India: News

25 Apr 2023

COVID-19

India 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

Startups

Zilingo'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 Bhagwat

India 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-19

COVID-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.

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 Modi

World'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 Marketing

Webchutney 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-19

Centre 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 Science

What 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-19

COVID-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 Cabinet

India'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 News

Pakistan'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 Change

90% 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

Heatwave

Twitter 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-19

India 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

China

India 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-19

COVID-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

Heatwave

Several parts of India simmer amid heatwave conditions

Most parts of India experienced heatwave conditions on Tuesday as temperatures soared even higher.

18 Apr 2023

Startups

Hurun 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

Food

Check 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-19

India 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 India

India'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

Aadhaar

What 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 Choksi

Big 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-19

COVID-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 Pawar

India 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

Finance

India 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 Modi

PM 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-Pop

Meet 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

Apple

Apple 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-19

India'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 Modi

Zelenskyy 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.

Indian 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.

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-19

India 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.

07 Apr 2023

COVID-19

Health 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

Namibia

Namibian 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

Canada

Canada: Another Hindu temple vandalized with 'anti-India' graffiti

Another incident of vandalization of a Hindu temple was reported in Canada on Tuesday night.