Showing posts from August, 2021

Joe Biden cites late son Beau to explain Afghanistan withdrawal

Biden portrayed the chaotic exit as a logistical success that would have been just as messy even if…

Petrol, diesel prices cut today in Delhi, Mumbai. Check latest rates here

Petrol is retailing at ₹101.34 in Delhi, whereas diesel at ₹88.77 from mint - News https://ift.tt…

LPG cylinder prices hiked twice in 15 days. Check latest rates

The price of a 19 kg commercial cylinder has also increased by ₹75 per cylinder. from mint - News…

Anand Mahindra's reply to economists: India vaccinates one 'Australia' every three days

A record high of over 1.32 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses were given on Tuesday, according to the CoW…

Bank holidays in September 2021: Full list of days banks will remain closed this month

Bank holidays in September 2021: Banks will remain closed for 12 days this month, as per RBI calend…

New PF rule from today. How it will impact EPFO subscribers

EPFO had couple of months ago deferred its order on linking of Aadhaar card with PF account till 1 …

Indian Railways introduces economy class in 3 tier AC compartments

Railways said that the move will provide better features, space to people at lower, affordable pric…

Goa becomes first state in country to give free water to people: CM Sawant

Sawant launched the 'Save Water to Get Free Water' scheme on Tuesday under which households…

Joe Biden warns ISIS-K, says US is not done with terrorist group

The United States forces left Afghanistan on Tuesday morning, marking the end of a chaotic and mess…

Only RTPCR testing in 6 districts where Covid vaccination reached 80%: Kerala CM

The 80 per cent vaccination has been completed in Wayanad, Pathanamthitta and Ernakulam districts …

Walmart says ready to administer millions of COVID-19 vaccine boosters

US health regulators have authorized a third dose of the vaccines made by Pfizer and partner BioNTe…

Delhi-Agra trains affected after a railway track portion caves in

A culvert was washed away due to heavy rains in the district that caused the formation of a 20 feet…

OPPO K3 receives Android 11-based ColorOS 11 stable update

OPPO has started rolling out the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 stable update for the K3 smartphone in…

Four Tesla models receive nod from Indian testing agencies

After facing several hurdles, Elon Musk-led American carmaker Tesla appears to be inching closer to…

POCO releases MIUI 12.5 update for X3 model in India

Xiaomi-owned POCO has started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update for its POCO X3 smartphone in India.…

'Tone-deaf': Zomato's ad campaign receives flak, food aggregator issues statement

At a time when the buzz around the exploitation of gig workers, especially food delivery staff, is …

Two new teams to be introduced in IPL 2022

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to witness two new teams from the 2022 season. In a major de…

'Surrender or die': Taliban warns those who helped Western forces

Soon after the United States completed its troop withdrawal in Afghanistan, the Taliban has reporte…

India starts enrolling covid-19 patients for test of new drugs

In this study, adults recently hospitalized, or already in hospital, with definite moderate or seve…

Delhi: Schools to reopen today after prolonged closure due to Covid-19, many planning to delay

Following a marked improvement in Delhi, the AAP-led Delhi government had announced that schools fo…

2022 BMW 7 Series spied testing; design details revealed

German automaker BMW is expected to unveil its next-generation 7 Series sedan later this year. Now,…

Dacia Jogger MPV to be unveiled on September 3

Dacia has announced, via a teaser, that it will unveil the Jogger MPV on September 3. It will also …

Goa govt to give 16,000 litres of water free per month from September 1

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant urged Goans to participate in the campaign and ensure that their w…

Commercial vehicles without RFID tags won’t be allowed to enter the national capital from today

The SDMC is the nodal agency for the RFID system implementation at toll plazas in Delhi from mint…

IIT Roorkee, NDMA develop app that predicts natural disasters

Rawat further said that he had requested the Central government to simplify the 2011 disaster param…

Bengaluru to be India's 1st city to completely vaccinate all residents: Minister

The government has set a target to vaccinate 10 lakh people under a special Vaccination Drive fro…

Indian Railways introduces new toy-train safari on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway route

Tourists can enjoy the breathtaking views of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and the hills from the to…

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake hits Andaman and Nicobar's Port Blair

Earthquake in Andaman and Nicobar: According to NCS, the tremors were felt 116 kilometres southeast…

Schools, colleges in Tamil Nadu to reopen from tomorrow. Details here

School and college hostels will be allowed to function.  from mint - News https://ift.tt…

What is driving India’s world-beating growth

The economic toll from a deadly second wave of Covid-19 that swept through India last quarter doesn…

Joe Biden says will address nation Tuesday on Afghanistan exit

Joe Biden repeated assurances by US and international officials that the Taliban have agreed to all…

