A video of an official from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which is reeling from floods is making rounds on social media and has drawn criticism from many. The official in question is the state’s Ambedkar Nagar District Magistrate (DM), Samuel Paul, who is heard saying that the government is not running a door-to-door service like Zomato, while addressing flood-hit locals.

WATCH: ‘Govt is not running Zomato, says district official to flood-hit locals in India, draws criticism

On Wednesday, the top International Monetary Fund (IMF) official during a press briefing described India’s implementation of a direct cash transfer scheme and other similar social welfare programmes as a “logistical marvel” given the sheer size of the country.

‘A lot to learn’ from India: IMF praises direct cash transfer and other government schemes

A police probe that was initiated to trace a missing woman, Padmam, in the southern Indian state of Kerala, has turned extremely gory and murky. After having arrested three accused in the case, the police have learnt that two middle-aged women, Roslin and Padmam, were lured into a trap on the pretext of earning easy money and then killed brutally as part of 'human sacrifice' ritual.

India: Kerala 'human sacrifice' case gets gory, cannibalism angle being probed

Slender Loris are small nocturnal mammals that largely spend their lives on trees. Native to southern India and Sri Lanka, the mammal is an endangered animal as per the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

India's first Slender Loris sanctuary to come up in this state

With only a few days left for the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the security officials have intensified crackdown on unscrupulous elements and turned Beijing into a virtual fortress.

Top 10 world news: China arrests 1.4 mn 'criminals' ahead of Congress, Intel to lay off thousands, & more

Anil Vij, the minister of health for Haryana, announced on Wednesday that the state has decided to "completely stop" Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited of Sonipat from producing any further drugs.

India orders pharma firm to stop production after Gambia infant deaths

Amid worries that many of their models aren't prepared for the recently established high-speed service, India's government will pressure Apple, Samsung, and other mobile phone manufacturers to prioritise releasing software upgrades to enable 5G in the nation.

Indian government pressing mobile manufacturers to release 5G updates

On Monday, a three-storey building collapsed in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh after heavy rains lashed the city of Kanpur. The northern state has been experiencing incessant rains for the past few days which has led to the closure of schools and offices due to waterlogging.

Three-storey building collapses in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh following heavy rains

China has been placed first in self-reliant defence production, while India has been ranked fourth among 12 countries in the Indo-Pacific, according to a study of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), an independent research institute on global security.

China more self-reliant in defence production, outranks India by massive margin, says study

On Friday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a concept note on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and indicated that it will also later start a pilot launch of the e-rupee for specific cases.

India: RBI to pilot launch e-rupee for specific cases, releases concept note

In a first, Kashmiri victims of cross-border terrorism addressed United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) event which has been welcomed by India. Tasleema and Shuaib highlighted the plight of the terror victims, especially Kashmiri women.

Kashmiri terror victims address UNHRC event, highlight plight; India welcomes move

The Indian Air Force celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday. On the occasion, a new indigenously made camouflage combat uniform of the IAF has been unveiled.

Indian Air Force unveils new combat uniform during its 90th anniversary celebrations

A joint operation by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Indian Navy has led to the seizure of 200 kilogrammes of Afghanistani heroin worth USD 1.45 million or Rs 1,200 crore from an Iranian vessel.

200kg heroin en route to India from Afghanistan via Pakistan seized by NCB

Indian Air Force Day 2022: Major announcements made during 90th anniversary celebrations

On Friday, India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) unit in the country’s financial capital Mumbai seized 60 kilogrammes of high-quality mephedrone (MD) which is reportedly worth at least Rs 120 crore ($1.

India: Drugs worth $1.2 billion seized from two cities, former pilot among six arrested

The United Kingdom Home Secretary, Suella Braverman expressed concerns over the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Britain which she believes would go against Brexit objectives and encourage immigration to the country.

UK home secretary expresses ‘reservations’ about trade deal with India

If the very manufacturers of a machine expect it to work for only a six-month duration, then it must be taken for granted that every additional day (beyond six months) of its operation is purely a bonus.

When an ISRO scientist said 'Mangalyaan' was running really low on fuel

A video showing a group of people celebrating the annual Hindu festival of 'Navratri' while blasting songs through the loudspeakers of an electric scooter has gone viral on social media platforms.

India: An electric scooter saves the day during Navratri celebrations. Here's how

According to a Bloomberg report, Poland President Andrzej Duda talked to the United States and discussed the idea of housing weapons of mass destruction. OPEC+'s cut in oil production may cause oil prices to rise.

Top 10 world news: Poland discussed nuke sharing with US, OPEC+ reduces oil production, and more

Only a few weeks after the United States Supreme Court issued a contentious ruling allowing individual states to outright ban or severely restrict the ability of pregnant women to seek abortions, news of a similar case made headlines in India.

Data Lab | India’s Supreme Court gives nod to abortion, regardless of marital status

Indian Navy Frigate INS Tarkash completed her 41-day long anti-piracy deployment in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). This marks the first-ever deployment in the West African region by an Indian Navy warship.

INS Tarkash is India's first-ever warship to patrol Gulf of Guinea; 41-day mission completed

Amid fears of global recession, leading IT and tech firms in India like Wipro, Infosys and Tech Mahindra have revoked offer letters given to students, said reports.

India: Major IT companies revoke offer letters given to freshers

On Monday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office responded to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar’s remarks which compared India’s IT (information technology) industry to the “neighbouring” country’s expertise in “International Terrorism”.

Furious Pakistan rejects Indian foreign minister Jaishankar's 'international terrorism' quip

Mangalyaan, India's first expedition to Mars, has reached its destination after it has been claimed that the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) ran out of propellant, making it challenging to revive in the Red Planet's orbit.

India's Mangalyaan mission comes to an end with no fuel and drained battery, says source

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