Swati Sharma

Kerala Rains Live Updates: Heavy Rain Causes Landslide In Kerala, 13 Killed, PM Expresses Grief

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma & Ridhima Shukla | Friday August 7, 2020

Heavy rain caused a landslide in Kerala's Idukki district early this morning, killing at least 13 people. Twelve others have been rescued so far and are undergoing treatment at Munnar's Tata General Hospital.

Over 48,000 Coronavirus Cases In 24 Hours Take India's Tally To Over 13.85 Lakh

India News | Reported by Parimal Kumar, Edited by Swati Sharma | Sunday July 26, 2020

India reported 48,661 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total so far to 13,85,522, government data shows. The number of death have risen to 32,063, with 705 deaths in the last 24 hours. A total of 8,85,577 have recovered and the recovery rate is 63.91 per cent.The number of coronavirus cases have doubled in nearly three weeks since...

Lagaan, Singalongs And Yoga Sessions: Resort Life For Team Gehlot

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Swati Sharma | Sunday July 19, 2020

From Kishore Kumar's 'Aa chal ke tujhe main leke chaloon'to 'Hum Honge Kamyab Ek Din',RajasthanCongress MLAs appear to be sending a message across to the rebel camp with some unabashed singing as they unwind at a luxury hotel in Jaipur.

In A First, 38,902 Coronavirus Cases In India In 24 Hours, 10.77 Lakh Total Cases So Far: 10 Points

India News | Reported by Parimal Kumar, Edited by Swati Sharma | Sunday July 19, 2020

India's coronavirus tally surged to 10.77 lakh cases this morning after 38,902 new patients were registered in the last 24 hours, the country's biggest single-day jump in fresh infections, the Union Health Ministry said this morning. In the last 24 hours, 543 deaths linked to the highly contagious illness were reported, taking the COVID-19 death co...

Monkey Pinned Down With Stick, Smeared With Black Paint, 4 Arrested In UP

Cities | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Swati Sharma | Saturday July 18, 2020

In a disturbing video that has been doing the rounds on WhatsApp, a monkey was seen being repeatedly tortured by a group of locals in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.

34,884 Coronavirus Cases In India In 24 Hours, 10.38 Lakh Total Cases

India News | Reported by Parimal Kumar, Edited by Swati Sharma | Saturday July 18, 2020

India's coronavirus tally surged to 10.38 lakh cases this morning after 34,884 new patients were registered in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said. In the last 24 hours, 671 deaths linked to the highly contagious illness were reported, taking the COVID-19 death count to 26,273. The recovery rate stood at 62.93 per cent this morning. I...

Lockdown In UP Every Weekend As Coronavirus Cases Rise

India News | Reported by Kamal Khan, Edited by Swati Sharma | Sunday July 12, 2020

To stop the spread of coronavirus infection, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to implement strict lockdown across the state on weekends, a senior official said on Sunday.

18 Test Coronavirus Positive At Maharashtra Raj Bhavan

India News | Reported by Purva Chitnis, Edited by Swati Sharma | Sunday July 12, 2020

At least 18 people at Maharashtra's Raj Bhavan, the official residence in Mumbai of the Governor, have tested positive for coronavirus. Though staff working in close proximity to him were among those who tested positive, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari said he tested negative and denied reports that he was self-isolating.

Watch: Jail Inmates In UP Clang Utensils To Drive Away Locusts

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Saturday July 11, 2020

Inmates were forced to clang utensils to scare away a swarm of locusts that entered Firozabad District Jail on Friday.

"Honour Gurus Who Make Life Meaningful": PM Modi's Message On Guru Purnima

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Sunday July 5, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on "Guru Purnima" today, saying it is the day to honour the "gurus" who make our lives meaningful.

"Heavens Won't Fall": Bengaluru Police Chief On 33-Hour Lockdown

Bangalore News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Swati Sharma | Sunday July 5, 2020

A 33-hour lockdown has been imposed in Bengaluru from 8 pm on Saturday till 5 am on Mondaydue to the rising number of coronavirus cases being reported in the city.Earlier, Karnataka had announced Sunday lockdowns starting from today. Bengaluru hasobserved Sunday lockdown earlier too, but this time, it's more stringent.

"Demand For Social Justice": Priyanka Gandhi On OBC Reservation In NEET

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Saturday July 4, 2020

Backing Congress President Sonia Gandhi's demand for reservation of seats for Other Backward Class (OBC) students in medical institutions in the states and union territories under the national quota in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), her daughter and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today said the demand is legiti...

High Tide Hits Mumbai, Heavy Rain Alert Today. Watch

Mumbai News | Reported by Purva Chitnis, Edited by Swati Sharma | Saturday July 4, 2020

The weather office has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Raigad and Ratnagiri in Maharashtra, forecasting "extremely heavy rainfall'' over the next 24 hoursin many places in Palghar, Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts.

In Pics: PM Modi's Visit To Ladakh To Meet Troops

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Friday July 3, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise visit to Leh early this morning to interact with soldiers at Nimu, a forward location at 11,000 feet on the banks of Indus river.

Salons Reopen In Maharashtra After Over 3 Months

India News | Reported by Purva Chitnis, Edited by Swati Sharma | Sunday June 28, 2020

Hair salons in Maharashtra reopened today, after over three months of downing shutters due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown.