India
Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh K Rosaiah Passed Away; PM, Political Stalwarts Offer Condolences
Rosaiah had always maintained a low profile and tried to steer clear of controversies. He had also set a record by presenting 15 budgets in the assembly.
Security Forces Alerted Over Delhi Woman Suspected of Honey-Trapping Officials for Favours, Sensitive Info
According to an input released by ITBP, the woman had formed close connections with both retired and serving officials of various government ministries as well as the CRPF, ITBP, J&K Police and Delhi Police.
UN Renews Anti-piracy Ships Off Somalia For Only 3 Months
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Friday to allow international naval forces to continue using all necessary means to fight piracy off the coast of Somalia but only for the next three months because the Somali government says there has been no...
Le Pen Honours Jewish, Polish Victims Of WWII In Warsaw
Warsaw, Dec 3 (AP) French far-right leader Marine Le Pen paid her respects to Jewish and Polish victims of World World II on Friday, on the eve of a Warsaw gathering of right-wing European party leaders that she will attend. Saturday's meeting will be...
Delhi Customs Intercepts Pak-origin Smuggled Cosmetic Goods Worth Rs 1.2 Cr
Acting on specific intelligence, officers of the Air Cargo Export Commissionerate intercepted an import consignment at New Courier Terminal on November 29.
Periya Double Murder Case: CBI Files Charge Sheet Against Ex-CPM MLA, 23 Others in Kerala
The people named in the charge sheet filed before an Ernakulam court includes CPM ex-MLA KV Kunhiraman.
India's First Needle-free Covid Vaccine to Hit Market: Here's All About the 3-dose ZyCov-D Jab
The ZyCov-D vaccine will first be administered to adults in seven states, and then be rolled out for adolescents aged between 12 and 17.
Stop Politics on Oxygen Shortage, Take Note of Hiked Production: Health Min Tells Oppn in Parliament
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the Centre made 'all possible efforts' to ensure the availability of oxygen.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Mirage Fighter Jet's Tyre Stolen from Moving Truck in Lucknow, Kashmir Reels Under Cold Wave & Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: Mirage Fighter Jet's Tyre Stolen from Moving Truck in Lucknow; FIR Registered; Kashmir Reels Under Cold Wave; Srinagar Records Minus 2.4 Degree Celsius; Omicron: More Int’l Passengers Test Positive,...
Angela Merkel At Farewell Ceremony: Don't Tolerate Hate
Berlin (AP) Outgoing Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Germans to stand up to hatred, at a military ceremony on Thursday bidding her farewell after 16 years in office. Merkel was honoured with a traditional military musical performance and mar...
India Has Not Imposed Travel Curbs Like Some Other Countries: MEA on Omicron
Asked about the 'at risk' countries list of India and the Omicron threat, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said it is an 'evolving situation'.
5 More Travellers from 'At Risk' Countries Test Positive for Covid-19 in Mumbai; 9 So Far
The BMC officials said that all the five travellers are males, who had arrived in the city from November 17 to December 2.
People Who Abide By Law Need Not Fear Me: CM Yogi at News18 India Chaupal; Vows 5 Int’l Airports in UP Soon
Uttar Pradesh will soon become the first state to have five functional international airports, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday.
Security Forces Bust Insurgent Hideout in Manipur, Seize Arms
The militants managed to escape before the arrival of the security forces, the official said, adding, the arms and ammunition were recovered after conducting a thorough search of the area.
S African Electoral Body Lauds Indian Counterpart As Example For World
Chairperson of Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Glen Mashanini has lauded the work of the Election Commission of India (ECI) as an example for the entire world. Mashanini was speaking at a seminar on Tuesday at the offices of Indian...
3,300 People Died Of AIDS In Mizoram Since 1990: Official
Around 3,300 people have died of complications caused by Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in Mizoram since the deadly virus was first detected in the state in 1990, a senior health department official said on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasio...