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Biryani originated in India, not Middle East; history of royal delicacy [read now]

Let's settle this. The origin of biryani is often debated, but no one really knows where it came from. Here's everything you need to know about the origins of the most relished dish.

May 16, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 521.4 mn, US remains worst-hit country

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 521.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.26 million and vaccinations to over 11.40 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

May 16, 2022

India logs 2,487 Covid cases, 13 deaths; marks slight decline [details]

India on Sunday reported 2,487 fresh Covid cases, a decline against the 2,858 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said.

May 15, 2022

India reports 2,858 fresh Covid cases, 11 deaths

India on Saturday reported 2,858 fresh Covid cases, against the 2,841 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry.

May 14, 2022

Slain Palestinian journalist buried in Jerusalem

Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American journalist who was killed while covering clashes in the West Bank, was buried in Jerusalem.

May 14, 2022

Amritsar:Labourers work on the newly arrived wheat grain at a wholesale grain market in Amritsar, Saturday, April 16, 2022. The planting of the wheat crop begins around the month of October every year and runs through the end of December.(Photo:Pawan shar

Central government has placed a ban on wheat export with immediate effect

The Central government has placed a ban on wheat export with immediate effect in the wake of the grave situation of less than estimated domestic wheat production and an excessive global price hike after a spike in demand following the Russia-Ukraine war.

May 14, 2022

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passes away

Who was Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed; UAE President passes away aged 73, nation mourns loss [details]

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed was serving as the president of UAE since November 3, 2004, after he was elected to succeed his father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

May 13, 2022

India logs 2,841 new Covid cases, 9 deaths

India on Friday reported 2,841 new Covid cases, a marginal rise against the 2,827 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said.

May 13, 2022

India logs marginal decline in Covid cases

India on Thursday witnessed a marginal decline in Covid-19 cases with 2,827 fresh infections registered in the past 24 hours, against previous day's 2,897, as per the Union Health Ministry's data.

May 12, 2022

SC puts sedition law on hold: "No new FIRs till review is complete"

The Supreme Court on Wednesday put on hold the colonial-era penal provision of sedition and asked the Centre and state governments to refrain from registering any FIRs under the sedition provision, Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, till review of the law by Centre is complete.

May 11, 2022

Fact check: India not sending troops to Sri Lanka; reports "blatantly false" [truth here]

India has released a statement debunking certain media reports speculating that Indian troops would be sent to Sri Lanka.

May 11, 2022

Nepal shuts its international borders with India and China, here's why

Nepal has shut its international borders with India and China for a period of 72 hours ahead of the local polls slated for Friday, according to the Home Ministry.

May 11, 2022

Ex-Telecom Minister Sukh Ram passes away

Sukh Ram, a Congress veteran from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi as well as a former Telecom Minister, passed away at AIIMS in Delhi on Wednesday. He was 94.

May 11, 2022

Burgeoning yoga awareness in Saudi Arabia; commences 81-day countdown to IDY-2022

Saudi Yoga Committee's first int'l Yoga Therapy Conference from June 1; what to expect [details]

The three-day conference commences in Saudi Arabia on June 1 to highlight the therapeutic and scientific aspects of yoga practice on the body and mind.

May 10, 2022

'Can operation of sedition law be kept in abeyance, till reconsideration'; SC to hear Centre's response

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to consider issuing a directive to the state governments to keep the operation of the sedition provision, Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, in abeyance till the process of review of the provision is over.

May 10, 2022

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Search Results for: Defence Ministry

Biryani originated in India, not Middle East; history of royal delicacy [read now]

Global Covid caseload tops 521.4 mn, US remains worst-hit country

India logs 2,487 Covid cases, 13 deaths; marks slight decline [details]

India reports 2,858 fresh Covid cases, 11 deaths

Slain Palestinian journalist buried in Jerusalem

Central government has placed a ban on wheat export with immediate effect

Who was Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed; UAE President passes away aged 73, nation mourns loss [details]

India logs 2,841 new Covid cases, 9 deaths

India logs marginal decline in Covid cases

SC puts sedition law on hold: "No new FIRs till review is complete"

Fact check: India not sending troops to Sri Lanka; reports "blatantly false" [truth here]

Nepal shuts its international borders with India and China, here's why

Ex-Telecom Minister Sukh Ram passes away

Saudi Yoga Committee's first int'l Yoga Therapy Conference from June 1; what to expect [details]

'Can operation of sedition law be kept in abeyance, till reconsideration'; SC to hear Centre's response

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]