases Rise

Goldman Sachs told all but critical staff at its operation in Bengaluru to return to working from home on Wednesday, reversing moves to get staff back to one of its biggest global offices as...

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"No Signal Of Concern On Covishield": Centre Amid Concern Over Vaccine

Covishield is safe and there is "no signal of concern" regarding it as of now, the Centre asserted on Wednesday amid reports of possible side-effects of the Oxford-AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine and...

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Punjab Chief Minister Digitally Orders Mass Transfer Of 19,905 School Teachers

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Wednesday digitally ordered mass general transfers of school teachers through the online portal of the Education Department, in line with the Teachers...

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Fresh Guidelines In Raipur Ban People's Entry At Tourist Spots

In view of a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in the last one week, the Raipur district administration on Wednesday issued fresh guidelines, including banning the entry of people in tourism spots and...

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"India, Russia Have Longstanding Ties": US Admiral On S-400 Missile Deal

The United States needs to understand that India has had a longstanding relationship with the Russians for security cooperation and military equipment, a top American admiral told lawmakers,...

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AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine 76% Effective In Updated US Trial Results

AstraZeneca said on Thursday its COVID-19 vaccine was 76% effective at preventing symptomatic illness, citing a new analysis of up-to-date results for its major US trial.

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US Senate Passes Resolution On Importance Of Indo-Pacific Partnerships

A powerful Senate committee has passed a resolution reaffirming the importance of America's alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, including with India.

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LIVE: "Double Mutant" Covid Variant Found In 18 States, Says Centre

A new "double mutant variant" of the coronavirus has been detected in 18 states in the country in addition to many other strains or variants of concern (VOCs) which have also found abroad, the Health...

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China's $2.3 Trillion Hidden Debt Could Climb Even Higher: Report

China's local governments had 14.8 trillion yuan ($2.3 trillion) of hidden debt last year, and the figure could climb even further this year, according to a government-linked think tank.

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How Many Of These Things Did You Do In Lockdown? See Netflix's Checklist

On this day last year, India went into a strict lockdown to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. One year later, Netflix India has shared a post looking back at just some of the things that people...

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34 From Jamia's Residential Coaching Academy Clear UPSC Mains 2020 Exam

34 students from Jamia Millia Islamia's Residential Coaching Academy (RCA)have qualified for Civil Services (interview) Examination 2020 as per the result of Civil Services (Main) 2020, declared by...

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World's Newest Oil Producer Sends First Cargo Of Crude To India

The first cargo from new oil producer Guyana to the world's third-largest crude importer, India, departed this month from a production facility off the South American nation's coast in a vessel...

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"Unarmed MLAs Thrashed": Tejashwi Yadav On Assembly Chaos Over New Bill

Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar's Leader of the opposition, hit out at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his governments after dramatic scenes were seen in the state assembly on Tuesday during the opposition's...

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Watch: Hundreds Of Men, Women Play Lathmar Holi In Mathura's Barsana

Holi 2021: Barsana in Mathura is famous for Lathmar Holi. In Vrindavan and Mathura, Holi festivities are not a one-day affair. It is popularly referred to as Braj Ki Holi, Vrindavan Holi or Mathura...

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Tamil Nadu Government Doing Well Because Of BJP, Says E Palaniswami

In response to allegations that he only became Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at Sasikala's behest, Edappadi K Palaniswami, in an exclusive interview to NDTV, said he was chosen for his merit. "I got...

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5 Best Tech Gifts Under Rs. 2,000 to Cheer Up Your Loved Ones on Holi

Holi 2021 is just around the corner and we have curated a list of gifts that your loved ones will appreciate, so will your wallet.

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IPS Officer Amitabh Thakur, Among 2 Other Officers Forced To Retire In UP

Three IPS officers have been prematurely retired in Uttar Pradesh, including the one who has been at loggerheads with the state government.

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Benjamin Netanyahu Claims Win In Israel Election, But Majority Uncertain

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory following Israel's fourth election in less than two years but the deeply divisive leader may again struggle to form a governing majority.

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No Consent For Contempt Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Says Attorney General

A lawyer's request to sue Rahul Gandhi for contempt has been denied by Attorney General KK Venugopal, who says his statements on the judiciary are "too vague" to lower the dignity of the institution...

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In Chennai, Get Covid Vaccine At Your Doorstep

Two health workers came knocking at the apartments of nine elderly residents at the sprawling Purvankara Windemere in Chennai to vaccinate them against coronavirus.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Goes on Sale in India Again: All the Details

Redmi Note 10 Pro will go on its second sale in India today. The smartphone will be available via Mi.com and Amazon at 12pm (noon). They can also be purchased from Mi Home stores, and offline...

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Hong Kong, Macau Suspend Pfizer Vaccine Over 'Flawed' Vials

Hong Kong and Macau on Wednesday said they were suspending the use of Pfizer/BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine after being informed of a packaging problem with a batch of vials.

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India, US To Re-Establish Homeland Security Dialogue, Scrapped By Trump

The Biden administration has announced the re-establishment of the Homeland Security Dialogue with India that was discontinued by the previous Trump dispensation.

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Quad A Significant Drive In Indo-Pacific Region: US Admiral, Lawmakers

Rallying behind President Joe Biden's Quad Security Dialogue initiative involving leaders from Australia, India and Japan, a top US admiral and influential Senators described it as a significant...

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Maharashtra Minister Tests COVID-19 Positive For Second Time

Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Dhananjay Munde on Tuesday informed that he has again tested positive for COVID-19. The NCP leader had detected positive for the virus last year in June as well.

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"Mistrust Between China, India At All-Time High," Says US Admiral

While the US-India military relationship is at its best level in years, the mistrust between China and India is at an all-time high, a top US admiral has said and alleged that Beijing's lack of...

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US Senate Confirms Indian-American Doctor Vivek Murthy As Surgeon General

The Senate voted on Tuesday (local time) to confirm Indian-American doctor Vivek Murthy to be US President Biden's surgeon general, handing the administration one of its top public health officials...

