India
Stay Indoors, Follow Instructions, Says Home Minister Amit Shah after Cyclone Amphan Moves to Bangladesh
The Home Minister said that the Central government has been monitoring the cyclone Amphan, a Thai name that means sky, and is in continuous touch with the concerned authorities.
Rajasthan School Students to Study via TV From June 1
Earlier, the students were allowed a slot by Akashwani to connect with online education on a request by the department.
Indian Domestic Football Season Has to be Longer and it Cannot Stop in February: Igor Stimac
Igor Stimac said the Indian football season has to go on till mid-May and broadcasting issues cannot overrun the need for players to play more games.
K'taka Lawyer Files FIR Against Sonia Gandhi for Cong Tweet on PM Cares Fund, Shivakumar Wants Cop Suspended
The tweets were posted on the party's official handle @INCIndia on May 11. In a series of six tweets, the party targeted the PM Cares Fund through graphs and pictures, which questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the purpose and location of the money...
Amid Confusion, Govt Withdraws 'Swadeshi' Products Order for CAPF Canteens
The CAPFs canteens comprise those run by CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and SSB, apart from the elite commando force NSG.
AAI Issues SOPs for Airports, No Mandatory Aarogya Setu for Children Below 14 Years
AAI said that it will be compulsory for passengers to walk through the thermal screening zones before entering the airport terminal building.
Days after Face-off, India and China Enhance Military Presence in Ladakh as Tension Mounts
It is learnt the India's top military brass is constantly monitoring the situation even as the US said the aggressive behaviour by Chinese troops was a reminder of the threat posed by China.
Pregnant Employees Exempted from Attending Office: MoS, Personnel Jitendra Singh
He said a circular to this effect has been issued and is expected to be followed by different ministries and departments as well as the states and Union territories.
Operated 1,813 'Shramik Special' Trains Since May 1, 204 Trains Run on Tuesday: Railways
Most migrant trains have terminated in Uttar Pradesh (912), followed by Bihar (398). As many as 583 trains originated from Gujarat and 320 from Maharashtra.
Noida-Delhi Border Sealed, Gautam Buddh Nagar Admin Allows Opening of Shops, Parks and Dry Cleaners
Owners of all shops that will open in the district will have to ensure that employees wear face masks and gloves and that there is availability of sanitizers so that customers do not get infected.
'More Than 2k Ayushman Bharat Beneficiaries Received Free Treatment, 3,000 Free Testing For Covid-19'
The government is committed to providing universal health coverage. It is a question of stages. One can look at expanding a scheme without looking at lessons learnt. The government has provided cards to over 12 crore beneficiaries, Bhushan said.
Nirmala Sitharaman Interview: 'Giving Cash Support to Poor Not the Only Solution, No One Could Have Been Wiser to Migrant Crisis'
The minister said it was the fear of contracting coronavirus that contributed to migrant workers leaving cities.
Machines for Testing Drug-resistant TB Can Now be Used for Confirming Covid-19 Cases, Says ICMR
Now, the ICMR has issued revised guidelines for TrueNat testing for COVID-19, saying the 'TrueNat system is now a comprehensive assay for screening and confirmation of COVID-19 cases'.
Developer Zurich Airport Gets Security Clearance for Jewar Airport
The first phase of the airport would be spread over 1,334 hectare and cost Rs 4,588 crore. The project is being managed and operated by the Noida International Airport (NIAL), a special agency floated by the government, according to officials.
CAPF Canteens Put Procurement on Hold Till MHA Clarifies 'Swadeshi' Products
The mega network of central police canteens caters to about 50 lakh troops and their families and has a total of 446 Indian and multi-national firms are their supply rolls
Trump's Use of Malaria Drug to Help Fend off Coronavirus Likely to be Welcomed in India
Officials in Mumbai even drew up a plan to administer hydroxychloroquine to thousands of slum dwellers as a preventive measure against the virus.