- Ukraine crisis: Russia welcomes India?s ?independent? position
Russia on Wednesday welcomed India’s “independent position” on the Ukraine crisis and said its views on the issue at the UN Security Council was reflective of the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries.
- Even Arctic faces rising wildfire risk, experts warn ahead of UN Environment Assembly
Climate change and land-use change are projected to make wildfires more frequent and intense, with a global increase of extreme fires of up to 14 per cent by 2030, 30 per cent by the end of 2050 and 50 per cent by the end of the century, a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and GRID-A
- Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking cancellation of offline board exams for classes 10, 12
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking cancellation of offline physical board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 conducted by various state boards, CBSE, NIOS and ICSE, saying “Such petitions give false hopes to Students.”
- BharatPe sacks founder's wife over using company cash for beauty treatments
BharatPe has sacked Madhuri Jain Grover, wife of the fintech firm's co-founder and managing director Ashneer Grover, over alleged financial irregularities and cancelled ESOPs vested with her.
- DRDO successfully tests Quantum Key Distribution tech between 2 cities 100 km apart
A joint team of scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, for the first time in the country successfully demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution link between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh, a distance of more th
- Now, get prior alert about destination on phone via new Delhi Metro mobile app
Riders of Delhi Metro, using its newly-revamped mobile application, can now get a prior alert notification when the next station on the route of the train journey is their destination, officials said.
- Employer obligated to pay damages for delay in payment of EPF contribution: SC
An employer is under an obligation to pay the damages for delay in payment of the contribution of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) of an employee, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.
- ?Love affair? no ground for bail in POCSO case, SC sets aside Jharkhand HC order
The Supreme Court has said that grounds like “there was a love affair” between the girl and the accused and there was alleged “refusal to marry” will have no bearing on the grant of bail in the POCSO case.
- Maruti Suzuki drives in new Baleno priced at Rs 6.35 lakh
The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday launched the all new version of its premium hatchback Baleno priced between Rs 6.35-9.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Rs 18,000 crore returned to banks from Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi: Centre to SC
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that Rs 18,000 crore have been returned to the banks in the case of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Mehul Choksi.
- Delhi HC judge recuses from hearing FB, Twitter, Google pleas against order to remove anti - Ramdev links globally
A Delhi High Court judge on Wednesday recused himself from hearing pleas by internet and social media giants, Facebook, Twitter and Google, challenging an order directing them to remove, block or disable on a global basis links to a video containing defamatory allegations against yoga guru Ramdev.
- Omicron variant ?silent killer?, recovery takes long: CJI Ramana
Chief Justice N V Ramana on Wednesday said that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is a “silent killer” and it takes a long time to recover from the strain.
- If your birthday is on February 23
The combination of two and three makes you a deep thinker. Career should be your top priority. You’ve got loads of planetary support but be careful not to bite more than you can chew. You are going to turn the card of success in your favour in all walks of your life, but take good care of your
- Ukraine crisis, crude prices posing challenge to financial stability: FM
Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the consequent jump in global crude prices would be a challenge to financial stability in India. The two issues were discussed at the meeting of Financial Stability Development Council (FSDC), which comprises
- PM bats for timely implementation of schemes, vibrant border villages
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged people to visit border villages to impart a degree of "vibrancy" to sparsely populated regions along the country's frontiers.
- Gauri Gupta clears NTSE Stage 2
Gauri Gupta clears NTSE Stage 2
- Doctors remove three live botflies from eye of American woman in Delhi hospital
An American woman, who had recently visited the Amazon forests, was diagnosed with a rare case of myiasis, a type of tissue infection, in her eye and underwent a "successful surgery at a private facility here, hospital authorities claimed on Monday.
- Chandigarh power outage: Telcos using alternative sources to power sites, exchanges
Mobile operators’ association Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) on Wednesday said the power outage in parts of Chandigarh had impacted telecom towers and disrupted mobile network connectivity in certain areas, and telcos are talking all measures to power their sites and exchanges
- India sends 2,500 tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Attari - Wagah
As a humanitarian aid to Kabul, India today sent the first shipment of 2,500 tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Pakistan land route.
- Strandja Memorial: Nitu, Anamika make it count, reach quarters
Indian women boxers Nitu and Anamika advanced to the quarterfinals of the 73rd Strandja Memorial in their categories in Sofia, Bulgaria, after clinching impressive opening-round wins.
- Saha(ra): ICA pours in support for Wriddhiman Saha after ?threat? from scribe
The Indian Cricketers’ Association (ICA) today strongly condemned the sending of a “threatening” message to veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha by an unnamed sports journalist and welcomed the BCCI’s decision to probe the issue.
- Kisan Nama: Book on farmers who lost their lives during protest
Kisan Nama: Book on farmers who lost their lives during protest
- Poll will decide Manipur's next 25 years: Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said there was a time when common people in Manipur would not be able to visit government offices, but (CM) Biren Singh’s “people-friendly” dispensation has taken welfare services to people’s doorstep.
- Bad roads, civic body claims lack of funds for repair
Rohtak residents have been facing inconvenience due to the pathetic condition of roads in and around the city for more than two years.
- Reid goes with tried & tested ahead of clash with Spain
Promising forward Sukhjeet Singh was the only new face in India’s 20-strong men’s hockey squad announced today for the FIH Pro League tie against Spain, to be played in Bhubaneswar later this week.