COVID-19: News
'Always wanted to work with Suriya': Bobby talks about 'Kanguva'
Bobby Deol, who has been enjoying a career resurgence since the COVID-19 lockdown, is now venturing into South Indian cinema.
India Inc records worst Q1 since COVID-19, profits decline 3%
India's corporate sector has experienced a significant 3.1% decline in profits for the first quarter of FY25, marking its worst Q1 performance since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in FY21.
At 98 minutes, Modi's 78th Independence Day speech longest ever
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest Independence Day speech on Thursday, clocking in at 98 minutes.
Virus responsible for COVID-19 now widespread among wild animals
A recent study conducted in the US has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is now prevalent among wildlife.
WHO's emergency meeting on monkeypox: All you need to know
The World Health Organization (WHO) is considering declaring an international public health emergency over the escalating monkeypox outbreak in Africa.
Asia's richest man forgoes salary for fourth consecutive year
Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of India's most valuable company Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), has chosen not to receive a salary from his conglomerate for the fourth consecutive year.
David Lynch can no longer direct due to emphysema—impact explained
Renowned filmmaker David Lynch, famed for his work on Twin Peaks and Eraserhead, has disclosed that he is suffering from emphysema.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized due to COVID-19 and double pneumonia
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood movie mogul, has been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19 and contracting double pneumonia.
'Passing torch to new generation...': Biden on exiting presidential race
In his first address to the nation after withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) said it was time to pass the torch to "younger voices."
Biden makes first public appearance after absence sparked conspiracy theories
United States President Joe Biden made his first public appearance on Wednesday after a sudden withdrawal from the Presidential race and a COVID-19 diagnosis.
How this self-proclaimed 'Wolf of Airbnb' duped New York landlords
Konrad Bicher, a 32-year-old man from Florida, who dubbed himself the "Wolf of Airbnb," has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison.
Sitharaman poses with tablet: Journey from briefcase to paperless budget
Ahead of her seventh consecutive budget presentation for the fiscal year 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman posed with a tablet in a red "bahi-khata" sleeve outside her office on Tuesday.
Where's Joe Biden after pulling out of presidential race
Since United States President Joe Biden abruptly dropped out of the presidential race on Sunday, speculation has been raging as to where he is and why he has been mostly absent from public view.
Budget 2024: Nitin Gadkari bats for flexible economic policies
Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, has urged the adoption of flexible economic policies to stimulate national growth ahead of the Union Budget on Tuesday.
India's electricity demand predicted to surge by 8%: IEA report
India's electricity demand is projected to increase by a significant 8% this year, as per a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
US: What next if Biden decides to leave presidential race?
United States President Joe Biden is anticipated to make a crucial announcement about his re-election bid, sparking rumors that he may withdraw from the presidential race.
Boss coughed in employee's face during COVID-19; she gets £26,000
A former employee of Cawdor Cars in West Wales, United Kingdom has been awarded over £26,000 after her employer, Kevin Davies, intentionally coughed in her face amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Akshay Kumar tests positive for COVID-19; to miss Anant-Radhika's wedding
In unfortunate news, actor Akshay Kumar has tested positive for COVID-19, halting promotional activities for his newly released film, Sarfira.
'Inside Out 2' breaks box office records, surpasses original film
Disney and Pixar's sequel, Inside Out 2, has made a remarkable impact at the box office, amassing a global haul of $863.1M.
From selling wines to bagging 'Chandu Champion': Aniruddh Dave's journey
Actor Aniruddh Dave has had a journey like no other.
Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed's 'Barzakh' to stream on ZEE5 Global
The highly awaited series Barzakh, starring prominent Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, has revealed its streaming date.
NCERT chief defends textbook revisions, rejects accusations of saffronization
Dinesh Prasad Saklani, the director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), has responded to allegations of saffronization in its textbooks.
US military ran secret anti-vax campaign during COVID-19 pandemic: Report
The United States military launched a secret operation during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to stymie China's increasing influence in the Philippines, which was badly affected by the virus, Reuters reported.
PM pens letter to citizens after 45-hour meditation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday concluded a 45-hour meditation at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari.
Netflix's 'The Society' may return! Christopher Keyser discusses potential revival
Christopher Keyser, the creator of the Netflix series The Society, has revealed that he is in "consistent conversations" about potentially reviving the show.
India's domestic air passenger traffic grows 2.4% YoY in April
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released data showing a 2.4% year-on-year increase in domestic passenger traffic for April.
'Poor methodology': ICMR dissociates itself from Covaxin safety study
The Indian Council of Medical Research has disassociated itself from a Covaxin vaccine study conducted by the Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
Singapore facing new COVID-19 wave
Singapore is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 infections, with cases steadily escalating over the past two weeks.
Chinese journalist imprisoned for Covid reporting to be released
Zhang Zhan, a former lawyer and independent journalist from China, is expected to be released on Monday after serving a four-year prison sentence.
How Australia's new student visa rule change affects Indians
Australia has revised its student visa rules, making it more challenging for international students to gain entry.
AstraZeneca says it will withdraw Covid-19 vaccine globally
The United Kingdom-based pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca, on Tuesday said that it has initiated a worldwide recall of Covid-19 vaccine.
Should I be worried if I have taken AstraZeneca's Covishield?
AstraZeneca, the pharmaceutical company behind the Covishield COVID-19 vaccine, recently acknowledged the potential risk of Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) as a side effect.
Asit Modi expresses concern over Gurucharan Singh's sudden disappearance
Asit Kumarr Modi, the producer of the popular comedy series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC), recently voiced his shock over actor Gurucharan Singh's sudden disappearance.
Explained: What's TTS, rare condition caused by AstraZeneca's Covishield vaccine
In a significant development, AstraZeneca, the manufacturer of the Covishield vaccine, has acknowledged in legal documents that its vaccine may trigger a rare side effect known as Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS).
CRISIL forecasts slowest Q4 growth for India Inc since 2021
CRISIL's analysis predicts a sluggish revenue growth of 4-6% for India Inc (top companies of India) between January-March 2024, marking the slowest quarterly growth since the COVID-19 pandemic recovery began in September 2021.
Why PM Modi asked citizens to clang utensils during COVID-19
On March 22, 2020, lakhs of Indians stepped into their balconies to clang their utensils and blow conches when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak.
'Hypervaccinated' man gets 217 COVID-19 jabs for 'private reasons'
A 'hyper-vaccinated' German man—who received 217 COVID-19 vaccine jabs over 29 months—has been declared free of any side effects.
1,000-year-old Japanese 'Naked Festival' ends due to aging population
The ancient Hadaka Matsuri festival, more commonly known as "Naked Festival," has come to a poignant end due to Japan's aging population.
US GDP exceeds expectations with 3.3% growth in Q4
The US economy showed its strength in the last quarter of 2023 with a GDP growth of 3.3%, convincingly beating the 2% prediction.
China's population declines for second consecutive year
China experienced a population decline for the second year in a row in 2023, with the total number of people dropping to 1.409 billion, a decrease of 2.75 million from the previous year.