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Australia hit by 'sophisticated' cyber-attacks. Is China to be blamed?
In a worrisome development, the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, has revealed that all levels of the government as well as its private sector, including businesses providing essential services, are facing sophisticated state-sponsored cyber attacks.
Australia could stage India Test series in presence of spectators
The upcoming Test series between India and Australia could be held in the presence of spectators.
BJP MLA launches Narendra Modi's 'aarti', sparks controversy in Uttarakhand
An aarti of Narendra Modi, launched by a BJP MLA Ganesh Joshi of Uttarakhand, has sparked a major political slugfest with the Congress filing a complaint for equating the PM to God.
Harbhajan, Gambhir slam Afridi over controversial remarks on PM Modi
Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi's recent remarks on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were deemed outrageous in India.
Trade unions plan May-22 nationwide protest against labor law suspension
To oppose the suspension of labor laws in some states, 10 central trade unions have decided to hold a nationwide protest on May 22.
Here's how I freed myself while being locked-down: Unmukt Chand
It has been quite a while since Prime Minister Narendra Modi first imposed the nationwide lockdown.
Has Israel developed a COVID-19 vaccine? Here's what we know
As the world waits desperately for a COVID-19 vaccine, Israel has given a ray of hope.
Modi orders drug regulatory system overhaul to reduce red tape
At a Tuesday meeting to discuss India's drug discovery, testing, and vaccine response to COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly suggested drug regulatory reforms.
India's super-rich may face wealth tax to aid coronavirus-hit economy
In a bid to reduce the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy, 50 Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers have suggested a 40% tax for the super-rich, a one-time COVID-19 relief cess of 4%, etc.
#ScamAlert: Don't let fake 'PM CARES' donation links fool you
The spread of coronavirus (and the fear stemming from it) has led fraudsters on a hacking spree.
Sachin Tendulkar shares details of video call with PM Modi
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar believes India will face a stern challenge after the countrywide lockdown ends on April 14.
'Hollow, unacceptable,' J&K politicians slam new domicile rule
The Centre has redefined the domicile laws in Jammu and Kashmir. Under the new regulations, a person who has resided in the Union Territory for over 15 years can be a domicile.
#CoronavirusOutbreak: Rohit Sharma donates Rs. 80 lakh to help India
Indian cricket team's senior opening batsman Rohit Sharma became the latest sports personality to come forward and contribute in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Phelps concerned about athletes post Tokyo Olympics postponement
Legendary swimmer Michael Phelps is worried about the athletes after the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Centre asks states to lock down 75 coronavirus-affected districts
At a high-level meeting on Sunday, the Centre asked state governments to lock down 75 districts that have reported cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie, tests positive for coronavirus
Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, the wife of Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, his office revealed on Thursday.
Delhi riots: 122 homes, 301 vehicles damaged, says interim report
With the dust on one of the worst communal clashes to hit Delhi settling, officials are assessing the damage and the details are staggering.
India deems US panel's statement on Delhi violence 'factually incorrect'
India on Thursday reacted to the comments made by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on the communal violence in Northeast Delhi.
BSP Chief Mayawati suspends party MLA for supporting CAA
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSP boss, Mayawati, has suspended a party MLA from Madhya Pradesh after the latter allegedly supported the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
'Notebandi 2.0': RaGa fires fresh salvo at Modi over NRC/NPR
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed the government over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the National Population Register (NPR).
#CareerBytes: How to join R&AW? Here's everything you should know
The Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW or RAW) is the foreign intelligence agency of the country.
Kailaasa: Here's what we know about Nithyananda's new 'Hindu nation'
Last month, it was reported that controversial self-styled godman Nithyananda has fled India on an expired passport, however, his whereabouts remained unknown.
Lokpal pays Rs. 50L/month rent in Delhi's luxury hotel: RTI
Since it was set up in March earlier this year, the country's first anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal lacks a permanent office.
Civil war-era defense chief Rajapaksa to become Sri Lankan President
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is set to become the next Sri Lankan President as the ruling United National Party's presidential candidate, Sajith Premadasa, conceded.
Ayodhya verdict reminds to have faith in system: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation after the Supreme Court delivered its verdict on the long-drawn Ayodhya land dispute case, which facilitated the construction of a Ram Mandir at the disputed site.
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Convict Nalini starts hunger-strike, demands release
Nalini Sriharan, a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, went on a hunger strike on Saturday demanding release, reports ANI.
Australian PM carries water during cricket match: Details here
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was seen carrying water for the players during a cricket match on Thursday.
CJI Ranjan Gogoi recommends Justice SA Bobde as his successor
On Thursday, in a letter addressed to the Ministry of Law and Justice, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi recommended Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, the senior-most judge of Supreme Court after him, as his successor.
It's bad: What Nobel-winner Abhijit Banerjee said about Indian economy
On Monday, Indian-born Abhijit Banerjee was rewarded the Nobel Prize, along with his wife Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer for their experimental approach to alleviate poverty.
Pakistan snubs Modi, invites Manmohan Singh to inaugurate Kartarpur Corridor
In a snub to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistan has decided to invite former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the inauguration ceremony of Kartarpur Corridor, due to be held in November.
Meet the 13-year-old who clicked a selfie with Modi, Trump
A thirteen-year-old boy is now making headlines after clicking, what the netizens have dubbed, the 'most powerful selfie.'
WeWork CEO wants to live forever, be the "World's President"
Earlier this year, a New York Magazine profile on WeWork CEO Adam Neumann painted him as quite the party boy with company events boasting free-flowing beer kegs, weed or some such.
Five IAS officers who made India better with their initiatives
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.
Pakistani minister admits country spent millions on terror outfits
It's a well-known fact that Pakistan breeds terrorism, but the country was left humiliated when its interior minister admitted to the same in an interview.
Manmohan Singh blames Modi's 'all-round mismanagement' for economic slowdown
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh hit out at the Narendra Modi government on Sunday amid the ongoing economic slowdown.
Government to use 'leftover cooking oil' to reduce energy imports
In a bid to achieve PM Narendra Modi's goal of reducing India's dependence on energy imports and encourage the biofuel sector, the Center has come up with a new plan.
#NewsBytesExplainer: What are Articles 370 and 35A of Indian Constitution
Jammu and Kashmir is on the edge. Indian Army said Pakistan Army-backed terrorists are looking to infiltrate the valley and disrupt peace. Soon, the state government led by Governor Satya Pal Malik asked tourists to head home.
Johnson took pay-cut of Rs. 5cr after becoming UK PM
On July 23, Boris Johnson was appointed the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Interestingly though, for Johnson, the step up from Tory MP to PM was also a £678,853 step down.
Right to Information (Amendment) Bill passed in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha has passed the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to amend the RTI Act, 2005 amid criticism from the Opposition on Monday.
Convicted for homosexuality, Alan Turing to feature on £50 note
Famed British mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing, who helped save millions of lives as a World War II codebreaker, is the new face of the Bank of England's £50 note.