Operation Langda: In UP encounters, 3,300 ‘criminals’ shot at
Since March 2017, when the BJP came to power in the state, UP Police have shot at and injured at least 3,302 alleged criminals in 8,472 encounters, leaving several of them hobbled...
e-RUPI Digital Payment Solution to Be Launched Today by PM Narendra Modi
e-RUPI is a QR code or SMS string-based e-voucher that is delivered to the mobile number of the beneficiaries.
e-RUPI, a person and purpose specific digital payment solution, will...
South Africa’s ex-leader Jacob Zuma turns himself in for prison term
Former South African president Jacob Zuma turned himself over to police early Thursday to begin serving a 15-month prison term
Former South African president Jacob Zuma turned himself over...
‘The ocean is on fire’: Gas leak from underwater pipeline sees flames erupt in...
The fire has been extinguished, says Reuters
A gas leak from an underwater pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico led to a raging fire on the ocean's surface Friday,...
Govt extends ban on scheduled international flights till July 31
Dedicated cargo flights, flights under the bilateral air bubble pacts with select countries will continue to operate, the civil aviation watchdog said.
The Government of India (GoI) has extended...
Brazil to suspend $324 million Covaxin deal with Bharat Biotech amid graft probe
Brazil will suspend a $324 million Indian COVID-19 vaccine contract that has mired President Jair Bolsonaro in accusations of irregularities.
The deal to buy 20 million doses of Bharat...
China certified malaria-free after 70-year fight, says WHO
Countries that have achieved at least three consecutive years of zero indigenous cases can apply for WHO certification of their malaria-free status.
China was certified as malaria-free on Wednesday...
Malaysia extends lockdown until COVID situation improves
Malaysia has now gone ahead and extended its restrictions until the pandemic is controlled. Malaysian Prime Minister, Muhyiddin Yassin announced this decision on Sunday. The Prime Minister said that the phase one...
Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for Floyd murder that prompted global protests
The former Minneapolis police officer was convicted in April.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd,...
After unwanted flights over the South China Sea, Malaysia looks for new aircraft
Malaysia has released a long-awaited tender for a new light combat aircraft and advanced fighter trainer, three weeks after accusing China of sending 16 military aircraft over the South China Sea near...