India
Three New Cases of Dengue Reported in Indore; Tally Stands at 170
In accordance to a report by Free Press Journal, as many as 170 patients have tested dengue positive so far, including three new cases identified on Tuesday.
15 Lakh More People May Die in India Each Year by 2100 Due to Extreme Heat by Climate Change: Report
The study said that the average number of extremely hot days around the country, presently over 35 degree Celsius, are likely to increase by more than eight times per year to 42.8 degree Celsius.
Engaged in Resolving Critical Issues Related to Proposed Trade Deal: India on RCEP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling to Bangkok on Saturday on a three-day visit to attend the annual ASEAN-India Summit, the East Asia Summit and the RCEP Summit.
European Union's Jean-Claude Juncker to Undergo Aneurysm Surgery on November 11
Former Luxembourg premier, Jean-Claude Juncker, had been due to retire on Friday from EU's executive arm. But that has been postponed until at least December, because his successor Ursula von der Leyen has failed to win parliamentary approval for her comm...
Govt Asks WhatsApp for Explanation After Israeli Firm Linked to Spyware Used on Activists and Journalists
Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government is concerned about the breach of privacy of citizens on WhatsApp and the messaging platform has been to explain the kind of breach.
EU Lawmakers' Visit Part of People-to-people Contact, Not 'Internationalisation' of Kashmir Issue, Says Centre
In its first comments on the issue, the ministry also said the important point was whether such an engagement serves larger national interests.
'Run for Unity' Participants Brave Bad Air Quality in Delhi
While the participants comprising sportspersons, enthusiasts and personnel from central police forces wore uniform white T-shirts with a photo of Patel embossed on it, none were seen using a face mask.
GATE 2020: IIT Delhi Reopens Application Process for J&K Region at gate.iitd.ac.in, Apply by Nov 8
The registration link for GATE 2020 application process was activated by Delhi IIT on its official website at gate.iitd.ac.in
Rashtriya Sankalp Diwas: Why is Indira Gandhi’s Death Day Celebrated as National Pledge Day?
The death anniversary of Indira Gandhi is marked as Rashtriya Sankalp Diwas or National Pledge Day. The occasion is dedicated to Indira Gandhi and her service to India.
UP Civil Contractor Struck Nails Into His Feet, Claimed Abduction to Implicate Municipal Official; Arrested
Accused Amruddin, around 35, was found wounded and shackled by passersby on a road near Dhoom-Manikpur village in Badalpur area, following which police were alerted, officials said.
Zika Infection Affects Cognitive Development in Puerto-Rican Infants
A new study conducted by researchers from Harvard University and the University of Puerto Rico has suggested that a prenatal Zika virus infection is linked to lower receptive language scores during the 1st year of life of a baby.
Bihar Cops Allegedly Made to Sign Pledge that They'll Be 'Cursed' if Found Lying about Chhath Leave
The Bihar Policemen's Association reacted with indignation, saying that making applicants sign such a pledge was tantamount to 'assault on religious sentiments and mistrust in the integrity of lower rank officials'.
Pakistan Army Targets Forwards Posts, Villages Along LoC in J&K's Rajouri
There was no immediate report of any casualty in the Pakistani firing and shelling.
Delhi Govt to Distribute 50 Lakh Masks among School Students from November 1 to Combat Pollution
A kit with two pieces of N95, one of the good quality masks for tackling smog, will be given to students and will be distributed for a week, said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Saudi Aramco to Keep 4.6 Million Barrels of Oil in Indian Storage: Government
Global oil producers are eager to gain a foothold in India, where fuel demand is expected to keep rising as the country's economy grows.
Dengue Cases Drop in Goa's Margao; City Still Under Alert: Health Officer
The officer further revealed that apart from the fogging and door-to-door activities, the help they received from the municipality and Collector is also the reason they could see the fall in the cases.