India
PM Narendra Modi Greets People on Occasion of Milad-un-Nabi
Milad-un-Nabi marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and it is observed in the month of Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar.
Sensex Jumps Over 200 Points in Early Trade; Nifty Tops 11,700
Exchange data showed that foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 420.95 crore on a net basis on Thursday.
Govt's Latest Incentive for All Employees Reveal Its Desire for Boosting Economy, More Maybe in Offering
All those working in state governments, PSUs, banks and in the private sector have been offered income tax exemption for payment of cash equivalent of LTC fare.
AP Bans Online Gaming and Betting, Asks Centre to Block Access to 132 Apps, Websites in State
Reddy raised concern over online gaming and online betting fast catching up as a severe social evil leading to youth getting involved in vices like gambling and betting from the comfort of their homes through their mobile phones and computers.
Dr Reddy's Partners With BIRAC for Trials of Russian Covid-19 Vaccine Sputnik V in India
The partnership will allow Dr Reddy's to identify and use some of BIRAC's clinical trial centres for the vaccine, which are funded under the National Biopharma Mission (NBM), implemented by the Project Management Unit-NBM at BIRAC.
Insulated Cabin, Aerial Vehicle to Deliver Food: 'High-tech' Facility for Chinese Soldiers in Eastern Ladakh
Chinese defence ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Wu Quan said that in terms of accommodation, the troops were provided with a new dismountable self-energised insulated cabin, which can be built by service members themselves.
Gold Holds Steady, Tracks Dollar As Election Caution Kicks In
Gold steadied in a tight range on Thursday after falling 2% the previous day as caution crept in ahead of the U.S. elections, with bullion also contending with the dollar as a refuge for investors hedging risks from mounting COVID19 cases.
Patriarchy Not A Male-female Thing, Says 'Kaali Khuhi' Director Terrie Samundra
Patriarchy is a "deep-rooted blueprint" that people adhere to right from birth and it affects both women and men, believes "Kaali Khuhi" director Terrie Samundra. In her feature directorial debut, Samundra explores the enduring impact of female foeticide,...
Spotify Adds More Subscribers As Music Streaming Gets Back On Track
Spotify Technology SA on Thursday added more subscribers in the third quarter than Wall Street had expected and forecast strong growth in the current quarter as more users tuned in to its streaming music service.
Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra And Bobby Deol To Star In Shah Rukh Khan Backed 'Love Hostel'
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's production house Red Chillies Entertainment on Thursday announced its new film, "Love Hostel", featuring Bobby Deol, Vikrant Massey and Sanya Malhotra. The crime-thriller is written and will be directed by Shanker Raman, who h...
Centre Has Proposed To Build Double-decker Flyover In Chennai: Gadkari
The Centre has proposed to build a double-decker flyover connecting Chennai Port with other vital locations in Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. This would reduce traffic congestion in the city to a...
Dr Reddy's Hopes to Finish Phase 3 Trials of Russian Covid-19 Vaccine by March-May
The city-headquartered drug maker, which has received approval from the Drug Control General of India (DCGI) for conducting human clinical trials of Sputnik V, was expected to complete the Phase 2 trials by December, Dr Reddys Chief Executive Officer Erez...
BECA Combined with Other Pacts Will Enable Deeper Defence Ties Between India and US: USIBC
India and the US inked the BECA that provides for sharing of high-end military technology, classified satellite data and critical information, during the third edition of their 2+2 ministerial dialogue.
Delhi Court Acquits Arvind Kejriwal in Defamation Case Filed by BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri
The complaint was filed against him Bidhuri, MP from South Delhi parliamentary constituency, under section 500 (defamation) of the IPC.
Two Kerala Ministers Get Bail in 2015 Assembly Ruckus Case
The development comes a day after the Kerala High Court had declined to stay the summons issued to them.
NIA Searches Trust, NGOs in Srinagar in Terror Funding Case
Those whose premises were searched include Khurram Parvez (coordinator of the J&K Coalition of Civil Society), his associates Parvez Ahmad Bukhari, Parvez Ahmad Matta and Bangalore-based associate Swati Sheshadri as well as Parveena Ahanger, chairperson o...