India
PM Modi Condoles Deaths in Serum Institute Fire, Vaccine Maker Announces Rs 25 Lakh Compensation
Five people died and nine were evacuated from the building in the institute's of Manjari premises in Maharashtra after the fire broke out at the facility, police said.
Hawk-i Test Fires Smart Anti-airfield Weapon Capable of Destroying Enemy Assets from 100 km
The aircraft flown by HAL test pilots Wing Commander (Retd) P Awasthi and Wg Cdr (Retd) M Patel executed the weapon release in a text book manner and all mission objectives were met.
News18 Evening Digest: Fire at Serum Institute, Covishield Facility Safe; KCR Announces 10% EWS Reservation and Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories of this evening: Fire at Serum Institute, Covishield facility not affected; KCR announces 10% EWS reservation; Joe Biden to sign 10 executive orders to fight coronavirus; UP Police's new cams can 'sense' women under threat; SC not...
PM Modi to Visit Poll-bound Bengal for Subhas Chandra Bose's Birth Anniversary, Scheduled to Visit Assam
The BJP, as well as the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, have planned a number of events around Bose, often called Netaji by admirers, as they seek to woo the voters ahead of the polls.
Can Facial Expression Say it All? UP Police's New Cams Can 'Sense' Women Under Threat
The Lucknow police is set to equip public places with AI-enabled cameras that will click pictures of women in distress on the basis of facial expressions and alert the nearest police station.
Union Budget 2021: Will Nirmala Sitharaman Address India’s Hunger Woes?
On the Global Hunger Index 2020, India ranked 94 among 107 countries – worse than Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Union Leaders Reject Suggestion of Alternative Route for Farmers' Tractor Rally on Republic Day
Union leaders and officers of the Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana police forces had met at the Vigyan Bhawan here to discuss the route and arrangements of the proposed rally on Republic Day.
Miffed SC Sends Notice to Centre on Reconstituting Farm Laws Panel, Says Reputation Torn to Shreds
Chief Justice SA Bobde told farmers unions that the SC cannot compel them to appear before the committee on farm laws, but said they cannot malign people like this by casting aspersions on their integrity.
Patients, Staff Members Remember Celebrated Oncologist Dr V Shanta for Her Compassion and Service in Cancer Care
Dr Surendra remembers her for being so down to earth that even though she is a recipient of several awards and accolades she lived by the concept of 'No-appointment-needed-walk-in-anytime'.
Maharashtra Renames Gorewada International Zoo After Bal Thackeray
The zoological park will come up on nearly 2,000 hectares forest land. It also said that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will inaugurate the Indian safari at the zoo on January 26.
Expert Panel Recommends Permission for Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Bharat Biotech's Nasal Covid-19 Vaccine
The nasal vaccine is different from the intramuscular vaccine which recently was approved by the Indian drug regulator for restricted emergency use approval under clinical trial mode.
Miscreants Hurl Grenade at Manipur Governor Najma Heptullah's Official Residence, Probe Underway
There was no report of injury or damage to property as the bomb that was hurled at the Manipur Raj Bhawan around 4:15 pm did not explode.
CBI Court Rejects Indrani Mukerjea's Plea for Dress Code Exemption in Byculla Women's Jail
Mukerjea in her plea filed last month, had told the court that she was being forced to wear the uniform by the jail authorities despite her being an undertrial.
Chirag Paswan Dodges Queries About Prospects at Centre, Continues Tirade Against Nitish Kumar
Paswan said the government at the Centre was doing fine and it was the Bihar cabinet headed by Nitish Kumar where ministers were saddled with too many portfolios and an expansion was much needed.
Covid-19 Vaccination Resumes in Mumbai, Pune After 2 Days
The Maharashtra government had suspended the inoculation process on Sunday and Monday due to some problems in the Co-WIN app, created by the Centre for managing registration for the vaccination.
Dalit Couple Fined Rs 2.5 Lakh, Denied Temple Entry by Khap Panchayat for Inter-sect Marriage in TN
Kanagaraj (26) and Jayapriya (23) belong to the Muracha Parayar and Thamana Paraya sects respectively. Both sects fall under the Scheduled Caste community. The duo had eloped Pullur village after Jayapriya's parents opposed their relationship and tied the...