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India Establishes Air Bubble Agreement With Rwanda, International Flights to 21 Countries Now
India has now formalized air bubble arrangements with a total of 21 countries adding places like Tanzania, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Oman on the list.
Temporary Decline in India's Per Capita GDP Compared to Bangladesh's is No Major Worry, but There are Other Challenges
Projections by the IMF suggest that India is among the worst-affected developing countries due to the lockdown and our economy is expected to contract by a little more than ten per cent in the current fiscal. As a natural effect of the decline in GDP, our...
Covid-19 Crisis Puts Age-old Tradition of Kushti on the Mat as Wrestlers Grapple with Fund Cuts, Lack of Opportunities
Akharas are slowly witnessing footfall, but there are fewer dangals which means many wrestlers and trainees don't even have enough money for a proper diet, and several big tournaments like the Senior National Wrestling Championship are either cancelled or...
Kolkata Teen Cycles 120 km Daily to Sell Sweets as Local Trains Remain Shut in Pandemic
Imran travels seven to eight hours every day on his bicycle to sell the sweets in Kolkata.
37-year-old Man from Hyderabad Murdered in US, Family Requests Govt Help
In a letter addressed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the man's wife requested him to ask the Indian Embassy in the US to inquire into the reasons of the murder.
Scam-hit PMC Bank Invites Expression of Interest from Potential Investors for Reconstruction
Objective of the process is to identify a suitable equity investor/group of investors willing to take over management control to revive the bank and commence regular operations, the Bank said.
Nifty, Sensex End Higher As Financials Rally, Factory Data Firms
Indian shares ended higher on Tuesday as banks and financial stocks extended gains for a second straight session, while factory output data showed signs of demand recovery and aided investor sentiment.
Bigg Boss 14: Gauahar Khan Calls Eijaz Khan's Captainship a Dictatorship
Actress Gauahar Khan sees the image of a dictator in actor Eijaz Khan as captain in the ongoing reality show, Bigg Boss 14.
3-year-old 'Miracle' Girl Rescued From Rubble 91 Hours After Turkey Earthquake
The girl immediately asked for water and ayran, a salty drink made from yoghurt. Rescuers said they became aware there was still someone alive at the site on Monday night, before painstakingly working to reach her.
Exclusive: International Donors Likely To Pledge Less Aid For Afghanistan - Sources
Afghanistan is likely to receive reduced pledges for aid from international donors gathering in Geneva next month, three sources familiar with discussions said, amid uncertainty over
Gauahar Khan, Zaid Darbar to Tie the Knot Next Month?
Gauahar Khan is rumoured to be dating Bollywood singer-composer Ismail Darbar’s son, Zaid Darbar.
France To Reinstate Paris Evening Curfew As COVID-19 Worsens
The French government will reimpose an evening curfew on Paris, and possibly the IledeFrance region around the capital, to tackle worsening COVID19 figures, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Tuesday.
Mercedes-Benz Starts Local Production of AMG in India; Rolls-Out GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe
Mercedes-Benz now locally manufactures 11 models in India and the production facility in Pune has an installed capacity of 20,000 units annually, largest for any luxury carmaker in India.
Donal Logue Cast In Resident Evil' Origin Film
"Gotham" actor Donal Logue has been roped in to play the role of Chief Irons in the origin story from the "Resident Evil" world, to be directed by Johannes Roberts. The Constantin Film production also features actors Kaya Scodelario, Hannah John-Kamen,...
Fortnite Will Support 60FPS Gameplay on 4K Resolution on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Epic Games has said that the PS5 and Xbox Series X and Series S game will be a completely new build, and not just a tweaked version based on the previous build.
EXPLAINER: Senate Majority Outcome May Take Weeks Or More
Thirtyfive U.S. Senate seats are on the ballot Tuesday, which will determine control of the legislative chamber for the next two years.