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11 Mar 2023
Startups

Silicon Valley Bank collapses leaving start-up ecosystem in chaos

The start-up ecosystem has to brace for some tough times ahead.

10 Mar 2023
Holi

22-year-old Japanese woman assaulted during Holi celebrations in India

A 22-year-old Japanese woman was allegedly harassed by a group of revelers during Holi celebrations in India, reported MoneyControl.

February fuel demand in India highest since 1998

India's fuel demand hit its highest level in February since 1998, with industrial activity boosted by cheap Russian oil, the data compiled by the Indian Oil Ministry's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) showed, according to Reuters.

10 Mar 2023
Narendra Modi

Alerted PM Albanese about temple attacks in Australia: Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of the growing attacks on temples in Australia on Friday.

10 Mar 2023
Sydney

Australia to host its maiden Malabar naval exercise this year

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese announced that his country will host its maiden Malabar multilateral naval exercise off the coast of Sydney this year. The exercise is scheduled to take place in Perth in August, though details are still being finalized.

10 Mar 2023
Germany

Indian couple fights for 3-year-old daughter's custody from German government

An Indian couple is fighting against German authorities for the custody of their three-year-old daughter who was taken away by the country's child protection services in September 2021 after suspecting sexual abuse and later ruling them unfit for parenting.

09 Mar 2023
Latest Cars

How BS6 Phase 2 RDE norms will affect your car

With the central government getting ready to implement the updated BS6 Phase 2 emission norms in India from April onward, the automotive industry is bound to change soon.

09 Mar 2023
China

Threat to India likely from China, Pakistan: US intel

India might face the threat of escalated tensions from China and Pakistan, which could lead to a conflict that endangers United States (US) nationals and interests, stated the Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community.

08 Mar 2023
Health & Wellness

India sees a huge increase in flu and adenovirus cases

A dramatic increase in both influenza and adenovirus has become a major subject of concern in India.

08 Mar 2023
Afghanistan

India promises 20,000 MT wheat to Afghanistan through Iran's Chabahar

India will send 20,000 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan through Iran's Chabahar Port as humanitarian aid in partnership with the United Nations World Food Program (UNWFP).

07 Mar 2023
Sri Lanka

China backs Sri Lanka, clears way for IMF's $2.9B bailout

China has assured Sri Lanka a two-year moratorium for 2022 and 2023, paving the way for the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) $2.9 billion bailout.

07 Mar 2023
Russia

Russia to simplify visa process for Indians

India and Russia are currently reviewing their bilateral trade and have committed to working together to improve their economic relationship.

Influenza A subtype causing cough, fever in India: ICMR experts

A persistent cold and cough running through the country are due to Influenza A subtype H3N2, as per experts from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

04 Mar 2023
Australia

Australian PM Anthony Albanese to visit India on March 8

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese is set to make his maiden visit to India from March 8 to 11, the External Affairs Ministry said on Saturday.

04 Mar 2023
Central Government

Gold jewelry sale with HUID mandatory; 1-year jail for violation

The Central government has made Hallmark Unique Identification Number (HUID)-based hallmarking for gold jewelry and artifacts mandatory in the country from April 1.

03 Mar 2023
United Nations (UN)

Real or myth? Here's everything to know about Nithyananda's 'Kailasa'

Fugitive rape-accused godman Nithyananda fled India in 2019 and emerged almost a year later, claiming that he had established his own country, the "United States of Kailasa(USK)."

03 Mar 2023
Foxconn

A Foxconn iPhone plant may create 100,000 jobs in Bengaluru 

The growing tensions between the US and China have challenged China's position as the world's primary manufacturer. Companies like Apple are on the lookout for alternative options, and India has emerged as one.

03 Mar 2023
United Nations (UN)

Nithyananda's 'United States of Kailasa' clarifies speech at UN event

When an all-women delegation of fugitive rape-accused godman Nithyananda's "United States of Kailasa (USK)" attended a United Nations (UN) meeting on February 24, it raised numerous eyebrows.

03 Mar 2023
Nitin Gadkari

Indian government wants you to drive faster on some roads

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways or MoRTH has proposed an increase in speed limits on national highways and expressways.

02 Mar 2023
United Nations (UN)

Who is Vijayapriya Nithyananda who 'represented Kailasa' at UN event

Many eyebrows were raised last month when an all-women delegation of fugitive rape-accused self-styled godman Nithyananda's "United States of Kailasa (USK)" attended a United Nations (UN) event.

