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Bharat 6G Vision: How soon India will get 6G
India's high-speed internet revolution is ready to enter the next phase. Five months after introducing 5G, India has announced its 6G vision.
Delhi expected to witness rainfall today, IMD issues yellow alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Delhi would likely witness rainfall on Thursday and Friday and issued a yellow alert in the national capital.
New photo shows Amritpal Singh on cart; mother, wife questioned
A new photo of fugitive Khalistani sympathizer and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh surfaced on Wednesday, in which he is seen on the carriage of a three-wheeler cart with a motorcycle and another man apart from the driver.
The world now has fewer billionaires: Here's what happened
Over the past year, we have seen the global economy struggling to stay afloat amid war, macroeconomic headwinds, the tech sector's fall, and the banking crisis.
India reports highest daily COVID-19 cases in 2023: Check tally
For the first time in 2023, India reported more than 1,100 COVID-19 daily cases, triggering fresh concerns among people about the recent outspread of the novel virus.
6.6 magnitude quake in Afghanistan, tremors felt in North India
Strong tremors, lasting for almost two minutes, jolted several states in North India after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan on Tuesday night. This was the third earthquake to hit Afghanistan in 48 hours.
India witnessed significant human rights violations in 2022: US report
A report by the United States Department of State has listed significant human rights issues in India in 2022, including arbitrary and unlawful killings, violence targeting ethnic and religious minorities, and freedom of the press.
Bullish on India, but Lamborghini CEO is unhappy with infrastructure
High taxation rates and poor road infrastructure are limiting the market growth of super luxury cars in India, Lamborghini's global CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, expressed such a sentiment in an interview with The Economic Times.
Can't confirm: US on providing India intelligence about China's incursion
A new report has claimed that for the first time, the Pentagon provided crucial real-time intelligence to the Indian Army, which helped India tackle the border incursion by China in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector in December last year.
'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate by pro-Khalistanis
The United States (US) on Monday condemned the attack on the Indian Consulate General in San Francisco, saying the vandalism was "absolutely unacceptable," reported PTI.
Persian New Year: How is Navroz celebrated around the world
Also called Navroz or Nowruz, the Persian New Year is celebrated by different ethnicities including Parsis across the globe.
COVID-19 subvariant XBB 1.16 cases rise in India; guidelines revised
The Centre has issued revised guidelines amid the continuous daily COVID-19 case spike in the country.
India records over 800 daily COVID-19 cases after 126 days
India's single-day COVID-19 case tally crossed the 800 mark after 126 days on Saturday as the country reported 5,389 active cases, according to data from the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.
Japan PM to seek India's support for new Indo-Pacific plan
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will arrive on a two-day visit to India on Monday, where he will announce a new plan to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific, reported Reuters.
PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina to inaugurate India-Bangladesh friendship pipeline today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFPL) via video conference at 5:00 pm on Saturday.
TikTok's existential crisis: What is the app's future
TikTok is facing an existential crisis. The world's most popular app is under political pressure from left, right, and center.
When will India get 6G: Here's the telecom minister's response
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that 6G technology is expected to launch in India around 2029-2030. 100 patents have already been acquired for this technology.
Varun Gandhi declines invitation to speak at Oxford Union debate
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Varun Gandhi has turned down an invitation for a debate at Oxford University about whether India is on the right path under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance.
What is ISRO's "Young Scientist" program and how to apply
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is organizing a special initiative for school children called the "Young Scientist" program.
Credit Suisse's crisis is more relevant to India: Know how
The global financial system is going through a tough time. On the one hand, we have Silicon Valley Bank and on the other, we have Credit Suisse.
Asle Toje calls out "fake" quote over Modi's Nobel contendership
Asle Toje, the deputy leader of the Nobel Prize Committee, has called out a "fake" quote that is being reported widely as his acknowledgment that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize."
Canada to deport 700 Indian students over fake visa documents
Over 700 students from India are currently facing deportation from Canada after the North American nation's authorities found their "admission offer letters" to academic institutions to be fake.
'Didn't speak against India': Rahul Gandhi amid UK remarks row
Senior Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that he did not say anything against India during his United Kingdom (UK) visit earlier this month, reported Hindustan Times.
Who is Eric Garcetti, the new US envoy to India
The United States Senate voted 52-42 on Wednesday to elect President Joe Biden's loyalist Eric Garcetti as the US ambassador to India after the position remained vacant for 20 months.
Blood donation rules for LGBTQ+ across the globe
Blood donation is a selfless act that can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
BCI allows foreign lawyers to practice in India; conditions apply
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has approved foreign lawyers and law firms to practice in India, according to The Indian Express.
India's exports and imports contract by 8% in February
India's trade deficit, the difference between exports and imports, declined narrowly to $17.43 billion in February from $18.75 billion in the same month last year.
US condemns Chinese intrusion in Arunachal Pradesh, recognizes 'McMahon line'
The United States (US) condemned China's military aggression to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh.
India was 8th most polluted country in 2022: Report
India was the eighth most polluted country in 2022, dropping from fifth rank in 2021, according to the latest World Air Quality Report released by Swiss firm IQAir.
Zoho's Sridhar Vembu opens up about estranged wife, autistic son
Sridhar Vembu, the founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, a business software provider worth $4.5 billion (per Forbes), is embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with his soon-to-be ex-wife wife, Pramila Srinivasan.
Taliban members to attend 4-day online crash course on India
The members of the Taliban government in Afghanistan will be attending the "India immersion" online course, which starts on Tuesday, reported Indian Express.
Here's how you can exchange torn or damaged currency notes
Your mutilated banknotes are still exchangeable!
6 Indian stars who chose to freeze their eggs
Across the globe, there are many women today who wish to focus on their careers first before having a baby or are just not physically and mentally ready to have a kid yet.
$100B Indo-Australia trade deal negotiations likely to conclude by December
India and Australia are eyeing to conclude negotiations for their $100 billion-worth comprehensive bilateral trade agreement by December, Economic Times reported.
Paharganj Holi incident: Japanese woman breaks silence after leaving India
The Japanese woman, reportedly harassed by a group of boys on Holi in Delhi's Paharganj on Wednesday, finally broke her silence on the incident through a series of posts on Twitter.
These Vi postpaid plans offer multiple connections on single bill
Vodafone Idea (Vi) offers a range of postpaid plans in India.
H3N2 cases rise in India, experts say virus not life-threatening
Amid a steep rise in infections linked to Influenza A virus subtype H3N2 in India, experts said the outbreak was normal, and the virus was not life-threatening even as six people have died in the country.
H3N2 claims 6 lives in India; case decline expected soon
At least six persons have died due to the Influenza A virus subtype H3N2 in India so far, India Today reported.
Vi's single-subscriber postpaid plans in India: Check price and benefits
Vodafone Idea (Vi) currently offers five single-subscriber postpaid plans in India.
Pakistan FM chokes on word 'friend' while referring to India
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari choked on the word "friend" while referring to India at a press conference on Friday, reported IANS.