India
India's Covid-19 Active Caseload Declines to 3.32 Lakh; Below 40K Daily Cases Reported for Past 17 Days
Total recoveries have surpassed 94.5 lakhs (94,56,449). The ministry said 76.43 per cent of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 states and UTs.
Discontentment Grows in TMC, More Leaders Speak Up Against the Party Top Brass
Two-time Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha MP Sunil Mandal this morning came out in support of Adhikari and criticised the party leadership for not doing enough in controlling the infighting and corruption within it.
Technology Powers Farmers' Protest at Delhi's Singhu Border
Over the days, Good Samaritans, gurdwara committees and NGOs have pooled technological resources to ensure the agitation isn't hampered by the lack of basic amenities. Gigantic machines that belt out 1,000-1,200 chapattis in an hour, washing machines and...
Hospital Beds Run Short In St Petersburg As COVID Vaccine Delivered Across Russia
St Petersburg is running dangerously low on hospital beds for COVID19 patients, city authorities said, as deliveries of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine began on Wednesday across the country.
Valour of Soldiers Martyred in 1971 Continues to Inspire Every Indian: Naidu on Vijay Diwas
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday paid tributes to soldiers martyred in the 1971 war, saying their courage and valour continues to inspire every Indian. India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate its victory over Pakistan dur...
1971 Indo-Pak War: Story of Pakistan's Surrender and Liberation of Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Liberation War was going on for months as the Bengali nationalists and Mukti Bahini guerrillas in East Pakistan fought to break away from the dominance of West Pakistan.
Urban Heli-taxi Blade To Go Public Via Merger
Urban helicopter taxi company Blade will become public company after a merger with Nasdaqlisted Experience Investment Corp., the companies announced Tuesday.
As Challenges & Curses Play Out in Assembly, Ajit Pawar's Failed Past with BJP Returns to Haunt Him
In the early hours of November 23, 2019, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari swore in BJP leader Fadnavis as Chief Minister and Ajit Pawar as Deputy CM. Their government, however, collapsed three days later due to lack of numbers, paving the way for the Shiv S...
Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Discharged from Hospital
The veteran communist leader was admitted to a private hospital on December 9 and put on mechanical ventilator support at its critical care unit, after his breathing-related problems aggravated.
Over 2,000 Women Likely to Join Ongoing Farmers' Protest at Singhu Border Soon
On Monday, leaders of around 32 farmer unions observed a day-long hunger strike at the Singhu border as part of the protest. Agitating farmers have expressed apprehension that the new agri marketing laws would pave the way for the dismantling of the minim...
Patel's Contribution to Freedom Struggle, Effort in Integrating Princely States Will Forever Inspire Every Indian: VP Naidu
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is credited with unifying hundreds of princely states with the Union of India following independence through a mix of persuasion, dialogue and even use of force when required.
Sensex Declines Over 130 Points in Early Trade Amid Weak Trend in Global Markets
Reliance Industries was trading 0.38 per cent lower in early deals. On the other hand, NTPC, HDFC Bank, HCL Tech, UltraTech Cement, Maruti and Bajaj Auto were among the gainers.
Pentagon Chief Among the First Americans to Receive Covid-19 Vaccine
The Pentagon announced last week that the secretary and top military officers would get vaccinated voluntarily and publicly to help spread the message about the treatment's effectiveness and safety.
Karnataka Legislative Council to Hold One-day Session Tomorrow, Anti-cow Slaughter Bill Likely to be Tabled
Both Congress and JD(S) have strongly opposed the bill, saying that the blanket ban on slaughter of all kinds of cattle will hugely impact the income of dairy farmers.
As IMA’s Protest Against CCIM’s Notification Intensifies, Doctors Debate if it Comes At the Cost of Precious Lives
The IMA called the Ayush Ministry’s decision a 'blatant attempt at mixopathy and khichadification of medical education and practice'.
Apprise About Steps Taken So Far by Commission for Air Quality Management: SC to Centre
A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde was told by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, that the government is readying a comprehensive affidavit to be filed in the apex court in the matter.
