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Chandra Shekhar, 9th Prime Minister who remained in office for 223 days

May 26, 2022 11:09 am

He began his parliamentary journey in 1962, when he was elected to the Rajya Sabha as the PSP nominee. In 1965, he joined the Congress and became the general secretary of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) in 1967.

US considering $4 bln additional support for India

May 23, 2022 6:53 pm

The US has so far provided India with $5.8 billion, of which $2.9 billion is outstanding, for Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing, healthcare, renewable energy, financial inclusion and infrastructure.

India-Japan 'natural partners', relationship of spirituality, cooperation: PM Modi in Tokyo

May 23, 2022 8:57 pm

PM Modi is in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida.

India-Japan will contribute to open, free and inclusive Indo-Pacific defined by respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity: PM Modi

May 23, 2022 2:38 pm

Prime Minister Modi, who is in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, penned an op-ed on the vibrant relations between India and Japan in the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper.

Indian-origin businessman Sunil Chopra elected as mayor in UK

May 22, 2022 6:36 pm

Chopra was the mayor of the London Borough of Southwark in 2014-2015, and deputy mayor in 2013-2014, the first Indian-origin person to hold the prestigious office in the Borough.

Delhi Confidential: In Lighter Vein

May 18, 2022 2:59 am

Mukul Wasnik in a lighter vein said he will have to resign four times since he had been a general secretary for 23 years now. Of course, he will be given a new role.

India looks at reopening mission in Kabul minus senior diplomats

May 17, 2022 7:51 am

The plan for reopening does not include sending diplomats at senior levels — the embassy will likely function only with personnel for liaison purposes that may extend to consular services, the sources said. It would not mean a recognition of the Taliban regime.

Central officials raise red flag as Bengal allots medical seats to Ukraine returnees

May 17, 2022 4:35 pm

On April 28, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced that her government would accommodate 412 students who were forced to return to the state from Ukraine following the Russian invasion.

To tackle Covid, lessons from flood preparedness

May 16, 2022 8:29 am

K Srinath Reddy writes: We need to move from a heightened pandemic response to a steady-state endemic response, being ready to shift gears as needed

Covid-19 Highlights: Mumbai records 155 COVID-19 cases, one death; North Korea reports 6 deaths after admitting outbreak

May 14, 2022 8:47 am

Covid-19 India LIVE News Updates, Coronavirus News Today, Coronavirus (Covid-19) 4th Wave India Live Updates, 13 May 2022: South Korea to provide vaccines to neighbour; active cases in India at 18,604

Week in pictures: A look at most compelling photos from around the world

December 11, 2021 6:41 pm

From festival celebrations to protests, here are the best photos of this week.

Week in Pictures: A look at compelling images from around the world

November 13, 2021 9:55 pm

From celebrations to COP26 protests, here are the best photos of this week.

Week in Pictures: A glance at compelling photos from around the world

November 06, 2021 7:13 pm

From celebrations to protests, here are the best photos of this week.

India vs Pakistan T20 match: For cricket fans across India, it is prayers, posters and cheers

October 24, 2021 9:58 pm

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field against arch-rivals India in the Super 12 game of the ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Week in pictures: A look at most compelling photos from around the world

October 09, 2021 9:28 pm

From blast in Afghanistan to protests, here are the best photos of this week.

Week in pictures: A look at most compelling photos from around the world

September 19, 2021 9:34 pm

From festival celebrations to protests, here are the best photos of this week.

Week in pictures: A look at most compelling images from around the world

August 28, 2021 5:22 pm

From wildfires to evacuation from Afghanistan, here are the best photos of this week

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, which will be named INS Vikrant, begins sea trials

August 04, 2021 3:15 pm

The first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier of India, which will be named INS Vikrant once commissioned, Wednesday began its sea trials off the coast of Kochi.

Political rallies to markets: People go mask-less even as Covid cases surge

March 25, 2021 4:35 pm

Even as political rallies and protests see Covid caution thrown to the winds, even in their normal lives, people seem to be getting lax about wearing masks and observing other coronavirus-related rules.

See Pics: Prince Charles on a two-day visit to India

November 09, 2017 3:56 pm

Prince Charles arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday as part of his 10-day tour of four nations, including Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and India. This is his ninth visit to India.

CBI registers FIR in ICICI Bank-Videocon loan case

June 22, 2020 6:04 pm

Months after the preliminary inquiry to probe the alleged irregularities in the Rs 3,250 crore ICICI Bank-Videocon loan case, CBI has filed an FIR in the matter against the Kochhars and Videocon group's Venugopal Dhoot.

India VS Australia: Team India practices at Adelaide

June 22, 2020 6:06 pm

Indian cricket team arrived at Adelaide ahead of the second ODI match. They were seen practicing ahead of the second ODI. The second match is scheduled to be played on January 15.

India vs Australia: India scripts historic series win in Australia

June 22, 2020 6:06 pm

Seventy-one years after they first toured Australia, India finally has a series win in Australia to its name. Lets see why this victory is so historical for India.

Tata Tiago top trim launched | Nissan Kicks bookings | Harley & BMW Motorrad discounts

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

Tata Motors launches the top variant of the Tiago, Nissan Kicks SUV India launch is closing in. Harley-Davidson Street series and BMW Motorrad G310 twins have incredible year-end discounts. All this and more in this week's Auto Wrap.

Congress picks Ashok Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Sachin Pilot is deputy CM

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

After deliberations, Congress President Rahul Gandhi has picked Ashok Gehlot for the post of Rajasthan Chief Minister. Sachin Pilot, who fought for the position, will be made deputy Chief Minister of the state.

How Congress sealed the deal in Rajasthan and MP | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

It was a close contest in both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh between the Congress and BJP. But the grand old party did get a few things right which helped it get ahead of the bump in both the states. Manoj CG breaks it down.

Implant files: How medical devices that are recalled in the US are still in use in India

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

The Indian Express-ICIJ investigation finds that at least 57 medical devices, many used in critical care, were being sold in India when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clamped down on them for a range of faults over the last two years.

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Why a leader is aligning with someone is more important that who aligns with who; Mamata Banerjee has a major role: Amit Mitra, Bengal Finance Minister

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

Bengal FM Amit Mitra talks about demonetisation, the problems with GST, failing Centre-state relations, the need for protecting and building institutions such as the RBI and CBI, investments in the state, and what the BJP “doesn’t get about Bengal".

J&K political drama: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

National Conference chief Omar Abdullah said that PDP and NC coming together is not the best idea for mainstream politics in J&K. But today, both he and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation.