India: News

15 Oct 2022

Karnataka

Karnataka: Muslim man first to be arrested under anti-conversion law

Syed Moin, a Muslim man, was arrested under recently promulgated Karnataka's anti-conversion law for allegedly converting a woman on the pretext of marrying her.

15 Oct 2022

Global Hunger Index

Global Hunger Index: India ranks 107th; below Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh

India's standing in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2022 has deteriorated in a year, placing it behind neighbors Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

14 Oct 2022

Diwali

Indians spend big despite economic slowdown and inflation worries

It's economic gloom all around the world but in India. It seems that Indian consumers are unaffected by global economic slowdown or inflation.

13 Oct 2022

Startups

Winter is here for start-ups and it's not going away

We have been hearing about India's tough start-up landscape. Now, we have figures to support that.

UNGA: India votes to reject Russia's secret ballot on Ukraine

India on Monday voted against Russia's demand for a secret ballot on a draft resolution condemning Moscow's unlawful annexation of four Ukrainian territories in the 193-member United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

07 Oct 2022

China

UN: India abstains from voting on China's 'Uyghur Muslims' oppression

India abstained from voting on a draft resolution led by the West at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday for a debate on the alleged human rights violations in China's Xinjiang region against Uyghur Muslims.

06 Oct 2022

Narendra Modi

Indian scientist behind Cheetah project not on task force: Report

Noted Indian biologist and the man who brought cheetahs to India, Yadavendradev Vikramsinh Jhala, has reportedly not been included in the government's Cheetah Task Force.

03 Oct 2022

Lifestyle

World Architecture Day 2022: 5 most unusual buildings ever

The world is full of masterminds who create masterpieces.

Only dialogue can settle differences: India on Russia's Ukrainian annexation

India chose to abstain on a draft resolution presented to the UN Security Council (UNSC) denouncing Russia's "illegal referenda" and annexation of four Ukrainian regions.

29 Sep 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 snow hikes in India to bookmark this winter

Passing through white forests, maneuvering over frozen streams, and trudging mighty snow-capped mountains is a dream for many thrill-seekers.

29 Sep 2022

Kerala

Kerala: Spike in dog-bite deaths raises debate on culling strays

Kerala is getting a bad rap over its stray dogs.

28 Sep 2022

JEE

Decoding exam preparation strategies of JEE top rankers

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is a national-level entrance exam for candidates wishing to obtain admission to engineering courses at the prestigious IITs, NITs, and various other institutes in India.

27 Sep 2022

Nepal

World Tourism Day: 5 affordable foreign destinations from India

It is time to pack your bags and tickle your wanderlust as today is World Tourism Day!

26 Sep 2022

Navratri

Navratri 2022: History, significance, rituals, and more

The grand festive season of India, Navratri, begins today and ends on October 5th this year.

26 Sep 2022

Ayurveda

Analyzing 5 striking health benefits of manjistha

Also called Indian madder in English, manjit, or manjitha, manjistha is a popular Ayurvedic herb available across India.

24 Sep 2022

Shehbaz Sharif

India strongly responds to Pak PM raising 'Kashmir' at UNGA

India responded sharply on Friday to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's speech to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in which he raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

23 Sep 2022

Pakistan News

Raging malaria: Flood-ridden Pakistan mulls importing mosquito nets from India

While Pakistan stands inundated due to severe floods, stagnant water has caused a malaria breakout as authorities are battling a lack of infrastructure.

23 Sep 2022

Google

Google Doodle seeks student artworks on patriotic theme

The world's largest search engine Google has started a challenging yet rewarding competition for creating Google Doodles that will be displayed on the homepage on Children's Day.

20 Sep 2022

Healthy Foods

Here are five striking health benefits of neem

Also known as the "village pharmacy," neem (Azadirachta indica) is a tree that commonly grows in tropical regions like India.

India to assume G20 Presidency, host summit in September 2023

India is all set to assume the Presidency of the G20 for one year from December 1, 2022, succeeding Indonesia, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release on Tuesday.

13 Sep 2022

Sri Lanka

India raises issue of Sri Lankan Tamils at UNHRC

India raised concerns regarding the ethnic issue of Tamils in Sri Lanka in its statement at the 51st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Monday.

12 Sep 2022

Health & Wellness

5 different dal recipes you must try at home

One of the most common dishes in India, dal is flavorful, simple, and packed with essential nutrients which makes it a wholesome meal.

12 Sep 2022

Health & Wellness

5 awesome recipes using ginger you must try

Native to China and India, ginger or Zingiber officinale is a stem that grows underground in tuberous joints.

10 Sep 2022

Kartarpur Gurudwara

Separated in 1947, Sikh brother, Muslim sister reunite at Kartarpur

After 75 years of separation since the Partition, a Sikh man from India and his Muslim sister from Pakistan finally reunited at Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, reported The Express Tribune.

India, China to finish disengagement in Ladakh by Monday: MEA

India and China will finish the disengagement process in the Gogra-Hotsprings in eastern Ladakh by Monday, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

#NewsBytesExplainer: What is LIC's new pension scheme for senior citizens

The registration for Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) the prestigious pension scheme by Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is still on for a few months.

08 Sep 2022

Health & Wellness

5 health benefits of asafoetida you must know about

Also called hing in India, asafoetida is the dried sap or gum resin extracted from the roots of Ferula plants.

Excessive use of antibiotics in India, over 47% unapproved: Study

Indians have been using antibiotics in excess with over 47% of formulations not permitted by the government drug regulator in 2019, a new study found.

06 Sep 2022

Health & Wellness

5 health benefits of cardamom that are backed by science

Cardamom is one spice that scores high on both flavor and nutrition.

India is world's fifth-largest economy, but has to outperform UK

In a significant achievement, India has surpassed the United Kingdom (UK) to claim the position of the 5th largest economy in the world, International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.

31 Aug 2022

Health & Wellness

Ever heard of black rice? Here are its awesome benefits

Commonly called the "forbidden rice," black rice is grown only in a few selected countries around the world.

31 Aug 2022

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: History, significance, rituals, and more

Also called Vinayak Chavithi, the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated for 10 days every year.

25 Aug 2022

Ukraine

Breaking abstinence, India votes against Russia in UNSC procedural matter

In a first since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, India went against Russia in a procedural matter to vote for allowing Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to address the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) via a video conference.

Bilkis Bano: SC issues notice to government over convicts' release

The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Gujarat government on a petition challenging the release of 11 men convicted in the Bilkis Bano rape case.

24 Aug 2022

Gujarat

Stray dogs of THIS Indian village are 'crorepatis'

Yes, you read that right!

20 Aug 2022

Haryana

Haryana: Man dies by suicide over delayed Canadian student visa

In a suspected case of suicide due to a delay in obtaining a Canadian student visa, the body of a 23-year-old man, who had been missing for two days, was discovered in a canal in Haryana's Kurukshetra.

20 Aug 2022

Sony Pictures

'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero's Hindi version to release soon

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is all set to get its own Hindi version.

DGPs should monitor demographic changes in border states: Amit Shah

Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, reportedly remarked on Thursday that all border state police chiefs should keep a close check on the demographic changes taking place in their respective areas while highlighting the importance of national security.

19 Aug 2022

Health & Wellness

National Men's Grooming Day: Time for some self-care, blokes!

Style your hair, suit up, and spill some charm guys, because today (drumrolls please), is National Men's Grooming Day!