India: News
17 Feb 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports 30,757 new cases; 541 more deaths
India on Thursday reported over 30,000 new COVID-19 cases, a marginal increase of around 100 cases from the previous day.
16 Feb 2022
SecurityMan tries to break into NSA Ajit Doval's residence; detained
The Delhi Police has detained a man after he forcibly tried to enter the residence of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Delhi on Wednesday morning.
15 Feb 2022
RajasthanRajasthan: 10-year-old sees mother in intimate position with 14-year-old; murdered
A 24-year-old woman was arrested and a 14-year-old boy was detained in connection with the murder of the 10-year-old son of the woman in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district.
15 Feb 2022
PunjabAnother setback for Congress as ex-Minister Ashwani Kumar quits party
In another setback for Congress, former Union Minister Ashwani Kumar resigned from the party on Tuesday.
14 Feb 2022
KarnatakaHijab row: Karnataka HC adjourns hearing till tomorrow
The Karnataka High court on Monday adjourned the hearing of the petition challenging the ban on hijab (headscarves) in colleges till Tuesday.
14 Feb 2022
Indian GovernmentLIC files papers for India's biggest IPO
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has filed the draft share sale documents for its initial public offering (IPO) with the markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
14 Feb 2022
KarnatakaKarnataka HC lifts ban on online gambling in state
In a big relief for the fantasy sports industry, the Karnataka High Court on Monday struck down the provisions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021, which prohibit online gambling.
13 Feb 2022
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)CBI books Gujarat firm for Rs 22,842 crore loan fraud
In what is being termed as India's biggest loan fraud case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked a Gujarat-based shipbuilding company and its former directors for allegedly defrauding banks to the tune of Rs 22,842 crore.
13 Feb 2022
Delhi PoliceEx-IAS officer's son arrested for hit-and-run in Delhi's Greater Kailash
The Delhi Police arrested a 27-year-old man on Friday for hitting a pedestrian and dragging him on the bonnet for over 100 meters.
13 Feb 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports 44,877 new cases; 684 more deaths
India on Sunday reported over 44,000 new COVID-19 cases, a decline of around 6,000 cases from the previous day.
11 Feb 2022
HaryanaGurugram: One dead, 2 trapped after apartment building's roof collapses
One person died and at least two were feared trapped after the roof of a residential building in Gurugram's Sector 109 collapsed on Thursday evening.
10 Feb 2022
KarnatakaHijab row: Karnataka HC restrains students from wearing religious attire
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday restrained students from wearing hijab or any religious attire till the matter is pending with the court.
10 Feb 2022
Union Health MinistryCentre issues new guidelines for international arrivals; check details here
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday revised COVID-19-related guidelines for international arrivals effective from February 14.
09 Feb 2022
YouTube5 reasons to definitely watch 'Thank You For Sharing'
Whenever I learn about a movie or series being made on mental health, I cringe because most of them get it wrong.
09 Feb 2022
Lifestyle5 mysterious temples in India you must explore
India is full of mysteries and allure, housing approximately two million temples and more than 330 million deities.
09 Feb 2022
COVID-19 IndiaCOVID-19: India witnesses 71,365 new cases; 1,217 fatalities
India on Wednesday reported over 70,000 new COVID-19 cases, a marginal rise of over 2,500 cases from the previous day.
08 Feb 2022
Narendra ModiWorld is appreciating India's COVID-19 fight: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said the willpower and discipline of 130 crore Indians and the efforts of India in fighting COVID-19 are being appreciated across the world.
08 Feb 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: India logs 67,597 new cases; 1,188 fresh fatalities
India on Tuesday reported over 60,000 new COVID-19 cases, a decline of over 15,000 cases from the previous day.
07 Feb 2022
Entertainment'Thank You For Sharing' selected for Golden Short Film Festival
Indian dark comedy short film Thank You For Sharing is gaining worldwide recognition.
07 Feb 2022
Jammu And KashmirChina, Pakistan rake up Kashmir issue again after Imran-Xi meet
China and Pakistan on Sunday again brought up the Kashmir issue following a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing.
