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A new India smartphone brand likely next year, as three firms eye sops: Govt

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- After a decade-long hiatus, during which two out of every three smartphones sold in India were Chinese brands, homegrown phone makers could make a comeback as early as next year,... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries up

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- Aisha* once relied on free antiretroviral therapy (ART) from a clinic in Maiduguri, north-eastern Nigeria, funded through the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)... Read More


Three firms may revive Indian smartphone brands as incentive scheme takes effect

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- After a decade-long hiatus during which two out of every three smartphones sold in India came from China-based brands, homegrown phone makers could make a comeback as early as ne... Read More


Meghalaya: Section 163 imposed in East Khasi Hills ahead of KSU rally

Guwahati, Aug. 21 -- The East Khasi Hills district administration has imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) ahead of a proposed protest rally by the Khasi Students' Unio... Read More


Toying with youths' future unacceptable: Tejashwi extends RJD support to Patna's student protesters

India, Aug. 21 -- Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav met job aspirants protesting here on Friday and extended the RJD's support to the agitators demanding a transparent recruitment ... Read More


Liberia: Townships Accuse MCC of Withholding Millions, Crippling Services and Exposing Residents To Public Health Risks As City Government Remains Tight-lipped

Monrovia, Aug. 21 -- A deepening revenue-sharing dispute between the Monrovia City Corporation and several townships in Montserrado County has erupted into a major local-government crisis, with townsh... Read More


Petrol and diesel prices today: How costly is fuel in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru as crude oil declines after 5-day rally?

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Petrol and diesel prices today, 21 August: Fuel rates stood steady across major Indian cities on Friday as only marginal adjustment was reported in some. This comes as global oil... Read More


Batwara 1947 Box Office Collection Day 8: Sunny Deol film begins second week on a slow note, earns Rs.40 cr

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta's historical drama Batwara 1947 has begun its second week at the box office on a quieter note. As of 6 PM, the film has recorded a sharp reduction in ... Read More


Tejasswi Prakash takes savage Bigg Boss dig at Farrhana Bhatt

Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- Playground Season 5 is serving drama beyond the gaming arena. After Tejasswi Prakash and Elvish Yadav's recent clash grabbed attention, a new promo featuring Farrhana Bhatt has now ... Read More


Assam: More than a month after Jorhat floods, nine families still living in roadside relief camp

Jorhat, Aug. 21 -- More than a month after devastating floods swept through parts of Assam, the impact of the deluge continues to be felt by families in Jorhat, where nine families from Majiya Bheti a... Read More