India: News
25 Apr 2023
COVID-19India records 6,660 COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths in 24 hours
India on Tuesday reported 6,660 new cases of COVID-19, a slight decrease from Monday's count of 7,178 infections, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data.
24 Apr 2023
StartupsZilingo's ex-CEO Ankiti Bose files $100M defamation suit: Here's why
The tale of Singapore-based fashion start-up Zilingo and its India-born co-founder Ankiti Bose is one of caution. From being valued at $1 billion to liquidation, the start-up's fall was swift.
23 Apr 2023
Mohan BhagwatIndia believes in serving others, unlike US, Russia: Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said India believes in serving others and has no intention to become an authoritative state such as Russia, the United States (US), or China, reported Hindustan Times.
23 Apr 2023
COVID-19COVID-19: India logs 10,112 fresh cases, 29 deaths
India registered 10,112 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, a 17% drop compared to Saturday's 12,193 cases, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Sunday morning.
22 Apr 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD predicts rainfall for several states over next 4 days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted that several regions across India would witness wet spells in the upcoming days.
22 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiWorld's climate crisis success will partly depend on India: US
The world's success in battling the climate crisis will partly depend on decisions taken by India, according to a senior official of the United States (US).
22 Apr 2023
Digital MarketingWebchutney co-founder Sidharth Rao no more, dies at 43
Sidharth Rao, a co-founder of one of India's first and most famous digital advertising agencies, Webchutney, and Punt Partners, a mar-tech business, is no more.
22 Apr 2023
COVID-19Centre puts 8 states on alert amid COVID-19 surge
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Friday directed eight states to take proactive measures in view of the rising COVID-19 cases in India.
21 Apr 2023
Space ScienceWhat the Indian Space Policy 2023 entails
The new Indian Space Policy has been released, laying down a set of objectives and actionable items for both government and private organizations, for supporting space exploration.
21 Apr 2023
COVID-19COVID-19: India records 11,692 cases, 28 deaths in 24 hours
India registered a single-day rise of 11,692 COVID-19 cases, a 7.14% drop from Thursday, taking the tally to 4,48,69,684, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data on Friday.
20 Apr 2023
Union CabinetIndia's National Quantum Mission: What it is and its significance
Quantum technology has the potential to revolutionize the world we live in. India's Union Cabinet, on Wednesday, approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM).
20 Apr 2023
China'Quality matters': China takes jibe at India over increasing population
China took a sharp dig at India after a United Nations (UN) report predicted India would overtake China as the world's most populous country by mid-2023.
20 Apr 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan's FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to visit India in May
Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is set to visit India to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Goa on May 4-5, officials said on Thursday.
20 Apr 2023
Climate Change90% of India in 'danger' zone of heatwave impact: Study
Around 90% of India and almost all of Delhi fall in the "danger" zone of heatwave impact, as per a new study by Ramit Debnath and his colleagues at the University of Cambridge.
20 Apr 2023
HeatwaveTwitter explodes with hilarious memes as India braces for heatwave
With the onset of summer, India is bracing for yet another heatwave.
20 Apr 2023
COVID-19India logs 12,591 new COVID-19 cases, 40 deaths
India has recorded 12,591 cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 4,48,57,992, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data updated on Thursday.
19 Apr 2023
ChinaIndia to become world's most populous country by mid-2023: UN
India is on the cusp of becoming the world's most populous country by mid-2023, the data released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) showed on Wednesday.
19 Apr 2023
COVID-19COVID-19 update: India logs 10,542 fresh cases, 38 deaths
India recorded 10,542 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, a 38.11% jump from the previous day's 7,633 cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Wednesday.
19 Apr 2023
HeatwaveSeveral parts of India simmer amid heatwave conditions
Most parts of India experienced heatwave conditions on Tuesday as temperatures soared even higher.
18 Apr 2023
StartupsHurun Unicorn Index 2023: How India fares against US, China
The number of unicorns a country has produced is a testament to that country's robust start-up ecosystem. India has done pretty well in the department over the years.
