News
Reforms Necessary But Govt Must Offer High MSPs for Crops Other Than Just Paddy: Nobel Winner Abhijit Banerjee
Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, are protesting at various borders adjoining Delhi against the laws, fearful that these will leave them at the mercy of big corporates by weakening the MSP and mandi systems.
Congress Launches Assam Campaign With Promises of Farm Debt Waiver, Microfinance Loans to Women
The Congress on Friday sounded the poll bugle in Assam by announcing waiver of farm debts and microfinance loans for women, implementation of minimum income guarantee scheme 'Nyay', free electricity up to 120 units for the poor and middle class and ensure...
Inside Kangana Ranaut's New Year Party with Arjun Rampal, Gabriella Demetriades and Team Dhaakad
Kangana Ranaut hosted a special brunch for the crew of her forthcoming film Dhaakad, to mark the beginning of the new year.
Appeals Court Vacates Order Delaying Woman's Execution
federal appeals court has cleared the way for the only woman on federal death row to be executed before Presidentelect Joe Biden takes office.
At Least 17 Villagers Hacked to Death by Militants in Eastern Congo
At least 17 people were found hacked to death in a part of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ravaged by attacks from Islamist militants, a local official said on Friday.
India Asks Pakistan to Ensure Early Release of Indian Prisoners
The request came in the context of the exchange of the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen by both the countries as part of a practice to do so on the first day of every calendar year under the framework of a 2008 agreement.
BioNTech Founders Warn of Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Gaps
The delays have caused consternation in Germany, where some regions had to temporarily close vaccination centres days after the launch of an inoculation drive on December 27.
Upcoming Tata Gravitas SUV to be Unveiled on January 26 in India on Republic Day 2021
The upcoming Tata Gravitas SUV is based on the Harrier 5-seater version and will have larger rear overhang to adjust additional row of seating.
Drishyam 2 Teaser: Mohanlal's New Year Gift to Fans is the Sequel to His Hit Malayalam Thriller
Drishyam 2 will begin from where the first film left off, and promises to raise the stakes with double the thrills.
Sony To Launch PlayStation 5 In India In February
Sony Corp said on Friday its PlayStation 5 (PS5) console will be launched in India in coming weeks as it tries to capitalise on the pandemicdriven boom in gaming.
Goldsmith Dies after Militants Fire at Shop in Srinagar; CRPF Personnel Injured in Grenade Attack in Anantnag
Police said according to the preliminary investigation the goldsmith was fired upon at his shop in Saraibala area of Srinagar.
Irish COVID-19 Spread Worse Than Formal Reporting Suggests
About 4,000 additional positive tests for COVID19 in the last two to three days have yet to be formally confirmed in Ireland, meaning the situation is worse than recent record daily figures suggest, a senior health official said on Thursday.
New Kansas Lawmaker Under Court Order Denied Committee Seats
The top Democrat in the Kansas House has refused to give an incoming lawmaker any committee assignments over issues that include an antistalking court order filed against him after he won his seat.
Chief Justice Praises Work Of Federal Courts During COVID-19
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is praising federal courts nationwide for their flexibility in responding to the COVID19 pandemic, acknowledging in his annual yearend report the role technology has played in keeping courts running.
China Reports First Case Of New Coronavirus Variant: Report
The variant was detected in a 23-year-old female student returning to China from Britain, who was tested in Shanghai on December 14, according to the latest edition of China CDC Weekly published on Wednesday.
Stocks Stall Near Record Highs After Tumultuous Year
Stocks fell in European trading on Thursday as lockdowns and rising COVID19 cases overshadowed the optimism around the rollout of vaccines in the New Year, while the dollar's descent accelerated to another twoandahalfyear low.