India
COP26 Agrees Deal Aimed At Averting Climate Catastrophe, After Late Drama
U.N. climate talks in Scotland ended with a global agreement that aimed at least to keep alive hopes of capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius, and so maintain some chance of saving the world from catastrophic climate change.
India Proposes New Wording On Phasing Coal "Down" Not "Out"
India's environment and climate minister Bhupender Yadav said after discussions with other countries it has proposed new wording for the final agreement that would phase down unabated coal power instead of previous language to phase it out.
NCB Seeks Voice Sample of Nawab Malik's Son-in-law in Drugs Case
Sameer Khan, along with two others, was arrested in the case in January this year but granted bail in September for lack of evidence.
PM Modi to Transfer Over Rs 700 Crore to 1.47 Lakh Beneficiaries of Housing Scheme in Tripura
The Prime Minister's Office said that over Rs 700 crore will be credited directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries on the occasion.
Nearly All Delhi Metro Employees Vaccinated Against Covid: DMRC
Since May 2021, a number of vaccination camps were organised for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation employees and their families.
Mullaperiyar Dam Found to Be Hydrologically, Structurally & Seismically Safe: Tamil Nadu to SC
Mullaperiyar dam was built in 1895 on the Periyar river in Idukki district of Kerala.
Decriminalising Personal Drug Use? Indian Ministries Seem to Suggest Reformative Approach Towards Drug Users
The Social Justice Ministry suggested treating drugs users as victims and referring them for de-addiction and rehabilitation.
NAL's 'Octacopter' Drone Delivers Covid-19 Vaccine in Remote Karnataka Village
The Octacopter can carry a payload of 15 kg with hovering endurance of 40 minutes. It can fly at an operational altitude of 500 m AGL and at maximum flying speed of 36 kmph.
PM Modi Hold Meeting With Delegation of US Lawmakers
The PMO said the US congressional delegation was led by Senator John Cornyn and included senators Michael Crapo, Thomas Tuberville and Michael Lee, and Congress members Tony Gonzales and John Kevin Elizey.
As Biden & Xi Prepare to Meet, Will a New Type of 'Engagement' Blanket US-China 'Cold War' Winds?
US President Joe Biden will hold a virtual summit with President Xi Jinping of China on Monday, amid many bones of contention between the superpowers.
Kerala Govt Urges Centre to Vaccinate Kids, Allow Covid Booster Shots & Reduce Gap Between Covishield Doses
Speaking on the need for a Covid-19 booster shot for people with comorbidities, she said the Centre should take a decision on the same based on experts' opinions soon.
TCS Hiring Deadline Extended: Students, Freshers Can Apply Till November 30
TCS has extended the deadline to apply for ‘Smart Hiring’ till November 30. Graduates, freshers can apply for job at tech giant
Those With Covid History Contributing To Diabetes Case Burden, Says Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
At least 25 per cent of newly reported diabetes cases have a confirmed history of COVID-19, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital authorities said here on Friday citing its OPD data of close to two years . They said that in people with a confirmed history of mod...
Aryan Khan Quizzed Till Midnight by SIT on Drugs, Friends and NCB 'Treatment' in Custody
Sameer Wankhede, who is facing a probe himself on charges of extortion, was not part of the team that questioned Aryan Khan on Friday.
Former Minister in SP Government, Gayatri Prajapati, 2 Others Get Life in Gangrape Case
On February 18 2017, an FIR was registered against Gayatri Prajapati after an order of the Supreme Court.
Plug in Earphones or Face Music: Why Passengers on Karnataka Buses Can No Longer Use Speakers
The Karnataka High Court has barred passengers from playing loud music and videos on mobile phones while travelling in state buses as it leads to 'noise disturbance'.