"Heavens Won't Fall If Deferred": Court On UP Panchayat Polls Counting

"Heavens won't fall if deferred for 2-3 weeks": Supreme Court on UP panchayat polls counting

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Nirav Modi Files Appeal In UK Court To Challenge Extradition To India

Fugitive diamond dealer Nirav Modi has filed an appeal in the UK High Court seeking permission to challenge the decision against the extradition order made by the lower court and passed by the UK Home...

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"Doctor Friend Not Picking My Calls": Bihar BJP Chief On Covid Crisis

The situation in Bihar remains grim with even basic facilities like beds and medical oxygen "running out", a senior BJP leader in the state said as he requested people to follow Covid protocols.

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Heartbreaking To See Covid Overwhelm India's Health Systems: US Lawmakers

Top US lawmakers have expressed serious concern over the sudden spike in coronavirus cases in India, saying it is "heartbreaking" to see the "crisis utterly overwhelm the health systems" in the...

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Few Private Centers In Delhi May Start Vaccine Roll-Out For 18+ Today

Four centers of Max Healthcare chain and two centers of Fortis hospital chain are likely to start the vaccine drive for those above 18 from today.

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Jio Braves COVID-19 Challenges to Post 47.5 Percent Net Profit Jump in Q4

Reliance Jio has recorded a 47.5 percent YoY net profit in Q4 2021, recording a jump to Rs. 3,508 crores. The company said in a statement that despite COVID-19 related challenged, Jio closed its first...

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Serum Institute Plans To Begin Vaccine Production Outside India: Report

The Serum Institute of India, which manufactures the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is planning to start vaccine production in other countries as it struggles to meet supply commitments, its chief...

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US To Keep Communication With India Over Its COVID-19 Needs: White House

The US will continue to maintain communication with India about its needs to address the COVID-19 crisis, the White House has said, as American aid supplies started arriving in the country.

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Woman Dies In Car Outside Noida Hospital, Gasping, Unable To Find Bed

As India reels under the deadly second wave of coronavirus, countless cases of unspeakable tragedies have emerged from across the country.

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UNICEF Sends Oxygen Concentrators, Helps India Accelerate Vaccine Rollout

The UN children's agency has sent critical life-saving supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators, diagnostic tests and other equipment to help India combat a devastating new wave of COVID-19.

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Over 4 Lakh Covid Cases In India For First Time In New Global Record

India's coronavirus cases hit a grim global record with 4,01,993 fresh infections in the last 24 hours. 3,523 deaths were reported. The third phase of the world's largest vaccination drive has started...

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Watching Trees to Understand Climate Change

SeasonWatch is a citizen science project aimed at understanding the seasonality of trees, and the effects of climate change on this seasonality, across India. Students from more than 1200 schools and...

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PM Modi Pays Tribute To Guru Teg Bahadur At Delhi's Sis Ganj Gurudwara

Paying tributes to Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru, on his 400th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that he refused to bow to tyranny and injustice and his supreme...

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US Formally Begins Withdrawing Its Troops From Afghanistan

The United States formally begins withdrawing its last troops from Afghanistan Saturday, bringing its longest war nearer to an end but also heralding an uncertain future for a country in the...

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US Exempts Categories Of Students, Journalists From India Travel Ban

Certain categories of students, academics, journalists and individuals have been exempted from the India travel ban announced by President Joe Biden, the US State Department said.

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6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeastern coast on Saturday but no tsunami warning was issued, Japanese and US authorities said, with no immediate reports of damage.

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Centre Vs States On Vaccine Stocks As Roll-Out For 18+ Begins: 10 Points

More than 1 crore doses of vaccines are still available in stocks with states, the centre said on Friday after several states red-flagged shortage and said they won't be able to extend the coverage to...

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Supreme Court To Examine Validity Of Sedition Law, Seeks Centre's Response

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre's response to a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the validity of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code which criminalises sedition.

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Covid Crisis In India "Very Serious", Cases Yet To Peak: US Official

The COVID-19 crisis in India is indeed very serious, the Biden Administration said on Friday, noting that the cases have not peaked yet.

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US Republican Lawmakers Criticise Biden For Curbs On Travel From India

Republican lawmakers on Friday criticised President Joe Biden for imposing restrictions on travel from India in view of the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.

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Australia Bans Arrivals From India, Says Offenders Will Face Jail, Fines

Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face fines...

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LIVE: US To Restrict Travel From India From May 4 Amid Covid Crisis

The United States will restrict travel from India starting next week, due to rampant spread of Covid-19 in the country, the White House said Friday.

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NASA's Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Given New Scouting Mission

After proving powered, controlled flight is possible on the Red Planet, NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter has new orders: scout ahead of the Perseverance rover to assist in its search for past signs of...

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Opinion: Everyone Is Battling The Virus - Everyone Except The Government

If you are lucky enough to be healthy in Covid-haunted Delhi, life feels strangely disconnected. Offline, there's an undeclared lockdown. The normally noisy city is silent except for the sound of...

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Stop Media Reporting Of Oral Observations: Election Commission To Court

The Election Commission today requested the Madras High Court to restrain the media from reporting on oral observations, days after the court's sharp remarks on "murder charges" on officials of the...

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Watch: Nurse Sings 'You Are Not Alone' To ICU Patients

Amy-Lynn Howson, who works at The Ottawa Hospital in Canada, was filmed singing to patients in the intensive care unit.

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UK, Romania Send Covid Supplies To Help India Fight Second Wave

India, currently battling against the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, on Friday received coronavirus-related assistance from Romania and the United Kingdom, said Ministry of External Affairs...

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Twitter Warns of Rising Costs, Slow User Growth as Pandemic Boost Fizzles

Twitter posted revenues and user numbers mostly in line with analyst estimates in stark contrast to the better performing digital ad firms like Facebook and Alphabet.

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Amazon Expects Sales Windfall as US Economy Reopens, Posts Record Profits

Amazon, one of the biggest winners of the pandemic, posted record profits and signalled that consumers would keep spending in a growing US economy and converts to online shopping are not likely to...

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Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi: Muhurat & All About Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat

Sankashti Chaturthi 2021: Today is Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi. People who observe Sankashti Chaturthi, offer prayers to Lord Ganesha on this day. Fasting from dawn to dusk is a key part of the Vikata...

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3.86 Lakh Covid Cases In India In New Daily High, 3,498 Deaths In A Day

COVID-19 has infected over 3.86 lakh more people in India in yet another worrying daily high and killed 3,498 the last 24 hours. The record number comes even as a huge international aid operation has...

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Watch: Florida Cyclist's Spine-Chilling Encounter With Two Alligators

Brenda Stelzer was riding her bike at the Bird Rookery Swamp Sanctuary in Naples when she came across two alligators on the trail

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Soli Sorabjee, Former Attorney General, Dies Of COVID-19

Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee, one of India's finest legal minds, died of Covid this morning. He was 91.

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Japan To Send Covid Supplies To India "In Greatest Time Of Need"

Japanese Ambassador to India Satoshi Suzuki on Friday informed that the country will provide 300 oxygen generators and as many ventilators to India which is currently fighting the second wave of...

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Little Extra Weight Risks Severe Covid, Under-40s Most Impacted: Study

Carrying even a little extra weight raises the risk of developing a severe form of Covid-19, especially in younger adults, according to a new study.

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France Detects First Case Of Indian Covid Variant: Health Agency

A case of the Indian variant of the coronavirus has now been detected in mainland France, a regional health agency director said Thursday.

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First Emergency Covid Relief Supplies Arrive From US: "Stand With India"

India received the first Covid emergency aid supplies from the United States this morning as the country fights against a deadly second wave that has killed thousands of people in the last few days.

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Prepared To Provide 300 Respirators To India Amid Covid, Says Japan

Japan is prepared to provide 300 respirators and 300 oxygen concentrators to India once talks are finalized, Japan's chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato said on Friday.

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"Strengthen Pandemic Response": Indian Envoy's Meet With Pfizer CEO In US

Indian Ambassador to the USTaranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday (local time) met with Pfizer CEO Albert Bouria to discuss ways in which the COVID-19 vaccine maker can support healthcare efforts in India.

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Telangana Chief Minister's Antigen, RT-PCR Tests Give "Mixed Results"

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao who tested positive for COVID-19 last week, is "hale and healthy", said the Chief Ministers' Office (CMO) on Thursday.

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Dozens Killed In Stampede At Israel Pilgrimage Site

A massive stampede at a densely packed Jewish pilgrimage site killed dozens of people in northern Israel on Friday, leaving emergency workers scrambling to clear the area and evacuate the critically...

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700 Oxygen Concentrators Arrive In India From Ireland

A shipment from Ireland containing 700 units of oxygen concentrators and 365 ventilators arrived in New Delhi, as the country fights the second wave of coronavirus.

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LIVE: India's Covid Tally At 1.83 Crore, Over 2.04 Lakh Deaths

India's daily Covid figures hit a new high today with 3,79,257 fresh infections and 3,645 deaths reported in 24 hours. The caseload surged to 1.83 crore; over 2.04 lakh people have died so far. The...

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300 Oxygen Concentrators From Hong Kong Reach India

As the nation is battling the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, a consignment of 300 oxygen concentrators along with other medical equipment from Hong Kong reached India on Thursday night.

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5 Arrested From Uttarakhand For Manufacturing Fake Remdesivir Injections

The Delhi Police on Thursday busted a pharmaceutical unit and arrested five people from Uttarakhand's Kotdwar area for allegedly manufacturing large quantities of fake Remdevisir injections, official...

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India-US Ties Intensified In President Biden's First 100 Days: Official

The relationship between India and the United States has intensified in the first 100 days of the Biden administration, a State Department official said in .

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Case Filed Against Ex-Mumbai Police Chief For Corruption, Malpractices

A Maharashtra Police officer has filed a first information report (FIR) against former Mumbai top cop Param Bir Singh, replaced recently in the wake of the Ambani bomb scare episode, for attempting to...

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#ResignModi Posts Blocked, Restored After Hours; Facebook Says "Mistake"

Facebook Inc. blocked posts tagged #ResignModi before restoring them hours later, stoking a controversy that's erupted over government requests to remove social media content as India grapples with an...

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Russian Flights With Emergency Humanitarian Aid Land In India

Two Russian flights with oxygen concentrators, lung ventilation equipment, bedside monitors, medicines, including Coronavir and other essential pharmaceutical items landed in India to help the country...

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West Bengal Votes In 8th Phase As Coronavirus Cases Rise. See Pics

Polling began at 7 am today for 35 seats in the eighth phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal amid the rampaging second wave of COVID-19.

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International Dance Day 2021: History, Significance And Benefits

International Dance Day: Know the history of International Dance Day and how dance helps one counter emotional challenges amid the pandemic.International Dance Day is celebrated to mark the birthday...

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US Tells Citizens To Leave India As Covid Swamps Hospitals

The U.S. government told its citizens to leave India as soon as possible because of the country's escalating Covid-19 crisis.

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"Enrich Festival Of Democracy": PM As Bengal Votes In Phase 8

With the eighth and last phase of the West Bengal assembly polls underway on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon people to cast their votes to enrich the festival of democracy while...

