Showing posts from October, 2021

Nipah virus: Could it cause the next pandemic?

A recent outbreak of Nipah virus in India has raised the question of whether we should start to con…

As Delhi schools reopen, Manish Sisodia visits school for inspection. See Photos

Earlier in the day, Delhi Education Minister visited Rajkiya Sarvodaya Bal/Kanya Vidyalaya in West …

Covid-19: India's active cases tally declines, lowest in 248 days

As many as 12,514 people tested positive for COVID19 taking the total tally to 3,42,85,814.A total …

From new train timetable to WhatsApp: 5 key changes coming into effect from today

November key changes: Indian Railways has made changes in the timetable of trains across the countr…

Amid Dengue spike, Mansukh Mandaviya to chair meet to review situation in Delhi

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will review the situation with the Delhi government and also prov…

LPG price rise: Commercial cylinder hiked by ₹266. Check latest rates

After an increase of ₹266, the price of the commercial LPG cylinder price hike in Delhi has gone up…

Delhi: Cinema halls allowed to operate with 100% seating capacity from today. Details here

The order stated that owners of cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes will be responsible for stri…

This bank launches special facility for pensioners for life certificate submission

In order to continue receiving a pension, every government pensioner has to submit an annual Life C…

Tamil Nadu: Schools to reopen from today from classes 1 to 8 from today. Details here

Tamil Nadu recorded 1,009 new COVID-19 infections pushing the tally to 27,02,623 while the death to…

Moderna says USFDA delaying decision on its Covid vaccine for adolescents

The US Food and Drug Administration told the company Friday evening that its review could last unti…

Delhi: Air quality slips to 'very poor' category ahead of Diwali

For the last five days, air quality in the national capital remained in the poor category.SAFAR pre…

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates at fresh all-time high, petrol nears ₹110 mark in Delhi

The costliest fuel was in the border town of Ganganagar in Rajasthan, where petrol comes for&nb…

Indian community welcomes PM by singing 'Modi Hai Bharat Ka Gehna' as he arrives in Glasgow. Watch Video

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to participate in the crucial 26th session of the Conference of Parti…

Bank holidays in November 2021: Banks to remain closed on these days this month. Check full list here

Bank holidays in November 2021: Banks will remain closed for up to 17 days across the country this …

All schools in Delhi to reopen from today. Covid-19 guidelines and other details

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) had last week announced that schools would reopen fo…

'We need to act now' - British PM Boris Johnson sends climate alert to COP

Johnson is hoping to keep alive a target of capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius.But it wi…

Saudi Arabia working on green debt issuance, finance minister says

Authorities have no plans to adjust value-added tax, he said, after tripling Saudi Arabia posts thi…

Joe Biden says G20 agreements prove 'power of America showing up'

"What we've seen again in Rome is the power of America showing up... We got signifiant sup…

White House spokesperson Jen Psaki has COVID-19, last saw Joe Biden on Tuesday

Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday.Psaki decided not to join Biden on his trip to Rome …

Moderna confirms FDA delayed Covid-19 vaccine in adolescents to review myocarditis risk

The drugmaker also said it would delay seeking authorization of its vaccine for younger children pe…

WhatsApp will stop working on these devices from tomorrow. Check if your phone will remain eligible

WhatsApp will start removing support for some Android, iOS and KaiOS devices running on old OS vers…

Reliance JioPhone Next: Where and how to get smartphone that can be purchased for ₹1,999

JioPhone Next is priced at ₹6,499, but the smartphone is also available in EMI options from mint …

Delhi opens its first-ever dog park, which has swings, caricatures. See photos

Delhi news: The NDMC has opened the dog park at Old Rajendra Nagar where people can take their pets…

Legendary singer Bryan Adams tests positive for coronavirus

Adams was set to perform at Tina Turner's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony from …

India first manned ocean mission ‘Samudrayan’: 10 things to know

India’s first manned ocean mission 'Samudrayan.' Sagar Nidhi is a premier research vessel o…

From cab service to ATMs' installation, this Indian airport is set to get fancier soon

According to the AAI , private entities need to establish retail outlets and food and beverage outl…

Over 3.54 lakh road accidents in 2020; More than 60% due to overspeeding: Report

The NCRB data showed that more than 60% of road accidents were caused due to overspeeding, accounti…

MacBook Pro 2021 review: Nearly perfect back-to-the-future laptops

Full-size ports, real function keys and other retro features, plus cutting-edge M1 Pro and M1 Max c…

‘Facebook is Facebook' wrote this renowned whistleblower. Read his say on ‘Meta'

A thought that is trying to portray meaningful connections between unrelated things are being appli…

India reports 12,830 new Covid-19 cases, 446 deaths in 24 hrs

Covid-19 updates: Of the 12,830 new coronavirus cases and 446 death, Kerala accounted for 7,427 cas…

Mumbai local train update: Indian Railways announces mega block today, services to be affected

Mumbai local train update: During the block period, all Up and Down Fast trains will be operated on…

‘Personal loss to me’: Karnataka CM pays his last respects to actor Puneeth Rajkumar

It's a personal loss to me. We have lost a very great talent: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai, in…

Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar laid to rest with state honours in Bengaluru's Kanteerava Studios

Puneeth Rajkumar was adored by his fans and gave a series of hits starting with 'Appu', whi…

US pork, Brazilian beef are reasons for spread of Covid-19 pandemic? Chinese media pushes false theory

Chinese state media is interested in proving that beef from Brazil, shrimp from Saudi Arabia, and p…

India vs New Zealand ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2021: Watch the do-or-die clash here

The Indian team had to face lots of criticism and trolling for their 10-wicket loss against Pakista…

Anand Mahindra gifts personalised XUV700 to Neeraj Chopra, Sumit Antil. See photos

Neeraj Chopra posted a picture of his brand new car which has a sticker of javelin throw along with…

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates at fresh all-time, high, petrol crosses ₹115 mark in Mumbai

Petrol and diesel prices differ from state to state depending on the incidence of value-added tax …

Amazon Great Indian Festival ‘Finale Days': Irresistible deals on smartphones

The ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival ‘Finale Days' continues to offer decent discount on nu…

Delta, the most dominant variant of Covid-19 found in over 99% samples in Delhi in October

In April and May, Delhi battled a brutal second wave of the pandemic that claimed a massive number …

IMD issues 'moderate' to 'very heavy' rainfall alert in these 5 states and UT

IMD said that most parts of Northwest, West, Central, and many parts of East and North-East India w…

Biden to warn Turkey's Erdogan against 'precipitous' actions

President Joe Biden, who is in Rome for the G20 summit, will also discuss Turkey's request to p…

UK will have Christmas without lockdown, says PM Johnson amid rising Covid cases

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is adamant that the U.K. will have a Christmas without restrictions de…

India likely to emphasise lessening carbon emissions at COP 26

COP-26 will be held from October 31 to November 12 in Glasgow under the Presidency of the UK partne…

Former Himachal minister G S Bali passes away

A senior Congress leader, Bali breathed his last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AI…

JioPhone Next vs Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme Comparison

There are few interesting features that come with JioPhone Next such as Pragati OS which will be a …

Tushil: Five points on Indian Navy's latest stealth warship

Tushil: These ships feature ‘stealth technology’ in terms of low radar and under water noise signat…

Opinion: Don’t ask India for a net-zero pledge

Instead, countries that can afford to fund their own decarbonization should look for ways to funnel…

Central Vista: North, South blocks to be converted into museums, says govt

The Centre said considering the overall public purpose of the Central Vista and the overall vision …

Mumbai local train update: Students appearing for MPSC exams allowed to travel

Suburban locals operated by Indian Railways are considered the lifeline of Mumbai. from mint - Ne…

10 US states sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine rule

The states asked a federal judge to block Biden's requirement that all employees of federal con…

Aryan Khan set to walk out of Mumbai prison after officials collect release papers

The Bombay High Court imposed 14 bail conditions on him, paving the way for his release from jail. …

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates hiked again for fourth straight day. Check latest rates

Central government is in talks with several oil-exporting countries on the issue of supply and dema…

JioPhone Next. 10 things you must know before buying it

The budget segment smartphone will be available from Diwali and can be also purchased with an EMI o…

