India
Covid-19 Pandemic: JEE-Main Exam Conducted Across Country Amid 'New Normal'
JEE-Mains, the first large scale exam to be conducted amid the pandemic, is scheduled from September 1 to 6. Over 9 lakh candidates have registered for the exam for admission to engineering courses in IITs, NITs and Centrally Funded Technical Institutions...
Amid Rise in Covid-19 Cases, Delhi Govt's Next Round of Sero-survey to Begin from Sept 1
The last sero-prevalence survey was held from August 1 to 7, according to which antibodies against COVID-19 infection were found in 29.1 per cent of people surveyed in the national capital.
Hope January 2018 Judges' Presser on Internal Crisis Was First & Last Such Occasion, Says SC
The Supreme Court was referring to when the then top four judges of the apex court Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph had held an unprecedented press conference on January 12, 2018, when Justice Dipak Misra was the Chie...
Four Rajasthan MLAs Test Positive for Covid-19, 13 Fresh Fatalities Take Toll in Desert State to 1,056
The total number of people infected by COVID-19 now stands at 81,693 in Rajasthan and of these 13,825 people are under treatment.
Weekend Lockdown, Night Curfew to Continue in Punjab Towns Till September-end Amid Covid-19
There will be a lockdown on Saturdays and Sundays in the municipal areas, while movement of individuals for all non-essential activities shall remain prohibited between 7 pm and 5 am within municipal limits of all the cities of Punjab throughout the week,...
India Making a Lot of Regional Investment, But Needs to Do More: S Jaishankar
Speaking at an interactive session at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Jaishankar also highlighted India's focus on self-reliance to boost economic growth as well as efforts to improve the overall prosperity of the region.
How Pranab Da, Perpetual No.2 in Many Congress Govts, Finally Stepped Ahead of PM in Protocol
Inadvertently or otherwise, Mamata Banerjee’s pronouncements forced Congress’ hands in endorsing Pranab Mukherjee for the top constitutional post.
Out of 'Great Respect' for SC, Prashant Bhushan Agrees to Pay Re 1 Fine; But Will File Review Plea Against Order
Prashant Bhushan said he has the greatest respect for judiciary and the tweets were not intended to disrespect the apex court or the judiciary.
India's Fiscal Deficit Crosses Full Year Budget Target In Four Months
India's federal fiscal deficit in the four months to end July stood at 8.21 trillion rupees ($111.7 billion), or 103.1% of the budgeted target for the current fiscal year, government data showed on Monday.
Prashant Bhushan Fined Re 1 by Supreme Court in Contempt Case, Faces 3 Month Jail if Not Paid
Prashant Bhushan is required to pay the fine by September 15 or he will be jailed for 3 months and debarred from practising for 3 years.
‘Kitne Brahmins Ney Apply Kiya?’ UP Govt Asks For Those with Gun Licences, then Revokes Letter
The letter, sent on August 18, was later backtracked with a senior official saying the details 'are no longer being pursued'.
K'taka CM Yediyurappa Flags off First RORO Train from Bengaluru to Solapur
RORO is a concept of carrying road vehicles loaded with various commodities on open flat railway wagons.
Factbox: A Year Of Primary Upsets May Set Stage For More Partisan U.S. Congress
Election Day is more than two months away but eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives have already essentially lost their seats after being defeated by members of their own parties during the primary election season.
Mamata Govt Tries to Woo Investors to Shed Anti-Industry Tag Ahead of 2021 Bengal Elections
Rival parties, however, say Mamata's recent pitch for industrialisation and investment is nothing but political drama as residents are unhappy because of unemployment and poor economic situation in the state.
Delhi Rains: Capital to Receive Light to Moderate Showers for Next 6 Days, Says IMD
Widespread rains are unlikely. However, moderate precipitation is predicted on Thursday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
'Sunny Leone' Makes it to Merit List (Again), Qualifies for English Honours in Bengal College This Time
Sunny's name appears in the list of candidates who have qualified for admission in the two courses at Budge Budge College in South 24 Paraganas.