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Biden Urges US Police Reform By Anniversary Of George Floyd Murder

President Joe Biden called on Congress Wednesday to pass sweeping reforms to US policing by the May 25 anniversary of the killing of George Floyd, who died under a white officer's knee last year.

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Stressing Diplomacy, Biden Says Not Seeking Conflict With China, Russia

US President Joe Biden said Wednesday he was not seeking conflict with China or Russia as he put a renewed focus on diplomacy in his first address to Congress.

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4.6 Earthquake, 18 Aftershocks In Assam After 6.4 Earthquake Hits State

A day after the powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Assam, the northeastern state was hit by a second one - a moderate earthquake of 4.6 - this morning. The tremor was felt across the state at...

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Women Make History As Nancy Pelosi, Kamala Harris Flank Biden For Speech

When US President Joe Biden delivered his debut speech to a joint session of Congress Wednesday, history was made behind him, with two powerful women taking their places on the rostrum for the first...

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US Is "On The Move Again", Says Biden In First Address To Congress

President Joe Biden triumphantly declared Wednesday that the United States is "on the move again" in a rousing speech to Congress, calling for trillions of dollars to rebuild the post-Covid US middle...

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US "Not Looking For Conflict" With China, Say Biden

The United States will stand up to China but is not looking for conflict, President Joe Biden was to say in an address to Congress on Wednesday.

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Live: Polling Begins For the Final Phase; Exit Poll Results In Evening

West Bengal is voting today in the eighth and final phase of the assembly elections, which is being held amid an alarming surge of coronavirus cases across the country.

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LIVE Updates: Around 1.33 Crore Apply For Covid Vaccination

Nearly 1.33 crore people applied for vaccination on Wednesday as the government's dedicated website, CoWIN, opened for registrations today. Those between 18 and 44 can get Covid shots from May 1...

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Top US Senators Seek Global Access Of Vaccines, Cite India's Example

As India faces a catastrophic COVID-19 outbreak, five top Democratic senators wrote to Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson, seeking global access to vaccines, including technology transfer.

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Amend Corona App To Show Beds With Oxygen Support: Court To Delhi

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a number of directions on categorisation of beds in the Delhi corona mobile app, setting up of helpline numbers, delay in testing and shortage of RTPCR test...

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Indian Air Force Airlifts 4 Empty Oxygen Tankers From Bangkok To Jamnagar

The Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted four empty oxygen tankers from Bangkok in Thailand to Gujarat's Jamnagar on Wednesday, senior officials said.

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Man With Knife Attacks Kindergarten In China, Kills 2 Children: Report

A man wielding a knife killed two children and wounded 16 more people at a kindergarten in China's southwestern region of Guangxi on Wednesday, China's official Xinhua news agency reported.

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EU Accuses Russia, China Of Covid Vaccine Disinformation

Russian and Chinese media are systematically seeking to sow mistrust in Western COVID-19 vaccines in their latest disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing the West, a European report said on...

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US To Send More Than $100 Million In Covid Supplies To India

The United States is sending supplies worth more than $100 million in the coming days to India to help it fight a surge of COVID-19 cases, the White House said on Wednesday.

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Scientists Back Brazil Over Russian Covid Vaccine Import Ban

Scientists have backed Brazil's drug regulator's decision to stop the import of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine on the basis that batches they tested carried a live version of a common...

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Final Phase Of Bengal Polls Today As Covid Reaches Record High: 10 Facts

The eighth and final phase of voting will be held in Bengal today amid the growing menace of Covid that is spreading fast in the state. Election will be held on 35 seats lying across Malda,...

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Regrets Audio Leak Caused "Domestic Infighting": Iran's Foreign Minister

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Wednesday he regretted that leaked audio of him saying the military had too strong a role in diplomacy turned into "domestic infighting".

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Favour "Adjustment" Between Military, Diplomatic Spheres: Iran's Zarif

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday said he favoured a "smart adjustment" between the military and diplomatic spheres, in his first public reaction after a controversial leaked...

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4 Covid Patients Flee Assam Hospital After Testing Coronavirus Positive

Four COVID-19 patients fled from a hospital in Assam soon after testing positive for the highly infectious coronavirus.

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Vaccine Registration For Those Above 18 Begins At 4 PM. How You Can Do It

Indians above the age of 18 can start registering themselves for vaccination against COVID-19 from 4 pm today, the centre has said.

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UK's Tallest Roller Coaster Stops Near Top, Forcing Riders To Climb Down 200 Feet

Riders were forced to walk down over 200 feet after the UK's tallest roller coaster broke down near the top on Sunday afternoon.

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India Daily Covid Deaths Cross 3,000; Record 3.6 Lakh Cases In 24 Hours

India's new Covid deaths hit an overwhelming peak with 3,293 people dying in the last 24 hours. New cases rose by over 3.6 lakh, a global high, pushing the total cases to over 1.79 crore. The crisis...

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"Government Of Delhi" = "Lieutenant Governor": Controversial Law Kicks In

In the middle of a brutal second wave of Covid in Delhi, the centre has notified a law that gives it more power over the city's elected government.

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Google Parent Alphabet Rides Online Consumer Activity to Post Record Profit

Google owner Alphabet reported record profit for the second consecutive quarter and a $50-billion (Rs. 3,72,780 crores) share buyback but warned a surge in usage and advertising sales during the...

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Instagram to Create Marketplace to Connect Brands With Influencers

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company will build new features starting with Instagram for content creators to earn money from recommending products on the app and a marketplace to help connect...

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"It's Like A War": Inside A Delhi Hospital Desperate For Oxygen

At his crowded emergency room in central Delhi, Ali Raza can't focus much on when the next delivery of oxygen will arrive -- 12 of his 20 doctors are down with Covid-19, and the patients just keep...

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Man Tries To Smuggle 35 Birds Past US Customs For Singing Contests

Customs officials at New York's JFK Airport discovered 35 live finches attached to a man's jacket and ankles as he attempted to smuggle them into the country for singing competitions, federal...

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How Dozee Is Helping Hospitals Build Makeshift ICU Beds During COVID-19 Crisis

With startup culture thriving in India and the need for 'going local' becoming increasingly popular, we take a look at all the hottest tech startups grabbing headlines in the country. Gadgets 360...

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Samsung Heirs To Pay Over $10 Billion, Donate Picasso In Inheritance Tax

The heirs to South Korea's Samsung group announced their plans to pay more than $10 billion in death duties Wednesday -- one of the world's biggest ever inheritance tax settlements -- including...

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Pics: Damaged Buildings, Cracked Walls As Assam Jolted By Big Earthquake

A strong earthquake hit Assam early this morning causing damage to buildings.

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New Vaccine Policy Puts Private Bengal Hospitals In A Spot Of Bother

West Bengal's private hospitals are increasingly worried about the phase III Covid vaccination drive beginning May 1. They've been asked to procure doses directly from manufacturers and return to the...

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Covid Risk Rises 50% If Passengers Board Planes Back To Front: Study

Boarding passengers seated at the back of the aircraft first -- a Covid-era change by Delta Air Lines Inc. and others to cut the risk of infection -- actually increases the chance of catching the...

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Indian-American NGO Raises $4.7 Million For India Amid Covid Crisis

An Indian-American non-profit body has raised nearly $4.7 million through social media towards COVID-19 relief efforts in India as the country battles a severe second wave of the pandemic.

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Realme 8 5G First Sale in India Today at 12 Noon: All Details

Realme 8 5G will go on sale for the first time in India today, April 28 via Flipkart, Realme.com, and other retailers. The smartphone was launched as an upgraded version of the Realme 8 a day after...

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6.2 Earthquake In Assam, Strong Tremors In Northeast, North Bengal

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Assam, India, on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

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Samsung's Lee Family To Pay More Than 12 Trillion Won Inheritance Taxes

The family of deceased Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee said on Wednesday it will pay more than 12 trillion won ($10.78 billion) in inheritance taxes for the estate of the late patriarch.

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Four Patients Dead In Fire At Hospital In Maharashtra's Thane

Four patients died this morning after a fire broke out in a private hospital near Maharashtra's Thane, around 28km from state capital Mumbai. Several others were injured in the fire.

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Elon Musk Trolls Jeff Bezos As Space Race Heats Up

The space race between the world's two richest men went into hyperdrive on Tuesday after Tesla chief Elon Musk took a swipe at Jeff Bezos' attempt to challenge a major NASA contract.

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Live Updates: Medical Aid Begins To Arrive In Covid-Stricken India

The first emergency medical supplies have arrived in India as part of a global campaign to staunch a catastrophic wave in the latest pandemic hotspot, with the United States also pledging to export...

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Opinion: The Odd Back Story Of Oxygen, Critical For India In Covid Crisis

The desperate scenes playing out in India may foreshadow a dangerous new phase of the pandemic where people die in droves, not of the disease so much as a lack of proper medical care.

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Facebook in Process to Build Its Own In-App Podcast Player: Report

Facebook is building its own in-app podcast player, the company reportedly confirmed. According to The Verge, the new addition will be separate from its new in-app Spotify player.

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Facebook Users Can Now Play Spotify Music, Podcasts on App

Spotify said it has partnered with Facebook to allow listeners to play music and podcasts directly from the social network's iOS and Android apps.

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US To Send ''Strike Team'', Covid Vaccine Raw Material To India: Report

President Joe Biden spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, pledging US assistance after growing pressure on Washington to help.

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3.23 Lakh Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 2,771 Deaths In 24 Hours

India today logged over 3.23 lakh new Covid cases, 8.4% less than yesterday, and 2,771 deaths in the last 24 hours. Several nations, including the US, have pledged help as India grapples with severe...

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Opinion: Government's New Vaccine Strategy Is Bad Economics

After a tightly centralized vaccination drive that has delivered the required two shots to less than 2% of the population, India is opening up its inoculation strategy in the middle of a raging...

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Israel Examines Heart Inflammation Cases After Pfizer Covid Shot

Israel is examining dozens of cases where people experienced heart inflammation after receiving Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE's coronavirus vaccine.

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Moto G60 to Go on Sale in India Today: Check Offers, Price

Moto G60 sale in India today. The Motorola phone was launched alongside the Moto G40 Fusion last week. The Moto G60 comes with a 108-megapixel primary camera.

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Oppo A53s 5G Set to Launch in India Today, to Go on Sale via Flipkart

Oppo A53s 5G is set to launch in India today. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart at 12pm (noon). It will be priced under Rs. 15,000 and will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC.

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Special Train With 70 Tonnes Of Oxygen Reaches Delhi

The first Oxygen Express train for Delhi carrying around 70 tonnes of the life-saving gas reached the national capital early Tuesday morning, officials said.

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First Shipment Of UK Covid Medical Aid Arrives In India: Government

The first shipment of Covid medical supplies from Britain to India, including 100 ventilators and 95 oxygen concentrators, arrived early Tuesday, the foreign ministry said.

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SBI Invites Applications To Fill 5,000 Junior Associate (Clerical Cadre) Posts

The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited applications to recruit Junior Associates. Application forms are available online. Candidates can fill and submit it on or before May 17.

