Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:10:57
VFS Global has resumed United Arab Emirates' tourist visa services for Indians from August 30 as the UAE announced the reopening of borders for the Indian travellers ahead of the Expo 2020 trade fair.
“The reopening of borders to the UAE is a reassuring move for the travel industry, with the United Arab Emirates being among the most popular destinations for Indians, especially with the Expo 20
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Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:08:35
The BJP would form the government on its own in Karnataka after the 2023 assembly polls, banking on the agenda of development, party national general secretary in charge of the state Arun Singh asserted here on Tuesday, as he ruled out the possibility of an alliance with the JD(S). He also expressed confidence about the BJP winning the maximum number of seats in Old Mysuru region, where the party
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Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:06:45
India's Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar won silver and bronze respectively in the men's high jump final here at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday. They were both Sport Class T42.
Mariyappan Thangavelu clinched silver after leaping the mark of 1.86m. This is his second medal at the Games, having already won a gold in Rio 2016. Meanwhile, Sharad Kumar grabbed bronze after scaling his
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Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:03:52
Soon after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CT Ravi compared All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) with Taliban, Asaduddin Owaisi called the BJP national secretary as a "child" who knows nothing about international politics.
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Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:00:42
A bomb-laden drone on Tuesday targeted Abha airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia injuring eight persons.
This is the second such strike on Abha Airport over the past 24 hours. The earlier attack caused no casualties. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the incident, reported Sputnik.
Saudi state TV reported that a civilian plane too was damaged in the drone strike.
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Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:57:57
Welcoming the decision of several states to allow re-opening of schools with restrictions, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has termed it a positive step but reiterated the need for strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
As COVID-19 cases continue to remain under the 50,000-mark for the past several weeks, IMD President Dr JA Jayalal said that this is the right time when government should co
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Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:52:20
Indian shooter Singhraj Adana claimed the bronze medal in the P1 men's 10m air pistol SH1 event of the Paralympics here on Tuesday.
Adana shot a total of 216.8 to finish the event in the third place after qualifying for the eight-man final as the sixth best shooter.
However, Manish Narwal, who topped the qualifications with 575, was eliminated in the seventh place when it mattered the most.
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Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:47:53
In a veiled swipe at BJP, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said "Ashirvad" rallies are being organised despite the threat of a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic "which is putting the lives of people in danger".
Speaking virtually after inaugurating an oxygen plant in Thane, the CM also said that "these people do not seem to care if some people die due to such rallies".
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Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:43:46
A high-level group comprising External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval and a number of other senior officials is focusing on India's immediate priorities in Afghanistan following the drawdown of American forces from the country after 20 years of presence.
Official sources said on Tuesday that the group has been meeting regularly over the last few days following a direction from Pr
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