image copyrightPA Media The government says it has hit its target of being able to carry out 500,000 coronavirus tests a day across the UK by the end of October. The data for 31 October showed just over 525,000 tests could be done – a doubling of capacity in two months. However, just under 300,000 … Read more
A Tamil Nadu-based hotelier was arrested after an offer to sell a plate of biryani for Rs 10 at his new shop went awry. He was booked for violating Covid-19 norms. (Photo for representation) A shop owner was arrested by the Tamil Nadu Police after his promotional strategy to sell a plate of biryani for … Read more
Haryana reported zero fatalities due to coronavirus on Sunday. This is the first time in four-and-a-half months that the state reported no death cases due to Covid-19. “The Haryana Health Department is happy to announce that no death due to Covid-19 has been reported today (24-hour period),” Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Rajeev Arora was quoted … Read more
Bigg Boss 14’s 14th day saw Rubina Dilaik emerge as a strong player of BB 14. Not just her fans but BB Seniors Hina Khan and Gauahar Khan aslo lauded her for taking a firm stand against Nikki Tamboli. The contestants woke up to the song Tatad Tatad from Ramleela. Morning began with discussion over … Read more
In a bizarre incident, a 74-year-old man, presumed dead by his family who kept his body inside a freezer box overnight, was found to be alive the next day. The family of Balasubramania Kumar of Kandhampatti in Salem district of Tamil Nadu reportedly placed his body in a freezer box on Monday. The man was, … Read more
Did you know new entrant in the Bharatiya Janata Party Khushbu Sundar can turn an estimated 25.71 degrees in one day? Confused? Let us explain. Former Congress spokesperson and acclaimed actor Khushbu Sundar on Monday joined the BJP, hours after claiming she was “suppressed” in the Congress. Speaking to reporters at the joining ceremony, the … Read more
Chaitanya Venkateswaran sure had a hectic and bustling day, when she got the unique opportunity to act as the British High Commissioner, which is the post of the UK’s senior-most diplomat, for a day from New Delhi. The 18-year-old girl from New Delhi had the unique opportunity to spend last Wednesday as the UK’s senior-most … Read more
Posters wishing Taiwan on its ‘National Day’ were seen near the Chinese embassy in New Delhi on Saturday, days after China had issued a set of guidelines for Indian media for the coverage of ‘National Day of Taiwan’. The posters saying “Taiwan Happy National Day October 10” were put up by Delhi BJP leader Tajinder … Read more
As per data released by the government, one woman is stalked or bulled on social media every day in Maharashtra. Maharashtra reported the highest number of cases of cyberstalking/bullying of women for three years in a row. (Representative photo: AP) As per the latest data released by National Crime Records Bureau, Maharashtra reported the highest … Read more
A day after the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi objected to Indian media reporting on ‘National Day of Taiwan’, the Ministry of External Affairs reminded the Chinese that Indian media is a “free” entity and they can report on any issue they deem “fit”. “There is a free media in India and reports as it … Read more