Apple plans to add satellite features to iPhones for emergencies

The texting-via-satellite tool, codenamed Stewie inside Apple, will restrict messages to a shorter …

US completes withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan after 20-year war

The operation came to an end before the Tuesday deadline set by Joe Biden, who has drawn heavy crit…

Twitter starts rolling out Ticketed Spaces for some iOS users

Twitter has been planning to monetize its Clubhouse-rival called Twitter Spaces ever since the new …

Nubia teases RedMagic 6S Pro's aerospace-level heat dissipation system

Nubia is all set to launch its latest gaming smartphone, the RedMagic 6S Pro, in China on September…

Addicted to tea but want something healthy? Try white tea

White tea is an easy-to-make drink, and the least chemically processed of all the different varieti…

Realme confirms first Dimensity 810-powered smartphone; could be Realme 8s

Realme India has confirmed that its upcoming smartphone, speculated to be the Realme 8s, will arriv…

iPhone 13 could place calls without 4G/5G cellular connectivity

A fresh leak about the upcoming iPhone 13 line-up has surfaced. According to an investor note seen …

Sri Lanka vs South Africa, ODI series: Statistical preview

After hosting Team India, Sri Lanka are set to face South Africa in another white-ball leg at home.…

Tokyo Paralympics: Sumit Antil wins second gold medal for India

Javelin thrower Sumit Antil has clinched a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. He broke the w…

Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod Kumar loses bronze, declared ineligible- Here's why

India's Vinod Kumar has lost his F52 discus throw bronze medal at Tokyo Paralympics after a dis…

Lionel Messi makes Ligue 1 debut as PSG beat Reims

Argentine star Lionel Messi made his much-awaited debut for Paris Saint-Germain as the side defeate…

ICMR to analyse data from covid testing

The aim is to get granular details such as district, age, time, comorbidity and impact on disease m…

Govt may allow portability of social security numbers

Authorities believe a single number across formal and informal sectors will have multiple benefits …

Blackhawks, Humvees, rifles: Taliban gets its hands on US-made gear

After the United States' pull-out from Afghanistan, the Taliban has emerged as a force to be re…

New drone regulations wind in the sails for racers, hobbyists

The new regulations also provide an aerospace map with green, yellow and red zones for flying drone…

ED summons Maharashtra Minister Anil Parab in money laundering case

The summons came days after a viral video clip surfaced in which Parab can be seen ordering police …

Several rockets heard flying over Kabul, targets unclear: Report

A day after the US said it had destroyed a potential car bomb with an airstrike, several rockets we…

Janmashtami 2021: President Kovind, PM Modi greets people on the occasion

Janmashtami is celebrated every year throughout the country to mark the birth anniversary of Lord K…

Kodaikanal hill station reopens for tourists following Covid protocols

The hilltowns on the slopes of Sahyadri was closed for tourists due to mounting coronavirus threat.…

Bengaluru Metro's extended Purple Line to open for commuters from today. Details here

The extended Purple Line of Bangalore Metro on Mysuru Road was inaugurated on Sunday from mint - …

Goa CM Pramod Sawant inaugurates start-up conclave in Panaji

Sawant said that it's satisfying that the IT policy 2018 and Startup policy 2017 on implementat…

Noida Metro: NMRC increases fast trains' stoppages to four more stations. Details here

NMRC revises fast trains' stoppages after protests from mint - News https://ift.tt/3kxixmJ h…

Fauci open to Covid-19 booster shots sooner than eight months

Anthony Fauci said the door is open to administering booster shots in the U.S. sooner than eight mo…

North Korea appears to have restarted nuclear reactor, IAEA says

The IAEA now monitors North Korea from afar, largely through satellite imagery from mint - News h…

Will India's investments in Afghanistan amount to anything?

New Delhi kept its military out of the war-torn country, preferring instead to invest in k…

#HealthBytes: Manganese-rich foods and its importance in the diet

Manganese is an important nutrient that is crucial for several chemical processes in the body. Mang…

F1: Max Verstappen wins the aborted rain-hit Belgian GP

Red Bull's Max Verstappen was declared the winner of the Belgian Grand Prix that lasted just tw…

GoPro Hero 10 Black's renders leaked; design and specifications tipped

American tech giant GoPro is likely to soon launch its next-generation action camera, the Hero 10 B…

#HealthBytes: Impressive health benefits of grapes you should know about

Grapes have been in cultivation for thousands of years and owing to their health benefits, they are…

2022 Alpina B4 Gran Coupe found testing; design details revealed

German automaker Alpina is expected to unveil its 2022 B4 Gran Coupe car by early 2022. Now, a test…

TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition scooter goes official in Bangladesh

