India
Security Stepped up in Assam's Silchar, Other Areas Ahead of Ayodhya Event
The district administration has deputed several senior officers to take care of certain sensitive areas, ahead of the foundation stone laying ceremony for a Ram temple in Ayodhya.
NIA Arrests 2 More Persons in Kerala Gold Smuggling Case
Sharafudeen, 38, a resident of Malappuram in Kerala and Shafeeq, 31, from the state's Palakkad district were arrested on Monday after their roles in the conspiracy and pursuant smuggling of gold through diplomatic baggage addressed to the UAE consulate at...
Army Starts Process to Grant Permanent Commission to Women Officers
Officials said the Army headquarters has invited applications by August 31 for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) to women officers recruited under Women Special Entry Scheme (WSES) and Short Service Commission (SSC).
PM Modi Congratulates Successful Candidates of Civil Services Exam
A total of 829 candidates have qualified for civil services, including IAS and IPS, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced on Tuesday.
WHO says China team interviewed Wuhan scientists over virus origins
A World Health Organization team in China to probe the origins of COVID19 had "extensive discussions" and exchanges with scientists in Wuhan where the outbreak was first detected, a spokesman said on Tuesday.
Coronavirus Will Disappear with Blessings of Lord Ram: Shiv Sena in Mouthpiece Saamana
An editorial in the party mouthpiece 'Saamana" took a dig at the August 5 ceremony being held amid rising cases of coronavirus in the country.
High Population Density Makes Bihar All The More Vulnerable to Covid-19: Nitish
The CM emphasised that there is a need to create awareness among people for wearing mask, hand hygiene, maintaining at least two yards of distance from others in order to protect oneself from getting infected from the virus.
Tamil Nadu Governor 'Stable,' Not to Host 'At Home Reception' on Independence Day Due to Covid-19
Purohit tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and has been advised home isolation since his infection was mild.
'No Compromise, Pull Back at Earliest': Holding Intense Negotiations for 11 Hrs, India's Tough Talk on Border Row with China
The sources said Army Chief Gen MM Naravane was given a detailed briefing about the talks on Monday morning which was subsequently followed by a discussion he held with senior military officials on the overall situation in eastern Ladakh. It is learnt tha...
Six-feet Distance, Aarogya Setu & Visors Compulsory Under Govt's Guidelines for Gyms, Yoga Institutes
All yoga institutes and gymnasiums in containment zones shall remain closed and only those outside such zones will be allowed to open, the 'Guidelines on Preventive Measures to Contain Spread of COVID-19 in Yoga Institutes & Gymnasiums' stated.
After Initiation of Ram Mandir Construction, Will The Year Also See Justice in Babri Masjid Demolition Case?
After 28 years of often-derailed investigations and trial, the matter has finally reached the concluding stages of hearing in a special CBI court in Lucknow.
'We Shouldn't be Looking for Next Sunil Chhetri': Indian Football Team Captain on His Birthday and Delhi Football Day
Sunil Chhetri's birthday is being celebrated as Delhi Football Day with an e-summit being organised by Football Delhi.
'May God Protect Us Through Him': Mata Amritanandamayi 'Amma' Wishes PM Modi on Raksha Bandhan
Amma is a Hindu spiritual leader, guru and humanitarian, who is revered as a "hugging saint" by her followers.
India's factory activity contracted at a sharper pace in July
India's factory slump deepened in July as renewed lockdown measures to contain surging coronavirus cases weighed on demand and output, raising the chances of a sharper economic contraction, a private business survey showed on Monday.
Territorial Army Jawan Goes Missing in J&K, His Burnt Vehicle Found in Kulgam
The officials said they suspect that he might have been kidnapped by militants, adding that efforts were on to trace him.
Covid-19 Claims Rise by 240% in Within a Month, But Insurance Penetration Remains Low in India
Figures compiled by General Insurance Council show that 71,423 people had claimed Rs 1,145.87 crore from insurance companies as of July last week, for Covid-19 treatment. However, only 20,965 people had made claims for Rs 323 crore on June 22.
