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ISI plans big terror strike in Kashmir before 5 Aug

13 Jul 2020 03:36 AM IST

Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI is in the process of launching a major terror attack in the Valley before August 5, a year after the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Indian intelligence agencies have alerted security forces about this plot being hatched by Pakistan-backed terrorist groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad

India sees record spike but Shah says we are in ‘good position’ to fight Covid-19

13 Jul 2020 03:35 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that India is in a “good position” in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic and the country will fight the disease with determination and enthusiasm. He added, “It was feared that how would a large country like ours would face this challenge given that

India, UAE stalemate on flights ends

11 Jul 2020 06:17 AM IST

The two countries agree to allow each other’s airlines to bring passengers into their territory.

Vikas Dubey encounter: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demands judicial probe

11 Jul 2020 06:17 AM IST

After a dramatic “encounter” of dreaded gangster Vikas Dubey near Kanpur on Friday morning, the Congress launched a scathing attack on the Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh. Party’s general secretary and in-charge of UP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tweeted, “The criminal is dead but what about those who aided him.” Later

IAF received last 5 of 22 Apache attack helicopters in June

11 Jul 2020 06:17 AM IST

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) received the final five of the 22 Apache attack helicopters from Boeing last month. The force was expecting delivery in March however due to Covid pandemic the delivery got delayed. In March, the force had received five Chinook heavy lift helicopters. In a

SC seeks reply from Centre, states on cruel ways to ward off elephants

11 Jul 2020 06:16 AM IST

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre, Kerala government and various other states on a PIL by Shubham Awasthi against use of explosives and other cruel ways to ward off wild elephants. The petition claims that use of barbaric means and explosives to ward off wild animals is

Heavy rainfall in Nepal sets flood alarm ringing in Bihar

11 Jul 2020 06:15 AM IST

As catchment areas of most rivers originating in Nepal have been witnessing heavy rainfall in the last few days, a threat of flood looms large across several parts of Bihar. Rivers such as Bagmati, Kosi, Gandak and others have already shown an upward trend and the river water is constantly

Wangchuk supports Tibet’s freedom from China

11 Jul 2020 06:15 AM IST

Leh: One of India’s most iconic educationists, Sonam Wangchuk, has come out in support of Tibet’s freedom from China, which he believes is yet another reason to use “wallet power” against Chinese products. In an interview to IANS in Leh, 53-year-old Wangchuk, whose campaign ï¿½boycott Chinese products’ received overwhelming support

Is Xi Jinping proving to be Hitler of ‘undeclared World War III’?

11 Jul 2020 06:10 AM IST

The rationale of China being overassertive at the time of Covid-19 comes from Sun Tzu’s philosophy that advises to ‘strike adversary when it’s weak and preserve yourself when it is strong’. China is, therefore, speeding up its ‘Incremental Encroachment Strategy’ in South China Sea and LAC.

Returning to roots: Resurgence of Ayurveda and Indian ethos

11 Jul 2020 06:09 AM IST

India is known for its traditional medicinal systems like Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani, source of which can be traced back to the ancient Vedas and other scriptures.

Restructuring in Covid: Reinventing the old wheel

11 Jul 2020 06:09 AM IST

The recent notification of Insolvency and Bankr uptcy Board of India has clarified that no application for a CIRP can be filed under IBC, for any default arising on or after March 25 for six months or such further period as may be notified for this purpose. Though the notification

Epicurean adventures of the gourmet king

11 Jul 2020 06:00 AM IST

Rocky Singh, of the food travel show ‘Highway On My Plate’, which he co-hosts with Mayur Sharma, talks about his long culinary journey, his idea of a good food, his favourite eating places and dishes, and of course his travel and eating-related tips.