Tourists lodged in and around the area where the attack happened were seen flocking out of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. On their way out of J&K, many tourists said that while what happened i…
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Asim Munir dubbed Kashmir as the “jugular vein” of Islamabad, adding that Pakistan won’t “forget it”read moreThe Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday…
Los Angeles is set to host the world’s first ‘live’ sperm race on April 25. The one-of-a-kind event, hosted by Sperm Racing, a startup founded and run by teenagers, will have a racetrack that…
At the Rising Bharat Summit 2025, global leaders praised India’s unstoppable rise, citing its visionary leadership and dynamic youth as pivotal forces driving global peace, economic progress and …
Beyond the realm of music, mentalism offers an entirely different kind of experienceread moreIndian musicians are carving a prominent space for themselves on the global stage, from the Grammy-winni…
Doctor-recommended health tests for your 20s, 30s & 40s. From STI screenings to mammograms, know which checkups to prioritise for early disease detectionread moreAs the saying goes, prevention …
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju will re-introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha today, April 2. The bill has sparked strong opposition from the INDIA bloc and Muslim groups, includi…
As per reports, a massive storm earlier hit the area, causing the tree to topple on to the victims. Local authorities reported several people injured, who were rushed to Jari Hospital for further m…
A day after USCIRF report claimed that attacks against India’s minorities rose in 2024, the MEA on Wednesday dismissed the report calling it “biased and politically motivated” and said that U…
The sudden passing of Katie Donnell, a Florida fitness enthusiast, has reignited concerns about the potential dangers of energy drinks.The 28-year-old “workout queen”, who was dedicated to main…
‘Three years later, it does look like I’m the one that got egg on my face because clearly, the policy has meant that India has actually a prime minister who can hug both the president of Ukrain…
Marriage triples the risk of obesity for men.That’s what a new study in Poland’s Warsaw says.The study claims marriage increases the risk of men being overweight by 62 per cent, while for women…
Tossing, turning, checking the time & yet no sleep in sight—sounds familiar? If you find yourself wide awake in the middle of the night, you’re not alone.A concerning new survey by LocalCir…
March 12, 2025, will be observed as World Glaucoma Day to raise awareness about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the …
For Anant Ambani, Vantara, which has received the ‘Prani Mitra’ National Award, India’s highest distinction in animal welfare by the Government of India, in the ‘Corporate’ category, is a…
India has confirmed its first case of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in domestic cats.The case was detected in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district and has raised concerns about the possibility o…
The Border Security Force (BSF) has said that an infiltrator has been killed at the India-Pakistan border in Punjabread moreThe Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday said its personnel have foil…
There is a growing trend in both the frequency and intensity of heatwaves occurring across Indiaread moreWeather-wise, February used to be a pleasant time in several parts of India. The winter chil…
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise due to rising air pollution in cities as well as rural areas.
But did you know that indoor air pollution is just as real as outside
air pollution?
According to a…
“A wave in the ocean”, “low growl” and that of a “cracker.”
That’s how residents described the sounds that accompanied tremors after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake hit India’s capital, Delhi and its…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that democracy is often treated as a Western characteristic and gestured with his index finger with a mark while responding to a question about the global…
A shocking case of ragging has surfaced from a government nursing college in Kerala’s Kottayam, where first-year students were reportedly stripped naked and tortured with dumbbells.
According to the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that now is the moment for businesses to come to India as the country strives to become a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 while maintaining a strong…
For many women, the use of menstrual cups has become a regular phenomenon. Seen as an eco-friendly alternative to tampons and sanitary pads, an increasing number of women across the world are using…
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday accepted the party’s defeat in the national capital and congratulated the Bharatiya Janata Party on its victory.
“We accept the mandate of…
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday said that there are up to 487 presumed Indian citizens facing final removal orders from the US, with details about 298 of these individuals having been shared…
Indian Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar on Thursday (February 6) addressed the Indian Parliament amid a political row triggered after the US deported over 100 illegal immigrants on a…
The early decades of India after Independence were difficult. It’s a too well-known story to repeat here that the British came to India with mercantile aspiration, it was the world’s richest nation…
Snapchat has released the third edition of its Digital Well-Being Index (DWBI) just days before Safer Internet Day, which is observed on 11 February 2025. The report offers insights into the online…
Bryan Johnson, the American entrepreneur known for his age-reversal and longevity experiments, left an interview midway in India complaining of the poor air quality.
