The water quality of India's 19 major rivers did not improve significantly during the COVID-19 lockdown. While Ganga and four other rivers became dirtier, the water quality in another seven rivers remained unchanged. Only four of the rivers showed 100 percent compliance with the primary water quality criteria for outdoor bathing during the pre-lockdown and lockdown period. To get access to the full story, "Subscribe Now" in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours...

IT Rules 2021 is the set of guidelines meant to empower social media and digital media users along with making a secure social network in the country. The new social media rules provide a means of addressing grievances of content that can be harmful to the nation’s security as well as the modesty or safety of a person. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now" in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours...

Farmer protests in India have registered an almost five-fold increase since the year 2017. From 34 major protests across 15 states in 2017, the number has now gone up to 165 protests across 22 states and Union territories. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now" in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours...

KM Cariappa, India’s first Army Chief and a ‘man of many firsts' lived a glorious life that was infused with moments of pride not just for himself, but for the entire nation. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now" in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours...

India’s History is replete with fine examples of women who ruled the world with their benevolence, charisma, far-sightedness, courage, and above all the strength of their character. But, the respect, affection, and fame that Ahilyabai Holkar commands for her accomplishments as the benevolent, yet courageous queen of Malwa remains unmatched. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now" in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours...

Vaccination is a strong weapon against coronavirus infection. The Government of India has been running vaccination drives to ensure the safety of its citizens from Covid-19. The country has cumulatively administered over 18 crore doses of vaccine to its people till May 15.