Jharkhand govt allows Chhath Puja celebrations, lifts weekend lockdown

The restrictions on the functioning of shops had been fully lifted as decided in the meeting of the…

PM Modi to meet Pope Francis in Vatican today

Besides, going to the Vatican City, the prime minister will also join the G20 leaders discussing th…

US senators file bill to exempt India from CAATSA sanctions over Russia deal, citing China

The bill added to calls in Congress to waive sanctions for India from mint - News https://ift.tt/…

How super-rich Americans fare under Biden’s new tax plan

Taxing the super-rich is difficult for the simple reason that huge fortunes don’t necessarily mean …

Delhi Metro wins 'Metro Rail with the Best Passenger Services' award

Delhi was awarded the best non-motorised transport system for the redevelopment project of Shahjaha…

Rajasthan Police to conduct recruitment exam for 4,588 constable posts

Online applications can be submitted from November 10 to December 3, ADG (Recruitment) Binita Thaku…

Covid-19 vaccine: Pfizer cleared for children aged 5 to 11

The emergency authorisation brings the US a step closer to shots being administered at schools, ped…

PM Modi to discuss economic situation, Covid, climate with G20 leaders today

Shringla said that PM Modi during his visit to Rome met with the President of European Council Char…

Isolated China is cracking under the strain of keeping covid out

China: The toll on its people and economy has been so severe -- with little payoff in terms of elim…

HC declines to stay Singapore court order

The court issued notice to Amazon on the main petition by Future Retail Ltd and Future Coupons Pvt.…

G20 has made progress on vax recognition: Goyal

Both the aspects of recognition of vaccines and certificates are being considered at the G20, he sa…

EAM woos France to invest in health, climate, digital space

In times such as the pandemic, values, trust and transparency matter and “these traits define India…

Queen Elizabeth II to rest 'for at least' next two weeks: Buckingham Palace

Doctors have advised that the 95-year-old, who is due to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee marking 70 …

Gatishakti Express: Indian Railways first full economy AC-3 tier train to run from today. Details here

Indian Railways will operate the Gati Shakti Express for the first time and will run with the newly…

Indian Railways to run these festive special train from Nov 1. Details here

Indian Railways is running nearly 668 special trains amid the festive season.Northern Railway is ru…

India deploys US weapons to fortify disputed border with China

U.S.-India defense ties have strengthened to counter Beijing, with Chinook helicopters&…

PM Modi leaves for Rome to attend G20 Summit. Details here

Prime Minister Modi will pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his first day of arrival in Rome. from …

Ban on firecracker not against any community, but to protect people's rights: SC

The Supreme Court said that it is there to protect the rights of people and can even pass an order …

Karbonn enters Smart LED TV segment. Know their prices, features and affordability

Karbonn aims to expand its portfolio from current range of 5 models to 15 models in the next 2 year…

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 5G, Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+. Check pricing and availability

These smartphones were unveiled in the China market and expected to hit the Indian shores soon&…

Antidepressant fluvoxamine significantly reduces Covid-19 hospitalization

Patients who received the low-cost and widely available drug were far less likely to be hospitalize…

Victory for H-1B employers as USCIS qualifies market research analyst as speciality occupation

The settlement approved by the federal district court in the Northern District of California would …

Hyperinflation or just higher inflation? Here’s what it means

Google searches for the term have rocketed in recent days from mint - News https://ift.tt/31bSj38…

Deliberate weaponisation of dangerous pathogens is a serious concern: NSA Doval

Doval was speaking on 'National security preparedness in the age of disasters and pandemics'…

Delhi air pollution: Kejriwal govt launches website, chatbot to fight bad air

Delhi govt launches Paryavaran Saathi chatbox through which people can share the steps they are tak…

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates hiked again for the third straight day. Check latest rates

Petrol and diesel prices differ from state to state depending on the incidence of value-added tax. …

J&K govt to rename schools, public infra after martyrs

Jammu divisional commissioner has asked deputy commissioners of all the 10 districts of the Jammu r…

This premier B-school to accept crypto as tuition fee for blockchain class

The Ivy League institution’s new executive education program will accept coins such as Bitcoin as o…

Facebook's Metaverse: New name and logo and what we know so far

Mark Zuckerberg said the new name also reflects that over time, users will not need to use Facebook…

Hardeep Singh Puri to inaugurate Urban Mobility Conference today

The main theme of this year's conference is ‘Mobility for All’ which focuses on providing equit…

Evergrande pays overdue interest and again dodges default

The latest payment to international bondholders comes amid a selloff in Chinese junk bonds that was…

Facebook changes name to Meta as it refocuses on virtual reality

Facebook, which reports about 2.9 billion monthly users, has faced increasing scrutiny in recent ye…

‘At COP 26, India will push for climate finance, tech transfer’

Countries with historical responsibility for high carbon emissions must have a commensurate role in…

Meta change: From Facebook First to Metaverse First, says Zuckerberg

Speaking at the Facebook Connect conference, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, said that the company…

Officials use AI analytics to keep Bihar panchayat polls free and fair

The video analytics system has been provided by an artificial intelligence startup called Staqu f…

Facebook launches new AR tools to help creators build the metaverse

The metaverse is a concept that dates back to the 1960s in the world of technology from mint - Te…

Drug addicts should be sent to rehabilitation centres, not jail: Union Minister

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale said people caught cons…

Paid family holiday proposal falls out of Joe Biden's bill

With his signature domestic initiative at stake, Biden will head to Capitol Hill on Thursday mornin…

India sees a big jump in Covid deaths; fatalities count surges to 733 in 24 hrs

In an uptick in daily fresh infections, Kerala recorded 9,445 new coronavirus cases and 622 related…

PM holds inter-ministerial meeting ahead of departure for COP26

No detail was immediately available as to the discussions but an official said India’s position and…

Bank holidays next week: Banks to remain shut for 5 days. Check details here

Bank holidays next week: If you keep a track of these holidays, you would be able to plan your visi…

Two Indian artworks by Bhupen Khakhar and FN Souza auctioned for ₹22 crore

Sotheby’s modern and contemporary south Asian art department offers works by leading modern artists…

Covid-19 in Kerala: 41 pregnant women died, 149 committed suicide, says govt

Kerala has reported 9,445 new coronavirus cases and 93 deaths in the past 24 hours. According to th…

Bombay HC to hear Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan bail plea today

Aryan Khan's bail hearing will resume at around 2:30 pm.Mukul Rohatgi told the court that Khan …

Indian Railways to add AC 3-tier economy coaches in two more trains. Details here

Indian Railways will add AC 3-tier economy coach in two pairs of trains from mint - News https://…

Singapore’s daily Covid-19 cases exceed 5,000 in ‘unusual surge’

A total of 5,324 new cases were detected as of 12 pm Wednesday, the Ministry of Health said in its …

IRCTC tour package: Indian Railways to start Buddhist circuit trains for tourists in Jan. Check fares, other details

The IRCTC's Bharat darshan Special tourist train will cover Bodhgaya (Gaya) - Sarnath (Varanasi…

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates hiked again, diesel crosses ₹105 mark in Mumbai

The costliest fuel was in the border town of Ganganagar in Rajasthan, where petrol comes for&nb…

PM Narendra Modi to attend 18th ASEAN-India summit virtually today

PM Narendra Modi will review the status of the ASEAN-India Strategic Partnership at the 18th ASEAN-…

'Patake Nahi, Diya Jalao': Delhi govt launches anti-firecracker Diwali campaign

Delhi govt launches another campaign for celebrating pollution-free Diwali from mint - News https…

Over 600,000 homes without power in USA due to storm

The National Weather Service called the situation dangerous and warned of hurricane-type gusts of w…

Net zero goals aren't the solution, says India before COP26

India's dependence on coal — its the world's second-largest user of the fossil fuel and it …

This country issues its 1st passport with 'X' gender marker

The decision brings the government documents in line with the 'lived reality' that there is…

'Har Ghar Dastak': Mega Covid-19 vaccination drive next month, says govt

As part of the 'Har Ghar Dastak' drive, healthcare workers will conduct door-to-door vaccin…

Elon Musk says taxing billionaires won’t ease debt burden

Elon Musk said that even if the super-wealthy were taxed at '100%,' the government would ne…

Supreme Court appoints expert  panel to probe Pegasus row

The three-member expert panel, supervised by a retired SC judge, will also ascertain details of peo…

JioPhone Next set to be launched on Diwali: Pichai

Aimed at first-time smartphone buyers migrating from feature phones, Jio Phone Next is expected to …

Hospitals see rise in enquiries on mixing vax

Only Covishield is approved by WHO, and it is considered valid vaccine proof by several countries s…

Covaxin will get WHO's approval, but difficult to predict time-frame: AIIMS Professor

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought additional clarifications for emergency use listing …

Trump plans to enter second homes segment in India

In January 2018, the fourth and last residential Trump Tower project was launched in Gurugram, whic…

Sundar Pichai confirms new Jio Phone launch timeline. What we know so far

'JioPhone Next device features premium localized capabilities and is on track to launch in the …

Obesity kills over 40 lakh in US annually: Report

Obesity leads to serious comorbidities such as diabetes, fatty liver disease and cardiovascular dis…

Special Covid-19 vaccination drive for Chhath Puja devotees launched in Delhi

Special Covid-19 vaccination drive for Chhath Puja in Delhi: Over 10,000 persons are to be administ…

Goa govt launches initiative for free breast cancer screening for 1 lakh women

Under this initiative, breast cancer screening will be conducted at 35 Health Centres across Goa …

Delhi Jal Board to provide household water connection to all consumers in UT

The Water Minister approved the project of installing a 20 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) RO plant a…

SC to pronounce order judgment in Pegasus spyware case today

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana will pass the order on Wednesday on a batch of p…

Petrol, diesel prices touch record highs as OMCs revise rates after 2-day pause

In Mumbai, petrol is being retailed at ₹113.80, and diesel is sold at ₹104.75 per litre from mint…

Indian-origin Anita Anand becomes Canada's new Defence Minister

Anita Anand previously served as procurement minister and led Canada's efforts to purchase vacc…

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Andaman and Nicobar Islands earthquake: The National Center for Seismology (NCS) informed that the …

Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh likely to launch new political party today

Last week Singh said that he would launch his own party and that he was hopeful of a seat arrangeme…

Maharashtra achieves milestone: 3 cr people fully vaccinated against covid-19

Maharashtra on Tuesday logged 1,201 new COVID-19 infections from mint - News https://ift.tt/3GBeh…

PM Modi to attend virtual 16th East Asia Summit today

The East Asia Summit is the premier Leaders-led forum in the Indo-Pacific from mint - News https:…

Saudi Arabia comes to cash-strapped Pakistan's rescue with $3 billion package

The announcement was made by Saudi Fund for Development on Tuesday, Geo News reported. from mint …

Aryan Khan bail plea hearing to continue today

Aryan Khan has been in the police custody since October 3 after the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) …

Covaxin emergency use: WHO seeks ‘additional clarifications’ from Bharat Biotech

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and AstraZeneca and Oxford University's Covishield are the two wid…

Australia lifts international travel ban for citizens

More than 18 months after Australia closed its international borders, fully vaccinated citizens wil…

SpaceX to fix toilet leaks in Dragon capsules before weekend launch

During SpaceX’s first private flight last month, a tube came unglued, spilling urine onto fans and …

Google-parent Alphabet profit soars to over $18 bn

Fellow giant Facebook, despite its whistleblower scandal, has also announced whopping profits, as d…

‘World temp set for 2.7°C rise on current emission pledges’

The UN report says updated pledges only reduce forecast 2030 emissions by an additional 7.5% from…

UK's Queen Elizabeth II won’t attend COP26 climate summit: Buckingham Palace

The monarch was listed as attending a reception on November 1 as part of the climate change confere…

Cambodia announces phased reopening to fully vaccinated tourists. Details here

The program will allow visitors who are fully vaccinated to skip being quarantined if they stay at …

Riding with a child? Govt wants motorcyclists to slow down a bit. Speed limit here

Safety harness shall be used for attaching the child to the driver of the motorcycle. from mint -…

Cruise ship drug case: Mukul Rohatgi to represent Aryan Khan in Bombay High Court today

‘I will appear for Aryan Khan in his bail matter today in Bombay High Court,’ said Mukul Rohatgi. …

China plans limits on coal prices in fix for energy crisis

The most-active thermal coal contract on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange fell as much as 7.6% Tues…

WhatsApp will vanish from these Android and iPhones starting Nov 1. Check list

Android phones that are running on Android 4.0.3 or lower, and Apple iPhones that are running on iO…

China pledges to help Taliban ‘rebuild’ Afghanistan in Doha meeting

China 'supports the efforts to restore stability and rebuild the country,' Xinhua reported,…

Covid-19: India logs 12,428 new cases, Kerala adds backlog of deaths for third straight day

The death toll climbed to 4,55,068 with 356 daily fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am…

Redmi Note 11 Pro Models Revealed. Here are the details

The Redmi Note 11 series may come with 120W fast charging option and 4,500mAh battery.The Redmi Not…

Indians can fly to Singapore from today. Read travel guidelines here

Indians can finally fly to Singapore again from today as it has eased travel restrictions caused du…

Mumbai: 24 hours water cut to start from today. List of areas affected

The maintenance work will also be carried out to arrest leakages at Powai on October 26 and 27 from…

Delhi fire: Four people died in a massive house fire

As many as four people were found dead after a fire broke out on the top floor of the three-storey …

Covaxin: WHO to consider emergency listing in a meet today

Covaxin is one of the two anti-COVID vaccines used by India in its vaccination drive across the cou…

Uttar Pradesh becomes first state to impose stock limit on edible oils: Official

Apart from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat are also in the final stage of issuing th…

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates remain unchanged for second day, still at all-time high

The last revision in fuel prices was done by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on 24 October fro…

Dearness Allowance: MSRTC announces DA hike, Diwali bonus for employees

MSRTC announces DA hike: This will benefit around 95,000 employees from mint - News https://ift.t…

Pakistan wants to take cricket forward with India: Imran Khan

Khan termed his country's win against India in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 'hi…

Mumbai local train update: Railways to operate 100% Mumbai suburban services,travel restrictions unchanged

‘The decision has been taken considering the increased flow of commuters in local trains,’ said Shi…

Maharashtra: MSRTC bus fares hiked, Mumbai-Ahmedabad bus ticket up by ₹120. Check fares on other routes here

MSRTC bus fares hiked: Travellers will have to pay ₹525 for Pune Shivneri AC buses from mint - Ne…

Travelling to US? Biden issues new guidelines for air travel. Check details

Goreign nationals with vaccinations approved for emergency use by the World Health Organization wil…

India seeks clarity over digital trade

India has contended that the moratorium has a substantial impact in terms of revenue as well as pol…

Are Covid-19 vaccines safe for kids? What parents should know

What to know after the FDA expanded use of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccines to children 12 to 15 years ol…

Swadesh to host a repository of big data on brain disorders

It will have the capability to certify and process data of all people with brain-related diseases …

How a new govt health scheme will benefit India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructur…

How is India benefiting from the pause in data centre expansion in Singapore

The pause in data centre expansion in Singapore has benefited Indian cities in their efforts to att…

Kerala: India records jump in deaths as the state revises its Covid-19 toll

Kerala recorded 8,538 fresh coronavirus cases, and 363 related deaths which raised the caseload to …

Indian Railways cancels some passengers trains on this route till 29 October. Full list

Indian Railways cancelled more than twenty passengers trains on the between Saharanpur – Mordabad a…

Chinese President takes veiled swipe at the US as Beijing marks 50 years at UN

‘China has always pursued an independent foreign policy of peace, upheld justice and resolutely opp…

Apple iPhone SE to have iPhone XR like design. Read details

The premium segment gets manipulated with the arrival of Apple iPhone SE because it perfectly fits …

Bollywood stars, Indian cricketers launch NFTs amid global craze

 NFTs are a type of digital asset which use blockchain to record the ownership of items su…

