India declares one-day state mourning for Kuwait’s Emir

India declares one-day state mourning for Kuwait’s Emir

India on Thursday declared one-day state mourning on Sunday as a mark of respect to Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, who passed away on Tuesday. Making the announcement, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said, “The government of India has decided that there will be one day’s state mourning […]

Footballer takes AIFF to court, hearing fixed for Oct 20

Footballer takes AIFF to court, hearing fixed for Oct 20

 Budding footballer Anwar Ali (20), who has represented the country at various international tournaments and was an integral part of India’s campaign in the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017, has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the decision of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to prohibit him from practicing with his club as […]

As India faces China hostility, advanced arms sales show US pledge to its security

As India faces China hostility, advanced arms sales show US pledge to its security

When India is a victim of China’s bullying behaviour and is facing substantial security challenges, Washington’s sale of advanced weapons system show its commitment to India’s security, according to a senior US State Department official. “At a time when India is facing substantial security challenges, the growth in our defence partnership is exceptionally important. This […]

India does not give a ‘straight count’ on Covid-19 death

India does not give a ‘straight count’ on Covid-19 death

US President Donald Trump has said that India does not give a “straight count” on the Covid-19 deaths. During the presidential debate on Tuesday night between him and Democratic Party presidential candidate Joe Biden, they both sparred on the extent of the deaths caused by the pandemic. Biden said that the 200,000 people who died […]

87m were likely exposed to Covid-19, 1 in 15 had antibodies

87m were likely exposed to Covid-19, 1 in 15 had antibodies

The key findings of the second round of sero-survey conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) suggested that India had 87 million Covid-19 patients by the end of August. Sharing the details during the weekly press briefing of the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday, ICMR Director-General Balram Bhargava said that one in 15 […]

Lufthansa cancels all flights between Germany and India from Sep 30

Lufthansa cancels all flights between Germany and India from Sep 30

Airline major Lufthansa on Tuesday said it will cancel all planned flights between Germany and India from September 30 to October 20. According to the airline, the move comes after Indian authorities rejected Lufthansa’s planned flight schedule for October. “Lufthansa had applied for the continuation of special flights it was granted to operate until the […]

Big B one of the most comfortable superstars to work with

Big B one of the most comfortable superstars to work with

 Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan is among the most comfortable superstars to work with, says Priya Patil, his stylist on Kaun Banega Crorepati. Talking about Bachchan’s preferences when it comes to clothing, Priya said: “The format of the show (KBC) is that it is an evening show and we have been using the three-piece suits for […]

‘Viruses a crown of thorns borne for centuries’

‘Viruses a crown of thorns borne for centuries’

 It began as “panspermia”, a hypothesis that life exists throughout the Universe, that was coined by the 5th century BC Greek polymath Anaxagorus. He theorised that the first contaminants – as also other organisms – made their appearance via meteors that had loosened from large stars and plunged down to earth, carrying “seeds everywhere and […]

Now politics begin over Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura

Now politics begin over Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura

Two days after a civil suit was filed in a Mathura court, seeking ownership of the entire 13.37 acres of Krishna Janambhoomi land in the temple town and removal of the Shahi Idgah Masjid, politics has begun in right earnest on the issue. Former BJP MP and founder of Bajrang Dal, Vinay Katiyar, welcomed the […]

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