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Modi-Johnson meet: India, UK agree to boost defense, trade ties
PM Narendra Modi on Friday held extensive talks with his UK counterpart Boris Johnson at New Delhi's Hyderabad House and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.
SC rejects Nawab Malik's plea in money laundering case
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the Special Leave Petition filed by Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case.
Modinagar school bus accident: Boy dies after head hits pole
A 10-year-old student of a private school in the Modinagar area of Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad died on Wednesday in a freak accident on his school bus.
COVID-19: How concerning is new Omicron variant discovered in Delhi?
Some laboratories in Delhi have reportedly discovered a new COVID-19 Omicron variant, the BA.2.12.1, raising concerns it may be triggering the recent surge in cases in the national capital.
J&K encounter: One security personnel, 2 terrorists killed in Jammu
One security personnel and two terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Jalalabad area of Jammu's Sunjwan early on Friday.
COVID-19: India reports 2,451 new cases, 54 more deaths
India on Friday reported nearly 2,500 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of around 100 cases from the previous day.
Delhi: UK PM Boris Johnson to meet PM Modi today
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday and discuss the bilateral strategic defense, diplomatic, and economic partnerships.
COVAXIN likely to get approval for children above 2yrs: Report
Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine, COVAXIN, is likely to get the Drugs Controller General of India's (DCGI) nod for use among children aged two to 12 years.
Indian Air Force, Navy partner with DRDO for chaff technology
The Indian Air Force and Navy's defense systems are set to receive a significant boost soon.
COVID-19 in India: States where wearing masks are mandatory again
In the wake of the fresh surge in COVID-19 cases in India, several states and union territories have reimposed stricter norms to control the spread, including mandating face masks.
Telangana: Electric scooter battery explosion claims 1 life, 4 injured
An 80-year-old man died in Telangana's Nizamabad on Wednesday after the battery of an electric scooter allegedly exploded at his house.
#DemolitionDrive: Supreme Court extends stay on demolitions for 2 weeks
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the anti-encroachment demolition drive on Delhi's Jahangirpuri—which saw communal clashes on Hanuman Jayanti last week—to be halted for two weeks.
INS Vagsheer launched today, sixth Scorpene-class submarine in India
Indian Navy's sixth Scorpene-class submarine, INS Vagsheer, was launched on Wednesday in Mumbai.
Don't think current COVID-19 surge is fourth wave: ICMR ex-head
The ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases does not seem to be an indication of the fourth wave of the outbreak, said Dr. Raman R Gangakhedkar, former chief scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
India preparing dossier of Pakistan-based terrorists for UN to see
India is preparing a dossier of Pakistan-based terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir to raise the issue with the United Nations in order to corner them, Hindustan Times reported, citing Union Home Ministry officials.
From RFID tags to drones, security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra
With the 43-day long Amarnath Yatra scheduled to start on June 30 after a two-year pandemic hiatus, officials are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that all security arrangements are in place.
COVID-19: Delhi makes masks mandatory again with Rs. 500 fine
Amid a sudden spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi government on Wednesday made wearing masks mandatory in public places.
COVID-19: India reports 2,067 new cases, 40 deaths
India on Wednesday reported over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of around 800 cases from the previous day.
Delhi: Demolition drive stopped in violence-hit Jahangirpuri after SC order
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a stay on the anti-encroachment drive in Delhi's Jahangirpuri while scheduling the next hearing on Thursday.
5 accused in Delhi's Jahangirpuri violence charged under NSA
Five persons accused in the communal clashes that erupted in Delhi's Jahangirpuri on Saturday have been charged under the stringent National Security Act (NSA).
No religious processions in UP without permission: CM Yogi Adityanath
Ahead of Eid and Akshaya Tritiya festivals early next month, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said religious processions will not be allowed in the state without proper permission.
COVID-19: India reports 1,247 new cases, one death
India on Tuesday reported over 1,200 new COVID-19 cases, a decline of over 900 cases from the previous day.
Amit Shah monitoring situation in Delhi's Jahangirpuri amid police probe
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is monitoring the situation in Delhi's Jahangirpuri, where communal clashes broke out on Saturday.
UP: Wearing masks now mandatory in Lucknow, 6 NCR districts
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday issued orders making the wearing of face masks compulsory in public places in the state capital Lucknow and six National Capital Region (NCR) districts.
Lieutenant General Manoj Pande appointed as next Indian Army chief
The Defence Ministry on Monday announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Manoj Pande as the next Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) of India.
Petition in SC over 'dangerous politics of bulldozers' targeting minorities
Islamic organization Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind (JUH) has petitioned the Supreme Court to prohibit using bulldozers to demolish houses of those suspected of involvement in criminal incidents and violence.
COVID-19: India logs 2,183 new cases, 214 more deaths
India on Monday reported over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases, nearly double the number of cases reported on the previous day.
Delhi's Jahangirpuri violence: Police arrest 21 people; 2 minors apprehended
The Delhi Police arrested 21 people on charges of rioting and unlawful assembly on Sunday, a day after communal clashes erupted in Delhi's Jahangirpuri.
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SC cancels bail granted to Ashish Mishra
The Supreme Court on Monday canceled the bail granted to the main accused Ashish Mishra in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.
Fuel price hike: Delhi auto, taxi drivers launch 2-day strike
Auto rickshaw and taxi drivers' associations in Delhi have called for a two-day strike—starting from Monday—to protest against the rising fuel prices in the country.
Delhi: Minors involved in Jahangirpuri violence? Child rights body takes cognizance
In a shocking turn of events on Sunday, the alleged involvement of kids and minors in Saturday's Hanuman Jayanti communal violence in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri came to the fore.
Delhi violence: 'Words cannot describe what I saw,' says cop
Communal clashes broke out in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Saturday after alleged stone-pelting at a Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra procession.
Boris Johnson, PM Modi to discuss ties amid 'global challenges'
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scheduled to visit India this week amid the changing global dynamics following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Karnataka: 40 arrested, 12 injured in violence over online post
The Karnataka Police arrested 40 people for pelting stones at the Old Hubli police station in the Dharwad district on Saturday.
India questions WHO's methodology to calculate COVID-19 deaths: Here's why
India on Saturday asserted the World Health Organization (WHO) utilized incorrect methodology for calculating its COVID-19 deaths.
COVID-19: Delhi plans to bring back Rs. 500 no-mask fine
Following an increase in COVID-19 cases, Delhi's Health Department is reportedly planning to reintroduce penalties for violations of COVID-19-appropriate behavior.
Delhi Hanuman Jayanti violence: 14 arrested after clashes in Jahangirpuri
Communal clashes broke out in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Saturday evening after alleged stone-pelting at a Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra procession.
UP: Adityanath puts NCR districts on alert amid COVID-19 surge
The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday put its National Capital Region (NCR) districts, including Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad, on high alert following a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Avoid posting anti-government content on social media: TIFR to employees
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), one of India's top research institutes, has instructed its employees to avoid posting "anti-government" content on social media platforms.
Punjab: 300 units free electricity to every household from July
The common man in Punjab can breathe a sigh of relief as the Aam Aadmi Party-led (AAP) state government has announced that domestic customers can get 300 units of free electricity starting July 1.