India
Thane Court Discharges 28 Tablighi Jamaat Members, Including 21 Foreign Nationals
The foreign nationals were accused of violating visa rules as well as norms put in place by the authorities following the coronavirus outbreak.
Fair Distribution of Limited Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine a Big Challenge: WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan
Swaminathan said there should be "good news" by early next year on the development of a vaccine for the pandemic.
At Oppn Meet, Mamata Banerjee and Amarinder Singh Urge States to Move SC against Decision to Hold NEET & JEE Exams
The West Bengal chief minister even suggested a public movement "for the betterment of students who are mentally depressed with the examination dates in this crisis period".
50-year-old SB-CID Office Manager in Chennai Succumbs to Coronavirus
The manager had been undergoing treatment at a government hospital a press release from the Tamil Nadu police said.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Students Plan Protest Against JEE, NEET; UP Teen Raped and Murdered and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering right now: Students plan a protest from homes tomorrow to demand postponement or cancellation of NEET, JEE; 17-year-old on way to fill out form for scholarship raped and murdered in UP's Lakhimpur; and two cases o...
MP CM Shivraj Chouhan Announces Rs 1 Crore Aid to Kin of Martyred Army Soldier
The chief minister also announced a government job toa family member of Carpenter, whose body was brought to the state on Tuesday night, they said.
Pulwama Probe: NIA Used DNA, Other Forensic Tests to Trace Evidence That Had 'Blown to Pieces'
The case posed unique challenges, such as a lot of evidence having blown to pieces in the suicide attack and seven accused being subsequently killed in encounters.
Woman Chained for 6 Months, Tortured and Held Captive Rescued by DCW; Husband Arrested
The room in which the woman was kept had no fan and a foul smell was emanating from it as she was made to lie in her own excreta. She was tortured and beaten so brutally that it had taken a toll on her mental health, said the DCW.
Court Dismisses Bail Plea of Law Student in Delhi Riots Case
Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad, appearing for the state, opposed the bail application saying the case was “sensitive” in nature, which involved the riots around the house of main accused Tahir Hussain.
India to Participate in Multilateral War Game in Russia Next Month
China, Pakistan and a number of other member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) are expected to participate in the Kavkaz 2020 strategic command-post exercise, they said.
DU Student Becomes 'World's Fastest Calculator', First Indian to Win Gold in Mind Sports Olympiad
Neelakanta Bhanu Prakash, a Mathematic honours student from Delhi University's St Stephen College holds four world records and 50 Limca records.
Why it's Necessary to Seek Women's Consent Even Before Asking Her to Work Online
Besides the increased household load, women teachers are under huge pressure to perform not only in front of students but also their parents who are also observing the online classes, their superiors and their own families.
No, Aug 24 Was Not Kolkata's 330th 'Birthday'. And Job Charnock is Not its 'Founder'
While the East India Company played a key role in the development of what constitutes present day Calcutta, a judge in 2003 had ruled that the Job charnock was indeed not the city's 'founder'.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Congress in Damage Control Mode After CWC Drama and Other Top Headlines
These are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: Congress leaders who wrote to Sonia Gandhi on “sweeping changes” resent ‘dissenter’ tag; how same old script played out at CWC to keep Gandhis in starring role; Hong Kong man 'first case' documente...
Indian Government Consumption Key to Support Current Economic Demand: RBI Report
More protracted spread of the pandemic, deviations of the monsoon from the predicted normal rains and global financial market volatility are key downside risks to growth, the central bank said.
Gujarat High Court Allows Pakistani National Acquitted in Fake Currency Case to Return Home
The court also directed the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to issue the exit permit and also waive all leviable fees of overstay, among other things, within a period of seven days from the date of NOC.