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Live Updates: India Logged 40,715 COVID-19 Cases, 199 Deaths On Tuesday

India recorded 40,715 coronavirus cases in a day, taking the nationwide infection tally to 1,16,86,796, while the active caseload at 3,45,377 registered an increase for the 13th day in a row, the...

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Prince Ernst August Of Hanover Jailed In Austria For Violence Against Cop

Prince Ernst August of Hanover, husband of Caroline of Monaco, received a ten-month suspended jail sentence in Austria on Tuesday for violence against a police officer and threatening employees, the...

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Hungarian Holocaust Survivor Istvan Kormendi, 97, Still Treating Hundreds

Hungarian family doctor and Holocaust survivor Istvan Kormendi, widely considered the oldest in his profession, is still practising his "passion" of healing patients at the age of 97.

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Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: NASA To Attempt 1st Off-World Flight In April

NASA is targeting early April for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to make the first attempt at powered, controlled flight on another planet, the space agency said Tuesday.

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RRB NTPC 6th Phase Exam To Be Held For 6 Days For 6 Lakh Candidates

The 6th phase of RRB NTPC exam will begin on April 1. The exam will be held for 6 days-April 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8-for close to 6 lakh candidates, the railway recruitment boards (RRBs) have notified.

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Shaheed Diwas: India Remembers Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru

Martyrs' Day 2021: Today is Shaheed Diwas. India remembers its great heroes of the freedom struggle - Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru - who were hanged by the British colonial rulers.Bhagat Singh...

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's First Tweet Sold for $2.9 Million as an NFT

Twitter boss Jack Dorsey sold his first tweet as an NFT for just over $2.9 million (roughly Rs. 20 crore). The tweet is in the form of a non-fungible token (NFT).

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Microsoft in Talks to Acquire Discord for More Than $10 Billion: Report

Microsoft is reportedly in talks to buy messaging platform Discord for more than $10 billion (roughly Rs. 72,400 crores), people familiar with the matter said.

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12 Women Among 13 Killed After Auto-Bus Crash In Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior

Twelve women and a man died after the auto-rickshaw carrying them collided with a speeding bus in Old Chawni area in Gwalior Tuesday morning, police said.

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"Threatened In House, Warned Of Acid Attack": Woman MP Says Of Shiv Sena

Amaravati's independent MP Navneer Kaur Rana has alleged that the Shiv Sena's Arvind Sawant threatened her in the lobby of the Lok Sabha, warning her of being jailed for talking in the House against...

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Light Rain Likely In Delhi Today, Minimum Temperature At 21.5 Degrees

Delhi on Tuesday recorded a minimum temperature of 21.5 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average, officials said.

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"Catastrophic" Australia Floods Prompt Helicopter Rescues

Helicopters and boats were deployed to rescue residents stranded by "catastrophic" floods in eastern Australia Tuesday, as authorities warned more areas were now under threat.

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Watch: Thousands At UP Temple For 'Laddu Maar Holi', Most Had No Masks

Thousands of people gathered and huddled together, mostly without face masks, in Uttar Pradesh's Shri Radha Rani temple celebrating 'Laddu maar Holi' on Monday violating several coronavirus norms.

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Maharashtra Home Minister's Video As Flight Ticket Contradicts 'Alibi'

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, fending off allegations that he had discussed a Rs 100-crore extortion racket with a controversial police officer at his home last month, has tweeted a video...

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"Absolutely Shameful" Parliament Sex Acts Shake Australia's Government

Leaked videos of staff from Australia's conservative government performing sex acts in parliament, including one man masturbating over a female MP's desk, left Scott Morrison's administration facing...

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UP, Madhya Pradesh, Centre Sign Ken-Betwa River Linking Pact

An agreement to implement the Ken-Betwa river link project was signed on Monday by the Jal Shakti Ministry and governments of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, the first major project under the...

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"New Pandemic Due To Variant": Germany Announces 5-Day Easter Shutdown

Germany will prolong its coronavirus restrictions until April 18 and enter a strict shutdown for five days over Easter in a bid to halt soaring infection rates, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday...

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US Urges Court To Certify India's Request To Extradite 26/11 Accused

The Biden administration has urged a federal court to certify India's request to extradite Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai...

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AstraZeneca's US Trial Shows COVID-19 Vaccine 79 Per Cent Effective

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said Monday that trials showed its Covid-19 vaccine is 100 percent effective in preventing severe disease, as a row simmered between Britain and the EU over...

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Cop Among Several Dead In US Supermarket Shooting, Suspect In Custody

Several people including a police officer were killed Monday by a gunman at a US grocery store in the western state of Colorado, police said, without specifying the assailant's possible motive.

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West Sanctions China Over Uighur Abuses, Beijing Hits Back At Europe Bloc

The United States, the European Union, Britain and Canada imposed sanctions on Chinese officials on Monday for human rights abuses in Xinjiang, the such coordinated Western action against Beijing...

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Paris Slams "Unacceptable Comments" From China's Ambassador

France's foreign ministry on Monday condemned "unacceptable comments" from the Chinese ambassador in Paris in recent days, including "insults and threats toward lawmakers and a French researcher."

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India Logs Biggest Single-Day Surge In Covid Cases Since Early November

As India stares at a second Covid wave, 46,951 fresh coronavirus cases in 24 hours - biggest single-day jump since November 7 - took the country's tally to 1,16,46,081, the government data showed...

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Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Holds Talks With Afghan Counterpart

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Haneef Atmar on Monday held wide-ranging talks with a focus on the peace process in Afghanistan, which is making...

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Democrats Argue For Washington DC Statehood At House Hearing

Congressional Democrats and Washington's mayor made their case Monday for statehood for the US capital, proclaiming the disenfranchisement of DC residents one of the last glaring violations of...

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Uttarakhand BJP Chief Given Guard Of Honour Due To Misunderstanding: Cops

Uttarakhand BJP chief Madan Kaushik was given a Guard of Honour on Monday by the state police in violation of protocol, with a senior official saying it happened due to a "misunderstanding".

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Ahead Of Assam Polls, Tea Industry Body Hikes Workers' Wages By Rs 26

The Indian Tea Association on Monday hiked the minimum per day wage of workers by an interim amount of Rs 26. This was after the Gauhati High Court put the onus on raising wages on tea plantation...

