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Strong sea waves near the Gateway of India due to Cyclone Tauktae approaching the coasts, in Mumbai, Monday, May 17, 2021. As per weather department the Cyclone Tauktae. (PTI)

Cyclone Tuaktae: One killed and two injured in Maharashtra's Raigad

Mumbai Airport shut from 11 am to 4 pm due to cyclone alert

17 May 2021 10:43 AM IST

Industrial strength belts, capable of handling loads of more than 5 tonnes, are being used on the legs of elephants. (Image sourced)

Now, painless restraints for captive tuskers

A wildlife vet from Maharashtra designs chain and pain free restraints for elephants

17 May 2021 9:25 AM IST

A medic takes a swab sample for COVID-19 testing during the second wave of coronavirus epidemic in India, in Ranchi, Friday, May 7, 2021. (Photo: PTI)

Fear of test puts villagers in peril

The fear that is stalking these sections is that those testing positive would be shifted to Covid hospitals

17 May 2021 8:58 AM IST

High sea waves due to cyclone Tauktae hit Bhagavathi Prem Sinken Dredger, at Surathkal Beach near Mangaluru, Sunday, May 16, 2021. (PTI)

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies after ploughing through Kerala, Karnataka,...

Amit Shah on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss preparedness for Cyclone Tauktae

16 May 2021 11:55 PM IST

Second batch of Sputnik-V vaccine arrives in Hyderabad. (PTI)

Second batch of Russian COVID-19 vaccine reaches Hyderabad

The first consignment of 1.50 lakh doses of Sputnik V vaccine from Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) landed in India...

16 May 2021 2:25 PM IST

Fuel prices differ from state to state depending on the incidence of local taxes such as VAT and freight charges. (Photo: File/PTI)

Petrol, diesel price hiked again; petrol price nears Rs 99 in Mumbai

Rates had already crossed Rs 100-mark in several cities in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra

16 May 2021 11:53 AM IST

Construction of two more PSA plants, one each in Dimapur and Mokokchung district is progressing. (Photo: PTI)

Nagaland's first PSA oxygen generation plant at NHAK will be...

The PSA oxygen generation plant is being funded by PM CARES fund.

16 May 2021 11:14 AM IST

A medic takes a swab sample for COVID-19 testing during the second wave of coronavirus epidemic in India, in Ranchi, Friday, May 7, 2021. (Photo: PTI)

India records 3.11 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases in single day

The active cases have reduced to 36,18,458 comprising 14.66 per cent of the total infections

16 May 2021 10:58 AM IST

SpiceJet had approached the DGCA for permission since the rest for the pilots was not in a suitable environment as mandated by Indias Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR). (Representational Photo: PTI)

No Covid test, Spicejet pilots spend 21 hours in jet at Zagreb

Spicejet blamed Croatian authorities for changing orders mid-air and insisting on RTPCR negative tests

16 May 2021 9:13 AM IST

The governments fear of its image abroad being hammered by celebrities with a large following on the social media has led to it calling for Twitter to take down nearly 1,200 accounts following tweets on farmer protests. (Photo: AFP)

Graffiti artist among 20 arrested over anti- Israel protests in J&K

Valley's top cop warns netizens for making 'irresponsible social media comments'

16 May 2021 12:50 AM IST

Rough sea weather conditions due to formation of Cyclone Tauktae in the Arabian Sea, in Thiruvananthapuram, Saturday, May 15, 2021. As per IMD, cyclonic storm Tauktae is very likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm by Saturday night. (PTI Photo)

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies; to reach Gujarat coast by May 18, IMD...

The cyclone is likely to cause heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of Gujarat

16 May 2021 12:45 AM IST

PM Modi was speaking at the release of the eighth installment of financial benefits under the PM-Kisan scheme via video conferencing. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi reviews COVID situation, says localised containment strategies...

Modi sought empowering ASHA and anganwadi workers with all necessary tools

16 May 2021 12:32 AM IST