TVS Motor Company has launched the Race Edition of its Ntorq 125 scooter in Bangladesh. As for the …

2021 Ford EcoSport might be launched in India this October

American automaker Ford is rumored to launch its facelifted EcoSport SUV in India by the end of Oct…

Renault unveils Mobilize Limo electric sedan geared toward mobility services

French automaker Renault has unveiled an electric sedan tailor-made for mobility services like taxi…

Prior to launch, Bajaj Pulsar 250 previewed in spy snaps

Bajaj Auto will launch its Pulsar 250 naked and faired motorbikes in India this November. Now, camo…

2021 TVS Apache RR 310 to debut in India tomorrow

TVS Motor Company will launch the 2021 version of its Apache RR 310 motorbike in India tomorrow, i.…

Kia Seltos (7-seater) SUV found testing; design details revealed

South Korean automaker Kia Motors will unveil the 7-seater version of its Seltos SUV in India aroun…

Interiors of the 2022 Mahindra Scorpio previewed in spy shots

Mahindra is expected to unveil its new-generation Scorpio SUV in India by early 2022. In the latest…

Ashraf Ghani must return money of Afghanistan’s people, says Taliban

The Taliban has also stated that Washington will have no right to attack the country after 31 Augus…

Covid-19: Centre tells Maharashtra to consider local curbs during Dahi Handi and Ganpati Utsav

Maharashtra is going to celebrate two of its popular festivities, the Dahi Handi festival on 30 Aug…

India Covid-19 updates: 45,083 fresh cases, 460 deaths in last 24 hours

According to the health ministry, Kerala now accounts for more than half of all the active Covid-19…

No outage in linking Aadhaar with PAN, EPFO: UIDAI

UIDAI further said that even though the system has stabilized, it is monitoring the same to ensure …

Around 5 lakh Afghans may leave Afghanistan in next 4 months: UN

Afghanistan crisis: The UNHCR said until now there had not been mass migration, but the evolving si…

Want to travel to UK? Flights from this Indian city to London thrice a week

British Airways will resume operations on London’s Heathrow airport and Chennai thrice a week fro…

Bhavina Patel's family performs 'Garba' after she wins silver at Tokyo Paralympics. Watch video

Bhavina Patel started playing table tennis 13 years ago at the Blind People's Association at Va…

New Aadhaar service: 2 states allow verifying mobile numbers linked with Aadhaar

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently launched a portal using which you can check how…

Delhi: 27% re-infected during second Covid-19 wave between April and May

Covid-19: 41% of total Covid deaths in April and May in India came from Maharashtra, Karnataka, and…

Big Tech wants you to live in a virtual world. Prepare for real problems

Facebook and other companies view the ‘metaverse’ as the next big thing, but user discretion is adv…

Flights to this country from India will resume this week under the bilateral air bubble arrangement

Domestic carriers -- SpiceJet, IndiGo and Air India -- will be operating flights to Dhaka from mi…

US warns of 'specific, credible threat' near Kabul airport

Earlier Saturday US President Joe Biden warned that his military commanders believed a fresh attack…

Can you eat food made by robots? Anand Mahindra thinks it's a nightmare; Here's why

Anand Mahindra has shared a post on Twitter in which robots can be seen cooking food.The video is b…

Mumbai local trains update: Central Railway announces mega block today, train services to be affected

Indian Railways' Central Railway zone announces mega block on its suburban section for carrying…

Another attack at Kabul airport highly likely in 24-36 hours, warns Joe Biden

The situation on the ground continues to be extremely dangerous, and the threat of terrorist attack…

Afghanistan crisis: Final UK evacuation flight leaves Kabul; troops head home

Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised the ‘heroic’ evacuation effort, even as the government acknowl…

#HealthBytes: Foods that are high on fat, but healthy too

It is a common myth that fat is a no-no for the body or that it should be restricted from the diet …

Premier League, Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: Records broken

Liverpool failed to break Chelsea's resistance as the two sides played out a 1-1 draw at Anfiel…

'Bheeg Jaunga' review: Rubina Dilaik stars in new romantic track

Actress Rubina Dilaik is back with a new song feature in Stebin Ben's Bheeg Jaunga. The romanti…

Prior to launch, QJ7000D electric bike previewed in patent images

Chinese automaker QJMotor has filed design patents for its QJ7000D motorcycle. To recall, it was sh…

2022 BMW G 310 R teased; launch in India imminent

BMW Motorrad has teased the 2022 G 310 R motorbike on social media, hinting at its imminent launch …

2021 Honda XRE 300 adventure bike goes official in Brazil

Japanese automaker Honda has launched the 2021 version of its XRE 300 adventure bike in Brazil. Its…

