LAC standoff | No indiscriminate use of UAVs at friction points in eastern Ladakh, India and China agree
Indian soldiers walk at the foothills of a mountain range near Leh, the joint capital of the union territory of…
11 cops consisting of DSP sentenced to life imprisonment
A Mathura court on Wednesday sentenced 11 policemen including a then Deputy SP to life imprisonment for the murder of…
U.S. orders China to close Texas consulate; Beijing may strike back
The United States has told China to close its consulate in Houston, both countries said on Wednesday, further deteriorating bilateral…
After Cisco case, Dalit rights group collects testimonies on caste privilege in the US
When R Murali and his wife volunteered for a non-profit in Fremont, California, they were asked to assign children who…
Coronavirus roundup: Developments in India and rest of world
NEW DELHI: India's Covid-19 recovery rate rose to 63.13 per cent on Wednesday with a record 28,472 patients recuperating from…
Live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address India Ideas Summit
I would like to tell American investors there's never been a better time to invest in IndiaIt's time that our…
China not de-escalating, still has heavy troop presence on Ladakh front: Sources
NEW DELHI: The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is not in a mood to de-escalate the situation on the Line of…
China insists on package solution for dispute with Bhutan
NEW DELHI: Seeking to justify its claim over the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary in eastern Bhutan, China Tuesday said it "advocates…
Life jail time for 11 police officers consisting of Deputy SP in ex-royal’s murder
A Mathura court on Wednesday sentenced 11 policemen including a then Deputy SP to life imprisonment for the murder of…
Retired SC judge Chauhan to head panel probing policemen, Dubey killings
The Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the Uttar Pradesh government’s choice of former apex court judge Justice B.S. Chauhan heading…
ED conducts searches in supposed fertiliser scam including Ashok Gehlot’s bro
Ashok Gehlot The case pertains to the alleged illegal export of potassium chloride, known as Muriate of Potash, to Malaysia…
China states U.S. told it to shut its Houston consulate
The United States has told the Chinese consulate in Houston to shut down in three days, citing a need to…
Rajasthan Speaker challenges in Supreme Court HC order to defer anti-defection proceedings against Pilot
The office of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker C.P. Joshi on Wednesday challenged a State High Court order to him…
Data | Why India’s trade surplus in June is not a good sign
Picture for representational purposes. The marginal surplus came at a time when there was a steeper drop in imports compared…
Coronavirus India lockdown Day 120 live updates | In a few weeks Delhi will attain herd immunity, says epidemiologist
The government on Tuesday said it has extended connectivity norms for work from home for IT and BPO companies till…
Cautious optimism: On race for vaccines collect rate
July 22, 2020 00:02 IST Updated: July 21, 2020 23:11 IST July 22, 2020 00:02 IST Updated: July 21, 2020…
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Sushant Singh Rajput suicide probe: Questioning movie critics is unusual
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide has left a deep scar on the Indian psyche. It remains talked about and thought…
PM Modi lauds Indian nuclear scientists for achieving criticality of Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant-3
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated nuclear scientists as the Kakrapar atomic power plant-3 achieved criticality, saying…
People are more likely to contract Covid-19 at home, study finds
SEOUL: South Korean epidemiologists have found that people were more likely to contract the new coronavirus from members of their…
Bengaluru: Migrant workers returning in style
BENGALURU: A group of 60 migrant workers landed at the the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) a few days ago on…
Government extends work from home norms for IT, ITes business till December 31
PTI New Delhi , July 22, 2020 02:11 IST Updated: July 22, 2020 07:54 IST Two young software professionals of…
Coronavirus forces Nobel to cancel banquet for first time in decades
The Nobel Foundation, which manages the Nobel Prizes, on Tuesday cancelled its traditional December banquet because of the coronavirus pandemic…
On the loose: On West Bengal Guv Jaideep Dhankar
July 22, 2020 00:02 IST Updated: July 21, 2020 23:10 IST July 22, 2020 00:02 IST Updated: July 21, 2020…
IPL in UAE: BCCI awaits government nod
MUMBAI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council chairman Brijesh Patel on Tuesday confirmed that the 2020 edition of the…
China using Covid crisis to bully its neighbours, militarise South China Sea: Pompeo
