India
Biden Nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti For India Ambassador
President Joe Biden has nominated Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to serve as ambassador to India, the White House said Friday, selecting a high-profile ally to serve in one of the most difficult diplomatic posts.
Punjab's Drug Problem Comes to Light Again as 14-Year-Old Dies of Overdose in Muktsar
If the administration fails to take action, the village will be ruined because of drugs, the deceased's grandfather said.
81 New Covid-19 Cases; 3 More Deaths in Delhi; Positivity Rate Drops to 0.11%
The number of active cases decreased to 798 on Friday from 847 a day before, according to the bulletin.
Mamata's Masterstroke? Mukul Roy, Still a BJP MLA, Appointed PAC Chairman in WB Assembly
A leader from the Opposition is usually given the post. The TMC gave Roy the charge citing he is legally a BJP MLA.
Karad's Induction in Union Cabinet Aimed at Ending Pankaja's Political Career, Alleges Sena
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday carried out a major revamp of the Union Cabinet, as part of which Karad on took charge as the new Minister of State for Finance.
Uttar Pradesh: Meerut Gets Ready Against Possible Third Wave Of Covid-19
Oxygen plants have been started in places such as Daurala, Mawana and Kithor.
Indian Navy Prohibits Flying of Drones Within 3 kms of its Assets
The Navy's decision came in view of a drone attack on an Indian Air Force base in Jammu last month injuring two personnel.
Akhilesh Yadav Raps BJP ‘Goons’ For Violence During Blockhead Election Nomination
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav warned of action against officers who were "working for the BJP".
Concerned Over 'Delta+, Lambda', Kempty Fall-like Cases, India's Top Docs Chart Out Delhi's Covid Plan
Delhi disaster management panel also discussed at length concerns arising out of new variants like Delta plus and Lambda variants.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Why White Flags Are Going Up In Malaysia As Country Reels Under Surge In Covid-19 Cases; An Enormous Lake in Antarctica Vanished in 3 Days
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: EXPLAINED: Why White Flags Are Going Up In Malaysia As Country Reels Under Surge In Covid-19 Cases, Lockdown; Vicky Kaushal Proposes Marriage to Katrina Kaif in Front of Salman Khan in This Viral Vi...
WhatsApp Temporarily Puts its Privacy Policy on Hold, Delhi High Court Told
The Centre said that according to it WhatsApp's privacy policy was in violation of Indian IT laws and rules.
DRDO, AICTE Launch MTech in Defence Technology
The program has six specialized streams - combat technology, aero technology, naval technology, communication systems and sensors, directed energy technology, and high energy materials Technology.
Late Night Shifts, Maintaining Files, Focus on Covid: What New Team Modi Did on Day 1
Vaishnaw has ordered officials to work in two shifts. The first shift will start at 7 am and end at 4 pm, and the second shift will start at 3 pm and end at 12 midnight.
Have Been In Communication With Pakistan About Taliban's Safe Havens: Pentagon
The US has been in communication with Pakistan about how to close down the safe havens used by the Taliban to refurbish and replenish themselves, the Pentagon has said. The comments by Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby on Thursday came as President Joe...
Monsoon Revival: Moderate Showers in Mumbai, Good Rains Likely in Maha for 4-5 Days
In signs of the monsoon revival in Mumbai, the city and its suburbs received light to moderate rainfall since Thursday morning.
Early Completion of Disengagement in Eastern Ladakh Could Pave Way for De-escalation: Govt
At a media briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said such a step could enable progress in bilateral relations between the two countries.
