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No-confidence motion against govt to be moved on Aug 8 by Cong-led Oppn in LS

The opposition on August 8 will move the no-confidence motion against the Modi-led government in the Lok Sabha. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi will move the motion.

Aug 6, 2023

New Species of Flying Gecko Discovered In India; Sheds Light On Country's Biodiversity [Study]

Gekko mizoramensis, which was discovered in the Indian state of Mizoram, is one of the only 14 species of geckos known to have the ability of flight

Jun 19, 2023

WHO's warning on contaminated syrup an attempt to defame India, says pharma firm's MD

The managing director of the pharma company claimed that someone had intentionally duplicated the syrup to defame the Indian government

Apr 27, 2023

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

UK reaffirms support for India as permanent member in UNSC

The UK has reaffirmed its support for a permanent seat for India in the UN Security Council (UNSC).

Nov 18, 2022

India records 18,166 new COVID cases, 214 deaths amid third-wave fears [details inside]

The active cases declined by 5,672 to stand at 2,30,971, the lowest in 208 days, which is now 0.68 percent of the total caseload.

Oct 10, 2021

PAK violated ceasefire agreement six times after pact; highest in 2020 [details]

Till June this year, a total of 664 ceasefire violations were done by Pakistan. In the last four-and-a-half years, the year 2020 has seen the highest ceasefire violations.

Aug 4, 2021

NCPCR takes cognizance of sexual assault on minors in Rajasthan

The NCPCR has now taken cognisance of the case of sexual assault against minors in Rajasthan's Baran districts that sparked outrage in the state.

Oct 2, 2020

First VVIP aircraft 'Air India One' custom-made for PM Modi, Prez to arrive today | Details

The first Boeing 777 ordered from the USA which will cater to the Prime Minister, President and Vice-President is arriving in India today as part of the 'Air India One'. fleet

Oct 1, 2020

Wedding photoshoot 58-years after marriage; meet Kerala couple everyone is talking about

A couple in Kerala's Idukki district finally got a photoshoot 58 years after their wedding in 1962, with some help from their grandson.

Oct 1, 2020

Alert for deadly Congo fever in Maharashtra's Palghar

An alert has been issued in Maharashtra against the deadly Congo fver in Palghar. The fever is said to be more deadly that COVID-19

Sep 30, 2020

Cat Que Virus: ICMR warns health emergency, Karnataka recorded 2 cases in the past

After COVID-19 there has been a lot of debate about diseases and how infectious a virus can be. The Indian Council of Medical Research has now alerted India in its report on the Cat Que Virus. So far two cases have been found in Karnataka.

Sep 29, 2020

Amnesty International quits India as funds dry; blames govt witch-hunt

Amnesty International has now shut its operations in India and has levelled serious allegations against the Indian government and calls the government's reprisal of the organisations a 'witch-hunt'

Sep 29, 2020

Unlock 5.0 Guidelines: More relaxations for cinema and tourism; what to expect

As Unlock 4.0 draws to a close, further relaxations are expected to be seen un Unlock 5.0 for cinema and tourism.

Sep 28, 2020

Trump's firms paid $145,400 tax in India in 2017, just $750 in US: Report

A report has now said that Donald Trump has only paid taxes upto $750 in 2016 and 2017. The American President has erased nearly all of his federal tax bills.

Sep 28, 2020

Prez Kovind gives nod to 3 farm bills amid widespread protest

The three farm bills have now been passed by the President making them laws in their own right. The move comes as farmers in the country continue to protest the bills.

Sep 27, 2020

World Rivers Day 2020: A day to celebrate our mighty water bodies

Rivers have historically been important lifelines for a civilisation. On World Rivers Day people across the globe celebrate and raise public awareness on the need to protect our waterways.

Sep 27, 2020

Mathura: After Ram Mandir, Krishna Janmabhoomi case reaches court

In Mathura, the issue of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi has now reached the court after the success of the Ram Janmabhoomi case.

Sep 26, 2020

Prime Minister Modi to virtually address the UNGA; will focus on counter-terrorism [Details]

At the 75th Session of the UN General Assembly Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the assembly. His speech which will focus on action against terrorism and sustainability among other issues will be aired at 9 am local time (6:30 PM IST) on Saturday.

Sep 26, 2020

India highlights terrorism, ethnic cleansing, nuclear trade as Pakistan's 'only crowning glory' at the UN

At the UN Assembly, in response to a comment from the Pakistan PM Imran Khan, India hit back saying that the neighbouring coutnry's 'only crowning glory' in the last 70 years is the terrorism, ethnic cleansing and clandestine nuclear trade.

Sep 26, 2020