India
FM Sitharaman Launches Online Dashboard for National Infrastructure Pipeline
The National Infrastructure Pipeline Online Dashboard is a one-stop solution for all stakeholders looking for information on infrastructure projects in the country.
Despite Facing Hardships, Survey Shows Rural India Satisfied with Govt's Handling of Covid-19 Crisis
More than 68% rural Indians faced “high” to “very high” monetary difficulties during the lockdown. At least 38% of the rural households reported having gone without necessary medicine or medical treatment often or sometimes.
Protests Against Draft EIA are 'Unnecessary & Premature': Javadekar Responds to Congress' Barbs
Prakash Javadekar was engaged in a Twitter debate over the Draft EIA by former environment minister and Congress’ Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh.
Further Hearing Needed in 2009 Contempt Case against Lawyer Prashant Bhushan, Journalist Tarun Tejpal: SC
The top court had in November 2009 issued contempt notice to Bhushan and Tejpal for allegedly casting aspersions on some sitting and former top court judges in an interview to a news magazine.
Reconciliation in Rajasthan? Rebel Congress Leader Sachin Pilot Meets Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, Say Sources
At the Congress Legislature Party on Sunday, sources said state Congress in-charge Avinash Pandey has said that he will not advocate for rebels in front of party high command as the MLAs demanded action.
BJP Worker Attacked by Militants in J&K's Budgam Succumbs to Injuries
A BJP panch was shot at and injured on August 4, while another sarpanch from the party was shot dead two days later in south Kashmir's Kulgam district.
Kerala Police Forms SIT Team to Probe Air India Flight Crash in Kozhikode
Police said a case has been registered under various provisions of the Aircraft Act and Indian Penal Code sections 337, 338 and 304 A, based on the statement by one of the CISF personnel.
PM Modi to Present New Outline for Self-reliant India on August 15: Rajnath Singh
The defence minister said various ministries are working to implement Modi's initiative for a self-reliant India and that it is an attempt to give a fresh dimension to Gandhiji's push for Swadeshi.
Rise in Covid-19 Cases in Delhi as Patients from Outside Getting Tested Here, Says Health Minister
On Saturday, 1,404 new COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths were reported in Delhi, taking the tally of cases to 1,44,127.
Fire Breaks out after LPG Cylinder Blast in Delhi, 14 Injured
Around six people have been injured in the incident, police said. According to fire officials, they received information about the incident from Tigri JJ camp at 7.07 pm.
Police Arrest Duo For Assaulting Autorickshaw Driver Who Refused to Chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Rajasthan
An FIR was lodged by the autorickshaw driver, identified as Gapphar Ahmad Kacchawa, who also alleged that the duo stole his wristwatch and money.
Woman Jumps to Death from 17th-floor Flat in Greater Noida
No suicide note was found from the spot. What prompted her to take the extreme step is yet to be ascertained, said a police officer.
PM to Launch Financing Facility of Rs 1 Lakh Crore Under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
he virtual event will be witnessed by lakhs of farmers and cooperatives across the country. Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Narendra Singh To.
Environmental Experts Hail Kejriwal Govt's Electric Vehicle Policy in Delhi, Stress on Implementation
Under the Electric Vehicle Policy, the Delhi government will waive the registration fee and road tax, and provide an incentive of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for new electric cars.
Blood-soaked Passengers, Screams All Around: Rescuers Reveal Horrific Details From Air India Crash
The impact was so brutal that the nose of the Boeing 737 finished about 20 metres from the back half of the jet.
US, Australia and Japan Envoys Express Grief Over Air India Express Plane Crash
An Air India Express flight from Dubai with 190 passengers on board overshot the tabletop runway at Kozhikode airport on Friday night.