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'Project Dolphin' Aimed at Conserving Gangetic River Dolphins to be Launched in 15 Days, Says Javadekar
The prime minister had on the 74th Independence Day announced 'Project Dolphin', saying it will give a boost to biodiversity and create employment opportunities.
16-year-old Girl's Body Found in UP Village Pond, Rape Suspected
A youth has been detained for questioning and the case will soon be solved, Superintendent of Police (city) Pankaj Pandey said. He said the complaint was file.
Oil steady as China's plans to boost U.S. imports counters tensions
Oil prices steadied on Monday as news that China planned to ship large volumes of U.S. crude in August and September countered rising tensions between the two countries and a delay in the review of their trade pact over the weekend.
Hong Kong records 44 new coronavirus cases as social distancing restrictions extended
Hong Kong reported 44 new coronavirus cases on Monday as the government announced an extension to social distancing measures aimed at controlling further spreading of the virus, which has seen a resurgence in the Asian financial hub since early July.
Testing of CanSino's Covid-19 Vaccine Candidate Begins in Russia, Further Trials Lined up for Mexico, Saudi
CanSino last month said it was in talks for opportunities to launch late-stage – or Phase 3 – trials in Saudi Arabia, Russia, Brazil and Chile.
'Jungle Raj': Chandrababu Naidu Writes Letter to PM Modi, Demands Inquiry Against Alleged Phone Tapping by Jagan Govt
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party National President N Chandrababu Naidu said that the ruling party in AP and private individuals were using sophisticated technology and illegal software to tap phones of Opposition leaders, advoc...
I've Done Dharma, YRF Films But 30 Producers Ain't Lining Up on My Door, Yet I'm Grateful: Angad Bedi
In this interview, Angad Bedi opens up about stepping into Anshuman Saxena's shoes, the online backlash that 'Gunjan Saxena' received before its release and more.
Novavax begins mid-stage study of COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa
U.S. drug developer Novavax Inc said on Monday that it is starting a midstage study of its experimental COVID19 vaccine in South Africa, as the country experiences a surge in coronavirus cases.
Sabarimala's Lord Ayyappa Temple Opens for Five-day Monthly Puja in Kerala
While the priests will worship Lord Ayyappa as per the rituals, the temple authorities have maintained some rules on the entry of the devotees, keeping the COVID-19 health protocol in mind. There will be a restriction on the entry of the devotees, as befo...
Kamala Harris Appoints Indian-American Sabrina Singh as Her Press Secretary
Sabrina Singh is the granddaughter of Sardar J J Singh of the India League of America, a non-profit organisation which champions the interests of Indian-Ameri.
Happy Birthday Sachin Pilgaonkar: His 5 Special Family Moments
On Sachin Pilgaonkar's birthday, take a look at some family pictures of the host and actor.
California's Golden State Killer faces life prison sentence
Joseph James DeAngelo Jr., a former police officer, faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for 13 raperelated charges and 13 murder counts stemming from crimes in the 1970s and 1980s across six California counties. He pleaded...
Two Held for Allegedly Raping Minor Girl, Burning Her Body with Cigarette Butts in UP's Gorakhpur District
The girl was found unconscious on Sunday by her parents, who work as labourers at a brick kiln, and is currently undergoing treatment at the district hospital.
Irked by Chirag Paswan's Barbs, Nitish Kumar Now Faces Uphill Task With Hard Bargainer Fadnavis in Poll Talks
The BJP has been pursuing its policy of standing on its own throughout the country and in Bihar, it wants to emerge as the biggest party and to ensure win in all the seats it will contest as part of the NDA.
Vistara Likely to Commence Flights to UK, Germany, France from India
Vistara has already got the slots at the Heathrow airport in London. The flights between Delhi and London are likely to be announced in the next few days.
Gold eases as investors await Fed minutes
Gold eased on Monday, extending a selloff that left the market with its worst week in five months as caution crept in ahead of the release of U.S. Federal Reserve minutes later this week.