Covid-19: India logs 14,306 new cases, active cases lowest in eight months

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 30,000 for 31 straight days and less th…

Australia looks to roll out COVID-19 booster shots soon as curbs ease

Australia has ditched its COVID-zero strategy in favour of suppressing the coronavirus, after large…

When will the Covid-19 pandemic end? What WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Adhanom Ghebreyesus says

'When will the COVID-19 pandemic end?' is one of the questions he is asked most often, says…

Jio Phone Next launch details revealed. Read details

Reliance plans to cater the budget and low-income group of buyers with Jio Phone Next.It has partne…

INS Vikrant: India's first indigenous aircraft carrier begins 2nd phase of sea trials

The 40,000-tonne aircraft carrier, the largest and most complex warship to be built in India, succe…

The world’s most consumed edible oil is facing a supply crunch

Palm, the most consumed edible oil, has been a leading driver of this year’s stunning rally in glob…

Flying to India? Govt lifts quarantine requirements from today. Check details

RT-PCR negative report is mandatory for all international passengers arriving in India from mint …

China expects new covid outbreak to worsen in coming days

The current outbreak in China is caused by the delta variant from overseas, Wu Liangyou, an officia…

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates remain unchanged after five straight hikes

Petrol price has been hiked on 21 occasions since September 28, when a three-week-long hiatus in ra…

Maharashtra govt to begin week-long special vaccination drive for college students

Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope also said that those universities and colleges which perfor…

PM Modi to visit UP today, will launch ‘Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana’

At around 10.30 am in Siddharthnagar, Prime Minister will inaugurate nine medical colleges in the s…

Kolkata Metro: India's first underground metro bids farewell to non-AC rakes

Some of these non-AC rakes have been in service since the beginning of the Kolkata Metro in the yea…

Bengal CM Mamata asks people to wear masks to check spike in Covid-19 cases

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asks people to wear mask to prevent spike in Covid cases…

Rickshaw puller approaches cops after receiving IT notice of ₹3 crore

Rickshaw puller approaches cops after receiving IT notice asking him to pay over ₹3 crore from mi…

First Zika virus case reported in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh reported its first case of Zika Virus from Kanpur from mint - News https://ift.tt/2…

Brent oil holds above $85 as Saudi Arabia vows caution on supply

Global benchmark Brent was 0.2% higher in early Asian trade from mint - News https://ift.tt/3jyrQ…

PM Modi to leave on 29 Oct for G20, UN climate meets

The PM is expected to have several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the two summits from mi…

These iQOO smartphones to get Android 12 Beta. Check list

As Google has started rolling out the Android 12 in its Pixel smartphones, other OEMs are expected …

Invested over ₹17,000 cr on 157 medical colleges since 2014: Centre

The Central government has provided ₹2,451.1 crore for the upgradation of existing state government…

Tamil Nadu CM hops on to local bus, takes passengers by surprise. Watch video

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin gave a pleasant surprise to Chennai people by hopping onto a ci…

Apple Polishing Cloth prompts Elon Musk. Look what he said

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday announced the opening of a new store in Istanbul via Twitter.Apple has…

Mann Ki Baat highlights: PM Modi hails India's Covid-19 vaccination drive

‘Mann ki Baat’ is the Prime Minister's monthly radio address, which is broadcast on the last Su…

This airline becomes first to start direct service from Srinagar to Sharjah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the first international flight services from Srinagar to …

Congress to launch protest against petrol, diesel price hike from Nov 14-29

Petrol and diesel prices witnessed a hike for the fifth consecutive day across the country on Sunda…

India reports 15,906 new Covid cases, 561 deaths in last 24 hours

India has reported more than 500 deaths for the second straight day. The country had reported 666 d…

Kolkata: 40 gold bars, foreign currency worth ₹3.23 crore recovered by customs

The total worth of the entire seizure is Rs. 3.23 crores, as per the customs officials from mint …

Burj Khalifa celebrates Telangana's Bathukamma floral festival. Watch video

Bathukamma celebrations are held throughout the ten days of Dussehra. Bathukamma means 'Goddess…

IRCTC to soon introduce ‘POD’ concept retiring rooms in Mumbai. See photos

A capsule hotel, also popularly known as a Pod hotel, was first developed in Japan, which features …

Matchbox price doubles after 14 years; to cost ₹2 from December

After 14 years, the All India Chamber of Matches in Sivakasi decided to change the matchbox price f…

PM Modi to address the nation on 82nd edition of Mann Ki Baat today

Mann ki Baat is the Prime Minister's monthly radio address, which is broadcast on the last Sund…

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates hiked for fifth straight day, diesel crosses ₹105 mark in Hyderabad

Prices differ from state to state, depending on the incidence of local taxes from mint - News htt…

This state's govt officials to get special smartwatches that will track attendance

The smartwatch will send the real-time location of the employees to the central control room and th…

Mumbai: Indian Railways announces mega block today, these trains services to be affected

Mumbai: Special local trains will run on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai – Vashi sectio…

This district becomes first in Rajasthan administer COVID-19 first dose to 100% population

The Health Minister complimented Pratapgarh District Collector Prakash Chandra Sharma, Chief Medica…

Facebook assesses countries' risk of offline violence for decisions on content removal

Facebook Inc said factors used for such evaluations include social tensions and civic participation…

Delhi Metro update: Services on section Yellow Line to be unavailable for few hours today

Delhi Metro Yellow Line connects Samaypur Badli in Delhi to HUDA City Centre in Gurgaon from mint…

SBI mega e-auction for properties tomorrow: Here’s what you need to know

‘Bid from your home! Join us during the e-auction and place your best bid,’ SBI tweeted from mint…

Will start distributing tablets, smartphones among youth by Nov-end: UP CM Adityanath

UP chief minister launched 126 development projects worth ₹46.33 crore in Sultanpur and 99 projects…

UK says time running out for solution in Brexit trade talks

UK and EU negotiators have met in Brussels over the past week to try and resolve major differences …

Chinese economy risks deeper slowdown than markets realize

Among those at risk from less investment in China are commodity exporters such as Australia, South …

Delhi traffic advisory: Traffic Police asks commuters to avoid Mathura Road

Delhi Traffic Police on Saturday advised commuters to avoid Ashram to Badarpur route due to the con…

Landslides block Jammu-Srinagar highway; Mughal Road closed after first snowfall

The road connects the Shopian district to the Rajouri and Poonch districts of the union territory. …

Madhya Pradesh: Govt extends five-day work week till March next year

The arrangement of five-day week (from Monday to Friday) in government offices across the state has…

Delhi-UP border: Farmers remove tents at protesting site, but traffic continues

Farmers protest: The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) added that the barriers at the protest site have b…

PM Modi to meet 7 Indian Covid vaccine manufacturers today

Modi is likely to emphasise on ways to vaccinate eligible people in India as quickly as possible …

India reports big jump in Covid-19 fatalities in 24 hrs; death toll jumps to 4.53 lakh

India added 666 deaths in a day. So far 4,53,708 people have died due to Covid-19 in the country.In…

Real estate scion Robert Durst charged with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst

Kathie Durst was 29 and in her final months of medical school when she was last seen from mint - …

Haryana CM Khattar makes big announcement on school fee to boost education

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced free education for those whose verified fa…

Fresh Covid-19 guidelines were issued for Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims. Details here

The decision was taken to regulate pilgrims at the Vaishno Devi temple to prevent the spread of COV…

Internet services in Rajasthan district to be suspended for 2 days. Details here

The order states that ‘The Law and Order situation might arise during the examination due to fake n…

PhonePe starts charging users for paying mobile bills. Details here

PhonePe has started charging processing fees in the range of ₹1 to ₹2 per transaction for mobile ch…

Rail Electrification in NE: Indian Railways operates first passenger train with electric locomotive| Watch Video

The first passenger train to arrive in Kamakhya with an electric locomotive was Brahmaputra Mail fr…

Amit Shah to inaugurate Srinagar-Sharjah International Flight today. Details here

Shah will chair the security review meeting in Srinagar and will also hold interaction with members…

IMD weather updates: These states, UTs likely to receive rainfall, thunderstorms over weekend

As per the IMD updates, Delhi, Chandigarh and Rajasthan might receive hailstorms and scattered rain…

