News
Municipal Corporation of Gurugram to Convert 12,000 Diesel Auto-Rickshaws To Electric Ones
Under project 'Parivartan', the Gurugram civic body has started work in the direction of adopting e-vehicles towards making a pollution-free city.
India Was The Fastest Growing App Market in 2020; Education Apps Grew At Fastest Rate
India performed much better than previous years in Adjust's ratings. The research company said that India had a mid-table finish in 2019, and came out topping the charts in 2020.
'Not About One Country': US Navy Sends Warship Close to Lakshadweep Without India's Consent
An unusual press note by the 7th Fleet says the move is in line with “international law” and asserts “navigational rights and freedoms”, though experts call it "unnecessary".
Cancellation of Board Exams Would not Help Students: CBSE
CBSE Board Exams 2021: No activity has come to halt in the country, so why should the students’ future suffer, asks CBSE official as academicians debate holding exams
Want to Know Your PF Account Balance? Here's How to Check
Those who want to know or check their EPF or account balance can do so in very simple ways like via SMS, by giving a missed call, or can visit EPFO website
6 TV Actresses Who Took a Sabbatical After Their Marriage or Pregnancy
From Rupali Ganguly to Disha Vakani, here are some television actresses who chose their family over career.
Spithill Navigates From America's Cup Loss To SailGP Debut
Three weeks after his Italian-based team lost the Americas Cup match on New Zealands Hauraki Gulf, Australian-born Jimmy Spithill has arrived on Bermudas Great Sound to lead the reconfigured American team in the SailGP global league.
California Plans $536M For Forests Before Wildfire Season
California will authorize $536 million toward forest management projects and efforts to reduce wildfires before the worst of the fire season strikes later this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders said Thursday.
West Virginia Transgender Athlete Bill Wins Senate Approval
Transgender females in West Virginia would be banned from competing in female sports in middle and high schools and colleges under a bill that narrowly won state Senate approval Thursday.
Man Admits Role In Credit Card Scam Targeting Crafts Chain
A California man who fled to Mexico after being charged in a widespread credit card scam involving artsandcrafts retailer Michaels has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, federal prosecutors in New Jersey announced Thursday.
Italy PM Draghi Appeals For Elderly To Get Vaccine Priority
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Thursday vaccines should for now on only be given to the elderly and appealed to regional governments and individuals not to flout his guidelines.
Records: Kansas Lawmaker's Blood Alcohol Twice Legal Limit
A powerful Kansas lawmaker accused of drunken driving had a blood alcohol level that was twice the legal limit and taunted the Highway Patrol officer who arrested him last month for allegedly speeding the wrong way on an interstate, according to documents...
Delhi's Daily Covid-19 Tally Breaches 7000-mark for First Time This Year, 24 More Deaths
The positivity rate also mounted to 8.1 per cent from 6.1 per cent the previous day, as the massive spike in cases witnessed over the past few weeks continues.
Finance Ministry Asks Health, Home Ministries for Vaccination of Bank Employees on Priority Basis
Out of total strength of 13.5 lakh employees in the banking sector, about 600 unfortunate deaths due to COVID-19 were recorded, as per the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) data.
CRPF Soldier Rakeshwar Singh Manhas Speaks to Family After His Release from Naxals' Captivity
Manhas was abducted by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur where the CRPF personnel were ambushed and attacked on April 3 leading to death of 22 jawans.
Wrestlers Set for Long Haul on Flight to Almaty
With flights to Almaty cancelled for the past two days due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the national wrestling team will have to take connecting flights and travel for at least 24 hours to reach the venue for the Asian Wrestling Championships.