Articles by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
‘Nothing can disrupt sandwich time’: Man enjoys lunch while rioters, cops clash
Protests in France were sparked by the shooting of a 17-year-old boy, Nahel in Nanterre. Riots spread across Marseille, Lyon, Pau, Toulouse, and parts of Paris.
Published on Jun 30, 2023 04:27 PM IST
UP CM hands over flats to poor built on land confiscated from Atiq Ahmed
The beneficiaries of these flats will receive a housing unit covering an area of 41 square meters for the affordable price of ₹3.5 lakh.
Published on Jun 30, 2023 01:23 PM IST
‘Heart was filled with empathy’: Indrani Mukerjea recalls days in Byculla Jail
Indrani, an accused in the 2012 Sheena Bora case had been in jail since 2015 and was granted bail by the Supreme Court in May of last year.
Published on Jun 29, 2023 09:06 PM IST
Chandrayaan-3 launch likely in mid-July: Isro chief S Somnath
The ISRO chief said that necessary corrections have been made in Chandrayaan-3 to ensure a smooth launch and avoid any potential issues.
Published on Jun 28, 2023 09:24 PM IST
NASA warns of solar storm that may cause 'internet apocalypse': Report
These powerful geomagnetic storms can disrupt high-frequency radio communications and GPS systems and also lead to an internet outage or shutdown.
Published on Jun 28, 2023 05:32 PM IST
Not just Mumbai and Delhi, these Indian states witnessing heavy rains
This year marked the first time since 1961 that both Delhi and Mumbai were covered by the monsoon together.
Published on Jun 25, 2023 04:07 PM IST
Billionaire Ray Dalio hails India after meeting PM Modi: On the brink of…
Ray Dalio said the challenges within China and the US, place Narendra Modi in a unique position to influence the dynamics of the world order.
Published on Jun 24, 2023 11:46 PM IST
Egyptian woman's ‘yeh dosti’ song impresses PM Modi in Cairo: Watch
Members of Indian community gathered at Hotel in Cairo to greet Narendra Modi with excitement. They waved Indian flags and cheered with slogans of “Modi Modi”.
Published on Jun 24, 2023 09:17 PM IST
Wagner soldiers on a 'coffee break'? Video reportedly from Rostov in Russia
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, claimed control of two cities as part of their attempt to “oust military leadership” in Moscow.
Published on Jun 24, 2023 03:30 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Rare medical condition makes man ‘pregnant’ with twin inside him for 36 years
“Fetus in fetu” is a rare medical condition where an abnormal fetus is discovered inside the body of its twin.
Published on Jun 23, 2023 09:26 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee says ‘Opposition united’, calls BJP govt ‘fascist’. Then warns
Mamata Banerjee affirmed that the Opposition stands united in their fight against BJP saying, “History starts from this meeting.”
Published on Jun 23, 2023 06:49 PM IST
Video: Bridge washed away, flood situation worsens in parts of Assam
The floodwaters have submerged 14,091.90 hectares of cropland in the affected districts in Assam.
Published on Jun 23, 2023 04:45 PM IST
PM Modi gifts 7.5-carat diamond to US First Lady Jill Biden. Where was it made?
The diamond is a lab-grown 7.5-carat gem produced in Surat and has been certified by the Gemological Lab, IGI.
Published on Jun 23, 2023 02:58 AM IST
Elon Musk hints at ‘Starlink’ launch in India. Here's what you need to know
Elon Musk, who met PM Modi in the US, hinted at plans to introduce “Starlink” in India - an internet service provider from SpaceX, which he also owns.
Published on Jun 22, 2023 05:36 PM IST
GE Aerospace, HAL to co-produce F414 engines for fighter jets. 5 things to know
The effort is part of the Indian Air Force's Light Combat Aircraft Mk2 program, according to the press release by General Electric Aeropace.
Published on Jun 22, 2023 03:49 PM IST
Summer Solstice: Unveiling the science behind June 21 as year's longest day
During summer solstice, Northern Hemisphere is tilted directly towards Sun, resulting in maximum intensity of sunlight and consequently longest day of the year.
Published on Jun 21, 2023 06:55 PM IST
TN minister Senthil Balaji undergoes coronary bypass surgery
Balaji was arrested by ED earlier this month on money laundering charges, sparking a furious political row between Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and its rivals.
Published on Jun 21, 2023 12:17 PM IST
Google Doodle celebrates Kamala Sohonie's 112th birth anniversary
Google Doodle featured Kamala Sohonie, showcasing her pioneering work on “Neera” - a palm nectar-derived drink known for its high Vitamin C content.
Published on Jun 18, 2023 05:47 AM IST
‘Not correct’: RBI on reports of missing ₹500 notes from Indian economy
RBI on Saturday released a statement clarifying that the reports of missing banknotes from Indian economy are “not correct”.
Updated on Jun 18, 2023 04:53 AM IST
Watch: Jaishankar shares breakfast at BJP Dalit booth chief's house in Varanasi
S Jaishankar arrived in Varanasi on Saturday to attend the G20 development ministers' meeting scheduled from June 11 to 13.
Published on Jun 11, 2023 01:28 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Going on Amarnath Yatra? Check out full list of foods you can and cannot carry
Amarnath Yatra, a 14-kilometre long trek, will span from July 1 to August 31 this year, making it a 62-day pilgrimage.
Published on Jun 09, 2023 04:50 PM IST
Caught on camera: Man stabbed in northeast Delhi in full public view
A video showing the victim, Kasim, lying motionless on the street while the accused, a 22-year-old man named Sohaib, was stabbing went viral on social media.
Published on Jun 09, 2023 01:44 PM IST
Google Pay introduces Aadhaar-based UPI activation: Here's how it works
The introduction of Aadhaar-based UPI setup is aimed at broadening the user base and facilitating digital payments.
Published on Jun 09, 2023 11:09 AM IST
Zomato deletes ‘Kachra’ campaign video after facing backlash from netizens
In response to the criticism, Zomato issued an official statement saying that they had no intention of hurting the sentiments of anyone.
Published on Jun 08, 2023 04:17 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Section 144 in Kanpur after Mukhtar Ansari's aide shot dead in Lucknow court
Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's associate Sanjeev Maheshwari, alias Jeeva was shot dead in the Lucknow civil court premises on Wednesday.
Published on Jun 08, 2023 01:08 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Kunal Gaurav
Insurance coverage for train travel: Claim rules & process during accident
In the event of an eligible claim, the benefits under Indian Railways' insurance policy will be paid within 15 days upon receipt of the required documents.
Published on Jun 06, 2023 06:06 PM IST
Karnataka High Court urges legal reforms on 'Necrophilia': What you need to know
The Karnataka High Court cited sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that do not explicitly address punishment for engaging in “Necrophilic activities”.
Published on Jun 06, 2023 02:18 PM IST
Arikomban, rice-loving elephant, tranquilised in Tamil Nadu. Meet the jumbo
The 40-year-old jumbo was named ‘Arikomban’ due to its affinity for rice and that gained considerable notoriety for its regular raids on ration shops in Kerala.
Published on Jun 05, 2023 06:27 PM IST
VIDEO | New visuals show wreckage of collapsed Bihar bridge in Ganga
The bridge was supposed to connect Khagaria district with Bhagalpur, incurred a cost of more than ₹1,700 crore.
Published on Jun 05, 2023 01:16 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh