Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia takes charge of Health Ministry
Jun 18, 2020, at 04:47 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday temporarily took charge of the health ministry and other departments allocated to Health Minister Satyendar Jain after the latter tested positive for Coronavirus.
PM Modi launches commercial coal mining auction, says 'freeing sector from decades of lockdown'
Jun 18, 2020, at 04:42 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Launching the auction of commercial coal mining, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India has taken a 'major step today' to become self-reliant in energy and to make the coal sector free from 'decades of lockdown' and expressed confidence that it will turn the Covid-19 crisis into an opportunity, reducing its dependence on imports.
Assam: Kamakhya temple will not allow any devotees, pilgrims to attend Ambubachi Mela
Jun 18, 2020, at 02:26 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: In view of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the famous Kamakhya temple management authorities have decided not to allow any devotees, pilgrims to attend this year’s Ambubachi Mela.
Supreme Court stays Rath Yatra in Puri over Covid-19 spread
Jun 18, 2020, at 01:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the annual Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri fearing the further spread of pandemic Novel Coronavirus, media reports said.
Deeply grateful to global community: PM Modi on India becoming non-permanent member of UNSC
Jun 18, 2020, at 10:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he was "deeply grateful" to the "global community" for supporting India to become the non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
India elected unopposed as non-permanent UNSC member for 8th time
Jun 18, 2020, at 02:38 am
New York/IBNS: On expected lines, India was elected unopposed as non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for a term of two years. It won 184 votes in the 193-member General Assembly.
Centre asks BSNL to not use Chinese equipment for 4G upgrade: Reports
Jun 18, 2020, at 12:13 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has decided to not use Chinese equipment in upgrading the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) service to 4G.
India all set to become non-permanent UNSC member for 8th time
Jun 18, 2020, at 12:06 am
New York/UNI/IBNS As the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will elect five new non-permanent members to the council on Wednesday, chances of India grabbing a seat from the Asia-Pacific category for the 2021-22 term is almost certain.
BJP-led Manipur govt in trouble after three party MLAs join Congress, seven others withdraw support
Jun 17, 2020, at 10:58 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Manipur government is in trouble after three of its MLAs have resigned from the party and joined the Congress on Wednesday.
Indian Railways deploys 960 Covid Care coaches across 5 states; Delhi gets maximum
Jun 17, 2020, at 10:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Railways has deployed a total 960 COVID Care coaches in five states -Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh amid rising demand as India’s total coronavirus cases crossed 3.5 lakh.
Coronavirus cases in Delhi near 45000-mark, Home Ministry caps test price at Rs. 2,400
Jun 17, 2020, at 10:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Coronavirus situation in Delhi is worsening with cases nearing 45000-mark and several important politicians testing positive for the deadly virus.
Delhi health minister tests Covid-19 positive
Jun 17, 2020, at 08:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain has tested coronavirus positive on Wednesday, following a negative test report on Tuesday.
Kashmiri teacher beats Covid-19 barrier by teaching students in open
Jun 17, 2020, at 08:15 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: Teaching is a noble profession and teachers create future contributors of the society. These words could be best understood from the life of a Kashmir teacher who is nurturing young minds at a time when the education system in the country is facing the Covid-19 challenge.
A list of 52 Chinese apps Indian intelligence red flags amid border clash
Jun 17, 2020, at 08:04 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian intelligence agencies have asked the government to ban or advise people against the use of 52 Chinese apps over concerns of being unsafe and stealing of large chunk of user information and data, a media report said.
Centre suspends foreign training of bureaucrats this fiscal due to COVID-19 pandemic
Jun 17, 2020, at 07:54 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Centre has decided to suspend the foreign training of the bureaucrats` during this current financial year 2020-21 in view of the COVID 19 pandemic and also financial austerity.
