Taking another progressive step, the Supreme Court of India on Monday prohibited the use of rather inhumane 'two-finger test' in cases of rape and sexual assaults.

India: Supreme Court bans 'two-finger' test for rape & sexual assault; calls it patriarchal & sexist

For the first time in the last 33 years, a 20km cycle rally was organised by BSF on the streets of Srinagar city. BSF soldiers early morning today rode cycles holding tri colour across Srinagar city.

India: BSF organises cycle rally on National Unity Day for the first time in 33 years

The Government-run Institute of Mental Health, a 200-yr-old hospital in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, continues to offer a new life for thousands of patients.

India: Duo treated for depression at govt mental health institute fall in love, tie the knot

As Elon Musk finalised his takeover bid for social media giant Twitter, the European Union and India warned the billionaire that the platform will have to play by rule of the land.

As Musk takes over, EU and India warn Twitter to play by rules of the land

The trade between India and China has crossed USD 100 billion for the second year, says the data released by Chinese customs. The total bilateral trade, amidst the military standoff in eastern Ladakh, went up to USD 103.

Trade between India and China crosses USD 100 billion mark

India is hosting special meeting of United Nations Security Council's counter-terrorism committee, being held on Friday (October 28) in Mumbai and in the national capital, New Delhi on Saturday.

Task of bringing 26/11 masterminds to justice 'remains unfinished': Jaishankar at UNSC meet in Mumbai

A study published in medical journal The Lancet has said that there was 55 per cent rise in deaths due to heatwave in India between 2000-04 and 2017-21. The study said that this in turn caused loss of income equal to 5.

More Indians are losing lives due to heatwaves, casualties up by 55%: Lancet study

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Union environment ministry of India has recommended the environmental release of genetically modified mustard which, according to experts, paves the way for its commercial cultivation.

India’s biotech regulator recommends environmental release of GM mustard

The Indian antitrust body decided on Tuesday that Alphabet Inc.'s Google shouldn't prevent app developers in India from utilising third-party billing or payment processing services.

India slaps $162 mn fine on Google, orders it to allow third-party payments

The T20 World Cup is well and truly underway in Australia. India won the toss against Pakistan and decided to field first in an attempt to even the score after suffering a thrashing last year in Dubai.

'We should put this topic to rest,' says Hardik Pandya ahead of the India-Pak clash

At least 15 people have been killed and 40 others injured following a bus accident in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh (MP). Reports suggest that the passenger bus was headed for Uttar Pradesh when it collided with a stationary truck between 10:30 pm to 11:00 pm (local time) on Friday.

India: At least 15 killed, 40 injured as bus crashes into truck on highway in Madhya Pradesh

With less than 12 hours to go for the maiden commercial launch and multi-satellite launch by India's heaviest rocket, ISRO chairman Dr. Somanath, termed it a “historic event”.

‘Historic event’: ISRO chairman Somanath ahead of 'LVM3 M2 OneWeb India-1' mission

The 24-hour countdown for the first-ever commercial launch of India's heaviest rocket, the GSLV Mk3 is set to commence at 00:07 hrs on Saturday. The launch will be carried out from India's spaceport Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota on Sunday, 23rd October at 12:07 am.

24-hour countdown for GSLV Mk3's first-ever commercial flight to begin Saturday

Elected representatives from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu have expressed sorrow over an incident involving the Indian Navy and an Indian fishing boat, near the India-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary.

'Sorrowful incident' says minister on at-sea incident involving Indian Navy at Ind-SL boundary

Israel’s Ambassador to India Naor Gilon has termed India as a "major partner" even as he hoped for an early prime ministerial visit post the elections. Israel will witness elections on November 11 to elect the members of parliament, Knesset.

India is a major partner for us, says Israel envoy Naor Gilon

A ranking of the most generous individuals in India has revealed that India's top donor Shiv Nadar and family have donated more than Rs.3cr ($363K) every day, and their annual donation amounts to 1,161cr for the year 2022.

India's top Philanthropist of 2022 donated $363K per day; Hurun India List released

Jatin Mehta, a diamond and jewellery tycoon, is reportedly taking his fight to a London court in the UK to undo a worldwide freeze on his assets after bank fraud allegations.

Report: Diamond tycoon Jatin Mehta moves UK court to unfreeze assets worldwide after fraud charges

United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is set to begin his three-day official visit to India in the country’s financial capital, Mumbai, on Tuesday (October 18).

India: UN chief Antonio Guterres to meet PM Modi, foreign minister Jaishankar during official visit

After a gap of 25 years, India is hosting an Interpol meeting. The 90th edition of the Interpol General Assembly meeting is currently being held in the nation's capital, New Delhi.

Safe, secure world is shared responsibility; India a leader 'in upholding diversity and democracy': PM Modi 

On Monday, India’s Union Law and Justice Minister, Kiren Rijiju, indicated that President Draupadi Murmu has appointed Dr Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).

President appoints Justice DY Chandrachud as the new Chief Justice of India

India's state-run Oil & Gas explorer and producer 'Bharat Petroleum' aims to convert 7,000 of its conventional retail outlets into energy stations providing multiple fuelling options.

India: State-run 'Bharat Petroleum' aims to offer EV charging at 7000 fuel stations across country

The Dornier-228 Maritime patrol aircraft of the Indian Navy made history by performing a night landing at the country's only airstrip in the Lakshadweep archipelago, on the western seaboard.

India: Navy's Dornier patrol aircraft makes maiden night landing at Lakshadweep archipelago

Terrorists shot dead a Kashmiri Pandit in the Choudary Gund area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday. The deceased Kashmiri Pandit has been identified as Pooran Krishan Bhat, son of Tarak Nath Bhat.

India: Another Kashmiri Pandit shot dead by terrorists in South Kashmir

A court in India's Varanasi has rejected the plea for carbon dating of the 'shivling' that was found inside the Gyanvapi mosque premises. PTI reports that the presiding District Judge A K Vishvesha turned down the plea after hearing both sides: the mosque committee and Hindu petitioners.

India: Varanasi court rejects plea for carbon dating of 'shivling' found at Gyanvapi mosque

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