India: News
05 Jan 2022
DelhiNHAI's new traffic management system ATMS: How does it work?
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is testing new technology, the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), to be installed across the country's highways and expressways.
03 Jan 2022
PunjabNo cash, no job: Disabled chess player accuses Punjab government
Disabled chess player Malika Handa said on Sunday that the Punjab administration told her she could not get a job or a monetary reward as promised.
30 Dec 2021
ChhattisgarhKalicharan Maharaj arrested for insulting Mahatma Gandhi at 'Dharma Sansad'
Religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj was arrested from Madhya Pradesh's Khajuraho on Thursday morning by the Chhattisgarh Police over his remarks against Mahatma Gandhi.
28 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiEx-envoy to China, Vikram Misri named deputy National Security Advisor
India's former ambassador to China Vikram Misri was on Monday appointed the country's deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).
27 Dec 2021
COVID-19Vaccination: COVAXIN for teens aged 15-18; booster after 9 months
The central government on Monday released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations for teenagers aged 15-18 years and "precaution" and booster doses.
23 Dec 2021
PunjabLudhiana court blast leaves 2 dead, 4 injured; probe on
At least two people have died and four seriously injured in a blast inside the district court complex in Punjab's Ludhiana on Thursday.
17 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiModi receives Bhutan's highest civilian award for 'unconditional support'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday awarded Bhutan's highest civilian award, the Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo or the Order of The Druk Gyalpo.
16 Dec 2021
BangladeshSwarnim Vijay Diwas: Know history, significance of 1971 Indo-Pak War
Vijay Diwas, December 16, is a day to honor the valor of the Indian soldiers.
15 Dec 2021
United States of AmericaWill help India defend sovereignty in tough neighborhood: US ambassador-designate
America's efforts to enhance India's capacity to "secure its borders" would be stepped up, said US ambassador-designate Eric Garcetti.
15 Dec 2021
Google NewsHere's how to update Google Chrome after government's 'cyber-attack' warning
The Indian government has issued a warning for people who frequently use the Google Chrome browser.
13 Dec 2021
KeralaCOVID-19 impact: Kerala's all-cause deaths to hit record high
Kerala's all-cause mortality figures are expected to reach new highs this year due to the second wave of COVID-19.
09 Dec 2021
FarmersFarmers to end protest at Delhi borders on December 11
Farmers protesting at the borders of Delhi have decided to end the stir against the now-repealed farm laws on Saturday (December 11).
08 Dec 2021
ForbesSitharaman, 3 other Indians named among Forbes' 'most powerful women'
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made it to Forbes' list of the world's most powerful women in 2021 for the third straight year.
08 Dec 2021
Food4 fenugreek recipes besides 'Methi Ke Paranthe'
If you have an Indian mother, there is no way you haven't eaten methi ke paranthe in winters.
07 Dec 2021
NagalandNagaland tribe body lists 5 demands after botched anti-insurgency op
The Nagaland tribe, which accounted for the most civilian fatalities in a failed anti-insurgency operation, has submitted a presented its demands to the government.
04 Dec 2021
Solar EclipseSolar eclipse 2021: NASA scientists explain 8 myths and facts
Several parts of the world will witness a solar eclipse Saturday as the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on some areas of our planet, blocking the Sun's light.
30 Nov 2021
CoronavirusCOVID-19: India reports 7K infections, lowest in 551 days
India on Tuesday reported nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day tally in the last 551 days.
29 Nov 2021
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)No proposal to recognize Bitcoin: Finance Ministry tells Parliament
The Centre said Monday that it has no proposal to recognize Bitcoin as a currency in the country.
18 Nov 2021
Indian ArmyIndia, China hold 14th round of border talks today
India and China on Thursday held discussions over pending border issues under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC).
18 Nov 2021
Kulbhushan JadhavPakistan clears bill allowing Kulbhushan Jadhav's appeal against death sentence
Pakistan's Parliament on Wednesday passed a law to give Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav (51) the right to appeal against his conviction.
18 Nov 2021
Narendra ModiCryptocurrency in wrong hands can spoil youth, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged all democratic nations to work together in ensuring that cryptocurrency "does not end up in the wrong hands."
17 Nov 2021
United States of AmericaNew US travel advisory for India warns about 'terrorism, rape'
In its latest travel advisory for India, the United States has asked its citizens to exercise increased caution due to terrorism and crimes against women.
17 Nov 2021
IndiGoIndiGo ticket prices may soon get cheaper: Here's why
IndiGo airline is reportedly mulling separating its baggage charges from its air ticket in an attempt to position itself as an ultra-low-cost air carrier.
06 Nov 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports 11K new cases, 392 more deaths
India on Saturday reported nearly 11,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.46 lakh, the lowest in 255 days.
06 Nov 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCOVID-19 vaccine Corbevax's samples cleared by India's apex testing laboratory
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company Biological E's COVID-19 vaccine Corbevex's samples were cleared by the Central Drugs Laboratory in Kasauli on Tuesday.
01 Nov 2021
AustraliaAustralia accepts COVAXIN as 'recognized' vaccine for incoming travelers
Australia on Monday accepted India's indigenous vaccine, COVAXIN, as a "recognized" vaccine for the purpose of travel to the country.
01 Nov 2021
DelhiCommercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs. 266. Check rates
The price of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders has been hiked by Rs. 266 from Monday.
01 Nov 2021
Narendra ModiCOP26: Modi to hold talks with Boris Johnson at Glasgow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in United Kingdom's Glasgow to attend the COP26 climate summit.
27 Oct 2021
Jammu And KashmirMany face police action for celebrating Pakistan's win against India
Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets in a T20 match on Sunday, breaking a decades-old winning streak for India.
25 Oct 2021
Delhi1,000 and counting: Delhi sees a surge in dengue cases
Delhi has recorded more than 1,000 cases of dengue this year, with over 280 cases registered in the last week alone.
23 Oct 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaCJI Ramana, sharing stage with Law Minister, criticizes judicial infrastructure
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Saturday raised concerns about the judicial infrastructure in India.
21 Oct 2021
CoronavirusCoronavirus: India reports 18K+ new cases; vaccinations cross 1 billion
India on Thursday reported over 18,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.78 lakh.
21 Oct 2021
Mansukh MandaviyaCOVID-19 vaccinations cross 1 billion in India; 21% fully vaccinated
India's COVID-19 vaccinations crossed the 100 crore mark Thursday morning.
20 Oct 2021
CoronavirusCoronavirus: India reports 14K+ new cases; vaccinations near 1 billion
India on Wednesday reported over 14,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.78 lakh, the lowest in 229 days.
19 Oct 2021
World Health OrganizationCannot cut corners, thorough evaluation needed for COVAXIN EUL: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) Monday clarified the reason behind the delay in COVAXIN's emergency use listing (EUL), stating that it is expecting more information from Bharat Biotech on its COVID-19 vaccine.
15 Oct 2021
Narendra Modi7 new defense companies inaugurated by PM. Which are they?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched seven new defense companies carved out of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) which was dissolved earlier this month.
13 Oct 2021
Health & WellnessFive nutritious and delicious Indian dishes to gorge on
Besides its grand history, beautiful cities, and magnificent forts, India is also known for its diverse food worldwide. While some of them can easily fall under the category of "unhealthy," believe it or not, there are certain dishes that are just as healthy as they are tasty.
13 Oct 2021
Nirmala SitharamanSitharaman rubbishes reports of coal shortage as 'baseless'
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday denied reports of coal shortage in the country and said these are "absolutely baseless."
13 Oct 2021
Narendra ModiPM launches GatiShakti National Master Plan to transform infrastructure development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
13 Oct 2021
Travel And TourismIndia drops mandatory 10-day quarantine for UK nationals
India has withdrawn its tit-for-tat move requiring all British nationals to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival irrespective of their vaccination status.