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UPSC Notifies Lateral Recruitment To Deputy Secretary Level Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications for lateral recruitment to Deputy Secretary level posts.

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Saudi Aramco To Prioritise Energy Supply To China For 50 Years

Saudi Aramco will ensure China's energy security remains its highest priority for the next 50 years and beyond as new and existing energy sources run in parallel for some time, CEO Amin Nasser told...

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In Assam, Priyanka Gandhi Says BJP "Threat To State's Language, Culture"

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday attacked the BJP-led government in Assam for not fulfilling the promises made by its leaders during the last elections.

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World Water Day 2021: Theme, History And 10 Key Water Facts

World Water Day 2021: Today is World Water Day. Here's a look at 10 key facts that will make us think and act next time we waste water or see anyone wasting the critical resource. This year, the theme...

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Yuzvendra Chahal, Dhanashree's Wedding Teaser Has 'Lots And Lots' Of Love

India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma's wedding video teaser has it all - dancing, cricket, glimpses of their pre-wedding functions and lots of laughter.

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Opinion: How Amazon Is Fighting Door-To-Door To Beat Mukesh Ambani

The world's largest retailer is permeating the complex tapestry of the only billion-people-plus market open to it. And it's doing so by tweaking its business models to suit local preferences,...

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India Sees Biggest Single-Day Surge In Covid Cases Since Early November

As India stares at the second Covid wave, 46,951 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours - biggest single-day jump since November 7 - took the country's tally to 1,16,46,081 total infections, the...

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Will Maharashtra Home Minister Go? Meet Today On Letter Bomb: 10 Points

The Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combine is now battling the fallout of the discovery of an SUV on February 25 near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence with an alleged letter threatening his family. A...

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"Case Solved": Ex-Cop Arrested In Death Linked To Ambani Security Scare

With just a few days left for the start of the state election, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday shared the achievements of his government in the last five years as he said the BJP is...

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2 Arrested For Killing Nepalese Woman During Delhi Robbery Spree

A 30-year-old man and his nephew have been arrested for allegedly killing a Nepalese woman during a robbery bid in north Delhi's Timarpur area, police said on Sunday.

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Three Terrorists Killed In Encounter In J&K's Shopian

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, the police said.

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Miami Beach Declares State Of Emergency Over Uncontrollable Crowds

Throngs of revelers flocking to Miami Beach in Florida for spring break have become so uncontrollable that authorities declared a state of emergency Saturday and imposed a curfew meant to quash the...

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Maharashtra Sees Biggest Single-Day Jump With 30,535 Fresh Covid Cases

Maharashtra on Sunday reported 30,535 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest rise in a single day, the state health department said.

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Bhopal Doctors Remove 16 Kg Ovarian Tumour In 6-Hour-Long Operation

Doctors at a private hospital in Bhopal removed a 16 kilogram tumour from the abdomen of a 20-year-old woman after performing a 6-hour-long surgery on Sunday.

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Fresh Deluge Worsens "One In 100 Year" Australia Floods

Australia's south east was lashed by another round of intense rainfall Monday, worsening "one in 100 year" flooding north of Sydney, as thousands of people were ordered to evacuate and more than 200...

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India Logged Highest Daily Jump In Covid Cases Sunday In Nearly 4 Months

India added 43,846 new coronavirus infections in 24 hours till Sunday morning, setting another grim record of highest daily cases in nearly four months. This comes amid a worrying surge in Covid cases...

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"The Border Is Closed": Biden Pushes Back Amid Mounting Migrants Crisis

"The border is closed": With those words, a top Biden administration official on Sunday pushed back against fast-mounting criticism that it has bungled immigration policy, spurring an influx of...

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Cops Hurt, Vehicles Set Afire In Protest Against Policing Bill In England

Two police officers were seriously injured and at least two police vehicles were set on fire in the city of Bristol in southwest England during violent scenes after a peaceful protest, police said.

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ITBP Jawans Reunite 70-Year-Old Karnataka Man With Family After 30 Years

He spent three decades of his life living like a destitute -- wearing torn clothes, spending days working at an eatery in Uttarakhand just for food enough to survive, nights at a nearby bus stop even...

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"Didi Can Score 10 Goals Even With Broken Leg": Trinamool MP Dev

Actor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Dev on Sunday claimed that the work done by the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal is unparalleled, asserting that the chief minister can score 10 goals in...

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Four Dead After Allegedly Consuming Spurious Liquor In UP's Chitrakoot

Four people have died in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot allegedly after consuming spurious liquor, the police said on Sunday.

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BJP Manifesto For Bengal Polls "Hollow", Says Trinamool MP Sougata Roy

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sougata Roy on Sunday termed the BJP's manifesto and promises as "hollow" and "jumlas" respectively amid an intense battle for power in West Bengal.

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Congress's 5 Guarantees Are "False Promises", Says PM Modi In Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Upper Assam region on Sunday, called the Congress's five guarantees for the state "false". "The Congress did nothing to fulfil promises in the guarantee when...

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BJP Leader Among 3 Arrested For Elderly Man's Murder In Bengal: Police

Three people, including a local BJP leader, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 74-year-old man in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district, police said on Sunday.

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Minister Slams Kerala Government Over Case Against Probe Agency Officials

Union minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday hit out at the CPI(M)-led LDF government for registering a case against Enforcement Directorate officials probing the gold smuggling case, saying any attempt to...

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Here's How You Can Save iPhone Photos in JPG Format

If your iPhone saves photos in HEIC format, then here's a quick guide on how you can change the default camera settings.

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Large Asteroid Of 2021 To Make Closest Approach To Earth

The largest asteroid to pass by Earth this year will swing closest on Sunday, giving astronomers a rare chance for a good look at a space rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.

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"Will Consider Shifting Trial: High Court On "Threat" To Hathras Family

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court, which is monitoring the case of the gang-rape and death of a 20-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, has said it will consider shifting the trial...

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Inside Khushi Kapoor's Instagram Of Friends, Family And Fab Outfits

Khushi Kapoor is prepping for life in front of the camera - just like her sister Janhvi Kapoor and her mother, the late actress Sridevi, before her. While Khushi may not yet have entered Bollywood,...

