India
Assam Floods Ravage 207-year-old Banyan Tree, Erosion in Kaldia River Poses New Threat
Ironically, this could be the last couple of birthdays left for the centurion Banyan as the flood this year has been harsh and has submerged the grand banyan up to a considerable extent.
Enraged over Her Dark Skin, Hyderabad Man Slits Wife's Throat, Then Attempts to Kill Self
The duo was reportedly happy initially, however, things turned sour between the couple shortly after. The accused reportedly assaulted the deceased over his displeasure with her dark-skinned complexion, which for him wasn’t “beautiful enough”, the police...
Close to 14 Lakh Cancer Cases Estimated in 2020, to See 12% Spike by 2025: ICMR Report
In the Northeast, the East Khasi Hills district had the highest age-adjusted rate of tobacco-related cancer (males:161.3; females: 58.1 per lakh population) in India. In north, it was high in Delhi (males: 62.1; females: 18.5).
World Health Organization's struggle for a global COVID-19 vaccine plan
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday urged countries to join a global pact aimed at ensuring less wealthy countries have access to COVID19 vaccines, warning about the risks from socalled "vaccine nationalism." Here is a look at the WHO's plan an...
Bihar Flood Situation Remains Grim, 81.59 Lakh People in 16 Districts Affected
The Ganga started flowing above the danger level at Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district on Tuesday, while it has been flowing above the red mark at Gandhi Ghat and Hathidah.
Eye in the Sky: Ninja Drones to Protect Rail Assets, Ensure Passengers Safety
Nine drones have been procured by RPF so far at a cost of Rs 31.87 lakh at South Eastern Railway, Central Railway, Modern Coaching Factory, Raebareilli and South Western Railway, the statement said.
Delhi Airport to Set Up Covid-19 Testing Facility for International Flyers to Prevent Virus Spread
It will take around eight hours to get the results and the passengers will have to remain at the airport premises for that duration, a senior government official said.
Here's How Power Cut Got Added to List of Technical Snags Disrupting SC Virtual Hearings in Covid Times
About an hour into a hearing, Justice Ajay Rastogi suddenly disappeared from the screen. It took half an hour before Justice Rastogi reappeared on screen after electricity was restored at his house.
India Records 55,079 Covid-19 Cases, 876 Deaths in Single Day; Tally Crosses 27 Lakh
Case fatality rate stands at 1.92 per cent. There are 6,73,166 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which is 24.91 per cent of the total casel.
Police Arrest Three People for Vandalism & Firing after Fight Erupts Between Two Groups in North Delhi
Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident so far, police said, adding that raids are being conducted to nab the remaining culprits.
Rakesh Asthana, Former Special Director of Central Bureau of Investigation, Appointed BSF DG
Asthana, a 1984-batch Gujarat cadre officer, has been involved in investigating some high-profile cases such as the Sabarmati Express fire incident in Godhra in 2002.
US Law Firm Rosen Plans Lawsuit Against HDFC Bank on Alleged Misleading Info to Investors
HDFC Bank said it was not aware of any lawsuit and prima facie it looked frivolous as the bank believed it has been transparent in its disclosures.
Fire Breaks Out at Shop Next to Mosque in Mumbai, No Casualties So Far
The fire broke out in the shop located next to Juma Masjid in Bhendi Bazar area at around 11 am, an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
England owe Pakistan reciprocal tour in 2022, says Akram
England must tour Pakistan in 2022 reciprocating the visit of Azhar Ali and his men despite the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan pace great Wasim Akram said.
Punjab Revenue Minister Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Kangar had hoisted the national flag in Mansa during Independence Day celebrations on Saturday.
BJP Leader Manohar Parrikar's Son Utpal Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Admitted to Hospital
Utpal Parrikar, who is also a member of the state Bharatiya Janata Party executive committee was hospitalised on Sunday on the advice of doctors.