India
Work to Begin Shortly on Zoji La Tunnel for Connectivity Between Kashmir and Ladakh: Gadkari
The Zoji La is situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National highway and remains closed during winters due to heavy snowfall, cutting off Ladakh region from Kashmir.
Army Brigadier Dies of Coronavirus at Command Hospital in Kolkata
Brigadier Vikas Samyal, posted at the Eastern Command headquarters, was admitted to the military hospital at Barrackpore after he tested positive for Covid-19.
'I am Ready Even if the Camp Starts Tomorrow': Sandesh Jhingan Eager to Play Football Again
Sandesh Jhingan's ACL injury, which he picked up last August, kept him out of the entire 2019-20 season.
10 People Who Recovered from Covid-19 Donate at Delhi Plasma Bank on Day 1; Three Recipients
Delhi Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday inaugurated a first-of-its-kind 'plasma bank' at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in Vasant Kunj in south Delhi.
Uttarakhand HC Issues Notices to Ramdev's Patanjali and Centre over Coronil Drug, Seeks Response
The PIL filed by advocate Mani Kumar has sought a ban on the drug, accusing the yoga guru of misleading people by launching Coronil as a medicine to cure coronavirus.
Amid Frequent Earthquakes in Delhi, URJA Offers Support to Monitor Implementation of Structural Safety
The letter from United Residents Joint Action (URJA) came in the wake of several low-intensity earthquakes jolting the city over the last two months
11 Sadhus of Swaminarayan Sect Test Coronavirus Positive in Gujarat
While five sadhus were staying in the premises of the Maninanagr temple in Ahmedabad, six others stayed in other localities, said Deputy Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), Dr Tejas Shah.
PM Modi Greets People on Occasion of Ashadi Ekadashi
Modi said Ashadi Ekadashi is a day to commemorate the "Warkari" tradition.
'Major Role in Ensuring Healthy Economy': PM Modi Applauds Chartered Accountants on CA Day
CA Day | Calling Chartered Accountants the "architects of the nation’s economy", Prime Minister Modi likened them to doctors, as they devote their lives to uplift the economic health of an entire country.
Kin Visiting Haridwar to Immerse Ashes Can Stay in Town for 24 Hours as Govt Relaxes Restrictions
A total of 2,831 people have been infected by the virus in Uttarakhand, latest figures from the Union health ministry show.
India and Sri Lanka in Talks to Reschedule Colombo's Repayment of Financial Help
Amidst the economic woes triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, Sri Lanka has opted to seek help from India through currency swap arrangements.
Coal Minister Appeals to CIL Unions to Withdraw Strike Call, Says No Plans to Divest PSU
The trade unions have given a call for a three-day nationwide strike from Thursday against the government's move to open the coal sector to private players.
File Report Indicating Money Released to North Delhi Civic Body Towards Salary of Teachers: HC to AAP Govt
A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramonium Prasad also directed the two departments, which provide grant in aid to civic authorities every quarter, to indicate the amounts that have been released between April to June this year towards the teachers' s...
Lalji Tandon's Condition Serious but under Control, Uttarakhand Governor Pays Visit
Tandon (85), was admitted to the hospital on June 11 with breathing problems, difficulty in urination and fever.
India's Monsoon Rainfall in June 18% above Average, Says IMD
Monsoons deliver about 70% of India's annual rainfall and are the lifeblood of its $2.9 trillion economy, spurring farm output and boosting rural spending on items ranging from gold to cars, motorcycles and refrigerators.
PM Ensured No One Sleeps Hungry, Says Javadekar on Extension of Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
In a televised address to the nation, Modi announced extension of the PMGKAY, a free ration scheme, for 80 crore people across the country till end of November.