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"Anil Deshmukh May Have To Quit": Alliance Leader On Sacked Cop's Letter

Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh will have to go as the corruption allegation against him is serious, a top leader of the state's ruling alliance has told NDTV. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray...

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How to Recharge Your FASTag Using Google Pay App

In this article, we are covering the steps you need to follow to recharge your FASTag using Google Pay.

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With 43,846 Covid Cases, India Sees Biggest Daily Rise In Nearly 4 Months

India has added 43,846 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, setting another highest daily-high in nearly four months, amid a worrying surge in Covid cases that has prompted states like...

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"Congress Must Take Stand": Party Leader On Sacked Mumbai Top Cop Letter

Congress must take a stand on the allegations of corruptions made by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, former MP Sanjay Nirupam has...

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Ashoka University Admits "Lapses" After PB Mehta, Arvind Subramanian Quit

Ashoka University, Sonepat, has admitted that there have been "lapses in institutional processes" surrounding the exits, last week, of two top academics citing free-speech curbs. The privately-funded...

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How to Recharge Your FASTag Using Paytm

In this article, we mention the steps you need to take to recharge your FASTag from Paytm.

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How to Add Your Bank Account to Paytm for UPI Transcations

A user must first install the Paytm app from Google Play store or Apple's App Store onto their phones to begin using the digital payment service. Once this is done, they will need to register on the...

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Maximum Temperature Likely To Be 35 Degrees Celsius In Delhi Today

It was a hot and humid morning in the national capital on Sunday, meteorological department officials said.

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"Not Yet Time To 'Pawri'": Aviation Minister's Reminder Amid Covid Surge

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is the latest to join the "pawri" viral trend, started by a Pakistani influencer, to make a point. The minister informed that the number of domestic fliers...

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"No Reason To Link To RSS": New General Secretary Over "Ripped Jeans" Row

RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Saturday said Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat is capable of answering on his 'ripped jeans' remark and added that there is no reason to link...

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Woman Trying To Save Brother Sexually Assaulted, 3 Arrested: Cops

Three men have been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 25-year-old woman and robbing a truck driver at two different places in south Delhi, police said on Saturday.

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Hundreds In US Rally In Support Of Asian Americans After Fatal Shootings

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Saturday in support of the Asian American community after a shooting at three local day spas this week left eight...

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"Life Threatening" Flash Floods: Thousands In Sydney Ordered To Evacuate

Thousands of people in Sydney's outer suburbs were ordered to evacuate Sunday, as Australia's east coast was hit by record rainfall and widespread flooding.

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India Logged Highest Single-Day Rise In Covid Cases This Year On Saturday

India reported 40,953 new coronavirus infections in a day on Saturday, the highest single-day rise recorded in 111 days, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,15,55,284, according to Union Health...

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36 Arrested As Thousands Protest Against Lockdown In London

London police arrested dozens of people Saturday after thousands turned out in the British capital to protest against ongoing coronavirus lockdown restrictions, with the city's police force in the...

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Suvendu Adhikari's Father Meets BJP Leaders Ahead Of Bengal Polls

Veteran Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sisir Adhikari, the father of Suvendu Adhikari who has been pitted against Mamata Banerjee from Bengal's Nandigram, met BJP leader Mansukh Mandviya on Saturday,...

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Bengal Crime Investigation Department To Probe "Attack" On Chief Minister

The West Bengal CID on Saturday took over the investigation into the Nandigram incident in which Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was injured during her election campaign, a senior officer of the agency...

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Amazon India Probe: Antitrust Body Says Report Corroborates Evidence

India's antitrust body told a court that a Reuters report showing Amazon gave preferential treatment to a small group of sellers on its India platform corroborated evidence it had received and which...

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US Lawmakers And Experts Support Historic Indo-Pacific Quad Summit

Top American lawmakers and experts have applauded the first Quad summit of leaders from the US, India, Australia and Japan and supported the move of President Joe Biden to address the challenge posed...

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Elon Musk Says Tesla Would Be Shut Down If Its Cars Spied In China

Tesla Inc chief executive Elon Musk said on Saturday his company would be shut down if its cars were used to spy, his first comments on news that China's military has banned Teslas from its...

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Fire On Board Shatabdi Express At Ghaziabad Station, All Passengers Safe

Smoke was detected in the luggage van of the Lucknow-bound Shatabdi Express at Ghaziabad station this morning, officials said.

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"Dangerous Attack": Global Academics On Pratap Bhanu Mehta's Ashoka Exit

Around 150 renowned intellectuals from the world's best known centres of academic excellence have written an open letter to the trustees, administrators, and faculty of Ashoka University, Sonepat,...

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Apologises But Repeats Objection To Torn Jeans

Facing flak over his "ripped jeans" comment, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Friday said he apologises for the remark if it has hurt anybody.

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40,953 Fresh Covid Cases, Biggest Single-Day Spike In Nearly 4 Months

India today added 40,953 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours - highest daily-rise since November 29 - amid a worrying surge across the country that has prompted some states to consider...

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Apple Ordered to Pay Over $300 Million for Patent Infringement

A federal jury in Texas said Apple must pay about $308.5 million (roughly Rs. 2,230 crores) to Personalized Media Communications (PMC) for infringing a patent associated with digital rights...

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Indians, Chinese Account For 47% Of International Students In US: Report

Students from India and China accounted for 47 per cent of all active foreign students in the US in 2020, according to latest official figures, which also indicated a significant drop in fresh...

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"Ashoka University Bartered Soul": Raghuram Rajan On Pratap Bhanu Mehta

The unseemly departure of two renowned intellectuals, Pratap Bhanu Mehta and Arvind Subramaniam, from Ashoka University, Sonepat, in the past few days over a shrinking free-speech space at the...

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Centre Seals Deal To Acquire 4,690 India-Made Anti-Tank Missiles For Army

The Defence Ministry on Friday sealed a deal with state-run Bharat Dynamics Ltd to acquire 4,960 anti-tank guided missiles at a cost of Rs 1,188 crore for the Indian Army.

