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Hollywood films find large viewershiip in India, says study

With the country under lockdown and cinema halls shut down, it was the small screen that brought people closer to the experience of watching a Hollywood film, according to a new report

Hizb chief Salahuddin among 18 more declared terrorist under UAPA

The Indian government has declared 18 more individuals as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 including Hizbul Mujhadeen chief Syed Salahuddin involved in the Mumbai terror attack as well as the IC 814 hijacking

COVID-19 lockdown cost Goa tourism Rs 1,000 cr: Industry body

The COVID-19 lockdown has cost Goa's tourism industry Rs 1,000 crore in earnings, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Manoj Caculo said on Tuesday, and urged the state government to urgently resume mining operations to make up for revenue shortfall and open up more employment avenues

Now fashion outlets flourish as farm-fresh hubs in India

In recent days, people passing by some of the biggest fashion stores in Mumbai rub their eyes in disbelief at what they behold

With 36K new Covid cases, India records lowest spike in three months

With a spike of 36,470 in new COVID-19 cases and 488 deaths in 24 hours, India's tally stood at 79,46,429, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday

Indian PM Modi calls for 'responsible' pricing of crude oil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the world needs to move towards responsible pricing of crude oil

US to give India access to its giant satellite network

The Indian military is set to get access to the giant satellite network of the United States allowing it to target enemy positions with more precision

'India-US military dialogue fruitful, to further deepen defence cooperation'

The India-US talks on military issues here on Monday were "fruitful" and aimed at further deepening defence cooperation between two largest democracies in the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said

India, US hold defence minister-level talks

A meeting between visiting US Secretary of Defence Mark T Esper and India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was held here Monday to discuss various issues

India has never gone to war for selfish reasons: NSA Doval

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has said that India has never gone to war with anyone for selfish reasons and urged spiritual gurus to spread the Indian civilisational values of peace and spirituality around the world

India records lowest daily spike in Covid cases in over three months

With a fresh spike of 45,148 coronavirus infections and 480 deaths in 24 hours, India's tally on Monday stood at 79,09,959

Wedding reception cancellations highest in India amid Covid

With 23 per cent of couples going ahead only with the wedding ceremonies amid COVID-19, marriage reception cancellations in India is higher compared to other countries, according to a survey of to-be-weds in 15 countries

World becoming fan of India-made products: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that since India is opting for 'vocal for local', many of the local Indian products have the potential of becoming globally popular and are attracting a lot of attention

Varanasi's glass bead industry attracts global interest

Famous for its Banarasi sarees and wooden toys, the city of Varanasi is now wooing a global clientele with its famous glass beads. Glass beads are among the 12 products from Varanasi included for Geographical Indication (GI) tags

With winter and Covid, be prepared for 'twindemic': Indian experts

In view of the winter season, health experts on Sunday said that they are worried about "twindemic", as it is highly possible that people may contract both influenza and the COVID-19 infection, resulting in devastating consequences