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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

In Nepal, several climbers have reported testing positive for COVID-19 after they were brought down from the Everest base camp. (AP Image)

China cancels Everest climbs over fears of virus from Nepal

While China has mostly curbed domestic transmission of COVID, Nepal is experiencing a surge with record numbers of new...

15 May 2021 12:15 PM IST

Police and rescue personnel evacuate a local resident through a flooded street in a coastal area after heavy rains under the influence of cyclone Tauktae in Kochi on May 14, 2021. (Arunchandra BOSE / AFP)

PM Modi to review preparations to deal with Cyclone Tauktae

Top officers from across government departments, including the National Disaster Management Authority, will attend the...

15 May 2021 11:14 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)

COVID-19 spreading to rural India: PM Modi

The Centre, he said, was working on a war footing to check the second wave of infections

15 May 2021 8:33 AM IST

Dhankar claimed that he wrote to the Speaker of the Assembly, informing him about his visit. (Photo: ANI)

Dhankar slams Mamata's silence on poll violence

The governor alleged that Banerjee, at her election campaigns, had provoked her supporters, especially women, to oppose...

15 May 2021 8:17 AM IST

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed concern over the grenade blast and asked DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta to deal with the incident sternly and nab the miscreants at the earliest. ANI file photo

Grenade blast in Assam kills two

The incident comes days after Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's appeal to Ulfa-I commander-in-chief to shun the...

15 May 2021 8:12 AM IST

A relative of a Covid-19 victim (2L) pays his respect before a cremation at Nigambodh Ghat Crematorium on the banks of the Yamuna river in New Delhi in the early hour of April 22, 2021. (AFP)

Over 2,000 bodies found in Ganga river

Health ministry is in close touch with UP, Bihar govt to ensure immediate check to stop the spread

15 May 2021 8:09 AM IST

The weather condition has intensified into a deep depression. It is very likely to further intensify into cyclonic storm Tauktae by Saturday morning. (Image: Twitter @Indiametdept)

Cyclone Tauktae to intensify into very severe storm: IMD

The depression in the Arabian Sea is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm on May 17 and cross the...

15 May 2021 1:03 AM IST

Babu was arrested by the National Investigation Agency in July 2020. (Photo: PTI/File)

Bhima Koregaon case: Accused Hany Babu tests Covid positive, says...

Babu was admitted to the state-run JJ hospital on Thursday for the follow up treatment of his eye infection

15 May 2021 12:08 AM IST

The experts opined that currently most people are struggling from depression, anxiety, panic attacks and OCD. (Representational Image)

Covid fears leading to anxiety, mental stress

Six psychologists offer free counseling to victims, kin

15 May 2021 12:00 AM IST