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Scientists Probe Theories On Whether AstraZeneca Shot Linked To Blood Clots

Scientists are exploring several possibilities that might explain at least 18 reports of extremely rare blood clots in the brain that occurred in individuals in the days and weeks after receiving the...

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US Jury Tells Apple To Pay $308.5 Million For Patent Infringement

A federal jury in Texas said Apple Inc must pay about $308.5 million to Personalized Media Communications LLC (PMC) for infringing a patent associated with digital rights management.

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Trump's Mar-a-Lago Resort In Florida Partially Closed Over Covid Outbreak

Former president Donald Trump's Florida resort Mar-a-Lago has been partially closed after some members of staff tested positive for the coronavirus, US media reported Friday.

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Stop WhatsApp From Implementing New Privacy Policy: Centre To High Court

The Centre on Friday urged the Delhi High Court to restrain Facebook-owned WhatsApp from implementing its new privacy policy and terms of service which are to take effect from May 15.

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China Has Adopted More Aggressive Approach To Indo-Pacific: Pentagon

Observing that China has demonstrated increased military competence and a willingness to take risks, a top Pentagon official said Beijing has adopted a more coercive and aggressive approach to the...

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Turkey Pulls Out Of European Treaty On Violence Against Women

President Tayyip Erdogan pulled Turkey out of an international accord designed to protect women, the country's official gazette said on Saturday, despite calls from campaigners who see the pact as key...

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BJP Leader Himanta Sarma's Show Of Strength In Assam Ahead Of State Polls

BJP leader who is credited with spearheading the party's expansion in the northeast, Himanta Biswa Sarma, filed his nomination from Assam's Jalukbari on Friday - a constituency he has represented and...

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Arrested Cop Made To Walk Near Antilia In Scene Reconstruction: Sources

Arrested Mumbai police officer Sachin Vaze was brought to Antilia, the house of India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, as part of the investigation in the case of a car full of explosives found near the...

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First Ever Night Flight Takes Off From Srinagar For Delhi

The first ever night flight took off for Delhi from the Srinagar international Airport on Friday, officials said.

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India Logged Nearly 40,000 Cases Friday - Highest Daily-Rise Since Nov 29

Amid a worrying surge in coronavirus cases, India recorded yet another spike of nearly 40,000 fresh infections in 24 hours on Friday - highest daily-rise since November 29 - as government warned...

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Icelandic Volcano Erupts, Lights Up Night Sky Near Capital Reykjavik

A volcano erupted just 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Iceland's capital Reykjavik on Friday, a red cloud lighting up the night sky as a no-fly zone was established in the area.

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Google Welcomes First Day Of Spring With A Refreshingly Colourful Doodle

Google celebrated the season of flowers and bloom with a doodle marking the onset of spring today. Spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20 and lasts till June 21.

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As Jack Ma's Media Empire Faces China Pressure, "Chairman Rabbit" Thrives

Even as China moves to strip away media outlets from Jack Ma's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., authorities are allowing several patriotic upstarts to blossom in one of the world's most restrictive media...

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This Girl In A "Katora Cut" Grew Up To Become An Actor. Guess Who?

The popular trend of 'Throwback Thursday' flooded Instagram with a number of old photographs yesterday - including one from actor-director Nandita Das.

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Nearly 40,000 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India In New High This Year

India saw yet another surge of nearly 40,000 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest single-day spike since November 29, the government data this morning showed.

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Customs Seizes 21 Lakh Pieces Of Peacock Feathers Being Smuggled To China

Customs officials have seized about 21 lakh pieces of peacock tail feathers at the Inland Container Depot here while they were allegedly being smuggled to China, officials said on Thursday.

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Tax Breaks To Those Who Trade In Their Old Cars, Says Nitin Gadkari

India will offer tax breaks to owners who hand in their old vehicles for recycling as part of a program that's aimed at removing millions of gas-guzzling cars and pollution-belching trucks and buses...

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Delhi Women Rights Body Stops Child Marriage

The Delhi Commission for Women on Thursday rescued a 15-year-old girl, who was being forcibly married off by her family, from northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area.

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Andhra Man Who Sold Vegetables To Head Civic Body, Thanks Jagan Reddy

After sweeping the municipalities and municipal corporations in Andhra Pradesh, the YSR Congress Party, in a heartwarming gesture, made a vegetable seller as the Chairperson of a municipality in the...

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Delay In Vaccine Shipment From Serum Institute, "Technical Reasons": UK

Britain will have to slow its COVID-19 vaccine rollout next month due to a supply crunch caused by a delay in a shipment of millions of AstraZeneca shots from India and the need to test the stability...

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"Heartbreaking": Atlanta Shootings Expose Fear In Asian-American Community

Asian-American communities were on alert Thursday after a shooting rampage that left six women of Asian origin dead and stoked fears in a population already alarmed by a surge in hate crimes during...

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2 Arrested As Clip Shows One Of Them Spitting On Rotis At Hotel: Cops

Two men have been arrested after a video surfaced on social media purportedly showing one of them kneading the dough at a local hotel in west Delhi and the other spitting on the ''roti'' (flatbread)...

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Australia Fires Spewed As Much Smoke Into Stratosphere As Volcano: Study

The bushfires that ravaged Australia between 2019 and 2020 were so huge that they spewed as much smoke into the stratosphere as a large volcanic eruption, with serious consequences for the...

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I-T Claims Tax Evasion After Raids On Premises Linked To Congress MLA

The Income Tax Department on Thursday claimed to have detected tax evasion worth crores of rupees after it raided the premises of businesses linked to Haryana Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chhokar and...

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Mamata Banerjee's "Politics Of Appeasement" Behind Infiltration: PM Modi

Excoriating Mamata Banerjee for pursuing "appeasement and vote bank politics", and presiding over a corrupt administration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said her game will be over (khela...

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Swiss Hacker Indicted After Claiming Credit For Breaching Nissan, Intel

A Swiss computer hacker who has claimed credit for helping steal or distribute proprietary data from Nissan Motor Co, Intel Corp and most recently security camera startup Verkada was indicted on...