US state secretary Mike Pompeo (AFP photo)LONDON: US state secretary Mike Pompeo once again blasted at Beijing on Tuesday (local…
Donald Trump willing to work with China on Covid-19 vaccine for US
US President Donald TrumpWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump expressed a willingness on Tuesday to work with China or other countries…
Bombardier, GMR among 16 to show interest in private trains
Representative imageNEW DELHI: A total of 16 private players including Bombardier, GMR, Bharat Forge, BHEL, IRCTC, Medha, CAF and Gateway…
Covid-19: No community spread yet, clarifies Centre
NEW DELHI: The health ministry on Tuesday reiterated that there are “clusters of cases and pockets of localised transmission” of…
6 lakh Covid cases in July, more than in all past months together
NEW DELHI: India has recorded more Covid-19 cases in July so far than in all previous months put together. July’s…
‘Ikhar Express’ Munaf swings match against virus for village
It was, perhaps, easier for him to scalp 11 batsmen in eight matches and help India win the World Cup…
US media explodes in acrimony after unwanted sexual advances, rape charge against Fox journos
Ed Henry, a Fox News anchor who was fired earlier this month, was accused of sexual harassment and rapeWASHINGTON: Sections…
Naval MiG-29K fighters & P-8I aircraft deployed amid border tensions with China
NEW DELHI: Naval MiG-29K supersonic fighters and Poseidon-8I long-range patrol aircraft may primarily have a maritime role but they are…
Centre plotting to topple my govt, says Mamata; BJP says ‘allegation baseless’
Mamata Banerjee (File photo)KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the Centre of "hatching conspiracies" to pull…
Coronavirus | Government turns focus to virus after-effects
A boy reacts as a healthcare worker takes a swab from him to test for coronavirus at Urban Health care…
Near to minimal trade handle U.S., says Piyush Goyal
India and the U.S. have “almost” finalised a limited trade deal, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on July 21.“…I believe…
International flights can now be scheduled on travel websites
MakeMyTrip said ticket sales for Air India, Air France, Lufthansa and United went live on its website from July 18.…
SC initiates contempt procedures versus supporter Prashant Bhushan and Twitter India
Activist-Lawyer Prashant Bhushan. File | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena Another suo motu contempt case against Mr. Bhushan, dating back to…
Coronavirus | SASB cancels Amarnath Yatra
Border Security Force (BSF) jawans keep watch on the Jammu-Srinagar Natoinal Highway ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, near Jammu…
11 policemen convicted for the murder of Guy Singh in 1985
A local court in Mathura on Tuesday convicted 11 policemen, including a then Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), for the…
Karnataka lockdown ends today, CM Yediyurappa bats for revival of economy
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa addresses the people through YouTube and Facebook Live. Credit: YouTube Yediyurappa asks people to wear…
SC initiates contempt proceedings against advocate Prashant Bhushan, Twitter India
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Tuesday initiated suo motu (on its own) contempt proceedings against activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan for his…
‘Those betraying party will not have the ability to deal with public’: Ashok Gehlot takes fresh dig at Sachin Pilot
JAIPUR: Lashing out again at dissident Congress leader Sachin Pilot, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said those betraying…
Rajasthan HC to pass order on Pilot camp’s plea on Friday, requests speaker to defer action
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan high court on Tuesday requested the legislative assembly speaker to defer action on disqualification notices till Friday…
US House of Representatives passes amendment slamming Chinese aggression against India
WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives has unanimously passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), slamming China's…
Fauci stresses ‘fundamentals’ to fight outbreaks
WASHINGTON: The United States' top infectious disease expert says the best way to manage the surging coronavirus — and prevent…
Delhi’s sero-prevalence study finds 23.48 per cent people affected by Covid-19
NEW DELHI: Delhi's sero-prevalence study has found that 23.48 per cent of the people have been affected by Covid-19 in…
Rajasthan HC asks Speaker not to take any decision on defection notices till July 24
The Jaipur Bench of Rajasthan High Court which is hearing on the petition of Sachin Pilot and rebel Congress MLAs…
Delhi’s COVID-19 sero-prevalence study: substantial percentage of population still susceptible
A doctor attending to a patient at a mohalla clinic in Raja Garden in West Delhi on March 26, 2020.…