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Congress Slams Govt over Removal of Masks & Hand Sanitisers as Essential Commodities
The party questioned why the government wants people to be charged high prices for these items amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
India Moves up a Notch to Become Second-largest Source of FDI for UK
The Department for International Trade (DIT) inward investment statistics for 2019-2020 found India moving up from its previous third-largest spot, representing an overall 4 per cent FDI increase for the UK on 2018-2019 with 1,852 new inward investment pr...
Insurance Companies Launch Short-term Corona Kavach Policy
Amid rising cases of coronavirus in the country, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) had asked general and health insurance companies to launch 'Corona Kavach' health insurance policy for the benefit of the people by July 1...
Man Threatens to 'Blow Up' Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Arrested
The accused, identified as Lokesh Kumar Meena, was nabbed soon after he made the threatening call to the police control room, police said.
WhatsApp for iPhones Get Contact Shortcuts, New Dark Mode Bubble in Beta Update
WhatsApp for iOS beta update 2.20.80.22 has also received a new feature that optimises Voice Over for archived chats.
Govt's Wheat Procurement Touches Record High of 38.98 Million Tonnes so Far in 2020-21
The previous record was 38.18 million tonnes achieved in 2012-13. Wheat procurement stood at 34.77 million tonnes during 2019-20 marketing year. Wheat marketing year runs from April-March, but bulk of procurement is normally done in the first three months...
Amitabh Bachchan's Grandson Agastya Nanda Already has a Film Offer: Report
Agastya Nanda reportedly harbours dreams of acting and rumours are rife that he has already been made a movie offer.
'Isn't This Filmy?' Bollywood Reacts to Gangster Vikas Dubey's Encounter
Bollywood celebrities have reacted to the news of Kanpur-based gangster Vikas Dubey being killed on Friday morning in an alleged shootout with STF officials.
Google Earth Celebrates 15th Anniversary by Helping Students in Rural India
Google Earth combines aerial photography, satellite imagery, 3D topography, geographic data, and Street View into a tapestry people can explore and take action to create positive change.
Netflix Confirms Royal Family Drama 'The Crown' will be Renewed for 6th and Final Season
Creator Peter Morgan has said that in order to do justice to the story they will be making season 6 as the final one in the web series based on the British Royal family.
Anita Hassanandani Might Not Be Part Of Naagin 5, Says Her Character Has Exhausted Her Run
Anita Hassanandani, who has been the part of Ekta Kapoor's Naagin franchise for last two years, might not continue her role in the new season, Naagin 5.
Who Was Vikas Dubey? Details About the Notorious Gangster's Family, House & Criminal Life
He was wanted for the death of 8 policemen, and was carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh for information leading to his arrest. The gangster had been on the run since last Friday night when a police party, which had gone to arrest him from his house in Bikru vi...
Lashkar's Killing of Rising BJP Star, Family Members in Kashmir Sends a Chill Through Party Ranks
Lashkar-e-Taiba militants, J&K Police said, killed the trio in a pre-planned attack and fled from the spot. Wednesday’s incident is being seen as part of a bloody cycle of attacks on pro-India political activists in the restive Kashmir region.
Rupee Weakens by 17 Paise to Trade at 75.16 against US Dollar in Opening Trade
Forex traders attributed the rupee's weakness to stronger US dollar against its key rival currencies.
NGT Dismisses Plea to Allow Plying of 15-Year-Old Vehicles During Covid-19 Pandemic
The plea was filed by a senior citizen asking Delhi's NGT to allow relaxation to 15-year-old vehicles during the Covid-19 crisis.
'Dead Men Tell No Tales': Oppn Says Vikas Dubey's Encounter an Attempt to Bury His Nexus Details
Samajwadi Party Chief and former UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav tweeted, “The car has now overturned, but the government was saved from being overturning because of their secret.”