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When Should We Cut Off Rule-Breaking World Leaders? Twitter Asks Users

Twitter Inc said on Thursday it will seek public input on when and how it should ban world leaders, saying it was reviewing policy and considering whether the leaders should be held to the same rules...

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"I Am Not A Virus": Asian-American Lawmakers Protest Racist Abuse

Asian-American lawmakers on Thursday described harrowing discrimination -- including a congresswoman's personal experience in historic abuse by the government -- as they testified about the national...

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"Surgical Strike": Mamata Banerjee To Arvind Kejriwal Over Centre's Bill

Terming a Bill brought by the centre to give overarching powers to Lieutenant Governor a "surgical strike" on India's federal structure, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to her...

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Motorola Edge+ Gets Its Android 11 Update on Verizon Network

Motorola and Verizon Wireless are rolling out the Android 11 update for Motorola Edge+. It also receives the February 2021 Android security patch. The update has only rolled out in the US while other...

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NASA Successfully Conducts Second Test Of Giant Moon Rocket

NASA successfully carried out a key static test of its troubled Space Launch System rocket on Thursday, a win for the agency as it prepares to return to the Moon.

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Top US, Chinese Diplomats Clash Publicly At Alaska Summit

The United States and China leveled sharp rebukes of each others' policies in the first high-level, in-person talks of the Biden administration on Thursday, with deeply strained relations of the two...

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Live Updates: Over 3.89 Crore COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered So Far

In its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, India has administered over 3.89 crore vaccine doses, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.

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13 Dead In Ambush On Mexico Police Convoy: Officials

An attack by a criminal gang on a police convoy in central Mexico left at least 13 people dead on Thursday, the authorities said.

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China Actions "Threaten Global Stability", Says US

China's actions "threaten the rules-based order that maintains global stability," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday at the opening of a two-day meeting with Chinese counterparts in...

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101-Year-Old Man Gets His First COVID-19 Vaccine At Delhi Hospital

Centenarian Brij Prakash Gupta, who was born a year after the end of the deadly Spanish Flu, received his first shot of COVID-19 vaccine in Delhi on Wednesday, his son said.

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MTET Exam Dates To Be Announced Soon: Meghalaya Education Minister

Replying to a query during Question Hour, the education minister said the notification for conducting the examination will be issued in the coming weeks.

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"White Supremacy Literally Killing Us": Anger After Atlanta Spa Killings

Sadness, anger and fear were coursing on Wednesday through Stephanie Cho, a day after a gunman's attack on spas in the Atlanta area killed eight people -- most of whom were Asian women.

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PM Modi's 'Self-Reliant India' Attracts Apple, Amazon, Tesla

Part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Self-Reliant India" drive, the program is expected to boost output by $520 billion over five years, according to official projections. Credit Suisse sees it...

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After 40 Years In Jail, Man From Nepal Released By Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday ordered the release of a Nepali citizen who has been incarcerated for over 40 years in a correctional home here as an undertrial prisoner in connection with a...

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Atlanta Shooter Expressed Shame For Sex Addiction, Former Roommate Says

A former roommate of the Georgia man charged with eight murders in attacks at Atlanta-area day spas said the shooter told him of an addiction that compelled him to visit massage parlors seeking sex.

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Mamata Banerjee May Lose Yet Another Long-Time Party Veteran Next Week

The BJP's candidate from West Bengal's hot seat of Nandigram, Suvendu Adhikari, on Wednesday announced that his father Sisir Adhikari, who is a Trinamool MP, will be present at Prime Minister Narendra...

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Karnataka Bets On Private Sector Shot For Healthcare Amid Covid Spike

With the COVID-19 pandemic showing signs of extending its strain on health infrastructure - both state and private, the Karnataka government thinks this is the right time to take on private sector...

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Large Gatherings Banned In UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar Till April 30

Restrictions under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which bars assembly of more than four people, have been imposed till april 30 in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar as a...

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Sena's Sanjay Raut's Dare To Devendra Fadnavis On Ambani Security Row

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut Wednesday dismissed any pressure behind the transfer of Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh and dared BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis to name arrested policeman Sachin...

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Covid Reinfection Rare, More Common Among People Above 65-Years: Study

Surviving Covid-19 protects most people against reinfection for at least six months, but elderly patients are more likely to be laid low by the virus a second time, researchers reported Thursday.

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Samsung Galaxy M12 to Go on First Sale in India Today

Samsung Galaxy M12 will go on sale via Amazon India and Samsung.com. Launch offers include a Rs. 1,000 cashback on ICICI Bank credit card and EMI transactions. The sale will begin at 12pm (noon) IST.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Max First Sale Starts Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max was launched alongside the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro and will go on sale in India for the first time today, March 18, at 12pm (noon).

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Joe Biden Urged To Back India, South Africa Before WTO On Covid Vaccines

A group of lawmakers in the US have urged President Joe Biden to support the move by India and South Africa before the World Trade Organization for emergency temporary waiver of some Trade-Related...

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Man Carrying Weapon Arrested Outside Kamala Harris' Residence: Report

Washington DC police on Wednesday (local time) arrested a Texas man outside Vice President Kamala Harris' official residence, the US Naval Observatory, with a rifle and ammunition recovered from his...

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Over 150% Rise In Covid Cases In 70 Districts From March 1-15: Centre

A total of 70 districts in 16 states have registered more than 150 per cent increase in active COVID-19 cases from March 1-15, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

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6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Algerian Coast: US Geological Survey

A shallow 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Algerian coast on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said.

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Fire In Gujarat COVID-19 Hospital, 23 Patients Rescued, None Hurt

At least 23 patients, including 17 COVID-19 patients, were evacuated to safety following a minor fire at a private hospital in Gujarat's Vadodara city on Wednesday night, officials said.

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COVID-19 Vaccines Reach Antarctica, Chile Immunizes 49 On Continent

The coronavirus vaccine has reached Antarctica after Chile immunized 49 people on the continent, the South American country's air force said on Wednesday.

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"COVID-19 Will Prove To Be Seasonal, If It Persists For Many Years": UN

Covid-19 appears likely to develop into a seasonal disease, the United Nations said Thursday, cautioning though against relaxing pandemic-related measures simply based on meteorological factors.

