India: News
07 Nov 2022
Indian EconomyIndia's manufacturing sector to sustain growth momentum for 6-9mths: Survey
The Indian economy is set to witness steady growth as most domestic manufacturers are confident about sustaining growth momentum in the coming six-nine months despite global headwinds like supply chain issues amid the Russia-Ukraine war, a FICCI survey showed.
07 Nov 2022
Accidents19-year-old student mowed down by crane, dies; CCTV records accident
In a horrific accident in Bengaluru city of India, a 19-year-old student was mowed down by a speeding crane on Wednesday afternoon, leaving her injured.
04 Nov 2022
ISISMere possession of jihadi literature not an offense: Delhi court
A Delhi court while hearing an Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) case registered by National Investigation Agency (NIA) said that mere possession of "jihadi literature" does not amount to offense unless the philosophy is used to commit "terrorist acts."
03 Nov 2022
Red FortRed Fort attack: SC reaffirms death penalty to Pakistani national
The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday reaffirmed the death penalty for Pakistani terrorist, Mohammad Ashfaq Arif, convicted in the Red Fort attack that was carried out in December 2000.
03 Nov 2022
HaryanaHaryana: MBBS students initially don't have to pay bond fee
The Haryana government has relaxed Rs. 10 lakh bond amount for MBBS students studying in government colleges across the state.
03 Nov 2022
RainfallSnowfall, heavy rain likely in several states, courtesy western disturbance
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rain and snowfall in several parts of India in the coming days.
31 Oct 2022
Gujarat'Act of God or fraud:' BJP cornered over Morbi tragedy
Following the Morbi bridge collapse in Gujarat, which claimed at least 141 lives and left over 170 people injured, opposition leaders have been attacking the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its "negligence."
30 Oct 2022
Uttar PradeshIn coma for 7 months, woman delivers 'miracle' baby girl
A woman from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh—who's been in a coma for seven months—has given birth to a baby girl even while fighting for her life at AIIMS, New Delhi, reported India Today.
29 Oct 2022
CanadaImmigrants constitute quarter of Canada's population; largest proportion from India
As per Statistics Canada's latest census data, Indians constitute a major portion of the immigrant population in Canada.
28 Oct 2022
Vladimir PutinModi true patriot, can pursue independent foreign policy: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised India's "independent" foreign policy and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a true patriot.
28 Oct 2022
United KingdomPM Modi congratulates UK counterpart Rishi Sunak, discusses trade deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rishi Sunak, the newly-appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), in first phone call on Thursday evening.
25 Oct 2022
Winston ChurchillWhy is Winston Churchill trending after Sunak became UK PM?
As Rishi Sunak emerged victorious in the race to become the United Kingdom's prime minister—the third in two months—on Monday, over 7,000 kilometers away, Indians were celebrating that he has proved "Winston Churchill" wrong.
22 Oct 2022
COVID-19Government working on softening COVID-19 impact: PM at job fair
Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi during a job fair on Saturday said that his government is working on "softening the economic impact" of COVID-19.
22 Oct 2022
FATFPakistan out of FATF's grey list after 4 years
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global money-laundering and terrorism-financing watchdog said on Friday that it has removed Pakistan from its "increased monitoring" list, often known as the "grey list".
21 Oct 2022
Arunachal PradeshArmy helicopter crashes in Arunachal; 2 bodies recovered from site
Bodies of two army personnel among the five on board the crashed Indian Army's Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) have been recovered.
21 Oct 2022
United KingdomMeet Suella Braverman, who resigned from cabinet before Liz Truss
Suella Braverman, Indian-origin British politician, had resigned from the former United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Liz Truss's cabinet.
20 Oct 2022
Climate ChangePM Modi, UN's Antonio Guterres launch 'Mission LiFE' in Gujarat
United Nation chief Antonio Guterres and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched 'Mission LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment) at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar.
20 Oct 2022
BengaluruHeavy rains lash Bengaluru, leave trail of damaged vehicles, roads
Heavy rains in Bengaluru, the IT capital of India, on Wednesday disrupted normal life as several areas witnessed severe waterlogging.
19 Oct 2022
CoronavirusEmergence of new Omicron sub variants put government on toes
The emergence of new Omicron sub variants in India has alerted government as the Ministry of Health has said that they were "monitoring key data."
19 Oct 2022
Antonio GuterresUN chief Antonio Guterres criticizes India over human rights performance
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday chastised India for its record on human rights.
19 Oct 2022
EducationDU releases first seat allocation list as SC dismisses plea
Delhi University (DU), one of the top universities in India, has released the first round of seat allocation for undergraduate courses based on the merit secured in Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET), on Wednesday.
19 Oct 2022
Pollution Control BoardDelhi's air quality deteriorates to 'severe' level as Diwali nears
Ahead of Diwali, air quality index (AQI) has reached a dangerous level at 317 on Wednesday in the national capital Delhi.
19 Oct 2022
TechnologyAt DefExpo 2022, PM announces launch of Defence Space Mission
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is all set to launch India's Defence Space Mission with seventy five challenges as India is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav on its 75th year of independence from British rule.
18 Oct 2022
WrestlingUnder-23 World Championship: 21 Indian wrestlers denied visas
The embassy of Spain has declined visas of 21 Indian wrestlers, who were supposed to participate at the Under-23 World Championship in Pontevedra.
16 Oct 2022
Sustainability5 popular and inspiring eco-villages you must visit in India
With deforestation, privatization, and pollution on the rise, there are still some people who restore our faith in humanity and its dependence on Mother Nature.
16 Oct 2022
PETA IndiaDog attacks: Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation bans 3 pet dog breeds
In wake of the rising number of dog attacks in recent months, Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) has put a conditional ban on three breeds of pets dogs, Pittbull, Rottweiler and Dogo Argentino.
16 Oct 2022
Uttar PradeshPopular magician, master of illusion OP Sharma dies at 76
India's popular magician OP Sharma passed away in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He was 76.
16 Oct 2022
Banking Regulation ActPM Modi dedicates 75 digital banking units across 75 districts
To commemorate the 75 years of India's Independence Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) to the nation across 75 districts.
16 Oct 2022
RussiaRussia: Shooters open fire during mobilized troops training; 11 dead
As Russia is mobilizing people to take training and fight Ukrainian advances, two shooters killed at least eleven soldiers and left over two dozen injured on Saturday.
15 Oct 2022
KarnatakaKarnataka: 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 IndexGlobal 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
DiwaliIndians 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
StartupsWinter 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.
11 Oct 2022
United Nations General AssemblyUNGA: 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
ChinaUN: 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 ModiIndian 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
LifestyleWorld Architecture Day 2022: 5 most unusual buildings ever
The world is full of masterminds who create masterpieces.
01 Oct 2022
United Nations Security CouncilOnly 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 Tourism5 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
KeralaKerala: Spike in dog-bite deaths raises debate on culling strays
Kerala is getting a bad rap over its stray dogs.