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Eid al-Adha celebrations in pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid amid Covid pandemic

The world has woken up to prayers on the morning of Eid al-Adha, here are some glimpses of how the celebrations went of in the Muslim community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 1, 2020

Viral video: Two male rat snakes caught in fierce battle for dominance

A new viral video has mesmerised the internet, as two male rat snakes were caught on camera fighting. The raging battle for dominance clearly has many takers.

Jul 31, 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind gifts bicycle on Eid to budding cyclist

On Eid al-Adha, the President of India Ram Nath Kovind gifted a young cyclist from Bihar a cycle who sees dreams as a racer.

Jul 31, 2020

Rafale factory already operational in Kanpur since a year; NO not the jet but pan masala

We've been eagerly waiting for the rafale fighter jets to take off. We didn't know we already had Rafale pan masala in Kanpur.

Jul 30, 2020

Students see hope as SC admits PIL; UGC to respond within 3 days

The Supreme Court heard the batch of pleas against the current guidelines for the university final year exams issued by UGC.

Jul 27, 2020

Anurag Katriar, President of NRAI, CEO & Executive Director of deGustibus Hospitality Pvt Ltd

Zomato, Swiggy will eat away India's F&B sector without strong reforms: Anurag Katriar, President, NRAI [Exclusive]

Emphasising on the need for policy reforms and liquidity support from the government to tide over the Covid-19 crisis, Anurag Katriar, President, NRAI veers off to sharing views on the food aggregators' aggressive push and dominance in the F&B sector, responsible for denting profit margins and hurting industry growth prospects.

Jul 19, 2020

H-1B visa ban: Reunite Indian families in US; Chauthaiwale urges US ambassador

Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale, the in-charge of the Foreign Affairs Department of India, wrote to the US ambassador about the grievances of stranded Indians due to the ban on H-1B visas.

Jul 17, 2020

SRMJEE 2020: BTech entrance exam at SRM Institute cancelled due to Covid-19

The SRMJEE sat by students across India and the Middle East has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SRM Institute of Science and Technology announced on Monday.

Jul 13, 2020

'Worried for Congress' says Kapil Sibal after Sanjay Jha as Rajasthan political drama unfolds

Kapil Sibal tweeted today, 'Worried for our party' as Congress faces testing times ahead amid the political crisis in Rajasthan.

Jul 12, 2020

Bombay HC questions right to privacy: Should names of Covid-19 positive patients be revealed?

As per the ICMR guidelines, the names of Covid-19 positive persons cannot be declared so as to avoid their stigmatisation.

Jul 10, 2020

Thousands of pilots losing jobs in Middle East, India as COVID-19 crisis continues

More than 2,500 pilots have lost jobs among all Middle East carriers, and pilots in India have been affected too because of the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis, many can't join airlines back as their Indian license has expired or is about to expire due to archaic DGCA rules.

Jul 10, 2020

Govt reverses merger, instead to infuse Rs 12,450 cr into 3 public sector insurance companies

Govt reverses the merger of three PSGICs namely National Insurance Company, United India Insurance Company, and Oriental Insurance Company Limited announced earlier.

Jul 8, 2020

Syama Prasad Mukherjee birth anniversary: Man who laid foundation of Jan Sangh

Today is the birth anniversary of the Indian politician and barrister Syama Prasad Mukherjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the predecessor to India's ruling party today.

Jul 6, 2020

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India to operate 36 flights between India and USA from July 11

July 11th onwards Air India will open 36 flights between India and USA as part of the Vande Bharat Mission to evacuate Indian citizens in the USA due to the ongoing pandemic.

Jul 5, 2020

Now, retired Gorkhas to get J&K domicile certificates

In the past week, the Jammu and Kashmir authorities have begun issuing domicile status certificates and of the 6,600 applications approved the majority belong to retired soldiers from the Gorkha community.

Jul 5, 2020

Guru Purnima 2020: Quotes to express gratitude to your teachers on the auspicious day

On Guru Purnima, one expresses gratitude to their teachers and guides. Here are some of the popular quotes that capture the essence of the auspicious day.

Jul 5, 2020

Guru Purnima 2020 significance: All you need to know about the auspicious day

In 2020, Guru Purnima also known as Vyasa Purnima is being celebrated as per the Hindu calendar on the full moon day on 5th July. The day marks the birth of renowned sage Ved Vyasa.

Jul 5, 2020

It takes 18 months to develop good vaccine: Ex-ICMR chief

Ex-ICMR Chief NK Ganguly spoke about vaccine development and the process even in the fast track. He elaborated that it may be difficult to say if the vaccine will be successful.

Jul 5, 2020

ICAI CA exams cancelled: Students will get chance in November 2020 cycle

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India announced that the May/July cycle of exams in 2020 stand cancelled, students who were to appear for the exams will now be writing them in the November 2020 cycle.

Jul 4, 2020

Seven Dera Sacha Sauda followers arrested in theft of Holy book Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab

The Special Investigation Team on Saturday announced the arrest of seven in the 5-year-old case of the theft of the Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab.

Jul 4, 2020

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Eid al-Adha celebrations in pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid amid Covid pandemic

Viral video: Two male rat snakes caught in fierce battle for dominance

President Ram Nath Kovind gifts bicycle on Eid to budding cyclist

Rafale factory already operational in Kanpur since a year; NO not the jet but pan masala

Students see hope as SC admits PIL; UGC to respond within 3 days

Zomato, Swiggy will eat away India's F&B sector without strong reforms: Anurag Katriar, President, NRAI [Exclusive]

H-1B visa ban: Reunite Indian families in US; Chauthaiwale urges US ambassador

SRMJEE 2020: BTech entrance exam at SRM Institute cancelled due to Covid-19

'Worried for Congress' says Kapil Sibal after Sanjay Jha as Rajasthan political drama unfolds

Bombay HC questions right to privacy: Should names of Covid-19 positive patients be revealed?

Thousands of pilots losing jobs in Middle East, India as COVID-19 crisis continues

Govt reverses merger, instead to infuse Rs 12,450 cr into 3 public sector insurance companies

Syama Prasad Mukherjee birth anniversary: Man who laid foundation of Jan Sangh

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India to operate 36 flights between India and USA from July 11

Now, retired Gorkhas to get J&K domicile certificates

Guru Purnima 2020: Quotes to express gratitude to your teachers on the auspicious day

Guru Purnima 2020 significance: All you need to know about the auspicious day

It takes 18 months to develop good vaccine: Ex-ICMR chief

ICAI CA exams cancelled: Students will get chance in November 2020 cycle

Seven Dera Sacha Sauda followers arrested in theft of Holy book Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab

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Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious