Google on Wednesday clarified that its search engine is not classified to be part of the new IT intermediary guidelines 2021, urging the Delhi High Court to set aside an order that puts Google Search as part of the new IT rules.

Google says its search engine not classified as part of new IT rules in India

Australian batsman David Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad for most of IPL 2021 in India amidst a raging coronavirus pandemic. Warner talked about his 'terrifying' experience in India as the virus wreaked havoc across the nation.

Cricket- 'Terrifying': David Warner recalls experience of COVID-19 situation in India

India's economic growth picked up in the January-March quarter from the previous three months, but economists have grown pessimistic about this quarter after a huge second wave of COVID-19 infections hit the country last month.

India's economic growth picks up in Jan-March, before huge COVID-19 wave

Corporate India's business confidence sharply deteriorated due to the devastating second COVID-19 wave, with nearly three-fourths of the participants reporting weak demand conditions, according to a leading industry group`s latest survey.

India's second COVID-19 wave rattles business confidence: Survey

The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till June 30, aviation regulator DGCA said on Friday. "However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation added.

International flights suspension extended till June 30: Indian aviation body

The government on Thursday slammed as "baseless and false" a statement by Twitter that had alleged intimidation by police over the 'manipulated media' tags issue and threat to freedom of expression, with IT Ministry terming the company's stance as an attempt to dictate terms to the world's largest democracy.

India slams Twitter's concerns over threat to free speech

India on Wednesday reported 208,921 COVID-19 infections, pushing the overall tally of cases to 27,157,795, as the country conducted 2,217,320 coronavirus tests, its highest-ever in a day, according to Union Health Ministry data.

India reports 208,921 COVID-19 infections; positivity rate stays below 10%

The government on Wednesday staunchly defended its new digital rules, saying the requirement of messaging platforms like WhatsApp to disclose the origin of flagged messages does not violate privacy and went on to seek a compliance report from large social media firms.

Govt says new digital rules don't violate privacy; seeks compliance report from large social media

New epidemic on rise: Indian states with highest number of Black Fungus cases

Colombia has barred non-resident arrivals from India through the end of June in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 variant B.1.617, the health ministry said on Friday.

Colombia bars travellers from India over coronavirus variant

Former Australian batsman Michael Hussey feels that it would be difficult to play T20 World Cup in India this year due to the raging COVID-19 crisis that is wreaking havoc across the nation.

'Going to be very difficult': Mike Hussey on India hosting T20 World Cup

India is among the guest countries invited to join virtually at the 2021 G7 Health Ministers' Meeting to be held at Oxford University on June 3 and 4 to bring together the world's leading democracies to agree on life-saving action in critical areas of global health, the UK government announced on Thursday.

UK invites India to join G7 Health Ministers' Summit virtually

The Union health ministry on Sunday clarified that already booked online appointments for the second dose of Covishield vaccine will remain valid and the same will not be cancelled on Co-WIN platform.

Already booked online appointments for 2nd Covishield dose to remain valid: Govt

At least four people have died in torrential rain and winds as virus-hit India braces for a powerful cyclone, officials said Sunday, with tens of thousands set to be evacuated from their homes.

Four dead as powerful cyclone heads for India

Indian authorities launched a probe Friday into the deaths of at least 18 elephants, as a leading conservationist raised doubts that the animals were killed by lightning.

India probes death of 18 elephants 'hit by lightning'

Two men were arrested in separate incidents for allegedly duping people on the pretext of supplying oxygen cylinders for COVID-19 patients in the national capital, police said.

India: Two held in separate cases for duping people on pretext of supplying Oxygen cylinders

India is perhaps facing the biggest humanitarian challenge after the Independence because of the coronavirus pandemic and the Indian Navy will collectively rise to confront the adversity facing the nation, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Wednesday.

Will contribute with 'full might' in difficult times: Navy chief on COVID-19

As India's government scrambles for supplies of oxygen and other emergency aid to control the raging coronavirus outbreak, donors around the world have come to the rescue including a Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates.

Hindu community, temple in UAE help ship oxygen containers to Covid-hit India

This may sound alarmist. But a third wave is coming in India. The principal scientific advisor to the prime minister says it's inevitable. But the exact time of its arrival cannot be predicted.

Third Covid wave is inevitable, says principal scientific adviser to Indian PM

India appreciated the gift of 200 oxygen cylinders and 10 oxygen concentrators by Thailand as well as the donation by the Indian community of another 100 oxygen cylinders and 60 oxygen concentrators, said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Saturday.

India appreciates gift of 200 oxygen cylinders, 10 oxygen concentrators by Thailand: MEA

Emirates airline said on Sunday it will fly medical supplies from Dubai to nine cities in India free of charge from this week to help battle a devastating upsurge in the coronavirus.

Emirates to fly medical aid to India for free

A Singapore-based education foundation has dispatched more than 500 oxygen concentrators to India to save the lives of coronavirus patients in the remotest corner of the country.

Singapore-based education foundation sends over 500 oxygen concentrators to India  

Saudi Arabia on Friday came ahead and assured supply of medical oxygen to India which is witnessing a massive second wave of the deadly pandemic. India has got assurance of liquid medical Oxygen (LMO) supply from the kingdom.

Saudi Arabia steps up, assures supply of medical Oxygen to India

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Google says its search engine not classified as part of new IT rules in India

Cricket- 'Terrifying': David Warner recalls experience of COVID-19 situation in India

India's economic growth picks up in Jan-March, before huge COVID-19 wave

India's second COVID-19 wave rattles business confidence: Survey

International flights suspension extended till June 30: Indian aviation body

India slams Twitter's concerns over threat to free speech

India reports 208,921 COVID-19 infections; positivity rate stays below 10%

India reports 208,921 COVID-19 infections; positivity rate stays below 10%

Govt says new digital rules don't violate privacy; seeks compliance report from large social media

New epidemic on rise: Indian states with highest number of Black Fungus cases

Colombia bars travellers from India over coronavirus variant

'Going to be very difficult': Mike Hussey on India hosting T20 World Cup

UK invites India to join G7 Health Ministers' Summit virtually

Already booked online appointments for 2nd Covishield dose to remain valid: Govt

Four dead as powerful cyclone heads for India

India probes death of 18 elephants 'hit by lightning'

India: Two held in separate cases for duping people on pretext of supplying Oxygen cylinders

Will contribute with 'full might' in difficult times: Navy chief on COVID-19

Hindu community, temple in UAE help ship oxygen containers to Covid-hit India

Third Covid wave is inevitable, says principal scientific adviser to Indian PM

India appreciates gift of 200 oxygen cylinders, 10 oxygen concentrators by Thailand: MEA

Emirates to fly medical aid to India for free

Singapore-based education foundation sends over 500 oxygen concentrators to India

Saudi Arabia steps up, assures supply of medical Oxygen to India