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates hiked, diesel crosses ₹100 mark in Chennai

Prices differ from state to state, depending on the incidence of local taxes from mint - News htt…

Mumbai: Covid-19 active cases shoot up; daily infections remain below 500

Yesterday, Mumbai reported 420 new Covid-19 cases and five deaths in a day. The cumulative Covid-19…

Denmark Open: PV Sindhu crashes out in quarterfinals

PV Sindhu's defeat marks the end of the Indian challenge in Women's Singles in the Denmark …

Qantas to start flights on Sydney-Delhi route from December. Check details

Qantas said the Sydney-Delhi flight is its first commercial service between Australia and India in …

India's future inductions must include new disruptive technologies: CDS Bipin Rawat

CDS Bipin Rawat said, India is also witnessing geo-strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific, inclu…

Govt expects Indian electronics manufacturing to reach $300 bn by 2025: MoS IT

Chandrasekhar said in 2014-15, the electronics production in the country was about ₹1.8 lakh crore …

DRDO successfully tests high-speed expendable aerial target ABHYAS

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO for the successful flight trial of ABHYAS. from…

PM Modi to interact with beneficiaries of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa' programme today

Under this programme, a state government officer is appointed as 'Swayampurna Mitra'. The M…

Ahead of COP26, India seeks payment for climate crisis caused by rich nations

India is the world’s third-largest emitter on an annual basis today and among the top ten historica…

Biden says 'yes' US would defend Taiwan against China

Joe Biden said the United States made a ‘sacred commitment’ to defend NATO allies in Canada and Eur…

India-Australia flyers to get more options as Qantas gears up for Christmas rush

The airline will start its first commercial flights between Australia and India in almost a decade …

Mumbai: BMC announces water cuts in several areas on Oct 26, 27

Mumbai's civic body said the water supply will be affected for 24 hours due to repair work at i…

Drugs case: Ananya Panday to appear before NCB again today

The actor reached the NCB office along with her father Chunky Panday on Thursday  from m…

Delhi govt to spend over ₹100 crore on installation of 500 national flags

The Delhi government installed five national flags on August 15, and the final 495 locations would …

PM Modi to address nation at 10 am today

PM Modi has been urging people to stay vigilant about the coronavirus pandemic in the run-up to fes…

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates hiked, diesel nears ₹100 mark in Chennai

While petrol has already hit the ₹100-a-litre mark or more in all major cities of the country, dies…

PM Modi to address the nation at 10 AM today

PM Modi's address to nation comes a day after India crossed inoculation of 100 crore vaccine do…

Emerging markets sweet tooth is driving up white sugar

The world is coming back to sweets and desserts as more Covid-19 lockdowns lift, especially in emer…

India to become $5 trillion economy by 2024-25: Hardeep Singh Puri

Puri pointed out that the country's petrol consumption has increased by 16% from mint - News …

Maharashtra: Cinema halls, theatres and auditoriums to reopen from today. Detail guidelines here

Maharashtra government took the decision to reopen the cinema halls which were closed due to the Co…

Pakistan to remain on 'Grey List' of global terror financing watchdog FATF

Turkey, Jordan and Mali have been added to the ‘Grey List’ while Mauritius and Botswana have been t…

Navjot Singh Sidhu is a fraud, clueless about Punjab: Captain Amarinder Singh

Amarinder Singh had on Tuesday said he will launch a new political party soon to fight the forthcom…

Indian economy to see 10.5% or higher growth this fiscal: Niti Aayog VC

Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said urged industrialists not to be sceptical about the govern…

US seizes made-in-China toys popular in India for having dangerous chemicals

The shipment of seven boxes, which arrived from China, included 295 packages of Lagori 7 Stones, a …

Intel faces double trouble from Apple and AMD

Intel is losing a step as rivals develop superior, more powerful chips. from mint - Technology ht…

India, UK to announce clean energy tie ups

Truss will meet foreign minister S. Jaishankar and environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday …

India questions legal status of ongoing plurilateral negotiations at WTO

India and other developing nations are concerned over the introduction of new trade rules to the WT…

Bet on global markets reaping benefits for Indian gaming cos

Gaming firms are seeing a majority of their revenues from global markets from mint - Technology h…

IIFCL gets Reserve Bank’s approval to finance InVITs

The state-owned company is reportedly in talks with project implementing agencies and investors f…

Outbound travel searches, bookings witness big jump

On MakeMyTrip, 80% of the searches were for bookings in the Maldives, Dubai and Europe.The company …

Russia reports cases of more contagious Covid-19 variant: Reports

Russia reports cases of more contagious Covid-19 variant: It is possible that the AY.4.2 variant wi…

DU admission 2021: 3rd cut off admissions end today; Over 52,000 students enrolled so far

DU admission 2021: Delhi University released the third cut-off list on October 18. The first cut-of…

Five Mechanical Backlit Gaming keyboards you can buy starting ₹2,400. Check Details

Mechanical backlit gaming keyboards are the newest trend in the PC market offloading the traditiona…

10 milestones in India's journey to 100 crore covid-19 vaccinations

100 crore covid-19 vaccinations: A total of 1 billion vaccine doses have been administered so far t…

Covid-19 updates: India records single-day rise of 18,454 new cases, 160 deaths

The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 100-crore milestone…

Mumbai: Shah Rukh Khan meets son Aryan Khan in Arthur Road jail

Aryan Khan drug case: Shah Rukh Khan reached the jail the prison located in Mumbai Central around 9…

India achieves milestone of 100 crore covid vaccinations

According to government's CoWin website, over 70 crore people have been administered the first …

Southwest monsoon may continue till Oct 26; IMD predicts rain in these states

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, coastal and south interior Karnataka will witness rainfall during O…

Uttarakhand rain: Amit Shah to undertake an aerial survey of rain-hit areas

Amit Shah will undertake an aerial survey of the rain-hit areas of Uttarakhand from mint - News h…

Salmonella outbreak: Why US FDA asking people to throw away onions

Salmonella Outbreak: So far 652 people have been reported sick, with 129 hospitalised. No deaths ha…

In 'potential miracle', kidney from pig works in human patient

Earlier research has shown that kidneys from pigs are viable in nonhuman primates for up to a year,…

Covid-19 vaccination: From UP to Maharashtra, these states have highest coverage

Among the Indian states, Uttar Pradesh has administered the most vaccine doses (above 12 crore), fo…

IRCTC to launch Jyotirlinga Darshan train today; Check fares, routes other details

IRCTC's Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra train will facilitate travel to four – Mahakaleshwar, Omkares…

Former US President Donald Trump plans to launch his own social media platform

Ever since he was banned from the world's dominant social networks, Donald Trump has been looki…

US FDA clears Moderna, J&J covid vaccine booster shots and backs vaccine mixing

In permitting mixing and matching, the FDA is allowing J&J vaccine recipients to receive an…

100 crore Covid jabs: India likely to cross this milestone today, celebrations planned

100 crore Covid jabs: The total vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 99.7 crore on Wed…

US President Joe Biden raises concern over Chinese hypersonic missiles

Hypersonic weapons travel in the upper atmosphere at speeds of more than five times the speed of so…

WHO says it continues to assess Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine

WHO said it has restarted the assessment process for the Russian vaccine and that it is awaiting th…

Renaming Facebook will not deter lawmaker, regulatory scrutiny, say experts

Facebook is battling intense scrutiny after a whistleblower leaked thousands of internal documents …

Enter the Zuckerverse? Netizens churn with new names for Facebook

They're just a few of the suggestions being bandied around online following reports that Facebo…

India cites ‘polluter pays’ principle in fisheries subsidy negotiations

Okonjo-Iweala is on a three-day visit to understand India’s position on fisheries subsidies ahead o…

Productive work hours are affected globally

Lancet says since 1990, almost 300 billion hours of potential work was lost due to rising …

WHO considering solidarity trials for covid-19 vaccines

The aim is to test jab efficacy across different geographies to help speed up regulatory process …

Japan's Mount Aso volcano erupts, alert level raised

Japan's Mount Aso volcano eruption took place at around 11:43 am Tokyo time (0243 GMT), the age…

