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Physical distancing linked with significant reduction in COVID-19 transmission: Study

Implementation of physical distancing policies nationally is associated with significant reductions in transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, that causes COVID-19, and reduced community mobility,...

With less crowd, more restrictions Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimage amid COVID-19 pandemic

With face masks, sanitisers, less crowd and social distancing, this year Hajj pilgrimage is different owing to coronavirus pandemic. The annual Hajj pilgrimage performed...

Ninth century Lord Shiva statue to be returned to India

A rare late ninth century stone statue of Lord Shiva, which was stolen from a temple in Rajasthan and smuggled to the UK, will...

5 Rafale jets arrive in India in a boost to IAF’s combat capability

Nearly 23 years after Sukhoi aircraft were imported, a fleet of five French-manufactured Rafale multi-role combat jets touched down in India, giving the country's...

Despite being a conflict zone, major interventions taken by govt empowering Kashmiri women: Report

Decades-long conflict in Jammu and Kashmir has badly affected the people, with women being the worst sufferers, physically, psychologically, socially and economically. But the...

26 Rohingya feared drowned found hiding on Malaysian islet Muslim-dominated Malaysia has been a common destination of boats arranged by traffickers who promise the...

Malaysian authorities said Monday they found 26 Rohingya Muslims, including women and children, hiding on a northern islet after they were initially feared drowned...

Five IAF Rafales take off for India, to reach Ambala on July 29

In a long-awaited development, five Rafale fighter aircraft today took off for India from an airbase in France to join the Indian Air Force...

Indian envoy thanks French govt, Dassault for timely delivery of Rafale jets

The Indian ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf, on Monday thanked the French government and Dassault Aviation for the timely delivery of the five Rafale...