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Watch: No Stretcher, Covid Patient Biked Out Of Jharkhand Hospital Ward

The ferocity of the second wave COVID-19 has left India desperate for medical resources. One facility in Jharkhand has seemingly run out of stretchers -- so much so that a patient was even wheeled out...

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Indian-Americans In US Congress, Tech Organise COVID-19 Aid To India

Some US lawmakers and wealthy technology executives have joined forces to boost aid to India as it grapples with a severe spike in coronavirus infections, with a focus on ensuring aid is equally...

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40 US Companies Create Global Task Force To Help India Fight Covid

In a show of solidarity, CEOs of some 40 top American companies have come together to create a global task force to mobilise resources to help India fight the battle against COVID-19.

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Verdict In Rape Case Against Journalist Tarun Tejpal Today

A sessions court in Goa will pronounce its verdict in rape case against former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal today.

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Australia To Consider Halting Flights From India As Covid Cases Spike

Australia is set to consider a proposal on Tuesday to suspend flights from India to prevent more virulent coronavirus variants entering the country following a surge in positive COVID-19 cases in...

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Watch: Wedding Pheras In PPE After Groom Tests Covid Positive

Madhya Pradesh Coronavirus news: A couple in Ratlam got married in PPE suits on Monday after the groom tested positive for Covid-19. The wedding was solemsized on request and under the guidance of...

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Mi 11X, Mi QLED TV 75 to Go on Sale in India Today

Mi 11X and Mi QLED TV 75 will go on sale in India today on Xiaomi's website starting 12pm. Both the products were launched in the country last week. Mi 11X features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400...

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US To Deliver Medical Supplies To India "Within Next Few Days": Pentagon

The Pentagon is working on a war footing to begin delivery of essential medical supplies to India in the next few days, an official said, noting that prominent among these include oxygen-related...

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US Says "Working Nonstop" To Deliver Supplies To India For Covid Fight

The Joe Biden Administration in the US is working nonstop to do all it can to deliver on an urgent basis the supplies most needed by India to combat the deadly COVID-19 wave, the US State Department...

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Live Updates: US, Other Nations To Provide Aid To India Amid Covid Surge

The US, European Union, Germany, France and several other nations have assured India of help to fight the ferocious second surge of the virus that has been infecting more than 3 lakh people for four...

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Kanye West's Sneakers Sold For Record-Breaking $1.8 Million

A pair of Nike Air Yeezy 1s worn by rapper Kanye West sold for $1.8 million, triple the previous record for sneakers, Sotheby's said Monday, as the market for rare sports shoes soars.

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COVID Situation in India: Satya Nadela 'Heartbroken', Sundar Pichai 'Devastated'

The CEOs of Microsoft and Google said they would do whatever it takes to aid relief efforts in the country.

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ISRO to Launch Data Relay Satellite to Track Gaganyaan

The Indian Space Research Organisation will launch a data relay satellite that will help maintain contact with the Gaganyaan mission throughout after the launch, sources said.

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Google Doodle Thanks Covid Health Workers On World Immunization Week

World Immunization Week 2021: Google on Monday tweeted thanks to every public health worker and scientific researcher working tirelessly to find ways to defeat COVID-19. Here are 7 steps to stay safe...

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The International Response To India's Huge Covid Crisis

The U.S. will send India raw materials for vaccines and step up financing aid for Covid-19 shot production, joining European countries in pledging help to stem the world's biggest surge in cases.

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Punjab: Reduction In PPSC Fee; Single Fee For Common Posts

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has announced a waiver and reduction in the fee of the exams conducted by the state public service commission, PPSC.

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NASA's Mars Helicopter's Third Flight Goes Farther, Faster Than Before

NASA's mini helicopter Ingenuity on Sunday successfully completed its third flight on Mars, moving farther and faster than ever before, with a peak speed of 6.6 feet per second.

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Oscars Winners 2021 - the Full List

Oscars winners 2021: Netflix wins the most Oscars with seven, but Disney rules the top categories (Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director for Nomadland). Anthony Hopkins won for Best Actor.

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Facebook, Twitter Remove Nearly 100 Posts Critical of COVID-19 Response

Twitter and other social media platforms have removed about 100 posts and URLs after the government asked them to remove content that was critical of the handling of the current medical crisis or...

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UK Lawmakers Call For PM Johnson To Publish Big Pharma Lobbying Messages

British lawmakers on Monday called on the government to publish all communications with pharmaceutical companies to understand if private lobbying influenced its opposition to a waiver of intellectual...

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3.52 Lakh Fresh COVID-19 Cases, 2,812 Deaths In New Daily High For India

With 3,52,991 fresh Covid cases and 2,812 deaths, India saw a new record high as a deadly second wave sweeps the country. The US, Britain, France and Germany have offered support as the unprecedented...

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"Global Cooperation": Indian-American Doctor On Only Way To Address Covid

Indian-American physician Vivek Murthy, the 21st Surgeon General of the US on Sunday said that the only way to address a global COVID-19 pandemic is global cooperation and mutual support.

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"Heartbroken": Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai Support India's Covid Fight

Google CEO Sundar Pichai and his Microsoft counterpart Satya Nadella today assured help to India as the country battles a ravaging coronavirus crisis that has left hospitals unbearably full and...

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Indian Navy Sailor's Entry 2021: Registration Expected To Begin Today

Indian Navy is likely to begin the registration process for recruitment of 2,500 Sailors. The application forms will be available at the official website of the Indian Navy, joinindiannavy.gov.in. The...

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Hanuman Jayanti 2021: Date, Time, Significance Of Hanuman Jayanti Here

Hanuman Jayanti 2021: This year Hanuman Jayanti is on 27th April. Celebrated widely across India, Hanuman Jayanti, falls on the Full Moon day or Purnima Tithi in the month of Chaitra. Here is all you...

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West Bengal Votes In 7th Phase As Covid Cases Rise. See Pics

Polling began at 7 am today for 34 seats in the seventh phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal, amid tight security and a rampaging second wave of COVID-19.

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"Alliances Tested In Darkest Of Days": US Lawmakers Rally Behind India

Top US lawmakers rallied behind India in its hour of crisis urging the Biden administration to provide material and healthcare assistance to India to help save lives from the deadly coronavirus.

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PM Urges Bengal To Vote In 7th Phase Of Polls, Follow Covid Protocol

With the seventh phase of the West Bengal assembly polls underway on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to exercise their franchise and follow all COVID-19 related protocols.

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Cyrus Mistry Seeks Review Of Supreme Court Judgement Backing Tata Group

Cyrus Mistry's Shapoorji Pallonji Group has urged the Supreme Court to review its judgment that backs the Tata Group's decision to remove him as the chairman.

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Phase 7 Polling In Bengal Today, Minister Firhad Hakim Among Heavyweights

The power battle in West Bengal reaches the penultimate stage with polling for the seventh phase of the state assembly elections today. Thirty-four assembly constituencies spread across five districts...

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Live Updates: US To Send Medical Supplies To India Amid Covid Surge

The US will "immediately" make available sources of raw materials required to scale up production of the Covishield coronavirus vaccine - of which there is a critical shortage as India fights daily...

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16 Critical Covid Patients Rescued After Fire At Hospital In Gujarat

A total of 16 critical COVID-19 patients were rescued and shifted to safer places after a fire broke out in the ICU of a private hospital in Surat, Gujarat, on Sunday night, officials said.

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Bengal Votes Today In 7th Round Amid Covid Crisis

Bengal is voting for the 7th time today in the longest ever assembly election any state has seen, that too in the middle of the second wave of a pandemic that many are calling a tsunami. More than...

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Bengal Votes For 36 Seats In 7th Phase Amid Steady Rise In Covid Cases

Bengal votes today in the seventh, and penultimate, phase of its Assembly election, amid a steady spike in Covid cases over the past weeks. Mamata Banerjee's former seat - Bhabanipur - and three...

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Delhi Lockdown Extended By A Week, Says Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

The ongoing lockdown in Delhi has been extended by another week, with the national capital still showing a high positivity rate despite a marginal drop in the daily figures.

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Five Hilarious Instagram Reels From Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit Dosanjh is known for his impeccable comic timing and his Instagram Reels section is testament to that.

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"Important To Do Jan Ki Baat": Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over Covid

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that the "system has failed" and it is the duty of the party to provide help to fellow citizens suffering due to sudden spurt in COVID-19 cases in the...

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"Centre Supporting States In Fight Against Covid": PM On "Mann Ki Baat"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the Centre is "fighting with all its might to support states in fight against coronavirus".

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"Twitter Move Not For Criticism, But Fake Covid News": Government Sources

Twitter has deleted a number of tweets flagged by the centre as spreading "fake news" about the Covid pandemic, sources have said.

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Ethereurm Co-Founder Donates Over $600,000 in Tokens for COVID-19 Relief

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin donated cryptocurrency tokens worth approximately Rs. 4.5 crore to a covid relief fund for India being organised by tech founder Sandeep Nailwal. Buterin also...

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How to Check CIBIL Score Online

CIBIL stands for Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited and a CIBIL score is a simple number that summarises your credit history. It shows how credit worthy an individual is based on how timely and...

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"Out Of Options": Delhi Hospital Stops Admissions Amid Shortage Of Oxygen

Delhi's Fortis Escorts Heart Institute has suspended admissions due to shortage of medical oxygen, a source in the hospital said today, amid an escalating crisis over Covid cases spiraling in the...

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PM Modi Addresses Nation In 76th Edition Of Mann Ki Baat: Highlights

The 76th edition of PM Modi's monthly radio address "Mann Ki Baat" comes at a time when the country is facing a deadly sweep of the second wave of coronavirus - believed to more contagious than the...

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How to Switch From Jio Postpaid to Jio Prepaid

Jio postpaid users can go to the store to switch to prepaid.

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3.49 Lakh Fresh Covid Cases In India, 2,767 Deaths In New Record High

India's coronavirus cases and deaths hit a new record with 3.49 lakh fresh infections, taking the caseload to 1.69 crore; 2,767 people died in the last 24 hours. Hospitals in the country are...

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US "Deeply Concerned By Severe Covid Outbreak" In India: Top Official

The United States is "deeply concerned by the severe COVID outbreak in India," White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said this morning as he elaborated on the details of the efforts...

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How to Activate ISD on Your Airtel Number

In this article, we are providing details on how you can activate ISD on your Airtel number. Airtel has different ISD call rates for both its prepaid and postpaid customers.

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J&K Under 34-Hour Curfew From 8 pm Saturday To Curb Spread Of Covid

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday announced a 34 hour curfew from 8 pm on Saturday to 6 am tomorrow amid a massive spike in coronavirus cases.

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BJP Flouting Poll Body's Covid Safety Rules, Alleges Trinamool MP

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday attacked the BJP for allegedly organising campaign rallies, flouting the Election Commission's (EC) Covid safety protocols amid a massive surge in...

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How to Activate ISD on Your Vi (Vodafone Idea) Number

Here's how you can activate ISD on your Vi (Vodafone Idea) number. Vi has distinct ISD call rates for its prepaid and postpaid customers.