Narendra Modi, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau discuss COVID-19 situation
Jun 17, 2020, at 06:23 pm
New Delhi/Ottawa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau interacted on Wednesday as they updated each other on the evolving situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
China took pre-meditated action: Indian EAM Jaishankar tells Wang Yi on Galwan Valley standoffÂ
Jun 17, 2020, at 06:16 pm
New Delhi/Beijing: Amid escalating tension between the two nuclear-capable nations, India on Wednesday blamed China for the violent standoff in Galwan valley of Eastern Ladakh that left 20 soldiers dead.
India-China Conflict: ITBP on high alert in Galwan valley
Jun 17, 2020, at 04:33 pm
New Delhi/UNI: A day after 20 Indian Army soldiers lost their lives in a bloody clash with People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Galwan valley, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has been put on high alert, sources said here on Wednesday.
Delhi AAP MLA Atishi tests positive for COVID-19
Jun 17, 2020, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Aam Aadmi Party MLA Atishi has now become the latest Indian politician who has tested positive for COVID-19.
China, India in close communication, says FM Wang Yi
Jun 17, 2020, at 04:20 pm
Beijing/UNI: Day after major escalation between two South Asian neighbours India and China, Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday said that both the countries are in close communication on resolving border issues.
India wants peace but if instigated can befittingly reply: PM Modi on violent standoff with China
Jun 17, 2020, at 03:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday broke his silence on the violent standoff between India and Chinese soldiers which led to the death of 20 security personnel and said his nation wants peace but if instigated then the country has the capacity to give befitting reply.
US provides ventilators to India to battle COVID-19
Jun 17, 2020, at 03:15 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated a first shipment of 100 brand-new, state-of-the-art ventilators to India to assist its fight against COVID-19.
Don't shoot the messengers: SC's tough words against Delhi govt over action against doctors
Jun 17, 2020, at 03:07 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Wednesday in tough words asked the Delhi government not to "shoot the messengers" by taking action against doctors, healthcare workers who are fighting against the deadly Novel Coronavirus, media reports said.
PM Modi calls all-party meeting to discuss India-China border situation
Jun 17, 2020, at 01:42 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called an all-party meeting at 5 pm on Friday to discuss the situation in the India-China border.
Loss of soldiers in Galwan deeply disturbing and painful: Rajnath Singh
Jun 17, 2020, at 12:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the loss of soldiers in the Galwan Valley of Eastern Ladakh during a face-off between India and China was "deeply disturbing and painful."
The Chinese came with iron rods and bamboo with nails: Sources on India-China clash in Ladakh
Jun 17, 2020, at 12:15 pm
Leh/IBNS: The Chinese soldiers came with iron rods and bamboo with nails and encircled Indian soldiers who fought valiantly leading to martyrdom of 20 personnel on the Indian side and heavy casualty on the Chinese side, sources confirmed IBNS on the clash in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh. A fierce hand-to-hand fighting raged on ground zero and the death toll could be more than 20 as many are seriously injured.
Assam girl commits suicide after making TikTok video
Jun 17, 2020, at 11:18 am
Guwahati/IBNS: A young girl from Assam’s Nalbari district on Tuesday allegedly committed suicide after she made a TikTok video to inform her parents about the incident.
Assam to conduct 50,000 random tests for COVID-19 to check community transmission
Jun 17, 2020, at 11:16 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Keeping in view the surge in the numbers of COVID-19 positive cases in the state, the Assam government has decided to launch Assam Targeted Surveillance Program (ATSP) from Jun 17 by aiming to conduct 50,000 random tests for the deadly virus in a week’s time.
Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi's 'silence' over India-China faceoff
Jun 17, 2020, at 10:32 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a bid to corner the central government, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" over the India-China faceoff along the Galwan Valley in Eastern Ladakh that has left 20 Indian soldiers dead.
Man gets 20 yrs Rigorous Imprisonment in rape case in Maharashtra
Jun 17, 2020, at 09:08 am
Nanded/UNI: A local court sentenced a man to 20 years Rigorous Imprisonment for raping a minor in Mukhed tehsil of the district.