The MEA said it has seen a statement issued by the 14th Dalai Lama in July about the institution of the Dalai Lama, and underlined that it "does not take any position" on matters concerning beliefs and practices of faith and religion.
The US Embassy in Delhi has contradicted President Donald Trump's claims and said that it did not receive or provide $21 million for any voter turnout-related activities in India.
A Monorail train came to a halt for 12 minutes at Acharya Atre Chowk station in the city on Thursday morning, with officials stating that it was halted for offloading passengers and not because of any technical issue.
Consumers who recently bought shrimp from any of these states have been advised to discard the food.
India and Pakistan won't engage in any bilateral sporting clash but the cricket team will not be stopped from playing the multi-lateral Asia Cup next month (where India play Pakistan on September 14), the Sports Ministry said
If you have ever been asked to step aside during a security check, it could be because of your luggage. Follow this simple guide to avoid any such hassle at Indian airports.
Rohit Sharma may play in the unofficial ODI series between India A and Australia A in September-October in order to prepare for the Australia tour, according to a report.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has criticised a set of bills to sack ministers in the federal or any state or union territory government - including chief ministers - if they have been jailed (not necessarily convicted) of 'criminal charges'.
Paige Bueckers put together not just one of the best shooting performances by a WNBA rookie, but one of the best performances ever by any player.
Google Pixel 10 series was launched on Wednesday at the Made by Google event. The flagship smartphones from the company also attract a flagship price. However, if you live in the US, there might be a workaround. Popular network carrier AT&T is currently running a promotional event where it is offering the Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL effectively for free wh...
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused to grant any relief to Jain community members seeking closure of slaughterhouses in the city for 10 days during their Paryushan Parv festival.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma said there is no reason for anyone to hate dogs or any other animals, but the safety of people, especially children, is paramount.
India in a statement on Wednesday strongly rejected claims made by Bangladesh that members of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League were carrying out "anti-Bangladesh" activities on Indian soil.
Britain is still ready "to consider putting boots on the ground" to shore up any peace deal in Ukraine, the UK's Defense Minister Jonathan Healey said Wednesday.
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BJD leader Amar Patnaik on Tuesday said his party would "welcome" the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls but warned that if the exercise was carried out in a manner leading to "disenfranchisement of rightful voters", the BJD would "o
A senior Israeli official on Tuesday said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza deal, after Hamas accepted a new truce proposal.
Russia said Tuesday that any deal on Ukraine should ensure its security and that of Russians in Ukraine, as Kyiv's allies met to discuss possible peace talks, after suggestions that Volodymyr Zelensky could sit down with Vladimir Putin.
Shreyas Iyer's omission from India's Asia Cup squad, announced by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday, took everyone by surprise.
Despite criticism surrounding the workload management plan of Jasprit Bumrah, chief selector Ajit Agarkar asserted that the way the pace talisman is handled will not be changed.
Anthropic is rolling out the ability to end conversations in some of its artificial intelligence (AI) models. Announced last week, the new feature is designed as a protective measure for not the end user, but for the AI model itself. The San Francisco-based AI firm said the new capability was developed as part of its work on “potential AI welfare,” as conversation...
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"If I play Hitler any day, that wouldn't turn me into a Nazi supporter," Sourav Das argued
President Trump says he called President Putin and began arranging a meeting between President Putin and President Zelensky, a critical step toward bringing a possible end to Russia's war on Ukraine. The meeting's location will be determined later.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
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Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
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With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.
Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).
If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.
The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.
Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.
Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.
Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.