COVID-19: News
Dharma, Netflix's 'Homebound' plagiarized 2021 novel? Lawsuit explained
Puja Changoiwala, a journalist and author, has initiated legal action against Dharma Productions and Netflix India. According to a new report, their film Homebound plagiarizes her 2021 novel of the same name.
'Ready to fight black law...bulldozed MGNREGA': Sonia Gandhi
Veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has slammed the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for "bulldozing" the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
'Impossible...working to fix it': Delhi minister apologizes for toxic air
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has apologized for the city's air pollution, calling it "impossible" for any elected government to improve air quality within nine to 10 months.
PM insurance covers private doctors who died during COVID: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that families of private doctors who died while performing their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic are entitled to benefits under the "Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19."
Why Kartik wanted to get typecast early in his career
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has revealed that he welcomed typecasting when he was starting his career.
Dharmendra was 'extremely excited' for 'Ikkis,' recalls Sriram Raghavan
Sriram Raghavan, the director of the upcoming film Ikkis, recently spoke about his experience working with the legendary actor Dharmendra. The legendary actor's last film is set to release on December 25.
Bird flu mutating could cause pandemic 'worse than COVID-19': Expert
The bird flu virus poses a potential risk of causing a pandemic worse than COVID-19 if it mutates to transmit between humans, an expert said.
Indian Army to increase Agniveer recruitment to 1 lakh annually
The Indian Army is planning to significantly increase its annual recruitment of Agniveers, the soldiers recruited under the Agnipath scheme, The Indian Express reported.
Ariana Grande tests COVID-19 positive ahead of 'Wicked' premiere
Ariana Grande has tested positive for COVID-19, just a day before the global release of Wicked: For Good.
Shanghai-Delhi flight takes off after 5 years with 95% occupancy
Direct commercial flights between India and China have resumed after a five-year hiatus.
NYC mayoral election: Trump threatens funding cuts if Mamdani wins
United States President Donald Trump has expressed support for Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race, urging voters not to elect front-runner Zohran Mamdani.
US-China trade deal: What did Trump and Xi agree on?
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reached a major agreement to de-escalate the ongoing trade war between their countries.
After 5 years, India-China resume direct flights: Know more
Direct flights between India and China have resumed after a gap of over five years. The development was confirmed by Yu Jing, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India.
Is BTS coming to India in 2026?
Multiple reports suggest that the globally popular K-pop boy band BTS is planning a 20-city world tour in 2026, with Mumbai as a possible stop.
Zubeen's second autopsy finds no poison; confirms death by drowning
The second autopsy of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has ruled out the possibility of poisoning as the cause of death.
Salman Khan settles ₹7.24cr dispute with manufacturer; withdraws insolvency plea
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has withdrawn his insolvency petition against equipment manufacturer Jerai Fitness Pvt Ltd.
Will Richa Chadha-Sumeet Vyas's long-delayed pandemic drama arrive on OTT?
An untitled film starring Richa Chadha and Sumeet Vyas, which was shot in 2023, is stuck in limbo.
New COVID-19 variant 'Stratus' spreading in US, UK; know symptoms
A new COVID-19 variant, called "Stratus," is spreading rapidly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Cough syrup that killed Rajasthani child failed 40 tests
A controversial cough syrup, linked to a child's death in Rajasthan's Sikar district, failed quality tests 40 times in the last two years, India Today reported.
US government shuts down after last-ditch vote fails
The United States government has officially shut down for the first time in six years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican bill to fund the government.
US firms accelerate shift to India amid Trump's visa restrictions
US President Donald Trump's recent hike in H-1B visa application fees is pushing American companies to consider shifting more of their work to India, according to a Reuters report citing industry experts.
YouTube to reinstate channels banned for COVID-19, election misinformation
YouTube has announced plans to reinstate channels that were banned for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and elections.
Sikh organizations urge Centre to reconsider Pakistan pilgrimage travel ban
Sikh organizations and political parties are urging the Indian government to reconsider its decision on pilgrimage travel to Nankana Sahib, Pakistan.
'Make DTC bus...ambulance also accused': BMW crash accused in court
The Delhi High Court has adjourned the hearing on Gaganpreet Kaur's bail plea till Saturday.
Union minister demands cop's suspension over lathi-charge during Ganesh visarjan
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has demanded the suspension of a police officer after a lathi-charge incident during a Ganesh idol immersion procession in Karnataka's Dharwad.
EOW summons Shilpa's husband Raj Kundra in ₹60cr cheating case
Businessman Raj Kundra, the husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, has been summoned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police in a cheating case involving ₹60.48 crore.
'It's sewa': Akshay Kumar contributes ₹5cr to Punjab flood relief
The recent floods in Punjab have wreaked havoc, affecting thousands of lives and damaging infrastructure. In these trying times, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has pledged ₹5 crore for relief efforts.
How 'Grey's Anatomy' tackled America's biggest medical challenges
Popular medical drama Grey's Anatomy has long reflected the real-life challenges of the American healthcare system.
Dhanashree reveals how she handled divorcing 'more powerful' Chahal
Choreographer and actor Dhanashree Verma recently opened up about her emotional journey during her divorce from cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal.
Sooraj Barjatya backs Rupali Ganguly's call for TV National Award
Director Sooraj Barjatya has backed actor Rupali Ganguly's recent call for the inclusion of television actors in the National Awards.
Next pandemic 'inevitable,' warns eminent Hong Kong virologist
The next pandemic is "inevitable" and the world might not be better prepared for it, warns top Hong Kong virologist Malik Peiris.
Chinese investors buying British schools raises security concerns
Chinese investors have been buying British private schools in recent years, raising concerns of possible influence from the Chinese Communist Party.
Qantas fined $59M for illegally sacking 1,800 workers during COVID
Australian airline giant Qantas has been slapped with a massive A$90 million (approximately $59 million) fine by the Federal Court of Australia.
COVID-19 accelerates aging of blood vessels in women, finds study
A recent study has revealed that COVID-19 can speed up the aging of blood vessels, but this effect is mainly seen in women.
Unemployed Chinese youngsters are now paying to have fake jobs
In China, a growing trend sees unemployed young adults paying companies to let them pretend to work.
China's efforts to control Chikungunya virus trigger rights infringement debate
The Chinese government's efforts to control the spread of the Chikungunya virus have sparked fears of personal rights violations.
US Health Department cancels $500M funding for mRNA vaccines
United States Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has announced the cancellation of $500 million worth of funding for mRNA vaccines.
Chinese students in UK pressured to spy on classmates: Report
Chinese students studying at United Kingdom universities have been allegedly pressured into spying on their classmates.
FAAMNG firms ramp up hiring in India amid global layoffs
Despite the global trend of layoffs, tech giants under the FAAMNG umbrella—Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google—are expanding their workforce in India.
Karnataka ex-MP Prajwal Revanna convicted for rape of domestic help
Prajwal Revanna, a former Member of Parliament from Karnataka, has been convicted of raping a 47-year-old domestic help.
India's electricity use sees 1st drop since 2020: Here's why
India's electricity demand has witnessed a nearly 1.5% decline in the April-June quarter, the first drop since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
US records highest annual measles case tally in 33 years
The United States is witnessing its worst measles outbreak in over three decades.