Around 100 pre-orders for BMW C 400 GT in India

German automaker BMW Motorrad is likely to launch its C 400 GT maxi-style scooter in India soon. It…

Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple goes official in Japan

Samsung has launched a new mid-range smartphone, Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49, in the Japanese market. I…

Age is just a number! 120-yr-old woman takes 2nd dose of Covid vaccine. Watch video

Covid-19 vaccination: India has administered more than 93 lakh doses under its Nationwide Vaccinati…

FM Sitharaman launches 11 developmental projects in Tripura; promises ₹1,300 cr for tribal areas

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb said that at least 460 community-based projects and close to 80,0…

China still withholding 'critical information' on Covid origins: Joe Biden

Joe Biden said in a statement,'Critical information about the origins of this pandemic exists i…

Delta Variant doubles Covid-19 hospitalisation risk: Study

People who contract the delta variant of Covid-19 are more than twice as likely to be hospitalised …

Madhya Pradesh schools to reopen from next week, says CM Chouhan. Check details

Chauhan further directed the officials concerned to make sure that strict adherence to COVID protoc…

Apple set to let app developers alert users to alternate payment methods

Tech giant’s proposed settlement in class action marks partial concession over App Store criticisms…

US on alert for further Kabul attacks in race to complete evacuations

About 4,200 people were evacuated from Kabul during a 12-hour period on Friday, the White House sai…

Is Covid-19 a biological weapon? Here's what the US intelligence community says

The Director of National Intelligence in a report said SARS-CoV-2 probably emerged and infected hum…

Ducati India commences deliveries of XDiavel Black Star

Ducati India has begun delivering the Black Star variant of its newly-launched XDiavel model. The b…

Select variants of Tata Nexon EV become costlier in India

Tata Motors has increased the prices of two variants of its Nexon EV in India. Notably, this is the…

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno spied testing; features revealed

Maruti Suzuki is expected to introduce the facelifted model of its Baleno hatchback in India next y…

Realme C21 receives Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update

Realme has started releasing the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update for the C21 smartphone in In…

#HealthBytes: Health benefits of kombucha tea that are science-backed

Kombucha is a fermented tea that is made from tea, sugar and a type of bacteria and yeast, and is c…

#HealthBytes: Here's why you should include tempeh in your diet

Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian food that is made from fermented soybeans. It is believed to be …

#HealthBytes: Hate mustard oil? You're missing out on these benefits

If you grew up in India, you probably have heard your mother or grandmother rave about the goodness…

Who are ISIS-K, the group behind the Kabul blasts?

Two explosions struck the heart of Kabul on Thursday, killing dozens of Afghan civilians and at lea…

2022 Indian FTR 1200 range to debut in India soon

Indian Motorcycle will launch the 2022 FTR 1200 line-up in India in "a couple of months' t…

India deflects question on recognition to Taliban after Afghanistan takeover

The central government on Friday said that currently there was no clarity on the formation of a gov…

Redmi 10 Prime confirmed to feature MediaTek Helio G88 chipset

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi 10 Prime smartphone in India on September 3. In the latest de…

Consumer perception fuels brand wars, affects use of generic drugs: CCI chief

Pharmaceutical market is different from other markets given that consumers often do not deviate fro…

Momentous feat, says PM Modi as India administers 1 crore vaccine doses in single day

Today, India administered over one crore Covid doses from mint - News https://ift.tt/3jplBSB htt…

Taliban say Afghans will be able to travel freely in future

Coming after a separate statement calling on female health staff to return to work, the message und…

HC  seeks  Centre’s reply to pleas against new IT rules

A bench of Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notices asking the Centre, throu…

Covid-19 vaccine efficacy: What do the numbers really mean?

Shots still offer protection against serious disease, while their ability to prevent infection has …

SpaceX successfully test fires Falcon-9 rocket ahead of Dragon cargo launch for NASA

SpaceX conducted a static-fire test of its Falcon 9 rocket at NASA's Kennedy Space Center yeste…

Maharashtra city makes institutional quarantine mandatory for covid patients

Municipal commissioner Radhakrishnan B has issued an order regarding this and directed all zone com…

Patna-New Delhi becomes third Rajdhani Express to operate with Tejas rakes from next week

Indian Railways will gradually replace the premium long-distance trains over its network with Tejas…

FM Sitharaman to visit Tripura today; to inaugurate slew of projects

On the first day, the union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to inaugurate as many …

Pandemic has India scrambling to boost its manufacturing sector

Boosting labor force productivity is the key to faster economic growth for India from mint - News…

Kerala: Covid-19 transmission within homes is on the rise, says health minister

Kerala reported 30,007 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, accounting for 58% of the total cas…