Johnson, during an interview with…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the new income tax bill, which will be presented in Parliament next week, will aim to make the IT Act relevant to the 21st century, with the focus…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce a new Income Tax Bill in Parliament next week, aiming to simplify the six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961.
The proposed bill, which will be…
In a heartbreaking incident from Kerala, a 15-year-old boy tragically ended his life after enduring relentless bullying and ragging at school because of his skin colour.
On January 15, the boy, Mihir…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey in Lok Sabha on Friday. The survey pegged India’s growth in the financial year 2026 at 6.3-6.8 per cent.
The economic survey, documented…
The cure for a broken heart may still elude us.
However, scientists say they may have found one for damaged hearts.
Researchers writing in the journal Nature say they have developed a ‘patch’ that can…
Isro’s hitting a 100!
If all goes as planned, then India and the world will witness the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (Isro) 100th launch, scheduled for January 29 at 6.23 am from Sriharikota’s…
An Alabama woman passed a major milestone on Saturday by becoming the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant.
Towana Looney, 53, is healthy and full of energy with her new kidney for 61…
India is known for being home to the oldest civilisation in the world and while it carries that title as a badge of honour, researchers have found that the Iron Age could have begun in the southern…
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai is facing campus controversy after organizing an event on ‘the science of begetting a good progeny,’ raising concerns about promoting pseudoscience. The…
News that actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed at his Bandra home during an attempted burglary has left many shocked.
The incident reportedly occurred around 2.30 am.
Khan, who was awoken by suspicious…
A day after an Indian high-powered committee, set up after Washington DC raised the Pannun murder plot issue with New Delhi, recommended action against the “individual” in question, US ambassador Eric…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully completed the docking of its SpaDex satellites on Thursday as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) programme. This makes India only…
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) such as soft drinks, ice cream, breakfast cereals, chips and chocolate are not good for your children. They could impact how our bodies grow, particularly our jaws,…
After Mark Zuckerberg recently said that most incumbent governments worldwide, including India, were defeated in elections held post-Covid-19, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday slammed the…
A man from Kerala recruited by the Russian military has died in the ongoing war on Ukraine, according to a report.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2024, it has recruited several thousands of…
As the biggest spiritual gathering in the world began on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima on Monday, devotees from not just India but around the world have arrived in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj…
The Supreme Court said on Thursday that it had previously expressed its opinions on whether those who have profited from quotas should be barred from receiving more reservations, and that it is now up…
It is not just junior-level executives who are voicing disagreement with Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan on social media — often anonymously.
Some of India’s most well-known business leaders…
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to transform India, offering solutions to challenges in governance, healthcare, agriculture, financial services, and much more. However, to reap…
India has reported seven cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus whose symptoms are usually similar to a cold. Two infants were infected in Karnataka’s Bengaluru, two children…
Health experts have alleviated concerns about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), clarifying that it is not as highly transmissible as Covid-19. They stressed that HMPV should not be equated with Covid-19,…
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka’s Bengaluru. The ICMR said in a statement that the two cases were found “through…
The US Surgeon General’s recent advisory has put the link between alcohol and cancer back in the spotlight.
With mounting evidence of the risks, Dr. Vivek Murthy’s call for warning labels on alcoholic…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for an ambitious leap in space technology with the launch of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX). The mission is scheduled for today,…
A controversial study which promoted the use of hydroxychloroquine drug as a treatment for COVID-19 was officially withdrawn from an academic journal. On Tuesday, Elsevier, a Dutch academic publishing…
Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on a bunch of countries.
The president-elect has threatened this action against the Brics group of nations– which includes India– if they…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a swipe at Congress-led Opposition for creating “hooliganism” in the parliament and creating disorder.
Addressing the media ahead of the Winter Session of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that with Mahayuti’s win in Maharashtra, negative and dynastic politics has lost its place in the state, adding that development and good governance have emerged…
If you’re a fan of Swiss chocolate, chances are you haven’t skipped Lindt’s famous chocolates.
But the renowned chocolatier is now at the centre of a controversy after acknowledging the results of a…
Guyanese President Irfan Ali on Wednesday (November 20) praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his impactful leadership and contributions in the developing world, calling him a “champion…