Covid-19: India adds 14,623 new coronavirus cases, 197 deaths in 24 hours

Overall, India's Covid-19 caseload has increased to 3,41,08,996. And the death toll due to coro…

Explained: What is causing heavy rains in Uttarakhand, Kerala over few days

The intensity of rains in Uttarakhand is alarming from mint - Science https://ift.tt/3n9GUbj htt…

Uttarakhand rains: IMD says no rainfall till Oct 22; Char Dham Yatra resumes

Uttarakhand: Isolated to scattered rainfall might occur over the state on October 23 as per the IMD…

Why salaries of IT professionals in some US cities are falling

According to a report, salaries for IT professionals in San Francisco and New York have declined fo…

Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation to be dissolved

The board ordered that all necessary procedural formalities for closure of IRSDC should be initiate…

These barbers from Punjab plan to take their unusual haircut business abroad

From requests of images of Bollywood stars to popular sportspersons and even an impression of Micke…

India, Taliban to meet face-to-face at Moscow-format meeting today in Russia

Moscow meeting: JP Singh, the joint secretary who heads the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran desk in the e…

PM Modi will interact with CEOs, experts of oil, gas sector today

The PMO added that this is the sixth such annual interaction which began in 2016 from mint - News…

Petrol, diesel prices at record level after today's hike. Check rates

In Mumbai, a litre of petrol is being retailed at ₹ 112.11, and diesel is sold at ₹ 102.89 per litr…

Inauguration of Kushinagar International Airport today-10 points

The ancient city of Kushinagar is the final resting place of Gautama Buddha, where he attained Maha…

PM Modi to inaugurate Kushinagar International airport today. Details here

The inauguration of the Kushinagar International Airport will be marked by the landing of the inaug…

National Highway connecting Noida, Ghaziabad, Delhi to remain closed for 22 days

The vehicles would be permitted to ply from Tigri roundabout to Noida and Ghaziabad and vice versa …

Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra will resume today

The highest effect of rain has been witnessed in the Kumaon areas of the state from mint - News h…

Google store crashes mar rollout of its new Pixel 6 phone

The redesigned phones are due to hit stores on Oct. 28 from mint - Technology https://ift.tt/3jdZ…

Maharashtra: Portion of under-construction flyover collapses in Nagpur

At least 10 girders of the bridge between two columns were reportedly fell near Mahakalkar Sabha Gr…

‘Pleasure to showcase our progress’: Serum CEO thanks MoS health for her visit

Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla thanks MoS Health Bharati Pawar for her visit from mint - New…

IMF chief economist Gopinath to leave fund, return to Harvard

Gita Gopinath, the IMF's first female chief economist, joined the fund in October 2018.Gopinath…

India opposes penalty for delay in WTO notifications

It’s wrong to assume wilful default on the part of members, India said in response to proposal fr…

Expert panel set up to chalk out a comprehensive tobacco tax policy

The mandate of the group includes analysing the current tax structure of all forms of tobacco, incl…

Covaxin data on inactivated vaccine causing delay in nod

WHO’s approval for EUL is moving as per the procedure, say people close to the negotiations.The two…

PM Modi to attend Abhidhamma Day programme at Kushinagar tomorrow

PM Modi will offer prayers to the Holy Relic and also visit the Mahaparinirvana temple to offer flo…

Google launches Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and new Android OS to take on Apple's iPhone. Details here

The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro differ only slightly in size, memory and camera specs, with both built around…

‘Go for it India’, says Health Minister as India nears 100 crore Covid vaccination milestone

‘We are at 99 crores. Go for it India, continue to rapidly march towards our milestone of 100 crore…

Apple's screen-cleaning cloth: Guess how much money it costs

The Cupertino, California-based company has a history of pushing price boundaries with its products…

WHO says it cannot cut corners in recommending Covaxin for EUL

The World Health Organization has made the statement amid debate over the delay in granting emergen…

Alibaba unveils custom ARM-based server chip for cloud computing data centers

Developed by Alibaba's in-house semiconductor unit T-Head, the chip — the Yitian 710 — is based…

How UP's Kushinagar International Airport will prove to be a game-changer

How UP's Kushinagar International Airport will prove to be a game-changer from mint - News ht…

Why are UK Covid cases so high compared to the rest of Europe?

Britain, faster to reopen and relax restrictions than other European countries, reported the highes…

Covid-19: India logs 13,058 new cases, active tally lowest since March

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 30,000 for 25 straight days and less th…

Uttarakhand: Debris blocks Badrinath Highway in 7 places after incessant rains

Badrinath Char Dham Yatra has been halted, and passengers en route to Badrinath Temple were stopped…

Trump sues to keep his White House records from January 6 panel

The White House said last week that it wouldn’t support Trump’s efforts to block the National Archi…

Bank holidays this week: Banks to remain shut for 5 days. Details here

Bank holidays this week: All banks remain shut on public holidays while certain holidays vary from …

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates remain unchanged for second straight day. Check latest rates

Petrol is now at  ₹100-a-litre mark or more in all state capitals while diesel has touched…

China calls missile launch 'routine test' of new technology

China’s space program is run by its military and is closely tied to its agenda of building hyperson…

Mumbai gets first of its kind ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ at CSMT station. See photos

Indian Railway plans to explore the possibility of opening similar restaurants at Lokmanya Tilak Te…

New Covid-19 discovery might predict patient death, hospitalisation: Study

The researchers hope their discovery is timely, because of the persistency of COVID-19 and rising c…

UIDAI to host ‘Aadhaar Hackathon 2021’. How to register and other details here

UIDAI: ‘Aadhaar Hackathon 2021’ is the first-ever event being conducted by the Aadhaar team from …

NITI Aayog launches Geospatial Energy Map of India in collaboration with ISRO

Dr K Sivan, Chairman ISRO and Secretary Department of Space, also attended the launch event from …

Delhi gets its first kid-friendly vaccination centre

Dr Sameer Bhati said that this is the first vaccination centre with the concept of being kid-friend…

Boris Johnson says UK doesn’t want to turn away Chinese investment

The UK has already introduced legislation making it harder for foreign investors to take significan…

Odisha: Banks to remain closed on Eid-Milad, Gajalaxmi Puja

Banks and other Banking institutions in Odisha will remain closed on October 19 (Tuesday) and Octob…

Apple HomePod mini updated with new colours, Siri integration for Music

Apple HomePod mini comes with the Intercom facility which allows people to communicate with family …

Govt may weigh single tax for online gaming

A final decision will be taken by the GST Council, the apex decision-making body on matters of the …

Apple MacBook Pro with new M1 Pro, M1 Max chipsets launched. See details

The new 2021 Apple MacBook Pro promises better, bigger Liquid Retina XDR display, faster internals …

Third generation Apple AirPods launched with spatial audio, new design

The third-generation will get spatial audio with Dolby Atmos and adaptive EQ for better sound fidel…

Indian Railways to run festivals specials between Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur. Details here

Indian Railways Central Railway zone will operate special trains to clear the extra rush of passeng…

Flights to Shirdi face delay due to bad weather. Check details

Shirdi airport, which was facing a problem of low visibility since October 12, had resumed operatio…

Rail Roko protest: Farmers block railway tracks in Punjab; train services hit

Rail Roko protest: The Border Security Force (BSF) has been deployed at Bahadurgarh Railway Station…

These areas of Himachal and Uttarakhand received snowfall today

India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Uttarakhand with a forecast of heavy t…

Pune-Mumbai Expressway: 3 died, 6 injured in road mishap

Pune-Mumbai Expressway road mishap: According to the highway police, the incident took place around…

India in no hurry to unwind stimulus but oil a worry, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Rising crude oil prices are emerging as a huge challenge and the uncertainty could upend some of he…

Gujarat: Fire breaks out in Surat packaging factory; 2 dead, 125 injured

Surat Fire: According to the police, the fire started on the unit's first floor and soon spread…

Covid-19: India logs 13,596 new cases, lowest in nearly eight months

Covid-19: The death toll climbed to 4,52,290 with 166 more fatalities. The country has so far repor…

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to meet Covid-19 Task Force today

Maharashtra reported 1,715 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The total active cases in the s…

