India
TRAI Says No To Regulations For OTT Players
India's telecoms watchdog on Monday said overthetop (OTT) communication services do not currently need a regulatory framework, casting aside the threat of potential restrictions on platforms such as Facebook , WhatsApp and Google .
Govt Spent Rs 1,196 Crore on Publicity of Public Schemes, Policies in Last 3 Years: Prakash Javadekar
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said the Bureau of Outreach and Communication under his ministry undertakes Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaigns on behalf of the government's ministries and departments with rega...
Kanpur Police Forms Eight-member SIT to Probe 'Love Jihad' Cases
The SIT led by Deepak Bhuker, Superintendent of Police, Kanpur (South), has been told to look into any fixed pattern or modus operandi behind the alleged incidents, the official said.
NLAT 2020: Plea in SC Challenges Jharkhand HC Order on NSUI Admission Test
The high court had on September 11 rejected a plea against the notice issued by NLSIU Benguluru which had declared that a separate examination for admission to its five years BA LLB (Hons.) programme would be held on September 12.
Maha Minister Anil Deshmukh Promises Strict Action in Mumbai Quarantine Centre Rape Case
The incident, however, came to light on Saturday when the 20-year-old victim lodged a complaint with Navghar police station.
Over 60% Active Cases in 5 States, Recovery Rate Touches 78%, Says Centre
India's COVID-19 case tally has mounted to 48.46 lakh with 92,071 new infections, while 37.80 lakh people have recuperated. The death toll climbed to 79,722 with 1,136 more people succumbing to the infection.
Indian Government To Infuse $2.72 Billion In State-run Banks
India's government sought parliamentary approval to inject 200 billion rupees ($2.72 billion) in staterun banks in the current fiscal year, to help lenders mitigate the expected surge in bad loans due to the pandemic.
Hope Parliament Sends Message That Country Stands Behind Soldiers Guarding Borders: PM Modi
PM Modi’s statement drew a reaction from the Opposition, which has been demanding a response from the government on the border row.
Trump Holds Campaign Rally Indoors Despite Coronavirus Concerns
President Donald Trump held a Nevada campaign rally at an indoor venue on Sunday despite public health professionals' warnings against large indoor gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ladakh BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal Tests Covid-19 Positive in UT, Advised Quarantine
He urged all those who had come in contact with him over the last few days to go for self-isolation and undertake COVID-19 test.
US Open: Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev's Unique Handshake, Hug at Net Shows Their Friendship
US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev shared a warm moment at the net after the Austrian beat the German to his first Grand Slam title.
Antarvedi Fire Incident Unfortunate, Hate-mongers under Scanner: Andhra DGP Gautam Sawang
Andhra Pradesh DGP Gautam Sawang said that all places of worship in the state will be geo-tagged in a bid to tighten surveillance.
Haryana Reports 2,526 COVID-19 Cases, 19 Fatalities
Haryana on Sunday reported 2,526 COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths, officials said. The state's caseload has reached 93,641 and the death toll mounted to 975.
Maha: Record Spike Of 462 COVID-19 Cases In Amravati
Amravati witnessed a record spike in COVID-19 cases for the second day running as 462 people were detected with the infection on Sunday, overtaking the figure of 320 recorded on Saturday, an official said. The district now has 8,774 cases, while two dea...
All Possible Steps Being Taken by Govt to Fight Coronavirus, Says Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel
Coronavirus treatment was initially available only at AIIMS Raipur, but the state government has now established 29 government hospitals, 29 dedicated Covid Hospitals, 186 Covid Care Centres across the state, he added.
Phase-4 Stations Will Accept 'One Nation One Card', Mobile Phones to Also Work for Entry: DMRC Chief
Asserting that Delhi Metro is a "modern metro system" comparable to the best in the world, he also said that these two facilities might be rolled out at the Airport Express Line by the end of this year.