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Supreme Court Judge Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar Dies At Gurgaon Hospital

Supreme Court judge Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar died at a private hospital in Gurgaon, sources said on Sunday. He was 62.

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93 Students Test Covid Positive In Uttarakhand's Nursing College

Ninety-three students of a Government Nursing college at Uttarakhand's Sursingh Dhar have tested positive for COVID-19, following which the hostel of the college has been declared a containment zone.

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'Why Blame PM?': Assam Minister's Dig At Arvind Kejriwal Over Covid Cases

A day after Prime Minster Narendra Modi interrupted Arvind Kejriwal during a meeting with chief ministers to object to the discussion being televised by his office over "protocol break", Assam...

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Delhi Covid Lockdown May Be Extended By A Week As Cases Soar: Sources

The Delhi government is likely to extend the lockdown by at least one week, sources have told NDTV. An order to extend the lockdown is likely to be issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority...

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Covid Vaccine Doses Pass One-Billion Mark As Global Cases Hit New Record

The number of Covid-19 jabs administered globally surpassed the one-billion mark on Saturday, offering hope after months of pandemic misery, even as the number of coronavirus cases worldwide hit a new...

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Send AstraZeneca Doses To India, Other Nations: Indian-American Lawmaker

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Saturday called on US President Joe Biden's administration to release doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to countries, including India, currently...

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Live Updates: Amid Covid Surge In India, Hospitals Face Oxygen Shortage

India reported the highest daily surge in the world with over 3.46 lakh Covid infections on Saturday, which took the country's caseload to 1.66 crore.

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2 Kidnapped ONGC Employees Rescued After Encounter At Indo-Myanmar Border

Two employees of state-owned energy company ONGC were rescued after an encounter near the India-Myanmar border in Nagaland today, while a search for a third employee is underway, Assam police chief...

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Army Rescues 291 In Neeti Valley After Uttarakhand Glacier Burst

A day after a glacier burst incident took place in Sumna, Neeti Valley near the India-China border in Chamoli district, the Indian Army informed on Saturday that 291 persons have been rescued so far,...

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Railways Deploys 20 Covid Care Coaches In Bhopal As Infections Surge

Indian Railways has converted 20 coaches with 320 beds into the Covid care centre in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, tweeted Union Minister Piyush Goyal.

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Apple to Help Employees Get COVID-19 Vaccine Shots for at Its Offices

Apple said on Friday that it will help its employees get COVID-19 vaccine shots at its offices. Apple is one of the first large Silicon Valley companies to launch a program to help workers get...

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Twitter Now Allows Android, iOS Users to Share 4K Images

Twitter for Android and iOS will now allow users to upload and view 4K images on the microblogging platform. The resolution for the images on Twitter's mobile apps was previously limited to...

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Turkey Central Bank Says No Intention of Banning Cryptocurrencies

Turkey Central Bank last week banned the use of crypto assets in payments affecting the prices of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency assets.

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Justice NV Ramana Sworn In As New Chief Justice Of India

Justice NV Ramana took oath as the new Chief Justice Of India this morning.

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Delhi's Batra Hospital Gets Emergency Oxygen Minutes After Stock Finishes

Batra Hospital in the national capital's Tughlakabad Institutional Area received emergency oxygen supply from the Delhi government moments after it exhausted its stock, officials said today.

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20 Covid Patients Dead At Delhi Hospital Due To Low Oxygen Pressure

Twenty people died last night at Jaipur Golden Hospital in Delhi due to shortage of medical oxygen, a top officialat the hospital said today, highlighting the worsening situation in the national...

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Watch: Cop's Haldi At Police Station Beacuse She's Couldn't Get Leave

A woman police constable in Rajasthan, unable to get leave due to the pandemic, held her "haldi" ceremony at the police station as the country is caught in a severe sweep of the second wave of...

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Second Oxygen Express Train Arrives In Lucknow From Jharkhand

Amid the scramble for oxygen as cases of coronavirus continue to surge across the country, the second 'Oxygen Express' train with a tanker of oxygen arrived in Lucknow from Jharkhand's Bokaro.

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How to Make Someone Else the Owner of Your Google Doc

If you want to make someone else the owner of your Google Doc, you can simply tweak the Settings. Here's how you can do it.

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Another Mumbai Cop Arrested By Probe Agency NIA In Ambani Bomb Scare Case

The NIA on Friday arrested Mumbai police inspector Sunil Mane in connection with the recovery of an explosives-laden SUV near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai and the murder of...

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3.46 Lakh Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 2,624 Deaths In New Record High

India's Covid caseload surged to 1.66 crore infections with 3.46 lakh new cases in the world's highest-ever single-day surge.

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CBI Files Corruption Case Against Ex Maharashtra Minister, Searches Home

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh's home was searched this morning by CBI as the probe agency filed a corruption case against him.

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"Dire Situation In India, Trying To Help Any Way We Can": Top US Adviser

The US is working closely with India, at both political and expert level, to identify ways to help address the current COVID-19 crisis in the country, the White House said on Friday.

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Remdesivir Shortage Brings Nightmare For Covid Patients In Tamil Nadu

The acute shortage of crucial injections like Remdesivir and Tocilizumab is leading to loss of life and panic among many Covid patients and their families in Tamil Nadu.

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COVID-19 Second Wave May Peak By Mid-May, Predict Scientists At IIT

The ongoing second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India may peak between May 11-15 with 33-35 lakh total 'active'' cases and decline steeply by the end of May, according to a mathematical module...

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'Oxygen Express' With 30,000 Litres Of Medical Oxygen Arrives In Lucknow

An Oxygen Express train carrying around 30,000 litres of liquid medical oxygen arrived in Lucknow this morning as Uttar Pradesh is battling a sudden surge in coronavirus cases, an official said.

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Pressure On Biden To Ship AstraZeneca Vaccine, Medical Supplies To India

The Biden administration has come under intense pressure from lawmakers and eminent Indian-Americans, to ship AstraZeneca, other vaccines and life-saving medical supplies to India, which is witnessing...

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No New Patients In Top Delhi Hospital After SOS On Oxygen Shortage

Moolchand hospital chain in Delhi sent out an SOS this morning over oxygen shortage as it appealed for urgent help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minsiter Arvind Kejriwal and Lt Governor...

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Can't Waste A Single Minute: Gurgaon NGO Gives Oxygen Cylinders For Free

As India battles an acute oxygen emergency and hospitals put out SOS alerts on social media amid a massive spike in cases, changemakers and individuals on the ground are helping desperate and helpless...

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Updates: Hospitals Overwhelmed As Covid Cases Hit Record High In India

Hospitals in India have launched desperate appeals for oxygen as the nation's Covid crisis spirals -- India logged over 3.32 lakh COVID-19 cases on Friday, the highest-ever daily count recorded in the...

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TSMC Approves $2.8 Billion for Capacity Expansion Amid Global Chip Shortage

TSMC board has approved $2.89 billion (roughly Rs. 21,690 crores) in spending to increase capacity, the company said, responding to a global chip shortage that has affected carmakers in particular.

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Watch the Trailer for Falcon & Winter Soldier Episode 6, Out Friday

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 6 trailer gives us a very brief peek at the final episode of the Marvel Cinematic Universe series. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 6 release date...

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Facebook to Incorporate User Feedback on News Feed Arrangement

Facebook said on Thursday it was taking steps to incorporate direct feedback from users to arrange their News Feed as per their preference.

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Instagram Reels to Show Advertisements in India, More Countries

Facebook said it will begin testing advertising on its TikTok clone Instagram Reels in India, Australia, Brazil, and Germany, as the social media giant aims to make money from its short-form video...

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3.32 Lakh Covid Cases, 2,263 Deaths - India Sees New Daily High

India today logged over 3.32 lakh new Covid cases, once again the highest-ever daily count recorded in the world, and 2,263 deaths since yesterday. The alarming surge has led to desperate calls for...

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In UK's "Largest Divorce" Case, Son Ordered To Pay $100 Million To Mom

The son at the center of the U.K.'s largest divorce lost a London court ruling over his role in hiding assets from his mother with a judge calling him "a dishonest individual who will do anything to...

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Indian Navy Sailor's Entry Application Process Begins On April 26

Indian Navy has notified that the application process for Sailor's entry will begin on April 26. The application forms will be available on the official website and candidates can fill and submit it...

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Mukesh Ambani Buys Another British Icon, Stoke Park, For $79 Million

Reliance Industries Ltd., controlled by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, bought Stoke Park Ltd. for 57 million pounds ($79 million).

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World Book Day 2021: Check Out These Interesting Facts And Activities

World Book and Copyright Day 2031: For millions of people worldwide, books have been a source of entertainment and comfort during the COVID-19 pandemic. Share your favourite book, pictures or read...

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"25 Sickest Patients Have Died": Delhi's Ganga Ram Hospital's Oxygen SOS

25 "sickest patients" have died in the last 24 hours at the Ganga Ram hospital in Delhi, a statement from the hospital said this morning. Around 8 am, the hospital also said it had oxygen for only two...

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"Relieved...": Why Shashi Tharoor Deleted Tweet On BJP's Sumitra Mahajan

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had to delete one of his tweets where he condoled the death of former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Thursday night after BJP leaders pointed out that she was...

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SpaceX To Launch Crewed ISS Flight Today After Losing Day To Bad Weather

SpaceX is set to launch its third crew to the International Space Station early Friday (local time), reusing a rocket and crew capsule in a human mission for the first time.

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Kamada Ekadashi 2021: Time, Significance And Puja Vidhi Of Ekadashi Vrat

Kamada Ekadashi: The Chaitra Shukla Paksha Ekadashi is known as Kamada Ekadashi. Here are the fasting rules, puja vidhi of Kamada Ekadashi. On Kamada Ekadashi, people who observe the vrat, offer...

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Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11X Pro, Mi 11X Phones to Launch in India Today

Xiaomi is hosting a virtual event in India today, and it will launch the Mi 11 Ultra. The Xiaomi Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro are also anticipated to launch alongside the Ultra model. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra...

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US Applauds India For Stepping Up Its Climate Change Commitment

The Biden administration has applauded India for stepping up its climate change commitment including the partnership with the US to deploy 450 gigawatts of renewable power to meet the ambitious 2030...

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Centre Issues Revised Clinical Guidance For Management Of Covid Patients

The Union health ministry on Thursday issued a revised ''Clinical Guidance for Management of Adult COVID-19 Patients'' recommending the EUA/off-label use of Tocilizumab drug in case of severe...

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Hospitals Demand Covid-Positive Reports, Patients Struggle For Admission

Patients are being turned back hospitals because, despite their severe symptoms, they don't have laboratory confirmation of COVID-19.

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12 ICU Patients Dead In Fire At Maharashtra Hospital

12 ICU patients dead in fire at hospital in Maharashtra's Virar

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How Long Will You Ignore Climate Crisis: Greta Thunberg To Politicians

Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg assailed powerful politicians on Thursday for "ignoring" climate change, as she demanded an end to fossil fuel subsidies and implored the current generation of...

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A Black Hole Dubbed 'The Unicorn' May Be Galaxy's Smallest One

Scientists have discovered what may be the smallest-known black hole in the Milky Way galaxy and the closest to our solar system - an object so curious that they nicknamed it 'the Unicorn.'

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Indian COVID-19 Variant Found In Belgium: Health Official

The Covid-19 variant contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been detected in Belgium in a group of Indian students who arrived from Paris, Belgian authorities said Thursday.

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India's Cumulative Covid Vaccination Coverage Exceeds 13.23 Crores

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 13.23 crore, as part of the world's largest vaccination drive, the union health ministry said on Thursday.

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Free Covid Vaccine For People Above 18-Years In Jharkhand: Hemant Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday night said that his government will provide COVID-19 vaccine to people above 18 years of age for free.

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"Dear Comrade...": Shock, Grief After Sitaram Yechury's Son Dies Of Covid

Senior Left leader Sitaram Yechury's son Ashish Yechury died of COVID-19 in Delhi this morning. Condolences poured in for the CPI(M) leader and his family after he announced the death of his older...

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3 From Family Among 5 Dead As Train Rams Into Vehicles In UP: Police

Five people were killed and one person was injured after a train rammed into some vehicles at a manned level crossing here whose gates were allegedly not closed at the time of the incident, police...

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With 3.14 Lakh Covid Cases, India Records World's Biggest Daily Spike

Swept by a brutal second Covid wave, India saw a record spike in infections with 3.14 lakh new cases, the world's biggest-ever daily surge, taking the caseload to 1.59 crore. In another grim record,...

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Johnson & Johnson Shot's Future Depends On 15 Cautious Vaccine Experts

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are under pressure to decide whether the U.S. can resume use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine, perhaps with some limits, 10 days into...

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High Court Pulls Up Maharashtra Government On Remdesivir Procurement

The Bombay High Court came down heavily on the Maharashtra government on Wednesday for its "extremely callous" behaviour towards the issue of procuring and allocating Remdesivir injections for...

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70 Cylinders Recovered After Raid At An Oxygen Refilling Centre In Delhi

District officials in southwest Delhi raided an oxygen refilling centre and recovered 70 cylinders on Wednesday.

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Opinion: Covid Spike Is Sucking The Oxygen Out Of India

Nationalistic pride may swell chests, but to fill lungs you need air.

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In Pics: Bengal Votes In Phase 6 Amid Covid Shadow

The sixth phase of assembly elections in Bengal are being held in the shadow of spiralling Covid cases. In a first, Bengal has crossed the 10,000-mark, logging 10,748 fresh cases. 43 assembly seats...

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''Everyday Is Earth Day For Me'': Climate Activist Licypriya Kangujam

Earth Day 2021: Today is Earth Day. Climate Activist Licypriya Kangujam said, everyday is Earth Day for me. We need to treat our planet with love and respect everyday, not just one day. Happy Earth...

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US Senators Question Apple And Google On Power To "Suppress" Apps

A panel of U.S. senators questioned officials from Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google on Wednesday about the dominance of their mobile app stores and whether the companies abuse their power at the...

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CPI(M) Leader Sitaram Yechury's Son, 34, Dies Of COVID-19

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday said his elder son Ashish died of COVID-19 in the morning.

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Centre Raises Delhi's Oxygen Quota To 480 Metric Tonnes

With several private and government hospitals in Delhi running low on medical oxygen for COVID-19 patients, the centre raised the national capital''s oxygen quota from 378 metric tonnes to 480 metric...

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US Police Under Scrutiny After New Fatal Shooting Of Black Suspect

An African-American father of 10 was shot dead by police during an investigation in North Carolina on Wednesday, local authorities said amid a surge in concern over law enforcement shootings.

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Families Mourn Covid Patients' Deaths Due To Oxygen Leak In Maharashtra

Family members could not contain their tears as well as anger as they mourned the death of their family members following the disruption of oxygen supply at the Zakir Husain municipal hospital here.

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Earth Day's Google Doodle: Plant The Seed To A Brighter Future

Earth Day 2021: Google Doodle, on Earth Day today, wished all a Happy Earth Day 2021! Today's Doodle is an animation highlighting ''how everyone can plant the seed to a brighter future - one sapling...

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US Shares Details Of Sanctions It's Ready To Lift With Iran

The United States has shared with Iran details of the sanctions it is prepared to lift under a return to a nuclear accord, a senior official said Wednesday.

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Covid LIVE Updates: India Sees Biggest Daily Spike Of 2,95,041 Cases

Coronavirus has infected 2,95,041 people in India and left 2,023 dead in the last 24 hours, in a grim new record for the country.

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NASA's Perseverance Rover Makes Oxygen On Mars For First Time

NASA's Perseverance rover keeps making history. The six-wheeled robot has converted some carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere into oxygen, the first time this has happened on another planet, the...

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6th Phase Voting Today, BJP's Mukul Roy Among Key Candidates

West Bengal is voting today in the sixth phase of the assembly elections, being held amid an alarming surge of coronavirus cases across the country.

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Britain's Heathrow Airport Refuses To Allow Extra Flights From India

Britain's Heathrow Airport has refused to allow extra flights from India before the country is added on Friday to Britain's "red-list" of locations from which most travel is banned due to a high...

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Zojila Pass Connecting Kashmir Valley And Ladakh Opens

The Border Road Organization (BRO) on Wednesday opened the Zojila pass that provides vital road link between the Kashmir valley and Ladakh, officials said.

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BJP's Mukul Roy Among Big Names As Bengal Votes In Sixth Phase

Bengal votes today in the Assembly election sixth phase amid a grim surge in Covid cases. Polling will take place for 43 seats across four districts, with the BJP's Mukul Roy - the first member of...

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Phase 6 Polls In West Bengal Today Amid Rising Covid Cases: 10 Points

The sixth phase of assembly elections in Bengal will be held today in the shadow of spiralling Covid. In a first, Bengal has crossed the 10,000-mark, logging 10,748 fresh cases. 43 assembly seats...

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Happy Ram Navami 2021: Significance, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi And Mantra

Ram Navami 2021: Today is Ram Navami. Many devotees do yagya or homa on Rama Navami to conclude the nine-day Chaitra Navratri. Here are Ram Navami puja samagri and puja vidhi listed out.

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Opinion: Vaccinating Children Crucial For Herd Immunity Against Covid

More than 910 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been given and the number is climbing daily.

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SSC Declares SI, ASI Recruitment Final Result; 1,433 Qualify

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the final result of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs and Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF Examination, 2018.

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2 Top Delhi Hospitals Get Oxygen Supply After High Court Pulls Up Centre

After an acute oxygen shortage further depleted into mere hours of stocks at Delhi hospitals, last night brought in some much-needed relief to doctors, administrators, and, most importantly, patients.

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As PM Modi Urges "Lockdowns Only As Last Resort", What Economists Say

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who last year imposed a strict lockdown on short notice, asked states to avoid shutting businesses as India grapples with a new wave of Covid-19 infections that threatens...

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PM Praises Tata Group's "Compassionate Gesture" To Ease Oxygen Crisis

The Tata Group's announcement on Twitter to import 24 cryogenic containers to transport liquid oxygen was praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who called it a "compassionate gesture" as the country...

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Vikas Dubey Encounter: Clean Chit To UP Police, "No One Gave Evidence"

There is no evidence against the Uttar Pradesh police in the killing of gangster Vikas Dubey after his arrest last year, an inquiry commission has said in its report.

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Delhi Labs Halt Covid Test Services For 2 Days Over Delay In Results

A rapid rise in COVID-19 cases and exceeding requests for either RT-PCR or antigen tests has abruptly forced a majority of private laboratories to stop collecting swab samples even from testing...

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Imran Khan Wishes Manmohan Singh Speedy Recovery From COVID-19

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday wished a speedy recovery to former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to All India Institute of...

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April Is "Sikh Awareness Month'' In Illinois: Indian American Congressman

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has entered a statement into the Congressional record to recognise April as 'Sikh appreciation and awareness month'' in his home state of Illinois.

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Happy Ram Navami 2021: PM Modi Wishes People On Ram Navami Today

Ram Navami 2021: PM Modi greeted the people of India on Ram Navami. May Lord Ram's blessings always be you, , PM Modi wrote on Twitter. Ram Navami marks the end of the 9-day Chaitra Navaratri

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China's Xi Jinping To Attend Online Joe Biden Climate Summit

China's President Xi Jinping will attend US President Joe Biden's virtual climate summit this week, Beijing said Wednesday, as the world's top polluting nations seek rare common ground despite wider...

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PM Ignored Covid Crisis To Hide Lack Of Foresightedness: Prashant Kishor

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor who is looking after the Trinamool Congress' election strategy in West Bengal on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring the COVID-19 crisis to hide...

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Justice Served: Indian-American Politicians Welcome George Floyd Verdict

Several Indian-American lawmakers and groups have welcomed the decision of a federal grand jury in Minneapolis holding Derek Chauvin, a former police officer, guilty on all three counts in the death...

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"Tracking Course Of Covid Outbreak In India Very Closely," Says US

The United States is tracking the course of the COVID-19 outbreak in India "very closely", the State Department has said.

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Peaceful Repolling In Four Polling Booths In Assam

Repolling in four polling stations in Ratabari, Sonai and Haflong constituencies of Assam Assembly passed off peacefully on Tuesday, officials said.

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Air Pollution Costs Indian Businesses 95 Billion Dollars A Year: Study

Air pollution costs Indian businesses $95 billion every year, or 3% of the country's Gross Domestic Product, and cuts annual consumer spending by $22 billion, according to a study released on...

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"Necessary Step On Road To Progress": Barack Obama On Ex-Cop Conviction

Hour after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the murder trial of African-American George Floyd, former US President Barack Obama said the jury did the right thing but true justice...

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Over 8,000 Square Km Area In Chhattisgarh Liberated From Maoists: Top Cop

More than 8,000 square kilometres area of Bastar, one of the worst Maoist-hit region in the country, has now been freed from the clutches of CPI Maoists in recent years, said senior police official of...

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Gujarat Hospitals To Treat Covid Patients Without Prior Permission

All private hospitals, clinics, nursing homes in Gujarat can treat COVID-19 patients till June 15, without any prior permission, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has announced.

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"Systemic Racism" A "Stain On Our Nation's Soul": Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden called systemic racism a "stain on our nation's soul" in a televised address to the nation Tuesday after a white former police officer was convicted of murdering a Black man...

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Over 13 Crore Vaccine Doses Administered So Far, Says Ministry

India has administered more than 13 crore coronavirus vaccine doses to eligible beneficiaries so far with nearly 29 lakh jabs being given on Tuesday, the Union Health Ministry said.

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Queen Elizabeth Marks 95th Birthday, No Public Celebrations

Britain's Queen Elizabeth, the world's oldest monarch, turns 95 on Wednesday, but there will be no public celebrations of an occasion that comes just days after she bade a sad farewell to her husband...

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UPSC Defers Interviews For Civil Services Exam Due To Surge In COVID-19 Cases

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has deferred interviews for civil services examination 2020 due to a surge in coronavirus cases, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

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Facebook Takes on Clubhouse, to Begin Testing Live Audio Rooms

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company planned to launch several audio products, including Clubhouse-style live audio rooms and a way for users to find and play podcasts.

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1,761 Covid Deaths, Biggest 1-Day Spike In India; 2.59 Lakh Fresh Cases

India registered 1,761 Covid deaths in the last 24 hours, the biggest one-day spike, and over 2.59 lakh new cases. The total number of cases, which shows a worrying rise in the second wave of the...

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ICSE Class 10 Board Exam Cancelled Due To "Worsening Situation" Of Covid

The ICSE Class 10 board examinations have been cancelled due to the "worsening situation" of the coronavirus pandemic, the board said today days after it had made the exam optional.

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Ram Navami 2021: How To Celebrate Lord Ram's Birthday Amid Covid Crisis

Ram Navami 2021 Date: The auspicious day of Ram Navami is on April 21. Since Ram Navami is the biggest day during Chaitra Navaratri, the festival is also known as Rama Navratri. This year celebrate...

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Covid: "Avoid India Even If Fully Vaccinated," Warns Top US Health Agency

Coronavirus: Avoid all travel to India, says top US health body CDC in advisory, citing COVID-19 surge

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Delhi Hospital Runs Out Of Oxygen, Police Step In To Help

The Delhi Police operationalised a Green Corridor on Monday night to let two tankers to oxygen reach a hospital in Paschim Vihar that had almost run out of oxygen.

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Manmohan Singh Stable, Best Possible Care Being Provided: Health Minister

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's condition remains stable a day after he was admitted to AIIMS, New Delhi, with fever. The 88-year-old is being given the best possible medical care, Union...

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Former US Vice President Walter Mondale Dies At 93

Former US Vice President Walter Mondale, a liberal icon who famously told voters to expect a tax increase should he win the presidency, died Monday, US media reported. He was 93 years old.

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India To Waive Import Duty On Covid Jabs, Says Government Source: Report

India will waive its 10% customs duty on imported COVID-19 vaccines, a senior government official told Reuters on Monday, as it tries to boost supplies to counter a dramatic surge in coronavirus...

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"If Biden Wants To Keep Our Country Safe...": Trump's Advice To Successor

Former US President Donald Trump has urged his successor Joe Biden to reinstate the travel ban on certain Muslim countries in order to keep the country safe from "radical Islamic terrorism".

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6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nias Region In Indonesia

An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck in the Nias region in western Indonesia, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Tuesday.

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Night Curfew In Kerala From Today Amid Surge In Coronavirus Cases

Night curfew for two weeks will be imposed in Kerala amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the state.

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Moto G60, Moto G40 Fusion Launch in India Set for Today

Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion launch in India is set for today, April 20. Both new Motorola phones will be available for purchase through Flipkart shortly after their official debut.

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Oppo A74 5G Set to Launch in India Today at 12 Noon

Oppo A74 5G India launch is set for today, April 20. The launch will take place at 12pm (noon), as recently teased by Amazon.

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No Comment By White House On Lifting Ban On Vaccine Raw Material Export

The White House on Monday did not respond to questions on the request by Serum Institute of India to lift export ban on certain raw materials needed for ramping up production of COVID-19 vaccine.

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Differences With China Need To Be Resolved Through Dialogue: Army Chief

In a veiled reference to the border standoff with China, Army Chief General MM Naravane on Monday said legacy issues and differences need to be resolved through mutual consent and dialogue, and not by...

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US Police To Demand Tesla Crash Data, Elon Musk Denies Autopilot Use

Texas police will serve search warrants on Tesla Inc on Tuesday to secure data from a vehicle that crashed on the weekend, killing two people, a senior officer told Reuters on Monday.

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Police Officer In US Capitol Riot Died Of Strokes: Chief Medical Examiner

The police officer who died following the attack on the US Capitol by supporters of president Donald Trump in January was killed by two strokes, the Washington city coroner ruled Monday.

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Cuba Gets New Leader Miguel Diaz-Canel As Last Castro Retires

Cuba marked the end of an era Monday with the official transfer of power from the Castro clan, in charge for six decades, to the communist country's first civilian leader, Miguel Diaz-Canel.

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Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Ranjit Singh Brahmpura To Launch New Party

Rajya Sabha MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and Ranjit Singh Brahmpura, who were expelled from the SAD for revolting against its leadership, on Monday announced to float a new party after dissolving their...

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Over 12.69 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses Administered So Far, Says Ministry

India has administered more than 12.69 crore coronavirus vaccine doses to eligible beneficiaries till Monday evening, the Union Health Ministry said.

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S Jaishankar, Antony Binken Discuss Afghanistan, Myanmar Security Issues

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his American counterpart Tony Blinken on Monday discussed on phone bilateral and regional issues including Afghanistan, Myanmar, and climate change.

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WhatsApp Users Warned of Flaw That Could Leak Their Personal Data

WhatsApp has a critical vulnerability that could allow hackers to access sensitive user data, CERT-In, India's national technology arm to combat cyberattacks, warned users on Monday.

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Radical Pakistan Party Releases 11 Police Hostages After Anti-France Protests

Eleven Pakistani police officers seized by supporters of a radical Islamist group as part of their campaign to get the French ambassador expelled have been released, officials said Monday.

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UGC NET Begins On May 2, Admit Card Soon: Live Updates

The UGC NET will be held from May 2 to May 17. The exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to select candidates for Assistant Professor post and to award Junior Research...

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No Case Against 4 Airlines, Seeking Legal Opinion On Issue: Delhi Police

Delhi Police has said it has not registered a First Information Report (FIR) on the complaint of the Arvind Kejriwal-led government against four airlines for allegedly failing to check their...

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How Saudi Crown Prince's Plan Will Impact Nation's Economy

Saudi Arabia's latest economic plan comes with a big risk: while it might help boost investment, it could also hit the government's finances.

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2.73 Lakh Fresh Covid Cases, 1,619 Deaths In New Record High For India

Hit by the second Covid wave, India recorded 2,73,810 fresh infections and 1,619 deaths in a new record high, taking the caseload to 1.5 crore; 1.78 lakh people have died so far. This is the fifth...

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Covid Survivors May Need Just One Shot Of 2-Dose Vaccines, Say Studies

Coronavirus vaccines were just rolling out in December when more than 1,000 staffers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles volunteered for a sweeping study. The goal: pinpoint how immune...

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India's Double Mutant Jumps To 10 Countries. All You Need To Know

With India's daily tally of Covid-19 infections surging by records, public health experts worry that a new -- possibly more virulent -- coronavirus variant could be racing through the crowded nation...

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Former Bihar Education Minister Mewalal Choudhary Dies Of COVID-19

Former Bihar Education Minister and Janata Dal (United) MLA Mewalal Choudhary died today morning, party sources confirmed.

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Navratri 2021, Day 7: Puja Vidhi, Mantra For Ma Kalratri Worshipped Today

Chaitra Navratri 2021: Today is day 7 of Chaitra Navratri. Mata Kalratri is worshipped on this day. Often referred to as Kali, Mata Kalratri ends darkness and ignorance. Here are the mantras and puja...

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Pakistan Police And Rangers Taken Hostage In Anti-France Protests

Eight Pakistan police officers and special rangers were being held hostage Sunday by supporters of a radical Islamist party, officials said, after days of violent anti-France protests.

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Former Union Minister Bachi Singh Rawat Dies At 71

Former Union minister and senior BJP leader Bachi Singh Rawat died at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences here on Sunday. He was 71.

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DRDO Sets Up Coronavirus Facility In Delhi With Oxygen Beds, Ventilators

Amid the surging COVID-19 cases, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has set up a facility in New Delhi with all basic facilities free of charge.

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Pressure Mounts On British PM To Cancel India Visit Amid Covid Surge

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under mounting pressure to cancel his April 25 visit to India, which is battling a surge in Covid. The opposition Labour Party has questioned why Mr Johnson...

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More Than Half Of US Adults Have At Least Taken One Vaccine Dose: Report

More than half of US adults have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, government data showed on Sunday, as the White House bids to beat a worrying surge in new cases.

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Google Doodle Honours Vera Gendroitch, Russia's First Female War Surgeon

Google celebrates Russian surgeon, professor, poet, and author Dr. Vera Gedroits on her 151st birthday today. Known as Russia's first female military surgeon, Dr. Gedroits was one of the world's first...

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Vehicle Owners To Paste Colour Stickers To Curb Traffic: Mumbai Police

The red, green and yellow stickers that emergency and essential service vehicles need to sport as part of an initiative to curb traffic on Mumbai roads during the coronavirus-induced "break the chain"...

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S Jaishankar To Discuss Issues Of Regional Interest With UAE Counterpart

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who arrived here on Sunday, met his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral economic...

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COVID-19: Railways To Provide 75 Isolation Coaches To Delhi

Following the demand by the Delhi government, Indian Railways will providing 75 isolation coaches to the national capital which will have 1,200 beds as Covid Care Centers at Anand Vihar Terminal and...

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South African Variant May "Break Through" Pfizer Vaccine, Says Study

The coronavirus variant discovered in South Africa can break through the protection provided by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine to some extent, a real-world data study in Israel found.

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China's Ant Group Explores Ways For Jack Ma To Exit: Report

Ant Group is exploring options for founder Jack Ma to divest his stake in the financial technology giant and give up control, according to a source familiar with regulators' thinking and two people...

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Ensure Movement Restrictions Don't Hamper Vaccination Exercise: Centre

The Union Health Ministry has asked states and union territories to ensure that restrictions on movement imposed by them for COVID-19 control do not adversely impact the inoculation exercise.

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COVID-19: Maharashtra Declares 6 States As Places Of "Sensitive Origin"

Struggling to contain the huge COVID-19 surge, Maharashtra on Sunday declared six states, including the national capital and the NCR region, as the places of "sensitive origin" in a bid to stop the...

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Amid Surge In Covid Cases, Celebs Urge Fans To Mask Up, Stay In

As the country witnesses an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases, a number of celebrities are urging their fans and followers to exercise caution and mask up.

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IIT-JEE (Main) April Session Exams Postponed Amid Covid Surge

IIT-JEE (Main) April session exams postponed amid Covid surge, new dates to be announced later

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Canada Records Second Case Of Rare Blood Clot After AstraZeneca Shot

Canadian health authorities said Saturday the country has recorded a second case of rare but serious blood clotting linked to AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, but still recommend the shot for use.

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Arvind Kejriwal Calls Meeting Today Amid Huge Delhi Covid Surge

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called a meeting today amid a huge surge in Covid in the national capital. Yesterday, the Delhi government had flagged a shortage in oxygen and the drug...

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Minimum Temperature In Delhi Settles Below Normal: Weather Office

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 18.3 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department said.

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Remdesivir Supplier "Being Harassed" In Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis has alleged the state government was harassing a supplier of Remdesivir from neighbouring union territory Daman because BJP leaders had approached him for the supply of the antiviral...