Microsoft warns thousands of cloud customers of exposed databases

Problems with Azure are especially troubling, because Microsoft and outside security experts have b…

Covid-19: Night curfew to be imposed in high positivity areas, suggests union home secy

Amid rise in Covid-19 cases in Kerala and Maharashtra, Union Home Secretary suggested that the stat…

Joe Biden warns Kabul airport attackers: 'We will hunt you down'

Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), an affiliate of militants who previously battled U.S. forces in Sy…

Islamic State(ISIS) suicide bombers kill dozens at Kabul airport

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, which added more urgency and heartbr…

India signs agreement with UAE to send visiting professors to Abu Dhabi

The agreement between Indian Council for Cultural Relations and New York University Abu Dhabi to es…

Vivo X70 Pro+ likely to get Snapdragon 888 chipset

Vivo is gearing up to launch its X70 series of smartphones in September this year. In the latest de…

2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 bike found testing; design details revealed

Swedish automaker Husqvarna is expected to launch its new-generation Svartpilen 401 motorbike in th…

Instagram will finally improve how its Search works

In a blog post penned by Instagram's head Adam Mosseri, the Facebook-owned social media platfor…

POCO releases Android 11 update for M2 Pro in India

Xiaomi-backed POCO has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its M2 Pro model in India. Tho…

Mercedes-AMG GT73e to make global debut on September 1

German automaker Mercedes-Benz will reveal the production version of the GT Concept on September 1.…

3rd Test, Day 2: England gain massive lead against India

England (423/8) have gained a massive lead (345) against Team India on Day 2 of the third Test at H…

England vs India: Joe Root slams 23rd career Test century

England cricket team captain Joe Root smashed a 23rd career century on Day 2 of the third Test matc…

Missing Robert Downey Jr.? Projects where you'll see him next

Okay so folks, now it is official that Robert Downey Jr., who literally owned the character of Iron…

People are getting COVID-19 at home: Kerala Health Minister

As the COVID-19 situation is worsening in Kerala, state Health Minister Veena George on Thursday sa…

Seeming calm at embassy masks Afghan diplomats’ anxieties

The chaos and uncertainty in Afghanistan, amid the constant threat of violence, presents a massive …

Delhi schools to reopen? DDMA likely to decide on Friday

'We want the schools to be reopened as soon as possible but don't want to take any risk wit…

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin to launch New Shepard spacecraft today. Check details

Blue Origin's New Shephard, NS-17, will launch with the second flight of NASA's lunar landi…

Booster can wait, focus should be on vaccinating everybody: AIIMS chief Guleria

AIIMS chief Guleria on Covid booster shots: 'I don't think we have enough data to show that…

Covid-19 travel rules: List of countries Indians can now visit at the moment

India has continued to put a ban on international commercial flights. International flights are all…

US and allies warn of 'high' terror threat at Kabul airport

A flurry of near-identical travel warnings from London, Canberra and Washington late Wednesday urge…

Enjoy scenic view of Bengal's Dooars! Indian Railways to launch Vistadome tourist special train. Check details

Indian Railways will be launching Vista Dome tourist special trains from Aug 28.The Vista Dome trai…

Search for Covid origins ‘stalled’, window of opportunity 'closing fast': WHO experts

Earlier this year, WHO sent a team of experts to Wuhan, where the first human COVID-19 cases were d…

Google taps Samsung to supply 5G modem for new Pixel phone

Samsung's move to provide the Pixel's modem technology is important because the Korean firm…

Japan stops use of 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine over contamination

Takeda, which is in charge of sales and distribution of the Moderna shot in Japan, did not detail t…

Yamaha R15M bike previewed in a leaked image

Yamaha is expected to launch a new M variant of its YZF R15 V3 motorbike in India soon. It may be c…

New Honda CR-V SUV found testing; design details revealed

Japanese automaker Honda is likely to reveal its new-generation CR-V SUV in mid-2022. In the latest…

Pension scheme for informal workers hits stagnation point

Fresh enrolment in PM-SYM in first four months of FY22 is at 15,283, or just 3,821 per month from…

Twitter Spaces will now reside where Fleets used to

In July, Twitter announced that it is retiring Fleets - disappearing tweets that resembled Instagra…

Realme Book registers 10 million yuan-worth of sales in China

Realme Book, which was launched in China last week, recently went on its first sale and the company…

Realme releases hotfix for Narzo 20's 48MP camera mode issue

Realme has started releasing a new update for the Narzo 20 smartphone in India. As per the changelo…

Facebook spotted testing voice, video calling using main app again

Mark Zuckerberg-led Facebook first created Messenger as a spin-off in 2011 and officially transferr…

Google's Smart Reply suggestions now available for comments on Docs

Google's Smart Reply feature, which was first launched for Gmail, lets people quickly select an…

