COVID-19: Housing complex in Kolkata’s Newtown vaccinates residents and support staff
Jun 03, 2021, at 04:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the lockdown to combat COVID-19 some housing societies and enclaves are taking an initiative to vaccinate their residents in Kolkata.
India reports 1.34 lakh COVID-19 cases, 2,887 deaths in 24 hours
Jun 03, 2021, at 04:04 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Over 1.34 lakh new COVID-19 cases and 2,887 deaths apparently linked to the virus were reported from 36 states and union territories of India on Thursday.
China stands with India in fighting second wave of COVID pandemic: Wang Yi
Jun 03, 2021, at 02:28 pm
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has assured that all BRICS member nations will help India in combating the second and deadly wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
India gets 8 new Flying Training Academies
Jun 03, 2021, at 08:47 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India is set to get eight new Flying Training Academies under the liberalised Flying Training Organisation (FTO) policy of the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
Mir Junaid calls on J&K Lieutenant Governor, presents memorandum containing suggestions
Jun 03, 2021, at 06:28 am
Srinagar/IBNS: President of Jammu Kashmir Workers Party Mir Junaid Wednesday called upon Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and presented a memorandum that contained suggestions on the management of issues that have come up due to the pandemic.
BJP councillor Rakesh Pandita shot dead by terrorists in J&K's Pulwama
Jun 03, 2021, at 06:02 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and municipal councillor Rakesh Pandita was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday.
Juhi Chawla's 5G hearing interrupted today by singing fans, court orders contempt
Jun 03, 2021, at 05:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court's virtual hearing on Wednesday regarding Juhi Chawla's challenge to the rollout of 5G in the country was repeatedly interrupted by rogue singers after the actor shared a link of the court hearing on social media where she urged people to join.
Jun 03, 2021, at 05:28 am
New Delhi: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday said his nation has sent another shipment of Sputnik V vaccine to India to help the country fight the second wave of the pandemic.
Supreme Court slams Centre's vaccination policy for 18-44 years old
Jun 03, 2021, at 05:18 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Centre's policy of giving free vaccination to those above 45 years and charging a hefty amount from those below that age.
Maggi manufacturer Nestle's 70 pct food products 'unhealthy', says internal report
Jun 03, 2021, at 04:47 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Swiss FMCG major Nestle, which manufactures the very popular Maggi noodles, KitKats and Nescafe, in an internal document admitted that more than 70% of its food and drinks' portfolio do not meet the “recognised definition of health”.
Jun 03, 2021, at 04:45 am
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday chaired the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations through video conferencing where the participating ministers spoke on social and economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mehul Choksi should be deported to India: Dominica govt tells court
Jun 03, 2021, at 03:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Dominican government has stated to the court that fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi, wanted in a bank fraud case, should be deported to India, media reports said.
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio chairs monsoon preparedness meet
Jun 03, 2021, at 03:00 am
Kohima/IBNS: A monsoon preparedness meeting was held through video conference under the chairmanship of Nagaland Chief Minister and Chairman NSDMA, Neiphiu Rio at CM’s Secretariat on Wednesday.
Workshop seeks new roadmap to enhance Canada-India collaborations
Jun 03, 2021, at 02:24 am
Toronto: Panelists at a recent workshop in Toronto said new approaches should be found to develop appropriate and relevant policies to enhance the bilateral relationship between India and Canada.
Kashmir NGO helps people with food kits amid COVID-19 pandemic
Jun 03, 2021, at 01:50 am
Srinagar: Kashmir based (NGO) All Jammu Kashmir Youth Society has started helping people in the Valley by providing them with food kits and other essential items to those who are struggling samid COVID-19.
Urban Development: Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Maldives
Jun 03, 2021, at 01:12 am
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India and Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, Government of Maldives on cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development.
