India
DDMA Meeting: Experts Suggested Muted Festival Celebration Over Third Wave Fear
Though the Covid situation in Delhi has improved significantly, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority prohibited public celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi last week.
20 Years Since Vajpayee Gave NE Its First STPI, Modi Govt Will Inaugurate One in Nagaland
The Centre will promote Nagaland as a big IT hub in the coming times and help in promoting IT-related startups in the region.
Cyber Crimes in India Spiked Nearly Nine Times Since 2013, UP Topped Chart in 2020: Data
Cyber crimes in India increased to 50,035 during 2020 from 5,693 cases reported in 2013, as per latest ‘Crime in India’ report.
'Chilling Effect on Free Speech': Madras High Court Stays Certain Sub-clauses of New IT Rules
The HC's order is similar to one by last month's Bombay high court order which held that "dissent" was vital for democracy.
India To See Extended Monsoon As Rainfall in North Shows No Sign Of Retreat Till September-end
The southwest monsoon saw delayed withdrawals in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. A delayed withdrawal of monsoon also means a delayed onset of winter.
Delhi Riots: Court Frames Charges Against 5 Accused of Setting Muslim Man on Fire Inside Ramlila Ground
As per Delhi Police, five men shot Mohd Anwar and set him on fire inside Ramlila Ground opposite his house in Delhi's Karawal Nagar area. Only a small piece of his leg could be recovered.
ED Raids Activist Harsh Mander's Premises in Delhi on Money Laundering Charges
The 66-year-old Mander, who has authored a number of books and writes newspaper editorials, left for Germany along with his wife in the early hours of Thursday.
UPCET 2021 Counselling Postponed, New Dates Soon
UPCET 2021 exams were over on September 6. AKTU was to start the counselling process today but now has been deferred. Although the new dates are yet to be announced.
IMD Issues Orange Alert for Delhi-NCR, Showers May Lash City, Adjoining Areas
People living in Delhi and the NCR region had to face a tough time as heavy rain lashed early this month.
Afghanistan Crisis, Covid-19 in Focus, PM Modi to Virtually Attend SCO Summit; S Jaishankar in Tajikistan
PM Modi will join virtually, while External Affair Minister S Jaishankar will on Friday represent India at the summit being held in a hybrid format at the Tajikistan capital of Dushanbe.
Delhi to Soon Have High-rise Buildings, Rules Approved in DDA Meeting
According to the DDA, the aim is to provide housing to the people of Delhi according to their needs.
Nehru Planetarium at Teen Murti Bhawan Set for Upgrade; Visitors to Get 8K-3D Treat
The new system, which will cost Rs 12 crore, will show space missions like Cassini, Voyager and Voyager 2,and the latest Mars Missions.
Schools Open, Public Fairs Given Nod as Many States Meet 100% Target for 1st Vaccine Dose | Check List
With India recording a steady drop in its daily Covid tally, some states across the country have started the process of reducing by gradually easing coronavirus-induced restrictions.
India's Appeals to Ban Pak-aided Khalistanis Fall on Deaf Ears After Reports Emerge of Them Gaining Ground in US
The US-based Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) is a pro-Khalistan group. In 2019, the Indian government banned it for its alleged anti-national activities
US Working On New COVID-19 Rules For International Visitors
The Biden administration is considering requiring vaccinations against COVID19 and contact tracing of international visitors after the U.S. revamps current broad restrictions that bar many foreigners from traveling to the U.S., a top White House adviser s...
Aaj Ka Panchang, September 16, 2021: Check Out Tithi, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and Other Details for Thursday
Aaj Ka Panchang, September 16, 2021: On September 16, the sunrise and sunset will take place at 06:06 AM and 06:25 PM, respectively.