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Against the backdrop of increased activity by militants, the authorities have imposed stringent restrictions on movement in parts of Srinagar to curtail planned Muharram processions. DC Photo: H U Naqash

Three more militants slain in spurt of violence in Kashmir

On Friday evening, the security forces had killed Al-Badr's district commander Shakoor Parray

29 Aug 2020 6:21 PM IST

No ban on Huawei 5G systems in France, but European firms Nokia, Ericsson will get preference

No ban on Huawei 5G systems in France, but European firms Nokia,...

It's normal that ... we want a European solution because of the importance of the security of our communication, ...

29 Aug 2020 6:06 PM IST

Seventeen islands in Andamans have also been identified for holistic development that includes building infrastructure to promote tourism. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

AA Edit | COVID-19 puts Andaman's tribes in a particularly vulnerable...

With a population of around four lakhs, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has reported 2,268 coronavirus cases so far,...

29 Aug 2020 6:05 PM IST

GST collections in July fall 14% due to COVID lockdown. (Photo-ANI)

DC Edit | GST meet: Has Modi government failed its citizens?

Why should there be different yardsticks for the Central government and its citizens?

29 Aug 2020 5:20 PM IST

Women must get out of the self-pitying mode and change their weaknesses into their strengths.

Ayesha Khaliq | Legal marriageable age tweak won't meet gender, health...

The opponents hold the view that the proposed law is not likely to succeed in changing the socio-cultural realities at...

29 Aug 2020 4:59 PM IST

The government has been keen on enabling partnerships between e-commerce companies and kirana stores to ensure better last mile delivery of goods.

Tech This Week | Amazon and Flipkart make lockdowns effective

The government has learned and moved on to appreciate the role of e-commerce in keeping citizens safe.

29 Aug 2020 4:37 PM IST

An Indian army vehicle moves towards Ladakh, amid India-China border dispute in eastern Ladakh, at Bara-lacha la mountain pass in Lahual district. PTI Photo

Claude Arpi | Chinese mischief likely in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand

The first Chinese incursion in Barahoti, in today's Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, occurred in June 1954

29 Aug 2020 4:30 PM IST

AGP president Atul Bora. (via Twitter: @ATULBORA2)

AGP re-elects Atul Bora as party chief while Prafulla Mahanta...

The election has once again divided the party into two camps, one supporting Mahanta and the other with Bora

29 Aug 2020 4:28 PM IST

Stock brokers react to the Sensex points mark at Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. (PTI Photo)

Stock markets recover Rs 45 lakh crore lost to Covid-19

Next week's sentiment hinges on Supreme Court verdict on telecom AGR and loan moratorium

29 Aug 2020 4:27 PM IST

Flexible electrodes packaged in a sensor, pictured in a white paper put out by Neuralink at an earlier event on June 16, 2019. Elon Musk says the goal is to develop implants that can treat neural disorders and that may one day be powerful enough to put humanity on a more even footing with possible future superintelligent computers. (Photo | Flickr - Steve Jurvetson)

After smartphones, Neuralink? Elon Musk unveils chip implant prototype...

Linking brains with computers for improved cognition would help humans keep up with machines that can out-think them,...

29 Aug 2020 4:02 PM IST

Riot in Sweden after Danish leader banned from Quran-burning rally

Riot in Sweden after Danish leader banned from Quran-burning rally

About 300 people were on the streets of Malmo with violence escalating as the evening wore on, according to police and...

29 Aug 2020 3:53 PM IST

Women wearing face masks against the coronavirus walk past United Arab Emirates and Israeli flags at the Peace Bridge in Netanya, Israel. (AP)

UAE formally ends Israel boycott amid US-brokered deal

First direct commercial flight by Israel's flagship carrier El Al is expected in Dubai on Moday, carrying US and Israeli...

29 Aug 2020 3:25 PM IST