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PM Modi To Hold Review Meeting On Covid Situation In UP's Varanasi

PM Modi to hold a meeting today to review Covid situation in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi

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With 2,61,500 Fresh Covid Infections, India Sees Biggest-Ever Daily Spike

India saw the deadliest day of the pandemic as 1,501 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. The country also recorded the biggest daily surge in cases with 2,61,500 infections, taking the caseload...

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"Have Witnessed Such A Rally For The First Time...": PM Modi In Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigning in Bengal today, raised a few eyebrows after he seemed to praise the large crowd at his rally in Asansol - on a day India reported a record 2.34 lakh new...

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Delhi Makes 14-Day Home Quarantine Mandatory For Kumbh Returnees

The Delhi government has issued an order making it mandatory for all residents of Delhi who visit the Kumbh in Haridwar to quarantine themselves at home for fourteen days on return. Anyone who...

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"Alarming Rise In Daily Cases": Health Minister At Covid Review Meet

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan chaired a high-level meeting with the Health Ministers of 11 states and Union...

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Tejashwi Yadav Slams Nitish Kumar After Doctor Says "Want To Quit As..."

A senior doctor at the Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) in Bihar's capital Patna has sought permission to be relieved of his duty citinglack of oxygen supply in the Covid care hospital.

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UK Warships To Sail For Black Sea Amid Ukraine-Russia Tensions: Report

British warships will sail for the Black Sea in May amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia, the Sunday Times newspaper reported, citing senior naval sources.

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Queen Elizabeth Stands Alone As Husband Prince Philip Is Buried

Queen Elizabeth bade farewell to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his seven decades of service and gave grandsons William and Harry the chance to talk in public for the first...

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8 States Highly Vulnerable To Climate Change: Report

Eight Indian states -- Jharkhand, Mizoram, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh and West Bengal -- are highly vulnerable to climate change, according to a national climate...

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Remdesivir Prices Cut On Government Intervention: Industry Body

To enhance the availability of remdesivir injection, used in the treatment of COVID-19, pharmaceutical companies have reduced the price following the government's intervention, the National...

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Odisha Chief Minister Urges PM To Allow Sale Of Vaccines In Open Market

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make COVID-19 vaccines available in the open market for citizens willing to buy them.

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"Like We Did Last Year, We Will Fight Covid With Greater Speed," Says PM

India will fight Covid like last year with "even greater speed and coordination", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as he reviewed the Covid situation in the country amid a frightening...

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Coronavirus India Live Updates: Shortage Of Oxygen, Beds In Many Parts

Coronavirus Cases LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed that annual Kumbh Mela "should now only be symbolic" amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, stressing that it will give a boost to fight...

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Assam Congress Books Hotels In Advance Amid Poaching Fear: Sources

The Congress has booked a few hotels across Assam to "insulate" its candidates from possible poaching by the BJP ahead of the declaration of Assam Assembly elections results on May 2, party sources...

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US, China "Committed To Cooperating" On Climate Crisis: Joint Statement

The United States and China are "committed to cooperating" on the pressing issue of climate change, the two sides said in a joint statement Saturday, following a visit to Shanghai by US climate envoy...

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Russia Critic Navalny's Situation "Totally Unfair": Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden said Saturday that jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who doctors have warned faces imminent cardiac arrest due to his hunger strike, was in a "totally unfair" situation.

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Huge Fire Breaks Out At A Slum In Gurugram

A massive fire on Saturday broke out at a slum cluster in Gurugram's Sheetla Colony.

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Facebook Oversight Board Extends Timeline to Decide on Donald Trump Ban

Facebook Oversight Board said on Friday that it needed more time to decide whether the ban on former US president Donald Trump from Facebook and Instagram will be upheld.

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People To Face Arrests, Trials For Violating Covid Curbs: Delhi Police

People venturing out of homes without valid reasons during the weekend curfew will face arrest and prosecution for violating anti-Covid regulations, Delhi Police warned on Friday.

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Google Misled Consumers About Data Collection, Says Australian Watchdog

Google misled some consumers about personal location data collected through Android mobile devices, Australia's federal court has found as per the country's competition regulator. The Australian...

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Elon Musk's SpaceX Wins $2.9 Billion Moon Lander Contract

Elon Musk's space company SpaceX has secured a $2.9 billion (roughly Rs. 21,616 crores) contract from NASA to build a spacecraft to bring astronauts to the moon as early as 2024, the space agency said...

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In Pictures: Voting For Phase 5 Begins In Bengal Amid Tight Security

Polling for the fifth and biggest phase of West Bengal assembly elections began at 7 am today across 45 seats amid tight security and a surge in Covid cases.

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Record 2.34 Lakh Fresh Covid Cases In India, 1,341 Deaths In 24 Hours

India's Covid caseload surged to 1.45 crore cases with 2,34,692 fresh infections - sharpest-ever daily spike - as the country recorded over 2 lakh cases for the third straight day. With 1,341 deaths,...

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Castro Era In Cuba To End As Raul Confirms He's Retiring

Raul Castro confirmed he was handing over the leadership of the all-powerful Cuban Communist Party to a younger generation at its congress that kicked off on Friday, ending six decades of rule by...

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4 Sikhs Among 8 Killed In FedEx Shooting In US, Shocked India Offers Help

India will render "all possible assistance" to local authorities in Indianapolis, US, where at least eight people, including four Sikhs, have died after a gunman opened fire at a FedEx facility, a...

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"Kumbh Mela Should Now Only Be Symbolic To Strengthen Covid Fight": PM

PM Modi says he has appealed for Kumbh Mela to now be "only symbolic" due to Covid crisis, adding that it "will strengthen fight"

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US, Japan Show United Front On China In Biden's First Summit

The United States and Japan vowed Friday to stand firm together against an assertive China and to step up cooperation on climate change and next-generation technology as President Joe Biden made his...

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Bengal Election Phase 5: PM Modi Urges Voters To Turn Up In Large Numbers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged voters in the fifth phase of the West Bengal assembly elections to vote in large numbers.

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3 Labourers Killed In Wall Collapse Incident In Maharashtra's Thane

As many as three labourers lost their lives after a wall collapsed at a power loom factory in the Bhiwandi area of Maharashtra's Thane district on Friday. Four people were also injured in the...

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Popular Tamil Actor, Comedian Vivekh Dies In Chennai At 59

Popular Tamil actor and comedia Vivekh died this morning in the hospital hours after he was admitted after a cardiac arrest. His sudden death has sent his fans of over two generations into mourning....

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Joe Biden Backs Japanese PM On Holding "Safe And Secure" Olympic Games

US President Joe Biden on Friday gave his backing to Japan's efforts to hold a "safe and secure" Olympic Games this year after talk of cancelation due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Queen Elizabeth To Bury Her "Strength And Stay" Prince Philip Today

Queen Elizabeth II bids a final farewell to her late husband, Prince Philip, on Saturday, at a funeral restricted by coronavirus rules but reflecting his long life of military and public service.

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4 Sikhs Among 8 Killed In FedEx Facility Mass Shooting In US

At least eight people, including four Sikhs, were killed and five others were left injured in a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in the US state of Indiana, according to community leaders.

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Jagannath Temple In Puri To Remain Closed For Devotees On Weekends

The Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain closed for devotees on weekends in view of the surge in Covid-19 cases in the state.

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Voting Begins In Bengal For Fifth And Biggest Phase Of Assembly Polls

West Bengal will vote today in the fifth phase of the assembly elections held amid an alarming surge of coronavirus cases across the country.

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"Working On Fixing Problem": Twitter Services Down For Thousands Of Users

Twitter Inc said late on Friday that it was working on fixing an access issue after thousands of users reported problems with the platform.

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Coronavirus India Live Updates: Record Infections In Delhi, Maharashtra

Coronavirus Cases LIVE: Maharashtra and Delhi on Friday reported their biggest ever single-day surge in coronavirus cases, according to government data.

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Potential Boeing 737 MAX Issue Affects More Of Plane: Report

The potential electrical problem that prompted airlines to remove some 737 MAX planes from service has been found in more areas of the plane than initially known, a report said Friday.

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Bengal To Vote In 5th Phase Today Under Shadow Of Covid Surge: 10 Facts

Bengal votes for 45 of 294 seats today in the fifth - and biggest - of its eight poll phases, which are being held amid a surge in Covid cases - over four lakh have been reported in the past 48 hours:

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Test Of Nerves For BJP, Trinamool In 5th Phase Of Bengal Polls

Today is the fifth and biggest phase of polling in Bengal - with votes being cast in 45 seats across six districts in the north and south of the state. Bengal has already voted for 135 seats and after...

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Google Pledges to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to 'Countries in Need'

Google on Thursday went international with tools designed to help people find COVID-19 vaccination locations, as the US internet titan ramps up efforts to fight the pandemic.

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IGCAR Announces Jobs For Graduates, Postgraduates, Others

The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) has invited applications from graduates and others to select and recruit for 337 various posts. The application forms are available on the official...

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Record 2.17 Lakh Fresh Covid Cases In India, 1,185 Deaths In 24 Hours

India logged in a record 2,17,353 daily coronavirus cases as many states grappled with shortages of hospital beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccine doses. The fresh cases in the deadly second wave took...

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Canada MP Appears Naked On Parliament Zoom

A Canadian lawmaker left red-cheeked after appearing stark naked on a House of Commons Zoom conference call has apologized to his colleagues.

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Indian-Americans Welcome New Rules On Overseas Citizens of India Cards

Indian-Americans have welcomed the Indian government's decision to simplify the process of maintaining Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards, saying more overseas citizens will now opt for this form...

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Facebook Accidentally Pulls Down Page Of French City. It's All In The Name

The residents of Bitche in northeastern France were taken aback when the city's Facebook page was deleted.

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Chaitra Navratri 2021 Day 4: Puja Vidhi, Mantra For Maa Kushmanda Here

Chaitra Navratri day 4: On the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, Maa Kushmanda is worshipped. According to Hindu scriptures, Kushmanda is believed to be the creator of the universe with her energy and...

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US Climate Change Legislation Seeks Renewal Of Ties With India

A group of 10 US Senators have introduced a comprehensive international climate change legislation that among other things seeks to reinvigorate bilateral cooperation with India in this sector, ahead...

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30 Sadhus At Kumbh Mela In Haridwar Test Postive For Covid

30 sadhus participating in the mega Kumbh Mela at Uttarakhand's Haridwar have tested positive for COVID-19, including Mahant Narendra Giri, the leader of the All India Akhada Parishad.

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"Give Fixed Time Frame": Supreme Court To Centre On Judge Appointments

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to apprise it of a reasonable time frame within which it can respond to the recommendations made by its collegium for appointment of judges as the...

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US Cop Charged With George Floyd's Murder Decides Not To Testify At Trial

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin said Thursday that he would not testify at his murder trial for the death of George Floyd, as a policewoman facing charges for the killing of another...

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"Sikhs Share Sense Of Selfless Service": US Senator's Praise On Vaishakhi

Noting that Sikhs share a strong sense of community, family, and selfless service, a senior US Senator has greeted members of community from across the world as two important celebrations are taking...

