India
PM Modi Suggests State-specific Export Strategy, Reviews Projects Worth Rs 1.41 Lakh Crore
The prime minister emphasised on the importance of grievance redressal, and said that focus should not only be on quantity of such redressals, but also on quality.
Maharashtra Govt Exempts On-duty Cockpit and Cabin Crew from Mandatory Covid-19 Tests
The exemption was granted after the state government received a request from the national carrier Air India in this regard, the order stated.
News18 Evening Digest: Centre Issues New Guidelines from Dec 1 for Covid-19 Management and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering this evening: Centre issues new guidelines from Dec 1; Chennai Airport to Close from 7pm as 'Very Severe' Cyclone Likely to Cross TN Coast; Govt Approves Merger of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS Bank India; Meghan Ma...
Centre Asks States to Take Steps to Reopen Medical Colleges from or Before December 1
The Health Ministry has obtained concurrence from the Ministry of Home Affairs for re-opening of medical colleges, the letter mentioned.
Kerala Court Grants Customs Five-day Custody of Sivasankar in Gold Smuggling Case
The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (Economic Offences), Ernakulam, granted the Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate five day custody of the bureaucrat considering its argument about his alleged role in the sensational case through diplomatic channel...
Tulsi Vivah 2020 Date: Timings and Significance on Devuthani Ekadashi
To mark an end to the four months of God’s dormant period, Hindu devotees celebrate Devuthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi.
No 'Greater International Embarrassment' Than Delhi Riots During Trump's Visit: Police Chargesheet
The supplementary charge sheet was filed against former JNU student leader Umar Khalid and the varsity student Sharjeel Imam under relevant sections of the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, rioting, sedition, unlawful assembly, criminal cons...
Anti-cow Slaughter Bill to Be Introduced in Winter Session: Karnataka Minister Prabhu Chavan
Karnataka Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chavan said if the law is enacted, along with prohibition on slaughter, sale and use of beef, illegal transportation of animals for slaughtering will be stopped.
Court to Frame Charges Against Ex-Minister Gayatri Prasad Prajapati on Dec 3 in Kidnapping, Molestation Case
A woman from Chitrakoot had lodged an FIR in the matter on October 26, 2016, with the Lucknow's Gomtinagar police under Sections 294 (obscenity), 504 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of IPC.
India Put to Use Significant Scientific Calibre in Response to Covid-19, Says Harsh Vardhan
Vardhan, who is also the minister for health and family welfare, said COVID-19 has emerged as one of the greatest global challenges, requiring a strategised, collective global response which has seen young scientists play a significant role
Cyclone Nivar: NDRF Deploys 1,200 Rescue Troopers in TN, Andhra and Puducherry, 800 on Standby
NDRF chief S N Pradhan also said they are prepared for a high level of intensity and the worst form of the cyclonic storm as it surges from the Bay of Bengal towards the southern coastline.
PM Assured Pondy Government of All Help in Context of Cyclone 'Nivar': CM V Narayanasamy
All the government staff have been instructed not to avail leave and be at their offices to respond to call for help. Emergency control rooms were set up in all departments.
Public Holiday in Tamil Nadu Today as State Braces for Cyclone Nivar, 1,200 Rescue Personnel Deployed
Besides strong winds, the cyclone is also expected to bring heavy rains. The IMD has issued red alert for coastal and north interior Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for November 25.
'Not Hindus, Muslims for Us, Couples' Right to Choice Prevails': Amid 'Love Jihad' Row, Alld HC Observes
Stating that it does not see a Hindu and a Muslim in a couple, the Allahabad high court said that the contempt of a person's choice is against the right to freedom. The court made it clear that no person or family could interfere in their peaceful life. E...
India First Priority for Vaccine Delivery, Hope to Roll Out Some Doses by January: Serum Institute
Adar Poonawalla said he expected that some 90 percent of Serum Institute's doses were to be sold to the Indian government at around 250 rupees.
Netflix's 'Delhi Crime' Wins Top Prize At International Emmy Awards 2020
Netflix's India Original series "Delhi Crime", helmed by Indian-Canadian director Richie Mehta, has bagged the best drama series honour at the 48th International Emmy Awards. Told from the perspective of the Delhi Police team investigating the crime t...