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Petrol price was hiked by 30 paise per litre and diesel by 25 paise a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. (Representational Photo:PTI)

Petrol at all-time high, diesel crosses Rs 100-mark in AP, Rajasthan,...

The third increase in its rates this week has sent petrol prices above Rs 100 in most major cities of the country

1 Oct 2021 1:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi launches Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, AMRUT 2.0

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri was also present at the event

1 Oct 2021 1:16 PM IST

A member of the Taliban special forces pushes a journalist (L) covering a demonstration by women protestors outside a school in Kabul. (Photo: AFP)

Rights group expresses concern over Taliban's new media rules

As per the regulations, journalists are required to 'ensure that their reporting is balanced'

1 Oct 2021 12:54 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi (Facebook)

Punjab Chief Minister Channi to meet Prime Minister Modi

Punjab CM on Thursday had urged the Centre to withdraw its letter on postponing the paddy procurement in the state from...

1 Oct 2021 12:48 PM IST

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson, Disney settle lawsuit over 'Black Widow'

Johansson had filed a lawsuit saying the streaming release of the Marvel movie breached her contract and deprived her of...

1 Oct 2021 12:29 PM IST

The researchers found that diABZI potently inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection of diverse strains, including variant of concern B.1.351, by stimulating interferon signalling. (Representational image)

New drug combination found effective against coronavirus infection:...

Early test results found that the combined use of nafamostat and Pegasys meets all availability and efficacy...

1 Oct 2021 12:17 PM IST

Hong Kong bars Air India flights till August-end after passengers test positive for COVID-19. (AFP Photo)

Media reports incorrect: Government on reports of Tata Sons winning...

The proposed handover is a key victory for PM Modi, who has embarked on a bold privatization plan to plug a widening...

1 Oct 2021 12:16 PM IST

Dorene Giacopini holds up a photo of her mother Primetta Giacopini while posing for a photo at her home in Richmond, Calif. on Monday, Sept 27, 2021. (AP/Josh Edelson)

US woman who survived 1918 flu, world war succumbs to COVID

The flu pandemic killed about 675,000 Americans a death toll eclipsed this month by the 2020-21 coronavirus pandemic

1 Oct 2021 11:38 AM IST

A vial of Covishield, an Indian made vaccine for COVID-19, lies at a vaccination center set up at a government run school in Bengaluru. (Photo: AP)

Covishield approved by Australia for international arrivals

The recognition of the vaccines will remove a significant barrier for international students seeking to study in...

1 Oct 2021 11:33 AM IST

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ROHAN THOMSON / AFP)

Australian PM announces reopening of international travel, easing...

On March 20 last year Australia introduced some of the world's toughest border restrictions in response to the...

1 Oct 2021 10:40 AM IST

A health worker inoculates a homeless person against COVID-19 during a special vaccination drive at a night shelter in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

India records 26,727 fresh Covid cases, active caseload lowest in 196...

The death toll climbed to 4,48,339 with 277 fresh fatalities

1 Oct 2021 10:25 AM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee gestures after casting her vote during the by-election to the Bhabanipur assembly constituency, where the TMC leader is contesting in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Bhowanipore bypoll peaceful, turnout 53.32 per cent

Votes will be counted on October 3

1 Oct 2021 7:48 AM IST