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China GDP Grows Record 18.3% In First Quarter In Coronavirus Rebound

China reported Friday record economic growth of 18.3 percent in the first three months of the year, in a sharp turnaround from its historic contraction due to the Covid-19 outbreak a year ago.

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"Pakistan Aided Taliban, Played On Both Sides In Afghanistan": US Senator

Pakistan has played on both sides of the field in Afghanistan, contributing to the Taliban's success, a senior US senator has reminded his colleagues, a day after Washington announced plans to...

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Weekend Curfew In Rajasthan From 6 pm Today To 5 am Monday

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday night announced a weekend curfew in the state from 6 pm on April 16 to 5 am on April 19, in view of rising COVID-19 cases.

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Six Indians Win Lucky Draw Worth Over $2,72,000 In UAE

Six Indians in the UAE have jointly won a lucky draw worth one million Dirhams.

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Buckingham Palace Reveals List Of 30 Guests For Prince Philip's Funeral

Britain's coronavirus restrictions forced Queen Elizabeth II to limit attendance to just 30 guests at Saturday's funeral of her husband Prince Philip.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Record Spike With Over 2 Lakh Cases

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Latest News: With the new cases, the total tally of COVID-19 cases in the country rose to 1,40,74,564.

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3 Arrested In Madhya Pradesh For Selling Remdesivir In Black Market

A medical shop owner and two others were arrested on Thursday by the Madhya Pradesh police's Special Task Force (STF) for allegedly black marketing Remdesivir injections used in the treatment of...

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Pfizer Boss: Vaccine 3rd Dose "Likely" In 12 Months

The head of Pfizer said in an interview aired Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of his company's Covid-19 vaccine within a year of being fully vaccinated.

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William, Harry Won't Be Shoulder-To-Shoulder At Prince Philip Funeral

British royals William and Harry will not walk side by side in the procession at this weekend's funeral of Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip, Buckingham Palace revealed Thursday.

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Over 300 Delhi Cops Test Covid+, 15 In Hospital

Over 300 Delhi Police personnel who are at the forefront of efforts to ensure that people are adhering to the Covid-19 restrictions, have been tested positive for coronavirus in the last few days.

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Sputnik V Deliveries To India To Begin In April: Envoy

Indian Ambassador to Russia, Bala Venkatesh Varma on Thursday said that the first batch of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V will be delivered to India in April.

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Twitter Unveils Algorithmic Fairness Initiative to Offer More Transparency

Twitter said it was launching an initiative on "responsible machine learning" that will include reviews of algorithmic fairness on the social media platform.

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Varanasi Urges Tourists To Stay Away In April As Covid Cases Rise

Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, facing rising Covid cases and an infrastructure that is struggling to cope, has urged tourists to stay out of the temple city in April.

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Mumbai Hospitals To Use 5-Star Hotels To Treat Mild Covid Patients

Mumbai hospitals will use five-star hotels to treat COVID-19 patients with milder infection, the city's administration said today.

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Gangaur 2021: Today Is Gangaur, Know All About The Festival

Gangaur 2021: A colourful festival, Gangaur is being celebrated today. Gangaur is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is celebrated by women in Rajasthan ...

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Prince Philip And Queen With Their Great-Grandchildren In Never-Seen-Before Pic

Members of the British royal family have shared never-seen-before photos of Prince Philip, who died on Friday aged 99, as a way to honour and remember him.

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UPSC To Release CAPFs Assistant Commandant Exam Details Today

The UPSC CAPFs exam details will be released today and the registration process will commence today. Candidates can fill and submit the application forms till May 5.

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India Sees Over 2 Lakh Covid Cases, Record Daily High: 10 Points

India added over two lakh new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, an unprecedented figure, to take its toll to over 1.4 crore. India has been the world's worst-hit country since April 2, forcing states...

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Mumbai Couple, Acquitted In 2019 Qatar Drugs Case, Returns Home

Mumbai-based couple Oniba and Sharique Qureshi - sentenced to 10 years in jail in a drug case in Qatar in 2019 - returned to the city on Thursday with their daughter.

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Guess The Actress Acing The Inversion Yoga Pose

Samantha Ruth Prabhu gives all of us the fitness inspiration we need. She shared a picture which shows her hanging upside down. "Life is a balance of holding on and letting go," she wrote.

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"China Increasingly Becoming Near-Peer Competitor": Top US Intel Officer

China is increasingly becoming a near-peer competitor of the US, posing challenges in multiple domains, while pushing to revise global norms in ways that favour the authoritarian Chinese system, a top...

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Senior Chhattisgarh Health Officer Dies Of Covid; 14,000 Cases In State

Chhattisgarh on Wednesday reported 14,250 new COVID-19 cases and 120 more deaths, taking the infection count to 4,86,244 and the toll to 5,307, a health official said.

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Pohela Boishakh 2021: Google Doodle Commemorates Pohela Boishakh Today

Poila Boishakh 2021: Today is Poila Boishakh. Google Doodle commemorated Pohela Boishak, the first day of the Bengali calendar. Bengalis across the world greet each other saying Shubho Nabo Barsho.

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UP Rural Polls Begin Amid Covid Surge, 3 Crore Eligible To Vote On Day-1

Despite Uttar Pradesh's Covid numbers surging to record highs in the second wave of the pandemic, the state has begun a massive electoral exercise this morning with a four-phased panchayat election...

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Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine Pause Continues After Experts Defer Vote

A pause on all US vaccinations with the Johnson & Johnson Covid shot will continue for at least another week after members of a government-convened expert panel said Wednesday they needed more time to...

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CPI(M) Not To Hold Big Rallies Amid Covid Surge In West Bengal

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday decided not to organise big rallies for the remaining phases of the state election and only resort to door-to-door and social media campaign due to...

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OnePlus 9R to Go on Sale in India Today

OnePlus 9R is set to go on sale in India today. The phone will be available for regular customers through Amazon, OnePlus.in, and offline retailers.

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Shubho Nabo Barsho: PM Modi Tweets On Poila Boishakh Today

Poila Boishakh 2021: PM Modi tweeted Shubho Nabo Barsho on Bengali New Year today. The Bengali year 1428 begins on Pohela Boishakh 2021

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Ponzi Scheme Mastermind, Sentenced To 150 Years, Dies In US Prison

Bernard L. Madoff, who died April 14 at 82, was the mastermind of perhaps the largest Ponzi scheme in history, a reviled symbol of Wall Street greed and, once, one of the most sought-after...

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India, Pak, Russia Have Stake In Stable Future Of Afghanistan: Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden has said India, Pakistan, Russia, China, and Turkey have a significant stake in the stable future of Afghanistan and these regional stakeholders should do more to bring peace in...

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Coronavirus India Live Updates: Record Coronavirus Cases In India

India's new coronavirus infections hit a record level on Wednesday with new 184,372 cases in the last 24 hours, health ministry data showed, taking total infections to 13.9 million. Deaths rose by...

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Muslim Women Have Right To Invoke Extra-Judical Divorce: Kerala High Court

Overruling a nearly five-decade judgment, the Kerala High Court has restored the rights of Muslim women for divorce without resorting to judicial proceedings.

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Ambulances With Covid Patients Queue Up At Civil Hospital In Gujarat

The Gujarat government on Wednesday downplayed the long queue of ambulances carrying COVID-19 patients seen outside the civil hospital, saying the admission of patients is being carried out as per the...

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Bengal Poll Body Chief Calls Meet To Ensure Covid Protocols During Campaign

West Bengal chief electoral officer (CEO) Aariz Aftab Wednesday called an all party meeting on April 16 following the Calcutta High Court direction to the Chief Electoral Officer .

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Apple Event to Be Held on April 20, Next-Gen iPad Pro May Debut

Apple said on Tuesday it was holding a special event on April 20, with many expecting the tech giant to launch new iPad Pro models and other products ahead of its annual developers' conference in...

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Happy Bohag Bihu 2021: Wishes, Messages On Assam New Year. See Here

Bohag Bihu 2021: Today the New Year or Bohag Bihu is being celebrated in Assam. It is also call Rongali Bihu, a celebrations on new beginnings in the spring season. Here are five nice Bohag Bihu...

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J&J Pause Over Blood-Clots To Educate Doctors, Study Cases: US Regulator

U.S. health officials urged a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine due to dangerous blood-clotting to give them time to educate doctors on how to treat the exceedingly rare...

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1.84 Lakh India Covid Cases In New Daily High, 1,027 Deaths In 24 Hours

India, gripped by the deadly second wave of the pandemic, reported 1,84,372 new coronavirus infections, hitting the highest daily tally once again, pushing the total cases to over 1.38 crore. Deaths...

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9 Candidates Of Congress's Key Ally In Assam Moved To Chhattisgarh

At least nine candidates of the Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF), a key ally in the Congress-led grand alliance in Assam, have been shifted to a resort in the Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh after the...

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Indian Couple Acquitted In Qatar Drug Case Set To Reach Mumbai

An Indian couple whose 10-year jail sentence in a drug case was overturned by Qatar's highest court in January this year will board a flight for Mumbai on Wednesday evening, a Narcotics Control Bureau...

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House-Helps Can Go To Work, Says Mumbai Civic Chief Amid Restrictions

Mumbai civic chief IS Chahal said house-helps would be allowed to travel and work during the fresh set of restrictions announced by the Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation ministry on Tuesday under...

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How Ed-Tech Startup Cuemath Tripled Its Users in Two Years

With startup culture thriving in India and the need for 'going local' becoming increasingly popular, we take a look at all the hottest tech startups grabbing headlines in the country. Gadgets 360...

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OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9R Sale Starts Today for Prime, Red Cable Club Members

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9R will go on their first sale today in India at 12pm (noon) for Amazon Prime members and Red Cable Club members. Regular customers can purchase the phones from April 15.

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TikTok Founder, 38, Is Among World's Richest With $60 Billion Fortune

Just last year, the world's most valuable startup, ByteDance Ltd., was being squeezed from all sides.

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'7th Fleet Op Off India Coast Routine, We Value India's Partnership': US

The US has further toned down the discord over a naval operation carried out by that country within India's maritime EEZ last week. The exercise, carried out without India's permission, was conducted...

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Opinion: When India, The Pharmacy Of The World, Needs Prescriptions

On April 11, India recorded almost 170,000 Covid-19 cases, a record for the country since the start of the pandemic.

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Happy Vishu 2021: Wishes, Quotes, SMS, Messages To Share On Vishu Today

Vishu 2021 wishes: Kerala is celebrating its new year Vishu today. Here are Vishu wishes, messages, images, SMS and greetings to share with your loved ones. This is the second time in a row that...

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Realme C21 to Go on First Sale in India Today

Realme C21 first sale in India is taking place today, Wednesday (April 14). The sale will begin at 12pm (noon) through Flipkart, Realme.com, and mainline channels.

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Madhya Pradesh Hiding Covid Deaths? Cremations Challenge Official Data

Major inconsistencies have been found in the official daily COVID-19 death count released by the Madhya Pradesh government and the number of bodies at funeral grounds.

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