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India gets $500 million World Bank loan for Green National Highways Corridors Project

The World Bank loan helps to modernize national highway corridors in the states of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh for safety, environment, besides taking up a study of climate resilience of about 5,000 km of the National Highway network

Dec 23, 2020

CBSE board exams 2021 postponed: No exams in Jan or Feb, confirms Education Minister

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said board exams for classes 10 and 12 will not be held in January or February, but would be held later.

Dec 22, 2020

Afghan men celebrate in anticipation of the U.S-Taliban agreement to allow a U.S. troop reduction and a permanent ceasefire, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan February 28, 2020. Picture taken February 28, 2020.REUTERS/Parwiz

5 Killed in Kabul blast on Tuesday, two seriously injured

Peace talks, which opened in September in Doha, are on hold until early January. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has called for the next round of negotiations to be held at home

Dec 22, 2020

Maharashtra imposes night curfew amid reports of deadly coronavirus strain in UK

Maharashtra has made 14 days' institutional quarantine compulsory for all travellers from the UK, Europe and Middle East, as a precaution.

Dec 21, 2020

Kansas teacher farts during online class; bursts into laughter along with students [Watch viral video]

The teacher received appreciation from users all over the social media, including students as well as parents, for an attempt "to lighten the mood" and relieve students from boring online classes.

Dec 21, 2020

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CBI books Hyderabad based Transstory Ltd. for one of biggest bank frauds in India | Details

The fraud at Transstroy (India) Ltd alleged goes more than Rs 7,926 Crore making it the biggest banking fraud in Indian Banking history.

Dec 20, 2020

Pakistan spreads disinformation around firing on UN convoy; India vehemently denies role

Pakistan military is falsely accusing the Indian Army of opening fire on the UN convoy en route to interact with the CFV victims in Polas Village in Chirikot Sector

Dec 18, 2020

India's next surgical strike on China hits where it hurts most with new telecom directive

India has approved National Security Directive on Telecommunication Sector, which could scrutinize Chinese telecom equipment providers on the grounds of national security.

Dec 18, 2020

Bangladesh, a key pillar in India's neighbourhood first policy: Modi

The summit was held just a day after India celebrated its 50th anniversary of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.

Dec 17, 2020

PM Modi accepts Britain's G7 summit invitation | Details inside

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accepted the invitation of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to be part of the G7 meeting chaired by the UK in 2021, seeking to build a wider alliance against China's growing power.

Dec 16, 2020

Bihar man bets wife in gambling; forces her to be raped by friends after losing

The victim sustained burn injuries but was held captive by her in-laws' at a house in Mozahidpur. The shocking incident came to light after the victim escaped and her father lodged a complaint.

Dec 15, 2020

IIT Madras shut down after 71 test Covid-19 positive; Will it affect school reopening move?

Reopening of schools will prevent a zero academic year for students but the pandemic looms large with viable vaccine months away

Dec 14, 2020

Nifty, Sensex hit record highs as Burger King nearly doubles in market debut

Indian shares pared some gains after hitting record highs in early trade on Monday, with Burger King India soaring almost 100% in its market debut

Dec 14, 2020

Muslim businessman donates land worth Rs 1 Crore to Bengaluru temple

Seeing devotees struggle to pray to their favourite deity, a Muslim businessman has donated a 1,650 sq feet plot valued around Rs 1 crore to Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy temple in Hosakote, on the outskirts of the Bengaluru.

Dec 13, 2020

Happy Birthday Rajinikanth: PM Modi, AR Rahman, others wish Thalaiva on his 70th birthday | unseen pics

On Rajinikanth's 70th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished him a healthier and longer. Fans also took to the comments section and registered their love for Rajinikanth by sending their birthday wishes. IBTimes brings you some rare and unseen pictures of Thalaiva as a tribute to this magnetic star.

Dec 12, 2020

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