India
Delhi's Air Quality 'Very Poor', Likely to Improve by Saturday Due to Favourable Wind Speed
According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitoring agency, SAFAR, the share of stubble burning in Delhi's PM2.5 pollution was 36 percent on Thursday — the maximum so far this season.
Seven of Family Returning from Wedding Killed in Road Accident in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari
Five of those in the auto died on the spot, while two succumbed as they were rushed to the hospital. Meanwhile, those with serious injuries were shifted to a private hospital in Rajahmundry for treatment.
Defence Ministry Says Parliamentary Panel's Visit to Leh 'Not Advisable' in Current Scenario: Sources
The sources said the Defence Ministry has informed the PAC that it may not be advisable to visit Ladakh now as the Army is engaged in the situation on the border.
Whole World Knows Pakistan's Role in Supporting Terrorism, Says EAM
"The whole world knows truth about Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism," he said at a media briefing while answering questions on Islamabad's reaction to the Indo-US joint statement. "Even their leaders have time and again spoken about their role with...
Dharani Portal: Telangana CM Launches 'Trendsetter' Land Mgmt System, Ensures Corruption-free Registration
On the Dharani portal, Rao said records of about 1.46 crore acres of land have been uploaded in the website and people can access them any time with just a click.
Social Gatherings in Festivities, Poor Air Quality to Blame for New Covid-19 Spike in Delhi: Health Ministry
Delhi with 29,378 active cases has recorded nearly 46 per cent increase in the fresh cases over the past four weeks, and the positivity rate over the past four weeks has escalated by nearly 9 per cent, the ministry said.
Vodafone Idea Second-quarter Revenue Slips On Subscriber Losses
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea Ltd reported a 0.5% drop in secondquarter revenue on Thursday, as subscriber losses to rivals overshadowed benefits from a move to hike tariffs last year.
'Is There Anything Left to Be Said': Priyanka Gandhi Takes Dig at Mayawati's 'Will Even Vote for BJP' Remark
Amid speculation that some of her party MLAs could switch sides in Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati said her party will leave no stone unturned to defeat Samajwadi Party candidates, even if it means voting for candidates of the BJP or any other party.
Two Out of Five Srinagar Residents Have Covid-19 Antibodies, Sero-survey Shows
. The results of the study conducted by the Government Medical College Srinagar (GMC) reveal a quantum jump from 3.8 per cent sero-prevalence recorded in a similar study conducted in the city in June.
News18 Afternoon Digest: India on Its Way to Economic Recovery, Says PM Modi, Govt Issues Ordinance on Air Pollution and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: India on Its way to economic recovery, says PM Modi, 5 Years in prison, 1 Crore fine: new law on air pollution in Delhi-NCR, Trump admin proposes to scrap computerised lottery system for H-1B visas...
Hyderabad Foundation Sets 2 Guinness World Records for Largest Cancer Awareness Initiative
Hyderabad based Grace Cancer Foundation, which hosted the world's largest cancer awareness initiative, 'Grace Cancer Run', has set two Guinness World Records.
Leaked Letter Not Mine But Info on Health True, Says Rajinikanth as Covid-19 Delays Formal Political Entry
Rajinikanth, in the letter in question, tries to point out to his fans the travails they would face in case he formally enters politics and falls sick because of the coronavirus. “I don’t worry much about myself; not as much as about those who are around...
Bajwa's 'Legs Shaking', Qureshi in 'Fear of Indian Attack': Pak Oppn Recounts Night Before Abhinandan's Release
Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday said that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had in an emergency meeting pointed out that “if Islamabad did not release Abhinandan Varthaman, India would attack Pakistan that night by 9 pm...
Abducted Dentist from Hyderabad Rescued in Andhra Pradesh, Seven-member Gang Arrested
After learning about the dentists financial status, the accused hatched a plan along with other gang members from Maharashtra, Karnataka and from Hyderabad to abduct him to extort money by threatening him and his family, the police said.
West Bengal Guv Jagdeep Dhankar to Meet Amit Shah in Delhi Tomorrow, TMC 'Apprehensive' About Visit
Dhankhar has been vocal about the political killings which have taken place in the past few months attracting criticism from the Mamata Banerjee government in the state.
Indian Expats Can Now Provide Local Address Abroad in Passports
The facility can be availed by Indian expats living in both rented or self-owned accommodations, the report said.