06 Feb 2022
TripuraTripura to launch vulture conservation program to prevent extinction
The forest department of Tripura will soon launch a project in Khowai district to breed endangered vulture species through a "vulture conservation and artificial breeding" program.
06 Feb 2022
Bharat RatnaWhen Lata Mangeshkar's 'Aye Mere Watan' left Nehru in tears
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar (92) breathed her last on Sunday after battling with multi-organ failure for several weeks.
03 Feb 2022
Indian Army38 Chinese soldiers drowned in 2020 Galwan clash: Report
At least 38 Chinese soldiers died in the early stage of the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, an investigative report by Australian newspaper The Klaxon said.
02 Feb 2022
West BengalMamata Banerjee re-elected as TMC chairperson; seeks anti-BJP parties' cooperation
After being re-elected as the chairperson of Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sought the cooperation of all anti-BJP fronts in the country to oust the saffron party from power in 2024.
02 Feb 2022
TelanganaPM Modi 'dresses for elections': Telangana CM KCR
Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao on Tuesday unleashed a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the latter "dresses for elections."
02 Feb 2022
Mental HealthNational Tele-Mental Health program to reduce stigma: NIMHANS Director
The National Tele-Mental Health program announced in the Union Budget 2022-23 will help identify mild forms of mental illness, said Dr. Pratima Murthy, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).
02 Feb 2022
BooksAmazon shuts down publishing house Westland Books after five years
E-commerce behemoth Amazon on Tuesday announced the closure of Westland, one of the largest publishing houses in India.
02 Feb 2022
Supreme Court Of India12 medical students from UP seek President's nod for euthanasia
Students from a medical institution in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have written to President Ram Nath Kovind, requesting his approval for euthanasia.
02 Feb 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: India witnesses over 1.6L new cases; 1,733 deaths
India on Wednesday logged over 1.6 lakh new COVID-19 cases, a decline of nearly 6,000 cases from the previous day.
01 Feb 2022
World Health OrganizationNew Omicron subvariant spreads faster than original strain: Report
The newest version of the extremely infectious omicron variant is spreading much faster than the original, and moderate instances of the original may not provide any protection against subsequent infections, according to a study.
01 Feb 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: India logs over 1.6L cases; 1192 more deaths
India on Tuesday reported over 1.6 lakh new COVID-19 cases, a decline of over 40,000 cases from the previous day.
31 Jan 2022
Economic SurveyEconomic Survey projects 8-8.5% growth rate in 2022-23
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday tabled the Economic Survey 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha, which projected an 8-8.5% GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth rate for the Indian economy in the 2022-23 fiscal year.
31 Jan 2022
BulandshahrUP: Doctor's son kidnapped, murdered by employees he sacked
The police in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr on Sunday recovered the body of an eight-year-old son of a doctor who was reported missing for two days.
31 Jan 2022
Ram Nath KovindBudget Session 2022: President Kovind lauds India's vaccination program
Addressing the Budget Session of the Parliament, President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday lauded the role of India's vaccination program in the fight against COVID-19.
31 Jan 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports over 2L cases; 959 more deaths
India on Monday reported more than two lakh new COVID-19 cases, a decline of nearly 25,000 cases from the previous day.
30 Jan 2022
AssamIn a first, Assam to launch leopard census from Monday
To assess the population of leopards in both forest and non-forest regions, a leopard counting census will begin in Assam from Monday (January 31).
30 Jan 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports over 2.3L cases; 893 more deaths
India on Sunday reported over 2.3 lakh new COVID-19 cases, a decline of more than 1,000 from the previous day.
28 Jan 2022
PhilippinesIndia, Philippines sign $375 million deal for BrahMos missiles
India and the Philippines signed a $375 million deal on Friday for the acquisition of the BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile system.
28 Jan 2022
United States of AmericaS-400 missile deal with India highlights Russia's destabilizing role: US
Irked by Russia's sale of the S-400 missile defense system to India, the US has said it highlights the "destabilizing role" played by Moscow.
25 Jan 2022
TsunamiIndia announces assistance of Rs. 1.5 crore to tsunami-hit Tonga
India on Tuesday announced an immediate assistance of $2,00,000 (Rs. 1.49 crores) for rehabilitation, reconstruction, and relief efforts in Tonga.