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Live Updates: Covid Vaccination Coverage In India Crosses 3.64 Crores

The nationwide COVID-19 vaccination has crossed 3.64 crores coverage, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday.

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Iran's Final Report On Downed Ukrainian Jet Absolves Armed Forces

Iran on Wednesday released its final report on the Ukrainian passenger jet it shot down last year killing 176 people, devoting two paragraphs to causes and absolving the armed forces.

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Suspect In Three US Spa Shootings Charged With Eight Murders

A 21-year-old gunman with a "sex addiction" was charged Wednesday with murdering eight people in spas around the US city of Atlanta, in triple attacks that have deeply shaken the Asian-American...

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Congress Announces List Of 21 Candidates For Assam Elections

The Congress on Tuesday came out with lists of candidates for elections for the upcoming state polls, including 21 for the Assam Assembly elections.

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76-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Slapped By Son In Delhi: Police

A 76-year-old woman died after she was slapped by her son following an argument between them in Dwarka, the police said on Tuesday.

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"Don't Come Over": Joe Biden To Migrants As Criticism Grows

US President Joe Biden urged migrants not to come to the United States on Tuesday, as criticism mounted over a surge in people arriving at the southern border with Mexico -- including thousands of...

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Delhi Riots: Bail For 4, Court Says No Evidence Links Them To Incident

The Delhi High Court Tuesday granted bail to four men arrested for allegedly promoting enmity and disharmony by rioting, burning vehicles and instigating the mob during the communal violence in...

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Escalation In Hostilities In Yemen "Worrisome": India

India has expressed concern over the recent escalation in hostilities in several parts of Yemen, saying it is "worrisome" that this situation will provide opportunities for terrorist groups such as...

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MA Ganapathy Appointed NSG Chief, Kuldiep Singh To Head CRPF

Senior IPS officers MA Ganapathy and Kuldiep Singh were on Tuesday appointed Director General of National Security Guard and the Central Reserve Police Force, respectively, according to a Personnel...

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Set to Go on Sale in India Today for the First Time

Redmi Note 10 Pro is set to go on sale in India for the first time today. The Redmi phone comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G and includes up to 8GB of RAM.

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Putin Likely Directed Efforts To Swing 2020 US Election To Trump: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin likely directed efforts to try to swing the 2020 US presidential election to Donald Trump, according to an American intelligence report released on Tuesday that...

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Indian-American Businesswoman Attends Round Table With Kamala Harris

An Indian-American businesswoman, who imports goods and supports widowed women in India, has participated in a round table with Kamala Harris and asked the US Vice President to back a global plastic...

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New York Governor Should Resign If Harassment Claims Proven: Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a powerful member of his Democratic party, should resign if accusations that he sexually harassed women are proven.

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US Denies Hong Kong Envoys With COVID-19 Invoked Diplomatic Immunity

The United States on Tuesday accused Chinese state media of publishing "disinformation" about its diplomats in Hong Kong as it denied its staff invoked immunity to avoid isolating after positive...

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Quad To Lead Indo-Pacific Towards More Positive Vision: US Diplomat

Describing the recently-concluded virtual Quad summit as a "historic" moment, a senior American diplomat has said the four-nation grouping, including India, is uniquely positioned to help lead the...

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Soldiers Courage In Galwan Beyond Appreciation: Parliamentary Panel

The valour and courage shown by Indian soldiers in the Galwan Valley incident in eastern Ladakh in June last year is "beyond words of appreciation", a parliamentary standing committee said in a report...

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5 Dead After Falling Into Septic Tank In UP's Agra

Three minor brothers and two others drowned in a septic tank in Agra's Fatehabad area on Tuesday, according to police.

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At Least Seven Killed In Shootings At Three US Spas

At least seven people were killed in shootings at three different spas in the US state of Georgia Tuesday, local media reported, though it was unclear if the attacks were related.

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"Happy To Report I Am Back Home, Continuing Recovery," Says Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods said Tuesday he has left hospital and is recovering at home after being seriously injured in a car crash in Los Angeles last month.

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Congress Releases List Of 14 Candidates For Puducherry Assembly Elections

The Congress party on Tuesday released a list of 14 candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in Puducherry.

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Madhya Pradesh Congress Leader Expelled From Party For 6 Years

Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Manak Agrawal who had criticized the decision to induct a "Godse follower'' has been expelled from the Congress for six years for "indiscipline".

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Russia, Iran Targeted 2020 US Election: Report

Russia and Iran targeted election infrastructure during the 2020 US vote but did not compromise any of the results, the departments of Homeland Security and Justice said Tuesday.

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Trump Encourages Supporters To End Vaccine Resistance, Says, "Its Safe"

Former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday encouraged his Republican supporters -- one of the main groups resistant to Covid-19 vaccines -- to get their shots.

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Water On Mars Buried Beneath Surface, Says Study

Billions of years ago, Mars was home to lakes and oceans -- but where all the water went to transform the planet into the desolate rock we know today has been something of a mystery.

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Live Updates: 3 New COVID-19 Variants Reported In India, Says Government

Three new variants of COVID-19, from the UK, South Africa and Brazil, have been reported so far in India, Minister of State for Health Ashwini Choubey told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

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Why Some Countries Have Suspended The Use Of AstraZeneca Vaccine?

Why have several countries in Europe suspended use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, citing fears of blood clots, even as the European Union's top regulator insists there is no evidence of a link and calls...

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Elon Musk Gets New Official Title 'Technoking of Tesla'

Tesla added "Technoking of Tesla" to billionaire CEO Elon Musk's list of official titles in a regulatory filing that also named finance chief Zach Kirkhorn "Master of Coin."

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Over 52% Posts Reserved For OBC Category In Central Universities Lying Vacant: Government

Over 32 per cent sanctioned posts in central universities across the country are lying vacant, Lok Sabha was informed Monday.

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Opinion: What's Government's Beef With Bitcoin, Really?

The uncertainty is throwing young blockchain firms and programmers into a paroxysm of anxiety: Should they leave or stay? If they hang back, should they do something else with their lives?

