India: News

07 Nov 2022

Indian Economy

India'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

Accidents

19-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

ISIS

Mere 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 Fort

Red 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

Haryana

Haryana: 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

Rainfall

Snowfall, 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 Pradesh

In 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

Canada

Immigrants 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 Putin

Modi 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 Kingdom

PM 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 Churchill

Why 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-19

Government 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

FATF

Pakistan 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 Pradesh

Army 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 Kingdom

Meet 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 Change

PM 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

Bengaluru

Heavy 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

Coronavirus

Emergence 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 Guterres

UN 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

Education

DU 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.

Delhi'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

Technology

At 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

Wrestling

Under-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

Sustainability

5 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 India

Dog 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 Pradesh

Popular magician, master of illusion OP Sharma dies at 76

India's popular magician OP Sharma passed away in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He was 76.

PM 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

Russia

Russia: 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

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.