18 Apr 2023
FoodCheck out these GI-tagged sweets from India
Each state in India has its own special and distinct sweets made from locally available ingredients that highlight the essence of the place. Indian sweets are mostly made with dairy and sugar.
18 Apr 2023
COVID-19India records over 7,600 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths
India has recorded 7,633 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a 16% drop compared to the previous day, the Union Health Ministry's data revealed on Tuesday morning.
17 Apr 2023
Make in IndiaIndia's National Policy on Biofuels and how it affects you
To reduce the dependence on fuel imports and to boost employment in India, the Centre formulated the National Policy on Biofuels in 2018.
15 Apr 2023
AadhaarWhat is Bhu-Aadhaar? Check benefits and other details
The Bhu-Aadhaar or Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) project is a part of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Program (DILRMP).
15 Apr 2023
Mehul ChoksiBig relief for Mehul Choksi, can't be extradited from Antigua
Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi—who is wanted in India for his involvement in a Rs. 13,500 crore fraud case—got a big relief from the High Court of Antigua and Barbuda, reported ANI.
15 Apr 2023
COVID-19COVID-19: India logs 10,753 new cases, 27 deaths
India registered 10,753 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, a 3% drop compared to Friday's 11,109 cases, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Saturday morning.
14 Apr 2023
Sharad PawarIndia not to import any dairy products: Minister Parshottam Rupala
Parshottam Rupala, Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, said on Friday that India will not import dairy products like butter, reported PTI.
13 Apr 2023
FinanceIndia Inc.'s Q4 revenue growth to decline: Here's why
Companies have started reporting their Q4 FY23 results, and they have not been very positive so far.
13 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi welcomes 71,000 new appointees at 'Rozgar Mela'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed appointment letters to 71,000 newly inducted recruits in various government departments and organizations at the Rashtriya Rozgar Mela via video conferencing on Thursday.
13 Apr 2023
K-PopMeet 20-year-old Aria, India's second K-pop star
The K-pop industry has gained widespread popularity across the world throughout the years with people obsessing over K-pop artists and groups.
13 Apr 2023
AppleApple is reducing its manufacturing reliance on China: Here's how
Apple has had an unusually positive relationship with China compared to other US tech giants. However, the company is now looking beyond the dragon.
13 Apr 2023
COVID-19India's COVID-19 cases increase 30% in 24 hours, cross 10,000-mark
India has registered a single-day rise of 10,158 COVID-19 cases, a 30% jump from Wednesday, taking the tally to 4,47,86,160, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
12 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiZelenskyy writes to PM Modi, requests more humanitarian aid
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking additional humanitarian aid, including medicines and medical equipment, the External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.
12 Apr 2023
International Monetary FundIndian economy 'very strong,' will grow at 5.9%: IMF chief
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed the growth projection for India from 6.1% to 5.9% for the financial year 2023-24. However, Daniel Leigh, the division's World Economic Studies chief, praised India, calling it one of the bright spots in the current global economy.
11 Apr 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)India likely to witness normal monsoon this year: IMD
Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said on Tuesday that India is expected to witness a normal monsoon this year, reported ANI.
11 Apr 2023
COVID-19India reports 5,676 COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths in 24 hours
India reported 5,676 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, compared to 5,880 cases the previous day, according to the Union Health Ministry's data on Tuesday.
10 Apr 2023
Chattisgarh15-year-old Chattisgarh girl swims non-stop for 8 hours, makes record
Making India proud!
07 Apr 2023
COVID-19Health minister chairs high-level meeting as COVID-19 cases cross 6,000-mark
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level review meeting with states and union territories on Friday, as the country continued to see an increase in COVID-19 cases.
07 Apr 2023
NamibiaNamibian cheetah which fled, rescued and brought back to Kuno
Remember the eight cheetahs brought from Namibia to Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park last year?
06 Apr 2023
CanadaCanada: Another Hindu temple vandalized with 'anti-India' graffiti
Another incident of vandalization of a Hindu temple was reported in Canada on Tuesday night.