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE spotted on Google Play Console

Samsung seems to be gearing up to launch the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in the coming weeks. In the l…

POCO M2 receives Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 update in India

Xiaomi has started releasing its latest Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 update for the POCO M2 smartphon…

Moto G50 5G, with Dimensity 700 chipset, launched in Australia

Motorola has announced a new G-series smartphone, called the Moto G50 5G, in the Australian market.…

Vivo X70 Pro appears in new renders; design details revealed

Vivo is expected to launch its X70 series of smartphones in India in September this year. The line-…

HP Spectre x360 14 laptop launched at Rs. 1.2 lakh

Expanding its portfolio of convertible laptops, HP has launched a new Spectre x360 14 model in Indi…

Puducherry govt cuts VAT on petrol by 3%

With the cut, the price of petrol would be reduced by ₹2.43 per litre in Puducherry and Karaikal re…

Delhi likely to enter another ‘break monsoon’ phase on Friday: IMD

RK Jenamani, senior scientist at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said the region is expe…

This luxury car once owned by Amitabh Bachchan seized in Karnataka; here's why

Apart from megastar Bachchan's former car, the state's transport department has also impoun…

India's exports to ASEAN estimated at $46 billion in FY22: MoS Anupriya Patel

Patel further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of USD 400 billion of merchan…

Papua New Guinea bans India flights in diplomatic spat over Covid-19 breach

A repatriation charter flight from India arrived in Papua New Guinea via Indonesia early on Tuesday…

China's minerals quest in Afghanistan is not a good news for Tesla, Apple

Afghanistan is sitting on deposits estimated to be worth $1 trillion or more, including what may be…

Taliban leader meets Chinese ambassador in Kabul

China has kept the embassy in Kabul open after the Taliban rapidly took control of the Afghan capit…

Slow Covid vaccination to cost global economy $2.3 trillion: Report

The report comes as advanced nations move towards providing booster shots to their populations&…

Afghanistan crisis: World Bank pauses disbursements after Taliban's takeover

Afghanistan unrest: The World Bank has committed more than $5.3 billion to development projects in …

What happens after Biden's evacuation force leaves Afghanistan?

The chaotic and perilous evacuation from Kabul airport that ensued has unleashed a wave of criticis…

Scientists detect earthquake swarm at Hawaii volcano

More than 140 earthquakes were recorded as of 4:30 am.Kilauea is one of the world's most active…

Hair gel addiction? Reasons why it's more harm than good

Hair gels are styling formulae that are used to fashion the hair in different ways or to set the tr…

2022 Volkswagen Jetta, with refreshed looks and two engines, revealed

German automaker Volkswagen has revealed the 2022 version of its Jetta compact sedan. It is availab…

Xiaomi tipped to launch Redmi Note 10 Lite in India

Xiaomi is working to introduce a new Redmi Note 10 Lite smartphone in India, according to tipster K…

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G's promotional poster spotted in India

Samsung had unveiled the Galaxy A52s 5G smartphone in the UK last week. Now, a promotional poster o…

Nokia G50 accidentally teased on Instagram; colors and features revealed

HMD Global is gearing up to launch a new G-series smartphone, called the Nokia G50, sometime in Sep…

COVID-induced economic slowdown caused 1 lakh infant deaths in India

India recorded a third of global excess infant deaths in 2020 due to COVID-induced economic slowdow…

'Goons insulting Hindu culture': Congress criticizes attack on Muslim vendor

The Congress and other Opposition parties have criticized the attack on a Muslim bangle seller in M…

Maharashtra: Narayan Rane arrested over 'slap Uddhav Thackeray' remark

Union Minister Narayan Rane was arrested on Tuesday over derogatory comments against Maharashtra Ch…

RaGa meets Baghel, Deo; 'no discussion on Chhattisgarh CM change'

After Punjab, another crisis brews for the Indian National Congress in Chhattisgarh where the party…

Domestic air travel bookings pick up pace amid festive season

Airlines are shoring up their liquidity to prepare for any business disruption from a potential thi…

Narayan Rane gets bail from Mahad court hours after arrest over remarks against Thackeray

Union Minister Narayan Rane will have to furnish a personal bond of ₹15,000 in connection with his …

India committed to work with US on clean energy: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav

Yadav discussed the Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD) Track under the India-…

Union minister Narayan Rane arrested over Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray insult

Three first information reports were filed against Rane in Mahad, Nashik and Pune.In a speech on Mo…

Apple iPhone 13 will not be the one to launch this security feature

Apple has tested in-display Touch ID iPhone 13, but the much-awaited feature is unlikely to come wi…