Plea in SC challenges Delhi HC order allowing Central Vista construction
Jun 03, 2021, at 01:07 am
New Delhi/UNI: A plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday challenging the Delhi High Court’s verdict allowing the construction activity at the Central Vista area in the national capital amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Army Chief MM Naravane arrives in Kashmir
Jun 03, 2021, at 12:58 am
Srinagar/UNI: Army chief General MM Naravane arrived here on Wednesday on a two-day visit and reviewed the security situation in the hinterland in the Kashmir valley.
Centre should procure COVID-19 vaccines: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik writes to other states
Jun 03, 2021, at 12:37 am
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has written a letter to his counterparts from various states urging them to achieve a consensus on asking the central government to procure anti-COVID-19 vaccines and distribute them among states.
Amartya Sen only Bharat Ratna to avail free air travel 21 times in five years
Jun 02, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: An RTI filed by India Today has revealed that Nobel laureate and Bharat Ratna awardee Amartya Sen availed free Air India tickets, a perk granted by the Indian government to honour recipents of India's highest civilian award, 21 times in course of five years, from 2015 to 2019.
Amul vice-chairman asks PM Modi to ban PETA, alleges conspiracy to malign Indian dairy sector
Jun 02, 2021, at 11:54 pm
New Delhi: Amul vice-chairman Valamji Humbal has asked Indian PM Narendra Modi to ban People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) after the NGO suggested Indian diary giant Amul to capitalise on what it called India’s and indeed the whole world’s readiness for vegan milk and food.
Delhi: Cleric arrested for allegedly raping minor girl inside mosque
Jun 02, 2021, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi: Police on Wednesday said a cleric has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl inside a mosque in Delhi, media reports said.
Many layers of Israel-Hamas fighting
Jun 02, 2021, at 11:18 pm
The violent conflict between Israel and Hamas has come to an end with a ceasefire, thanks to intense diplomatic efforts from Egypt, Qatar and a number of Western countries including the United States. In this latest episode of violent conflagration between the Israelis and the Palestinians, both sides have gained little, and lost much.
Tennis coach arrested for raping 17-yr-old player in Jaipur
Jun 02, 2021, at 10:38 pm
Jaipur/IBNS: A tennis coach has been arrested for raping a 17-year-old girl, who trained under him, on the pretext of getting her chance to play in more tournaments and help her gain recognition as a player, said media report.
Former Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee discharged from hospital, now in safe home
Jun 02, 2021, at 08:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: COVID-19 infected former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was on Wednesday discharged from hospital.
Pakistan fires few rounds, violates truce on IB in Jammu
Jun 02, 2021, at 07:36 pm
Jammu/UNI: Pakistan troops on Wednesday morning violated the ceasefire by firing a few rounds along the International Border (IB) in the Arnia sector of Jammu here.
Jun 02, 2021, at 04:22 pm
Guwahati: Police have so far arrested 24 people in connection with the doctor assault incident in Assam’s Hojai district even as videos surfacing the shocking attack triggered an outrage.
Wastage of vaccines unfortunate in Congress-ruled states: Anurag Thakur
Jun 02, 2021, at 04:11 pm
Hamirpur/UNI: Union Minister of State for Finance and corporate affairs, Anurag Thakur has blasted the Congress party for its tirade on the mass vaccination program going on in India to contain the COVID-19 adding that it was most unfortunate that the vaccines were being wasted in the Congress-ruled states.
Uttar Pradesh: Building roof collapses after explosion, seven members of a family die
Jun 02, 2021, at 02:10 pm
Gonda/UNI: Seven members of a family were buried alive under the debris of the collapsed roof of a house in the midnight explosion at Tikri village under Wazirganj police station area of Gonda district in Uttar Pradesh.
Indian Railways' RDSO becomes first to get SDO tag
Jun 02, 2021, at 07:27 am
New Delhi/UNI: Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) of Indian Railways has become the first Institution to be declared Standard Developing Organisation (SDO) "One Nation One Standard" mission of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under Department of Consumer Affairs.