India
As Cabinet Clears 100% FDI in Coal Sector, Here's What Common Man Can Expect from Fresh Push
The Centre for Financial Accountability has found that only five coal power projects with a total capacity of 3800 MW received financing of ₹6,081 crore in 2018.
Delhi Wakes Up to Light Rains, Waterlogging; Met Dept Predicts More Showers in Next 24 Hours
The air quality of Delhi improved to 'good' condition due to widespread rain received in the northern parts of the country.
AIIMS Gives Out Control Room Number for Kin as Thick Cloud of Smoke Reduces Visibility to Zero
The fire destroyed samples and medical reports and forcing evacuation of some patients, though no one was injured, officials said.
Pak Foreign Minister Criticises Rajnath Singh for his Remarks on Nuclear Weapons, Calls it 'Irresponsible'
Qureshi's remarks came amidst tensions between India and Pakistan after New Delhi revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mayawati, Nitish Kumar Among Political Bigwigs in AIIMS as Arun Jaitley Continues to Remain Critical
Congress leaders Jyotiraditya Scindia and Abhishek Manu Singhvi also visited the hospital in Delhi to inquire about the ailing leader’s health.
Thousands from 87 Villages Evacuated as Flood Fury Grips Andhra Pradesh; Guntur, Krishna Worst Affected
After touching a maximum of 8.21 lakh cusecs in the early hours of the day, the flood discharge at Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada has fallen to 7.99 lakh cusecs at 10 am while the inflow remained steady at 7.57 lakh cusecs.
Kashmir Dispatch 8 | 100 Journalists, 4 Computers, 1 Mobile Phone and Lousy Internet: Reporting Live-Ish from Lockdown
A media centre set up by the administration is the only way to get news out of Kashmir. Questions are now being raised over its location and the lack of privacy there.
Three Brothers Set Man Ablaze over Enmity in UP's Banda
Hasib was asleep when the brothers barged into his house, sprinkled kerosene over him and set him afire late Thursday night, police said.
Pakistan Gets Backing Only from China at UNSC Meeting on Kashmir: Report
The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a rare meeting on Kashmir on Friday after India revoked the special status to Jammu and Kashmir, sparking a fresh row with Pakistan.
Delhi Gets Longest Spell of Clean Air in Past One Week, As Capital Receives Widespread Rain
The overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was 44 on Friday which falls in the good category, while the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said the AQI was recorded in satisfactory category at 59.
In Kerala, Cases of Depression Spiked After Floods in 2018, Reveals Study
A study conducted by the International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health in January 2019 highlights that among the people who were affected by last year’s floods, 48% showed symptoms of depression.
CBI Summons Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee in Connection with Saradha Scam Probe
Partha Chatterjee has been called to appear before the investigating officers at the city office of the CBI by this afternoon.
Blind Father of Dalit Man Allegedly Lynched in Alwar Last Month Commits Suicide After Accusing Cops of Inaction
In his last moments, Rattiram Jatav accused the police of shielding the killers of his son, relatives said.
'They Put the Pipe in My Nose 3 Times': US Officials Force-Feed Indian Immigrant on Hunger Strike
The 35-year-old Indian man says he would rather starve to death in custody than be deported back to India, where he says he fears for his life because of his political activism.
Corruption has Infiltrated People's Lives like Termites, Govt Taking Steps to End it, Says PM Modi
The PM said that all of the work may not be over in one attempt. He added that bad habits and old diseases get cured sometimes but then such a disease makes a comeback whenever it gets an opportunity.
‘Keeping Families Small An Act of Patriotism’: Modi Draws Attention to Population Explosion on I-Day
In his Independence Day speech, PM Modi said the issue of ever-rising population is a matter of concern and said that a small section of society, which keeps their families small, deserves respect.