Dwarka Expressway flyover: SC sends notice to NHAI on plea to stay construction

A Bench of Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice MR Shah sought response from the NHAI and other parti…

Now, book Covid vaccine slots via WhatsApp. Here is how

Will Cathcart. Chief Executive Officer, Whatsapp Inc on Twitter said that today we are partnering w…

Karnataka plans to provide cancer medicines at a discount: CM Bommai

CM Bommai said that a new centre would soon be established in Hubballi and Dharwad respectively f…

Intel wins defense department award for domestic chip making

Company to provide commercial foundry services as part of broader program with government agency …

Telangana's per capita income has doubled in six years, says state FM

Finance Minister Harish Rao said that, Telangana has achieved good growth in terms of Gross State D…

COVID-19: Maharashtra adds 27 new cases of Delta Plus variant, total crosses 100

As many as 128 swab samples in Mumbai were found with the Delta variant of coronavirus, said a Brih…

Joe Biden expected to decide within 24 hours on Afghan evacuation deadline

Joe Biden warned that the evacuation was going to be 'hard and painful' and a lot could sti…

FM Sitharaman to start 2-day visit to Mumbai from today

She will begin the day with a meeting with officials from the Income Tax department in the Bandra K…

Facebook to bring voice and video calling to main app

Facebook has been trying to tie together messaging across its suite of apps and first enabled it be…

S-400 missile system to soon reach India, says Russian company

He also said that at the present Indian military personnel training is underway in operating the S-…

Taliban takeover prompts fears of a resurgent al-Qaida

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India sees lowest single-day spike in new cases as testing ramps up

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Motorola Edge 20's pre-orders to commence from August 24

Motorola's Edge 20 will be up for pre-orders starting August 24 at 12pm via Flipkart, the compa…

Redmi 10 Prime to debut in India on September 3

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#HealthBytes: A few healthy reasons to munch on pumpkin seeds

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How to change your default browser on Windows 11

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Sitharaman launches National Monetization Pipeline to monetize under-utilized assets

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Kia Seltos X-Line's leaked brochure reveals key features

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2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4 Squared spied testing; design details revealed

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Ahead of unveiling, Hyundai i20 N Line spied at dealership

Prior to its debut in India tomorrow i.e. August 24, the Hyundai i20 N Line hatchback has been spot…

Yamaha MT-15 MotoGP Edition goes official at Rs. 1.48 lakh

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched the MotoGP Edition of its MT-15 motorbike in India. To recal…

New York City mandates covid-19 vaccines for all teachers, staff

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'I don't trust anybody': US President Joe Biden when asked if he believes Taliban

'I don't trust anybody. Taliban has to make a fundamental decision,' US President Joe B…

Petrol, diesel prices remain unchanged today after a marginal decline on Sunday

In Mumbai, the petrol and diesel prices are at ₹107.66 per litre and ₹96.64 per litre respectively.…

Uddhav Thackeray to hold key meet on allowing 'Dahi Handi' celebrations in Maharashtra

Dahi-handi -- earthen pitchers of curd or buttermilk are broken by multi-level human pyramids of `G…

Why jewellers are observing ‘token strike’ against new gold hallmarking rules

Gold jewellers across the country have decided to go on a ‘token strike’ today from mint - News h…

IMD predicts rain accompanied by thunderstorms for Delhi, UP

Moerate to heavy intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of Meerut, Modinagar from mi…

Quit tracking your kids’ phones when they head off to college

Parents say they use apps to keep tabs on their children to ensure their safety, but experts say it…

Delhi CM Kejriwal to inaugurate India's first smog tower today. Details here

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Delegation of 10 political parties to meet PM Modi today demanding caste census

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Big fan of PM Modi: 28-yr-old who is walking from Srinagar to Delhi to meet him

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Aligarh airport to be named after Kalyan Singh? What UP CM Adityanath says

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Taiwan rolls out first homegrown Covid-19 shots to bypass vaccine woes

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US has 'surrendered' to Taliban, says Nikki Haley

Former US envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley slammed the Biden Administration's withdrawal…

PayPal launches crypto buying and selling in the UK

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J-20 stealth fighter aircraft: China uses 'cyber theft' to bolster its military

In 2007 Lockheed Martin had found that Chinese hackers had been stealing technical documents relate…

2022 Genesis G90 luxury sedan previewed in spy shots

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Android 11 update released for Nokia 3.4: Details here

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer spotted testing; design details revealed

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'KBC 13' starts today: Exploring host Amitabh Bachchan's real-estate portfolio

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How to reduce carbohydrate intake while following vegetarian diet

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More kids are hospitalized with Covid-19, and doctors fear it will get worse

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Fresh SDR allocation may bump up forex reserves

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'James Bond' actor reveals his children won't be getting his fortune. Here's what he means

