India
Finmin Proposes to Decriminalize Host of Minor Offences under 19 Legislations
The 19 legislations include Negotiable Instruments Act (cheque bounce), SARFAESI Act (repayment of bank loans), LIC Act, PFRDA Act, RBI Act, NHB Act, Banking Regulation Act and Chit Funds Act.
USCIRF Has No Locus Standi to Pronounce on Indians' Constitutionally Protected Rights: Jaishankar
The USCIRF has been known to make prejudiced, inaccurate, and misleading observations regarding the state of religious freedom in India, the minister said.
Govt to Focus on Domestic Manufacturing of Arms, Ammunition to Promote 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan'
Addressing a webinar on 'Atmanirbhar Bharat: Opportunities for Homeland Security Industry', Reddy said 'Atmanirbharta' (self-reliance) is not just a dream, but a well thought out roadmap for a future-ready India.
Assam Gas Well Blowout: Two Officials of Oil India Ltd Suspended for 'Negligence' of Duty
Earlier, Oil India Ltd Chairman and MD Sushil Chandra Mishra said a five-member inquiry committee was formed and actions would be initiated on employees if there was any prima facie evidence of human error.
After a Month, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Reports Two Fresh Covid-19 Cases
Andaman & Nicobar Islands had stayed free of infections for past one month when all the 33 patients had tested nagative after recovery by May 10.
Setback to Congress MP Revanth Reddy as Telangana HC Stays NGT Notices in KTR Farm House Row
KTR had moved the court stating that he does not own the farm house in Janwada as being alleged by the Congress MP.
2 Missing Firefighters Found Dead Near Assam Oil Well Amid Efforts to Control Blaze, NDRF Team Deployed
The Baghjan oil well located in Assam's Tinsukia district, which has been spewing gas uncontrollably for the last two weeks, caught fire on Tuesday.
Four Arrested for Organising Birthday Party at Delhi Restaurant, Exceeding Capacity
The police said 38 people attended the party on Monday which was organised in violation of norms issued by the government amid COVID-19 pandemic and also for failing to maintain social distancing.
SC Bars UP Govt From Filling 37,339 Posts of Assistant Teachers, Allows Appointment in Remaining Seats
Appointment of assistant basic teachers in Uttar Pradesh has seen several rounds of litigations from the high court to Supreme Court. It is in the second round of litigation in the top court.
SC Asks Maharashtra, Worst-hit by Virus, to Make Concerted Efforts on Sending Home Migrant Workers
The top court said there were "huge lapses" by the Maharashtra authorities in dealing with the issue and asked the government to announce suitable place for their registration.
Ray of Hope Emerges in Tightly Packed Lanes of Dharavi as Efforts to Remove Covid-19 Hotspot Tag Continue
The BMC feels winning the Dharavi battle against Covid-19 is the first and most important step towards winning the Mumbai battle against the novel coronavirus.
Has China Occupied Indian Territory in Ladakh: Rahul Gandhi Asks Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Gandhi and Singh have been engaged in war of words on Twitter since Monday evening on the issue and have been taking swipes at each other by using couplets of Ghalib.
Zero Cases, Work for Migrants: On India's Coronavirus Report Card, This Tiny Dist in MP is the Shining Star
The tiny district had used its fleet of 30 buses to ferry migrants to nearby places and also offered them breakfast, food and other essentials.
Uttar Pradesh Records 8 More Covid-19 Deaths, Toll Climbs to 283 as State's Total Reaches 10,947
UP Chief Secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari directed the district administration and senior police officials to hold meetings with the owners and managers of malls, restaurants, mandis and ensure adherence to all types of protocols including use of masks and...
NHRC Notice to UP Govt Over Medical Apathy to Two Pregnant Women in Noida
The NHRC asked the Union Health Ministry to issue instructions to states and UTs not to deny treatment to those needing critical care other than COVID, an official release said.
Gland Pharma, Partners MAIA, Athenex Launch Anticoagulant Injection in USA
This is the first on-frozen ready-to-use bivalirudin 505b(2) NDA approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), a press release from Gland Pharma said.