India
Cong Leaders Pay Tributes to Birsa Munda on His Birth Anniversary
Born in 1875 in present-day Jharkhand, Munda had challenged the British rule and is credited with mobilising tribals against the empire. He died in British custody at a young age of 25 yea
At Least Six Youths Drown in Two Mishaps in Telangana on Diwali
Police said the bodies of two youths, identified as Tummu Tartik and Ramavarapu Prakash, were fished out by expert divers while a search was on for Anvish and Srikanth.
Developing Vaccines to Novel Treatment Protocol, India Initiated Integrated Covid-19 Response: Vardhan
Union Minister Harsh Vardhan said India is also hosting clinical trials for all the major vaccines, and about 20 vaccines are in different stages of development.
Chhattisgarh Govt Forms Panel to Probe IPS Officer's Suicide in 2012
Eight years after the incident, the panel formed by the incumbent government will carry out an extensive probe into some points mentioned by the CBI in its self contained note related to the incident, the official said.
India's Active Caseload Has Shrunk to 4,80,719, Says Health Ministry
The total coronavirus cases mounted to 87,73,479 and the death toll climbed to 1,29,188 with the virus claiming 520 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country.
Children’s Day 2020: Interesting Facts and Significance of 'Bal Diwas'
November 14 was selected as Children’s Day to pay tribute to Pandit Nehru, as was known for his fondness of children, who called him ‘Chacha Nehru’.
Coronavirus: Petition Filed in SC Seeking to Fix Maximum Rate for RT-PCR Test
The petition has sought a direction to the governments to fix the maximum rate for the RTPCR test to Rs 400 uniformly across the country.
Taiwan Holds Diwali Celebrations with Foreign Minister, Indian Envoy in Attendance
The Diwali celebration programme was held at Taipei Guest House, a historical landmark in the city that is often used to host government guests.
India Successfully Test-fires Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles in Chandipur
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) G Satheesh Reddy congratulated DRDO scientists on the successful test-firing of the missile.
Zomato Raises $195 Million From Six Investors At $3.6 Billion Valuation
Indian food delivery startup Zomato raised $195 million from six investors, including U.S.based hedge funds Kora Management and Luxor Capital, according to a regulatory filing on Friday.
President Ram Nath Kovind Asks People to Become Lamp of Hope, Prosperity for Poor on Diwali
In a message to fellow citizens on the eve of Diwali, Kovind asked people to honour mother nature by celebrating pollution-free, environment friendly and clean Diwali.
Winds and Rain: Two Reasons Why Delhi-NCR May Breathe Cleaner Air This Diwali
Scientists have forecast onset of favourable winds from the morning of Sunday, which happens to be the post-Diwali morning, along with possibility of light rain.
UK Reports Record Daily Total Of 33,470 COVID-19 Cases
The United Kingdom reported 33,470 new cases of COVID19 on Thursday, the highest daily total to date, as the government struggles to control a second wave of infections.
New Indian Version Of Hit PUBG Mobile Game To Be Launched After China-focused Ban
PUBG Corp, a subsidiary of a South Korean company, said on Thursday it will launch a new PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) mobile game in India after the previous incarnation from a Chinese publisher fell foul of nationalsecurity rules.
Happy Dhanteras 2020: Five Things to Donate on This Day
Dhanteras marks the first day of the Hindu festival of Diwali when people purchase jewellery, gold and silver utensils.
Classmates of Slain Army Officer Send 300 kg Diwali Sweets for Unit
For Mahadik's classmates from the batch which passed out of the Sainik School 26 years ago, this is the fifth year of the 'sweet gesture' they like to call Operation Diwali. The braveheart's wife Capt Swati Mahadik was commissioned in the Army in 2017.