02 Mar 2023
S Jaishankar

Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on G20 meet sidelines

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Minister's Meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.

02 Mar 2023
Lifestyle

What is so special about these futuristic, ultra-modern cities

We are in an age where every single day a new technology is invented.

01 Mar 2023
Gross Domestic Product

Moody's is bullish on India's growth despite the declining GDP

Despite a slowdown in GDP growth in the third quarter of FY23, Moody's Investor Service has upped India's economic growth estimate for 2023.

01 Mar 2023
GST

February GST collections up 12%, third-highest of all time

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections increased by 12% to over Rs. 1.49 lakh crore in February 2023, the Finance Ministry informed on Wednesday.

01 Mar 2023
Telangana

Telangana: 16-year-old student dies by suicide in classroom

A 16-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide in a classroom at his college near Hyderabad, Telangana.

01 Mar 2023
Internet Shutdown

India tops internet shutdown list for 5th straight year

For the fifth year in a row, India has topped the list of countries that cut access to the internet.

28 Feb 2023
Gross Domestic Product

India's Q3 GDP growth declines to 4.4% amid high inflation

India's GDP (gross domestic product) growth for the third quarter of the current fiscal slowed down. Per data released by the National Statistical Organization (NSO), the GDP growth for Q3 FY23 came in at 4.4%, compared to 6.3% in Q2.

28 Feb 2023
Gujarat Police

'Kailasa' nation's woman representative seeks rape-accused Nithyananda's protection in UN

In an unexpected turn of events, a woman from the fictional country "United States of Kailasa" attended a United Nations (UN) meeting in Geneva last week.

26 Feb 2023
Pakistan News

Pakistan economic crisis: Life-saving surgeries halted amid drug, equipment shortage 

Pakistan's economic crisis is having a severe impact on the most vulnerable, as doctors there have been forced not to perform surgeries due to a shortage of essential drugs and equipment, ANI reported.

26 Feb 2023
Marvel Comics

Indian 'Spider-Man' Pavitr Prabhakar to return in June

Pavitr Prabhakar, aka India's Spider-Man, will make a comeback soon!

25 Feb 2023
Germany

German Chancellor Scholz begins India visit; Ukraine, trade on agenda

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz kickstarted his two-day visit to India on Saturday.

25 Feb 2023
Andaman & Nicobar

Now, India reveals spotting 'flying object' above crucial island chain

Weeks after the United States downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon, Indian officials have revealed that locals in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, too, reported seeing a similar, unusual "flying object" last year.

25 Feb 2023
Sweden

Ericsson to axe 8% of its workforce; 8,500 employees affected

After the tech industry, it is now the telecom sector's turn to be hit by layoffs.

24 Feb 2023
Rani Mukerji

Meet the real couple who inspired 'Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway'

Rani Mukerji is in the news these days because of her upcoming film Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway.

24 Feb 2023
Latest automobiles

BS6 Phase 2 in India: RDE, OBD 2 norms explained

The central government will be implementing the updated BS6 Phase 2 emission norms in India from April onward in a bid to further curb the harmful greenhouse gases from cars, bikes, scooters, and trucks.

24 Feb 2023
Russia-Ukraine crisis

Russia-Ukraine crisis: India, China abstain from UN vote on 'peace'

On the eve of the first anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called for a resolution demanding Russia's immediate withdrawal from Ukraine and "lasting peace" in the country.

23 Feb 2023
Bill Gates

Bill Gates lauds India's ability to tackle big challenges

Microsoft co-founder and American business magnate Bill Gates expressed confidence in India's ability to address major challenges. In his "GatesNotes" blog on Wednesday, Gates claimed that India as a whole gives him hope for the future.

23 Feb 2023
G20 Summit

Host India doesn't want G20 to discuss Russia sanctions: Reports

India, which is hosting the G20 this year, reportedly does not want the forum's member nations to discuss additional sanctions by Western countries on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

22 Feb 2023
Air India

Air India's Newark-Delhi flight makes emergency landing after oil leak

An Air India flight from Newark (United States) to Delhi on Wednesday made an emergency landing in Stockholm, Sweden, after the pilot reported an oil leak.

21 Feb 2023
Climate Change

Several Indian states among top 50 regions facing climate risk

According to a ranking by the Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI), 80% of 50 provinces that are at the highest climate risk to their physical infrastructure by 2050 are in India, China, and the United States of America (US).