The British government announced plans this month to allow spectators at selected trial events to 'stress test' new guidelines.
Australia has recorded more than 7,000 coronavirus infections and 102 deaths.
Modi praised Tamil Nadu as a special place and lauded the Tamil language as eternal and its culture as global.
The accused are between 18 and 25 years of age, they added. Over 11 police teams were looking into the technical details available and also visiting various sites in NCR to identify the suspects and investigate the case, the police said.
They had gathered at Maharashtra government's Sahyadri Guest House nearby when they were stopped while moving towards Varsha, the official said.
Over a million visitors are camping in the German city to witness the annual festival of lights.
A beautiful way of wishing our brave soldiers Happy Diwali.
Avni Mehrotra speaks to a few folks and suggests gifting ideas for this festive week.
On the occasion of Diwali, celebrated in India and across the globe on Wednesday, United States President Barack Obama wished those celebrating the festival a Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak.
The second day of pre-Diwali Dhanteras witnessed a tepid response from shoppers on Friday as gold and silver sales have likely to be fallen by up to 35 per cent year-on-year due to high prices and COVID-19 induced financial distress, although consumers moved to online buying to make most of the festival, jewellers said. The buying was heavily restricted to light weight jewellery, coins and precious stones due to lower purchasing power and high gold rates, they said. Due to the fear of coronavirus infection, many customers who had booked in advance were taking delivery of wedding orders on Friday, while some were seen buying safely through online brands like Tanishq and Melorra.
'For me, Diwali is all about sweets and shopping, spreading love and being with family and close friends.'
These 10 images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.
The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated by across the country and indeed the world to mark the triumph of good over evil. While lighting oil lamps and bursting firecrackers are the norm during this occasion, did you know that there are actually different significances and ways of celebrating the festival in different parts of India? Read on!
Satarupa Banerjee offers sweet recipes to celebrate the dazzling festival of lights.
Here are 10 photos that prove we live in an incredibly bizarre world.
'The blockbusters are unlikely to be launched in 2020.' 'They will move into the 2021 cycle when confidence level among people will be higher.'
Whether you like to be in the midst of the festivities or fly away into some remote destination, we bring you a list of places where you can spend this Diwali.
As the country celebrates the festival of lights, we invite you to share pictures of how you brought in Diwali this year.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'A trip to the banks of the Hooghly without which there wouldn't be a Calcutta/Kolkata is one for the bucket list,' says Kishore Singh.
'I am confused about which one to choose.' 'All the girls are really beautiful.'
The buzz in the markets in predictable. From lights to fireworks to sweets to flowers, people across the country are gearing up for Diwali.
India's first live band festival is here!
'We couldn't believe that in the 21st century world, a European country can be bombed, can be invaded.'
Tiger. Akshay. Ajay. Hrithik. Ajay again. Akshay again. Kartik...
Share your photographs of Mamallapuram Shore Temple in Tamil Nadu.
Two recipes perfect for a cosy night in.
There's more to the Bollywood-Diwali connection than you think.
Shifra Menezes lists out a few fun decoration ideas to user in the festival of lights.
Remembering late Matand Singh, the man who breathed life into textiles.
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open on Day 3.
These images prove we live in a mad, mad world.
Pandit Ravi Shankar was George Harrison's link into the Vedic world.
'When you sing, you have to be in the song. You have to feel it or else, don't do the song.' 'That's why I haven't delivered a bad song in my career.'
Stars who walked the red carpet on day two of Cannes Film Festival.
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'My father is a postman. My mother is a homemaker. No one in my family had studied medicine.' 'I wanted to be the first doctor in my family so I could listen to people like me and help them feel better about themselves,' says Archana Vijayan, an MBBS student with a disability, who was initially denied admission into medical school, even after passing the NEET twice.
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