An alternative world: 4 things to know about metaverse, next tech revolution

The concept has surged in popularity during the pandemic as lockdown measures and work-from-home po…

Uttrakhand: IMD issues ‘Red Alert’ for heavy rainfall in this district. Details here

District administration of Chamoli has decided to halt the Badrinath Yatra as a precautionary measu…

Uttarakhand: All schools to remain close today in view of heavy rain alert

IMD had issued a red alert for heavy rains in the state on October 18 from mint - News https://if…

Maharashtra govt to consider relaxations in Covid norms soon. Check details

Mumbai on Sunday recorded zero death due to COVID-19 for the first time since the pandemic began in…

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates remain unchanged. Check latest rates

Petrol, diesel prices today: The last revision in fuel prices was done by the Oil Marketing Compani…

Mumbai: No death due to Covid-19 for the first time since the pandemic began

Mumbai reports no Covid death for the first time: Maharashtra environment minister Aaditya Thackera…

Himachal Pradesh: Manali-Leh highway closed for normal traffic. Check details

The Lahaul-Spiti SP also informed that a tourist died at Sarchu due to high-altitude sickness. fr…

Indian agri waste recycling project wins Prince William’s Earthshot Prize

It was among five worldwide winners of the prize, created by William, the Duke of Cambridge, to rew…

Heavy rainfall continue to lash Delhi, adjoining areas due to Western Disturbance

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed the untimely rains to western disturbance f…

Domestic flights to operate at full capacity from today

The order noted that the decision was taken ‘after a review of the current status of scheduled dome…

Lakhimpur Kheri incident: Farmer union calls for nationwide 'rail-roko' agitation today

The SKM said during the 'rail roko' protest, all train traffic will be stopped for six hour…

Vegetable prices skyrocket in Delhi due to high fuel cost, damaged crops

The government has built a record reserve of 200,000 tonnes of onions to deal with potential spikes…

Yuvraj Singh arrested in casteist remarks case, released on bail: Haryana police

Yuvraj Singh came to Hansi on Saturday and we made a formal arrest. He was released on bail bond af…

This district in India is giving chance to win TV set, mobile phone by taking Covid-19 vaccine

To increase the vaccination coverage the Imphal West district administration has decided to hold a …

How to book parking slots online via 'MyParking' app in Delhi. Details here

'MyParking'  is a mobile-based app that can be used in all the parking places main…

Kerala rain today: IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rainfall in 11 districts

Kerala witnessed extremely heavy rainfall and landslide in the last 24 hours which has resulted in …

Delhi Metro Yellow Line gets free WiFi: Here’s how it will work

Delhi Metro has successfully introduced the facility of free high-speed wifi service from all Metro…

Chief of Air Staff VR Chaudhari visits Leh station to take stock of IAF's operational readines

Chief of Air Staff VR Chaudhari also interacted with the personnel stationed at the airbase and uni…

US eases Covid travel curbs from Nov 8; Here's what it means for fully vaccinated Indians

US Covid-19 travel guidelines: Indians who have taken either Bharat Biotech's Covaxin or Sputni…

Opportunities galore in India for investors: Nirmala Sitharaman

With current reset in global supply chain, opportunities galore in India for investors and industry…

India reports lowest daily Covid cases in 7 months; caseload surges to 3.40 cr

India Covid-19 updates: This is the second time when India has reported less than 15,000 cases in t…

Tomato prices rise in Delhi on high fuel rates, crop damages in Karnataka, Maharastra

A vegetable seller in Greater Kailash-1, Monu Paswan, said good-quality tomatos were being sold at …

Indian Railways to add extra coaches in these trains. Full list

Indian Railways decided to add additional coaches in view of upcoming festive season from mint - …

Kerala floods: Devotees asked to refrain from visiting Sabarimala Temple

Kerala floods: Following heavy rains, the central forces teams have been deployed in the south and …

Man dedicates 72 kg chocolate statue to Odisha CM on his birthday. See pics

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik turned 75 on saturday. However, the CM did not celebrate his b…

Mumbai local train update: Indian Railways announces mega block on these lines today. Details here

Mumbai local train update: Harbour line passengers are permitted to travel via Main Line and Wester…

How Covid-19 pandemic has changed wish list? Harsh Goenka shares a post

Business tycoon Harsh Goenka has shared a post on Twitter that describes life in two parts- wish li…

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates hiked, petrol crosses ₹110 mark in Hyderabad

Since ending of a three-week-long hiatus in rate revision in the last week of September, this is th…

IMD predicts 'light' to 'heavy rainfall' in Delhi, 7 other states. Details here

IMD has issued a new rainfall alert on Sunday in which it said that light intensity rain/drizzle wo…

Mumbai: 'Know Your Postman' app launched to locate beat postman

'Know Your Postman' app launched in Mumbai allows the user to get details of their beat pos…

Kerala rain update: 18 killed, many missing after heavy rainfall triggers floods

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that there is a possibility of rising water levels in rive…

'Democracy survived' Capitol riot because of police: Joe Biden

Joe Biden also underscored the heavy burden placed on law enforcement officers, and rebuked the …

PM Modi likely to visit Kedarnath next month

This will be Prime Minister's second visit to Uttarakhand in two months from mint - News http…

PM Modi to inaugurate seven new medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Details here

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate seven new state, autonomous medical colleges across Ut…

China tested nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August: Report

China's progress on hypersonic weapons 'caught US intelligence by surprise'.Along with …

Delhi air quality slips to ‘very poor’ category, stubble burning contributes 14%

However, the data highlighted that rainfall is likely to happen on Sunday and improve the air quali…

I am a full-time and hands-on Congress president: Sonia Gandhi at CWC meet

'Every party member wants revival of Congress, but this requires unity and keeping party's …

IMD issues rain alert, predicts fall in temperature in these states till Oct 20

The IMD has issued orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam…

COVID and flu: How big could the dual-threat be this winter?

With COVID control measures having almost completely limited people’s exposure to flu over the last…

Chinese astronauts arrive at space station for longest mission

The mission, which is expected to last twice as long as a previous 90-day visit, will involve the c…

What are green crackers? These states imposed ban on thesale of firecrackers

Firecrackers made with reduction in size of shell, elimination of ash usage etc., reduced usage of …

India Covid-19 updates: 15,981 new cases, 166 deaths in 24 hrs

As per the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) daily data, the Covid-19 testing has declined …

$590 mn ransomware payments reported to US in 2021 as attacks surge

The figure is also 42 percent higher than the amount divulged by financial institutions for all of …

China orders five airlines to halt some flights on virus cases

The carries included Air China Ltd., which had six infections detected on an inbound flight from Fr…

Manipur's Churachandpur hit by 3.7 magnitude earthquake

The National Center for Seismology (NCS) said the quake occurred at 7.16 am from mint - News http…

Bangladesh: ISKCON temple vandalised, 1 killed in fresh violence in Noakhali

The ISKCON authorities urged the Bangladesh government to immediately take action, ensure the safet…

Mumbai metro to extend operation hours, increase frequency from Oct 17. Details here

Mumbai Metro one: Passengers will be able to board the Mumbai metro from 6:30 am onwards.The first …

Joe Biden administration, US firms welcomed economic reforms by India: FM Sitharaman

On the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank discussions, Sitharaman had more than 25 bilateral meeti…

Too early to conclude on lessons learnt from Covid crisis: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman said much before the second Covid wave struck, her government had extended a stimulus an…

US will accept mixed doses of Covid-19 vaccines from international travellers

The White House said the new vaccine requirements for foreign nationals traveling to the United Sta…

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates hiked again, diesel crosses ₹94 mark in Delhi

Petrol, diesel price today: While petrol price in most of the country is already above ₹100-a-litre…

Sabarimala temple reopens today. Check timings, SOPs for devotees

Sabarimala temple will be closed on October 21 after completing the monthly prayer.Devotees will be…

Taliban's latest diktat: No public executions unless directed by 'top court'

Last month, the United States had strongly condemned the Taliban's plans to reinstate amputatio…

Amit Shah flags off 'Go-Go Tourist Buses' in Port Blair

Shah will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects of Andaman a…

Apple fires another employee who urged workers to speak out

The #AppleToo movement is “about asking Apple to do better, to end systemic discrimination, abuse a…

Rajasthan govt allows use, sale of green crackers but with conditions

The Rajasthan government has fixed timings to use crackers in its official order.The green crackers…

Puducherry Covid restrictions including night curfew extended till 31 Oct

As many as 100 people would be allowed in marriages and 20 persons are permitted to attend funerals…

Pune airport to stay shut from today for two weeks. Details here

The Indian Air Force has said it will ensure that transportation of Covishield vaccine is not be di…

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine booster wins backing of US FDA

The US FDA voted unanimously Friday in favor of recommending the booster for people 18 and older wh…

PM Modi pays tribute to 'Missile Man' APJ Abdul Kalam on 90th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his 90th birth annivers…

How China punishes MNCs for speaking against Beijing's controversial policies

Brands suffered when they spoke out over labor concerns. Now China is launching a rival co…

How Made in India covid test kits helped govt in fight against pandemic

India expanded from 14 laboratories capable of conducting COVID-19 tests in February 2020 to more t…

IRCTC announces trip to Vaishno Devi for 3 nights/4 days. Details here

IRCTC tour package: The total cost of the package will start at ₹ 5795 per person  from …

Uttar Pradesh: Goods train derails at Tundla-Kanpur section in Prayagraj

According to the North Central Railway, the train derailed between Ambiapur and Rusa stations at Tu…

JEE advanced 2021 result to be out today. Check timings, score card details

The JEE Advanced results 2021 are likely to be declared at around 10 am. Candidates can check their…

India slips to 101st rank in Global Hunger Index 2021; behind Pakistan, Nepal

In 2020, India was ranked 94th out of 107 countries. Now with 116 countries in the fray, it has dro…

PM Modi to dedicate 7 new defence companies to nation today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and representatives from the Defence industry associations will be p…

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers

Australia closed its international borders in March 2020 in response to the pandemic, allowing entr…

Mumbai: BMC cancels Covid-19 vaccination drive at govt-run centres today

Covid vaccination: There are 374 active vaccination centres in Mumbai, including 309 run by the civ…

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel price hiked again. Check the latest price

Petrol prices increased by ₹0.35 paise to ₹105.14 per litre in Delhi while the price of diesel was …

India has faced Covid crisis with resilience and fortitude: FM Sitharaman

India is estimated to be the fastest-growing major economy in 2021 from mint - News https://ift.t…

Delhi: Now book parking slot via SDMC's first smart parking app

Union minister Anurag Thakur launched Delhi's 'MyParking' app through which people can …

India to allow foreign tourists travelling by chartered flights from today. Details here

India is expecting slow arrival of tourists keeping in view post Covid scenario from mint - News …

Ram Temple to be opened for devotees December-end 2023, says Trust

Ayodhya Ram Mandir construction: The phase-1 of the foundation laying was completed in September it…

US tycoon gets life in prison for killing of his best friend

He was arrested in March 2015 in a New Orleans hotel room in connection with Berman's murder …

Joe Biden nominates Indian-American to a key position in Pentagon

Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Indian American Ravi Chaudhary to a key position in the …

India re-elected to UNHRC for sixth term with overwhelming majority

Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) TS Tirumurti said that India will continue to f…

Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn app in China amid scrutiny

LinkedIn in March said it would pause new member sign-ups on LinkedIn China because of unspecified …

New norms for retro tax dispute settlement

The Relaxation of validation (section 119 of the Finance Act 2012) rules 2021 brought out by the CB…

Tax return filing portal stabilizes with 2 crore returns: IT department

The new portal--https://ift.tt/3j2vS6v launched on 7 June and in the initial period, taxpayers had …

WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encrypted chat backups globally: How to enable

You can now secure your end-to-end encrypted backup with either a password of your choice or a 64-d…

E-tailers clock $4.6 billion in the first week of festive sales

Amazon India accounted for 28% of the total GMV clocked by e-commerce platforms, during the first w…

PM Modi wishes 'good health, speedy recovery' for Manmohan Singh

Dr Manmohan Singh (89) was admitted to the AIIMS, Delhi for evaluation of fever yesterday. The Cong…

Once covid-free, this island country is preparing for 5,000 cases a week

Once the envy of the world for its handling of the pandemic, New Zealand is now preparing its healt…

Maharashtra: Traffic jam on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway after oil tanker accident

The oil tanker was on its way to Shilphata in Thane from Gujarat. The tanker met with the accident …

Delhi: Mansukh Mandaviya arrives at AIIMS to meet former PM Manmohan Singh

Singh was admitted to AIIMS, yesterday, for evaluation of fever. from mint - News https://ift.tt/…

India sees big jump in new Covid-19 cases, deaths amid festive season

India added 18,987 Covid-19 cases and 246 deaths in the last 24 hours.Over 96 crore Covid vaccine d…

Covid-19: India logs 18,987 fresh cases, 246 new deaths

The death toll reached 4,51,435 with 246 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. from mi…

Petrol, diesel prices hit new highs across metros. Check latest rates

Being a net importer of oil, India prices petrol and diesel at rates equivalent to international pr…

Western Railway plans to convert Mumbai's local trains to AC trains

The Railway Board, the apex body of all zonal railways, has decided to convert the suburban train c…

Pune airport to stay shut for 14 days from Saturday

The Pune airport will remain closed for 14 days from October 16 as the Indian Air Force (IAF) will …

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro decides not to get vaccinated, says 'doesn't make sense'

The far-right leader has generated controversy over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic from…

Manmohan Singh's condition stable, say AIIMS officials

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is under the observation of doctors. Yesterday, several Con…

Mahanagar Gas hikes CNG, PNG prices again today. Check latest rates

In the last 2 weeks, the company has hiked CNG price by ₹5.56/kg (10.7%) & PNG by ₹3.53/scm…

Bengaluru heavy rains: Many parts of India's Silicon Valley are flooded

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated p…

Is Elon Musk a 'doomsday prepper'? Here's what Tesla CEO has to say

Elon Musk has expansive businesses and there is nothing that he cannot do. Musk seems to be everywh…

Washington is the weak link in global chip supply chain

An ineffectual and tardy approach to understanding the semiconductor shortage won’t help the U.S. s…

Kerala to give additional financial aid to BPL kin of Covid victims

Kerala cabinet took the decision on Wednesday and it will be applicable for Below Poverty Line (BPL…

William Shatner, Star Trek's 'Captain Kirk' becomes world's oldest astronaut. Watch video

William Shatner, on Wednesday, was joined on the 11-minute journey beyond Earth's atmosphere an…

'Our last chance' to find Covid origins, says WHO

The first human cases of COVID-19 were reported in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in December 20…

China’s power crisis will affect industries worldwide

If China wants to manage this transition without crippling the economy, it’s going to need to relea…

World must increase vaccine-making capacity: Bill Gates

‘The world should have the goal of being able to make and deliver enough vaccines for everyone on t…

Covaxin jabs for children: All you need to know

The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has r…

Uttarakhand CM announces ex-gratia of ₹50,000 to kin of deceased due to Covid

The Chief Minister further directed the District Magistrates to ensure its proper arrangements. f…

Realme GT Neo 2 5G launched in India at ₹24,999. Check details

The Realme GT brand aims at the premium mid-range and premium smartphone segment from mint - Tech…

₹72 per kg! Why tomato prices are rising in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai

Among the metros, the maximum increase in the retail price of tomatoes was seen in Kolkata&nbsp…

PM Modi launches ₹100 Lakh crore GatiShakti Project. Details here

PM GatiShakti will provide the public and business community information regarding the upcoming con…

Delhi NCR likely to shrink as 'Draft Regional Plan 2041' approved

Currently, the NCR is spread to around 150-175 kilometres, covering entire districts and rural area…

Apple iPhone 13 production forecast reduced due to chip shortage: Report

Apple had planned to produce 90 million iPhone 13 smartphones iPhone 13 series by the end of the ye…

Haryana to reduce VAT on jet fuel to 1% from 20%

Haryana brings down VAT on ATF to 1% from 20%, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar says after meetin…

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