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Over 50 Per Cent Posts Vacant In 426 Gujarat Colleges: Minister

Against a sanctioned strength of 14,300 teaching and non-teaching staff in 426 government-run as well as grant-in-aid Science, Arts, and Commerce colleges in Gujarat, 7,249 posts were lying vacant as...

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Humanitarian Crisis, Covid, Calls For Ease Of Sanctions On Syria: India

India has told the UN Security Council that the humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, calls for relaxation of sanctions imposed on Syria, saying the international community must...

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LT Grade Asst Teacher Exam: Court Extends Document Submission Deadline

In a relief for candidates appearing for an examination for the posts of assistant teacher in the LT grade, the Uttarakhand High Court on Monday extended the date of the submission of documents to...

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Swiss Probe If Late Saudi King's $100 Million "Thank You" Gift Broke Law

A Swiss prosecutor is probing whether the late Saudi king broke any laws when he transferred $100 million to a fund controlled by fellow royal Juan Carlos I of Spain in 2008.

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Computer Subject Should Be Considered For Posts Requiring CCC Certificate: High Court

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Monday held that candidates having computer as a subject in BTech, MCA, MSc, BSc Agriculture or BA cannot be denied the opportunity in the recruitment...

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"Sonia-Rahul-Priyanka Snakes": BJP Spews Fire At Congress In Assam

The BJP's campaigning has turned particularly vicious in Assam with at least two of its senior leaders attacking the Congress party and its top leadership. Besides referring to its main rival as one...

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At Least 20 Dead In Myanmar Crackdown: Monitor

At least 20 people were killed in Myanmar on Monday after another day of unrest and protests against the junta that seized power six weeks ago, a local monitoring group said.

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MK Stalin Dares E Palaniswami To Charge Him In Jayalalithaa's Death

DMK chief MK Stalin on Monday, dismissed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's allegations that he is responsible for the death of former chief minister Jayalalithaa and dared Palaniswami to lodge a case...

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"If You Wish To Sleep Well...": Kim Jong Un's Sister's Warning For US

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's influential sister warned the United States against actions that could make it "lose sleep", state media reported Tuesday, as top Biden administration officials began...

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Redmi Note 10 to Go on First Sale Today at Noon via Amazon, Mi.com

Redmi Note 10 will go on sale for the first time in India today, March 16, at 12pm (noon). The phone starts at Rs. 11,999 and goes up to Rs. 13,999.

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Airport Body's Revenue Share To Continue After Stake Sale: Minister

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Monday said the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will continue to receive revenue share after the government sells its stake in the airports in Delhi and...

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Boris Johnson To Visit India At End Of April As Part Of Policy "Tilt"

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit India at the end of April in what will be his first major international trip after Britain's exit from the European Union as part of efforts to boost UK...

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Ladakh Village Gets Satellite Phone For Connectivity

Authorities in the Union Territory of Ladakh have handed over a satellite phone to the villagers of Hanamure-Zangla to address the problems communication in the far-flung areas of Zanskar, an official...

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"No Loss Of Green Cover" Due To Central Vista Project: Centre

There is no loss of green cover due to the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, the government told Parliament on Monday, saying it will instead enhance the greenery by 5.4 acres in the area for...

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Twelve Teachers Of A School Found Coronavirus Positive In Telangana

As many as 12 teachers and two others at a government school in Mancherial district of Telangana on Monday tested positive for COVID-19, an official said.

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Three Dead, One Injured As Car Rams Into Tree In UP: Police

Three people lost their lives, while another got seriously injured, when the car in which they were travelling rammed into a tree near Kumbhipur village under Khaga Police Station area on Monday,...

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Working In UNSC To Get "Balanced Outcome" For Myanmar: Foreign Secretary

India is in conversation with all concerned in Myanmar in trying to facilitate and address the situation, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Monday.

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Finance Minister, US Treasury Secretary Discuss Global Economic Outlook

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday held a discussion on global economic outlook with US Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen, wherein the latter appreciated India's contribution to the...

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Live: Over 3.17 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses Administered So Far: Ministry

In its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, India has crossed an important milestone of administering over 3.17 crore vaccine doses, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday. A total of 3,17,71,661...

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Tamil Nadu Polls: MK Stalin Declares Movable Assets Worth Rs 4.94 Crore

DMK President MK Stalin on Monday declared he had movable assets of a litte over Rs 4.94 crore as part of his nomination papers filed for the April 6 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

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"Don't Let Guard Down": Rahul Gandhi As India's Covid Cases Surge

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the COVID-19 virus continues to be a big threat and people should follow all precautions and not let their guard down.

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Beijing Choked In Duststorm Amid Heavy Northwest Winds

The Chinese capital Beijing was shrouded in thick brown dust on Monday as a result of heavy winds blowing in from the Gobi desert and parts of northwestern China, in what the metereological agency has...

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India Adds 26,291 New Covid Cases, Highest 1-Day Rise In Almost 3 Months

India recorded 26,291 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, its highest single-day spike in 85 days, taking the country's infection tally to 1,13,85,339, according to Union health ministry data.

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UPSC Civil Services Exam 2021: Registration Closes Next Week

The registration for UPSC Civil Services exam 2021 will close on March 24. The application forms are available at upsc.gov.in. The exam will be held on June 27.

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Consumer Rights Day: Theme, Significance Of 'Jago Grahak Jago' Campaign

World Consumer Rights Day is observed every year on March 15. The theme for Consumer Rights Day 2021 is "Tackling Plastic Pollution". The aim is to promote sustainable practises for clean surroundings...

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YouTuber Lilly Singh Wears "I Stand With Farmers" Mask To The Grammys

YouTuber and content creator Lilly Singh made a statement at the Grammy Award ceremony by wearing mask that showed her support for the farmer' protest in India. Ms Singh, who has been vocal about her...

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Blog: From Porn Addiction To Vaping, What Bombay Begums Didn't Show

We are a society that seldom has the pulse of its children. Those who are outraging over the portrayal of a 13-year-old girl in Bombay Begums pretend they see no evil and yet, ironically, talk evil -...

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