The actor has two children – a 29-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old daughter. His wife, actor Rach…

AI set to steer Indian cars in new direction

The soon-to-be launched MG Astor will have a technology that lets the car temporarily take control …

Covid-19: India reports 30,948 new cases, active tally falls below 3.55 lakh

The death toll climbed to 4,34,367 with 403 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am…

US tells citizens to avoid Kabul airport due to 'security threats'

Hamid Karzai International Airport has seen a chaotic crush of people hoping to flee the Taliban ta…

Raksha Bandhan: Covid vaccination centres to remain shut in Gujarat, Chandigarh

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan festival, he door-to-door vaccination drive will also remain susp…

Afghanistan: IAF flight evacuates 168 from Kabul; to reach Delhi

Amid a chaotic situation in Afghanistan, India is evacuating 168 individuals from the capital of Ka…

Blue moon to appear tonight; here's what you should know

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Taliban inherit untapped $1 trillion trove of minerals

The Taliban are already in a financial bind since they returned to power 20 years after their ouste…

Four districts in Madhya Pradesh may witness heavy rainfall, predicts IMD

The IMD also issued two separate yellow alerts warning of heavy rains, a thunderstorm and lightning…

Afghanistan: IAF aircraft takes off from Kabul with 168 Indians on board

Afghanistan unrest: Meanwhile, 135 Indians who were evacuated from Kabul to Doha over the past few …

Delhi to relax Covid curbs from tomorrow; no deadline for shops, markets. Check new rules

The Delhi government has allowed markets to open as per their normal time. The government has remov…

Raksha Bandhan: These states offering free bus rides to women passengers

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Evacuation from Afghanistan: More Indians to be brought back today. 10 points

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Delhi Metro to start operations early on Rakshabandhan

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Taj Mahal re-opens for night viewing. Check details

The monument had been closed for night-time viewing since March from mint - News https://ift.tt/3…

How much jewellery gets hallmarked each day in India? Here's what BIS says

The number of jewellery pieces received for hallmarking from July 1 to August 20 has increased to 1…

First batch of 135 Indian evacuees from Kabul being repatriated to India via Doha: Embassy

The Indian government is airlifting its citizens through Dushanbe in Tajikistan and Qatar from mi…

Afghanistan's Taliban forms commission to look into TTP's anti-Pak acts

TTP leaders are being warned (by the Afghan Taliban Commission) to settle their problems with Pakis…

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BSA 650cc cruiser motorcycle previewed in spy images: Details here

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate All-Terrain, with off-road-biased updates, breaks cover

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has revealed an off-road-oriented variant of its C-Class Estate car,…

KTM RC 390 might be launched in India this September

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Lucknow: Former UP CM Kalyan Singh passes away at 89

Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and a former Governor of Rajasthan, Kalyan Singh, passed awa…

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE appears in 3D renders, colors leaked

Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE smartphone is nearing its launch with numerous leaks coming in. Now, ti…

Sony Xperia 10 III Lite goes official in Japan

Sony has announced the Lite variant of its Xperia 10 III smartphone in the Japanese market. It has …

Maharashtra govt offers internship under climate fellowship Programme

The Maharashtra government’s Environment and Climate Change department has invited applications fro…

PM Modi greets on Onam, says festival brings out positivity, vibrancy

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NEET UG 2021: NTA releases list of exam centres. Check details

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Mumbai: Covid vaccination to resume today post 2-day halt, says BMC

In a statement issued by BMC, it said that the vaccination which was halted for two days due to vac…

Haryana CM announces financial assistance for poor families who lost members due to Covid

Manohar Lal Khattar also said that adequate arrangements were made by the State Government for ensu…

Delhi rain: Heavy rainfall leads to waterlogging, IMD says thunderstorm, rain to continue in NCR today. See videos

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British High Commissioner praises UP govt’s handling of covid pandemic

The diplomat met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence from mint…

Over 19 cr people have benefited from Ayushman Bharat scheme: Minister

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Assam govt to implement NEP in 2022; CM pledges to provide jobs to 1 lakh youth

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Afghan baby at Kabul airport safely reunited with father

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Bengaluru: Trial run of delivery of medicines by drones conducted successfully

The Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drones with a payload of up to 2kg payload were tested at v…

Taliban websites disappear from internet, reason unclear

The Taliban operate separate websites in Pashto, Dari, Arabic, Urdu and English. All five appeared …

UAE to temporarily shelter 5,000 Afghan refugees

The Taliban entered Kabul on August 15, ending a weeks-long offensive and resulting in the collapse…

Realme C21Y will be launched in India on August 23

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2021 Aprilia RSV4 spotted at dealership in India; launch imminent

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