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Measles surge in India: Country on alert to manage post-pandemic crisis [details]

The recent spurt in measles cases has emerged as a subject of concern for India, which made remarkable progress in its elimination between 2017 and 2020.

Dec 18, 2022

Boycott bullies: SRK's Pathaan joins list of victims; more than a dozen boycott calls in past year

While some films and companies have survived, others were affected by the negative hashtags on social media

Dec 16, 2022

Shrinking Economy? Japan logs trade deficit for 16th consecutive month

Japan logged a 2.03 trillion yen ($14.95 billion) trade deficit in November, a record for the month and marking the 16th straight month of red ink, amid higher energy prices and a weaker yen, the Finance Ministry said in a report on Thursday.

Dec 15, 2022

719 National Highway projects delayed across various states: Gadkari

A total of 719 delayed National Highway projects have been identified across various states, the Parliament was told on Wednesday

Dec 15, 2022

When the only thing that comes free at India's mass eye camps is loss of vision

The medical negligence at such camps is a recurring phenomenon, but rarely ever, those responsible are held accountable. Because the ones affected are mostly poor. This is a shocking and a tragic tale of a mass eye camp gone wrong in India.

Dec 14, 2022

Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Sony's cutting-edge facility in Japan

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday visited tech giant Sony's cutting-edge facility in Japan.

Dec 13, 2022

UK economy rebounds in October; lengthy recession still looms [details]

The British economy is estimated to have grown by 0.5 per cent between September and October, statistics showed, but a lengthy recession is still expected in the UK.

Dec 13, 2022

India largest 'connected' nation with over 800 mn internet users: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

India has become the largest 'connected' nation in the world with 800 million users, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said

Dec 12, 2022

[OBIT] Pravrajika Bhaktiprana, 4th president of Ramakrishna Sarada Mission dies at 102

Pravrajika Bhaktiprana, the fourth president of the Sri Sarada Math and Ramakrishna Sarada Mission, died at a hospital run by the mission late Sunday night. She was 102.

Dec 12, 2022

Man poses as Hindu to marry minor; exposed during marriage ceremony [details]

A man identified as Aslam Khan posed as a Hindu and tricked a poor family to marry their minor daughter to him in Jharkhand's Bokaro. His real identity surfaced after the Jaimala (garlanding ceremony).

Dec 9, 2022

iPhone 14 Pro is flagship par excellence: Review

Apple has made some serious upgrades to the new iPhone 14 Pro, enough to set itself apart from its predecessors and make the consumers want to upgrade. But who is really for? Read our full review of the iPhone 14 Pro here.

Dec 8, 2022

Why did Bengaluru's air quality see 40% dip in November? Explained here

The AQI in Bengaluru on Tuesday was 151 at 11 am, in the "unhealthy" category. The current PM2.5 concentration in the city is five times above the recommended limit given by the WHO

Dec 6, 2022

Delhi air pollution remains unabated, Govt restricts BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR

These new restrictions will continue till December 9 or downward the revision in GRAP stage whichever is earlier.

Dec 6, 2022

Illegal factories in congested lanes of Delhi's Sudarshan Park a ticking time bomb

It took more than 24 hours to douse the fire that broke out at Chandni Chowk's Bhagirath Palace marketplace in the Capital on November 24. The fire damaged 150 shops and led to the collapse of four buildings, according to the Delhi police. Traders at the spot estimated the value of the destroyed goods in crores.

Dec 4, 2022

Delhi's air quality continues to be in 'very poor' category, no respite from toxic air for residents

Delhi's air quality continues in 'very poor' category as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 323 in the "very poor" category on Saturday morning

Dec 3, 2022

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