India
Mumbai Weekend Lockdown: March 2020 Memories Refreshed, How India's Financial Capital Looks Like
From increasing number of vaccinations in a day to imposing weekend lockdown, the Uddhav Thackeray government has been monitoring situation to halt the coronavirus spread in Maharashtra.
Bihar Health Dept Left Red-faced after Bus Carrying 9 Lakh Covishield Doses Breaks Down Outside Patna Airport
The vehicle chugged back to life after the bystanders around the place were requested to push the van carrying 89,689 vials.
India Activates Diplomatic Channels, Conveys Concerns Over US Navy Warship Near Lakshadweep
While India says a prior notice for such manoeuvres is needed, the US Navy's 7th Fleet maintains it conducts “routine and regular Freedom of Navigation Operations”.
Commonwealth champion Lifter Rakhi Halder Tests Positive for Banned Substance
Rakhi Halder failed an out-of-competition dope test and is out of the national team for next week's Asian Weightlifting Championships, an Olympic qualifying event.
Bombay HC Extends Arnab Goswami's Interim Relief in Suicide Abetment Case
Goswami and two others Firoze Sheikh and Nitish Sarda are accused of abetting the suicide of Alibaug-based interior designer Anvay Naik in May 2018.
Amid Rise in Covid Deaths, a Pile-up at Lucknow Electric Crematorium
Officials say one of the two machines broke down, leading to hours-long waits for bereaved families, and the situation should improve within the day.
Man Caught with 12 Remdesivir Injections in Mumbai
Sarfaraz Hussain, was caught by the Crime Branch with the injections at Andheri (East) on Thursday
Top AGH Commander Among 7 Militants Killed in 2 Separate Encounters in J&K; 3 Jawans Hurt
Heavy exchange of firing broke out between the security forces and militants after a comparative lull night. Firing picked up as the daylight broke in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora.
Karnataka Imposes 'Night Corona Curfew' in Seven Worst-hit Districts till April 20
The 'Night corona curfew' was announced in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Tumakuru, Udupi-Manipal cities.
Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine May Receive Authorisation in India Soon: Top Govt Sources
There is no shortage of vaccines, and the shots are being replenished every third day for every state, the sources added.
PM Modi Chairs Meet on Commemorating 400th Birth Anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Hailing the social service rendered by the Sikh community and gurudwaras all over the world, Modi said proper research and documentation on this aspect of the Sikh tradition should be done.
People Like Maoist Commander Madvi Hidma Soon Become History: CRPF Chief on Bijapur Ambush
In an interview, Kuldiep Singh denied reports that the forces were ill-prepared. He said securitymen have to pay a heavy price at times to keep the country safe.
CJI Bobde Calls Collegium Meet for Recommendation of Judges, Experts Term it 'Unprecedented'
On April 6, President Ram Nath Kovind officially appointed the most senior SC judge N V Ramana as the next CJI.
Beds Vacant Even as Covid Cases Rise in Amritsar, Officials Say People Not Coming to Hospital Until Late
The city reported 55 deaths in April taking the total death tally to 731 since the outbreak. The city has currently 3,218 active cases.
As Oppn-ruled States Complain of Vaccine Shortage, Govt Warns Against 'Politicking' Over Pandemic
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan says such allegations are utterly baseless and assures that India has sufficient stock of vaccines and no state will face problem on this front.
Statements of 2 Mumbai Police Officers Recorded in Param Bir Singh Case: Official
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Enforcement) Raju Bhujbal and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sanjay Patil recorded their statements before Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) recently.