India
Ban on Chinese Apps Including TikTok to Continue For Now, Says Centre After Review
The government had blocked 59 Chinese apps in June and 118 more apps, including PUBG mobile game, in September.
India's Covid Vaccine Export Wins Global Accolade; After Brazil President, WHO Chief Thanks PM Modi
Hours after Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro expressed his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for exporting Covid-19 vaccine, Director-General of World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus thanked India for its continued support to...
NCP chief Sharad Pawar Visits Serum Institute in Pune in Wake of Fire
On Friday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had paid a visit to the SII to inspect the fire site. The SII on Friday said it has suffered losses to the tune of over Rs 1,000 crore due to the devastating fire.
'We Don't Celebrate Netaji's Birthday Only in Election Years': Mamata's Quip Kicks off Grand Procession
Before the commencement of the procession from Syambazar area in the northern part of the city, Mamata Banerjee blew a conch shell and a siren was sounded at 12.15 pm, the time when Bose was born on this day in 1897.
‘Don’t Field Your Relatives as Candidates’: Nadda Cautions MPs, MLAs Ahead of UP Panchayat Polls
Nadda said that the MPs should support the candidate declared by the BJP.
Bird Flu Scare: 3 Peacocks, 2 Peahens Found Dead in Maharashtra's Beed District
The samples of these birds, which were found dead on Friday, have been sent for testing to check if they died due to avian flu, they said.
21-year-old Kidnapped Medical Student Rescued in UP, Delhi Doctor Among 5 Held
Three of the accused, including the mastermind, were held following an exchange of gunfire at the Zero Point in Greater Noida late on Thursday night while they were on an expressway in a car with the hostage, the police said.
Global Stocks Sink After China Coronavirus Resurgence
Global stock markets and U.S. futures retreated Friday after a resurgence of coronavirus infections in China and a rise in cases in Southeast Asia.
Bomb Scare in Noida, Second Incident Ahead of Republic Day
The incident comes a day after a hoax bomb threat at a prominent private hospital in Noida Sector 27 and ahead of the Republic Day on January 26.
Precarious Security Situation in Central African Republic Matter of Serious Concern: India
India called on all opposition groups, particularly signatories to the Peace Agreement, to cease hostilities immediately and join the CAR authorities in finding a peaceful solution to the current crisis.
'Sushant Singh Rajput Marg': Road in South Delhi to be Named After SSR
Sushant Singh Rajput, who would have turned 35 on Thursday, was found dead at his Bandra residence in Mumbai on June 14 last year.
Consumer Confidence Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels in January: Refinitiv-Ipsos Index
The uptick in consumer sentiment is a definitive harbinger of economic recovery after a rather strenuous pandemic year
Man Dies in Police Custody in Gujarat's Kutch, Three Constables Booked for 'Murder'
The victim, Arjan Gadhvi (30), died on January 19 while undergoing treatment at a government hospital, after remaining in the illegal custody of the three constables at Mundra police station for six days, a relative of the deceased said in the complaint.
Covid-19: Rising Reluctance to Take the Shot Latest Challenge Before Centre
To tackle this, the government plans to roll out an elaborate multi-pronged approach, including messages from the prime minister and chief ministers, and bombarding social media and news cycles with positive messages to change the public discourse.
Shyam Benegal Directorial India-Bangladesh Co-production 'Bangabandhu' Goes On Floors
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal's "Bangabandhu", a biopic on Bangladesh's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, began shooting in Mumbai on Thursday. The film is jointly produced by India and Bangladesh and is part of the centenary celebration of Rahman, the first Pr...
BJP MP Gautam Gambhir Contributes Rs One Crore for Ram Temple Construction
Various saffron outfits including the RSS, VHP and others will also participate in the campaign for collecting contributions from people.