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Submitting fingerprint for Chinese visa not required for Indians
In a major development, the government of China has reportedly made significant changes to visa application requirements for Indian citizens.
India, China say military talks 'positive,' but no immediate breakthrough
The 19th round of military talks between the senior commanders of India and China to resolve the standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh failed to yield any immediate breakthrough, The Times of India reported.
Nearly 1,400 more forces rushed to Manipur amid fresh violence
The Centre has rushed at least 10 additional companies of central troops to Manipur amid a fresh flare-up of violence in the state, the Hindustan Times reported.
PM Modi performs 'havan' at revamped ITPO complex inauguration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday performed a lokarpan puja prior to the inauguration of the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex at New Delhi's Pragati Maidan.
All about revamped ITPO complex at Pragati Maidan opening tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) complex at New Delhi's Pragati Maidan on Wednesday.
NCB destroys 1.4 lakh kilogram drugs worth Rs. 2,300 crore
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Monday destroyed more than 1,44,000kg of drugs in the virtual presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Delhi: After Sakshi Ahuja, 17-year-old falls victim to electric shock
In a tragic incident, a 17-year-old boy died due to an electric shock in Taimoor Nagar, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, on Sunday.
Kuki women protest outside Amit Shah's house amid Manipur violence
Amid the ongoing violence in Manipur, several members of the Kuki tribe, including women, staged a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence in New Delhi on Wednesday, reported NDTV.
Go see for yourself: US praises 'health' of Indian democracy
Reposing faith in India's democracy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the White House on Monday called the country a vibrant democracy.
Delhi: Woman allegedly sexually assaulted at UP Bhavan, officials suspended
The Delhi Police has filed a case against a political leader who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at the Uttar Pradesh Bhavan, the state guest house in New Delhi, reported NDTV.
Delhi: Civil20 empowers disability advocacy with conference
The 'Disability, Equity, Justice' working group of Civil20 (C20) organized an international conference in Delhi.
New Parliament building inauguration: Modi felicitates workers involved in construction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly felicitated all the workers involved in the development and construction work of the new Parliament building on Sunday.
Section 144 enforced in northeast Delhi ahead of G20 events
The Delhi Police have imposed Section 144 in northeast Delhi ahead of the G20 Summit, reported ANI.
FIR against JW Marriott for holding woman hostage over bill
A 55-year-old woman, a legal advisor for a business organization, has complained against the staff of the JW Marriott Hotel in New Delhi's Aerocity for allegedly harassing her and holding her hostage for hours, reported PTI.
No threat: Police after bomb scare at Delhi Public School
The Delhi Public School in Mathura Road, New Delhi, received a bomb threat via email on Wednesday morning, reported ANI.
Apple Saket opens as company's second retail store in India
Apple has inaugurated its second brick-and-mortar store in the country, called Apple Saket. The company's CEO, Tim Cook, inaugurated the new store in Delhi. It will operate on all days between 10:00am to 11:00pm.
FBI official visits India, to hold talks on 'international cooperation'
Raymond P Duda, the Assistant Director of the International Operations Division of the United States's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday.
RBI's retail digital rupee is now live in 4 cities
On December 1, 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the retail digital rupee (eRs-R) on a pilot basis in India. The pilot of RBI's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) involved a closed group of banks and cities.
India's first-ever Apple store will be launched in Mumbai soon
Apple is all set to launch its first retail store in India in Mumbai.
World Bank president nominee Ajay Banga tests positive for COVID-19
Ajay Banga, the United States (US) nominee for World Bank president, tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in New Delhi on Thursday.
$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.
BRS protests after BJP leader makes 'derogatory' remarks against Kavitha
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) workers protested in New Delhi on Saturday after the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Telangana unit chief, Bandi Sanjay, allegedly made "derogatory" remarks against CM K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter, BRS MLC K Kavitha, reported ANI.
Medical emergency: Air India's New York-Delhi flight diverted to London
A New Delhi-bound Air India flight, which took off from New York, was reportedly diverted to the United Kingdom on Monday evening owing to an onboard medical emergency.
Annu Kapoor health update: Veteran actor stable after hospitalization
Veteran actor Annu Kapoor was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi on Thursday after complaining of chest pain.
Delhi: Traffic curbs in place for Republic Day parade rehearsal
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory in view of the Republic Day parade full dress rehearsal on Monday.
US doubling embassy staff to expedite Indian visas: Reports
The United States is considering doubling the recruitment at the Indian embassy and engaging diplomatic spouses to expedite the visa process, said a US official, per The Economic Times.
Delhi man kills family over being scolded on drug addiction
In another shocking incident, a 25-year-old man, Keshav, was on Tuesday arrested in New Delhi's Palam area for allegedly murdering his four family members.
5 interesting locations in Delhi NCR for pre-wedding shoots
Weddings are among the most important occasions in life.
Delhi shocker: 12-year-old boy raped, left to die in Seelampur
A 12-year-old boy was reportedly raped by four persons in a horrible incident that came to light on Sunday in New Delhi's Seelampur area, according to reports.
Delhi: Three dead, several trapped as Azad Market building collapses
A four-story building under construction at Azad Market in Delhi collapsed on Friday morning reportedly killing at least three people while five others were rescued.
Update: Raju Srivastava's brain 'isn't functioning completely,' reveals Ahsaan Qureshi
Tragically, things don't seem to be looking well for comedian-actor Raju Srivastava, who suffered a major heart attack on Wednesday in New Delhi.
Delhi: Minor gang-raped by two hawkers near Tilak Bridge; arrested
Two hawkers have been arrested for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl near New Delhi's Tilak Bridge, said the Delhi Police.
Droupadi Murmu takes oath as 15th president of India
Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as the 15th President of India by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Monday.
Woman gang-raped at New Delhi Railway Station; 4 employees arrested
Four railway workers have been arrested in relation to the gang-rape of a 30-year-old lady on a platform at the New Delhi Railway Station, according to the police.
US woman fakes abduction after running out of money: Police
According to Delhi police, a 27-year-old United States citizen living in Delhi-NCR staged her own abduction after she ran out of funds in an attempt to extort money from her parents.
Bharat Bandh: Massive traffic jams across Delhi-NCR; 22 trains canceled
Heavy security arrangements amid Bharat Bandh have caused massive traffic jams across Delhi-NCR.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Is discovery of poliovirus in Kolkata cause for worry?
Amid reports of the resurgence of the poliovirus, a pathogen responsible for poliomyelitis (polio), in Kolkata, health experts have dispelled the fear and rubbished claims.
Prophet row: Iran deletes its version of meeting with Doval
Iran seems to have softened its stance on the matter of the ruling BJP members' alleged provocative statements about the Prophet Muhammad.
Has the southwest monsoon set in over India or not?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared the advent of the southwest monsoon on Sunday (May 29), sparking controversy with top government officials questioning whether the set norms for such a declaration were followed, The Hindu Business Line reported.