India
Covid-19: Engineering Entrance JEE-Main Likely to Be Pushed to February, Say Officials
An official notification on the date of the exam is expected soon and the application process will begin next month. JEE-Main, which is the national level competitive test for admission to various undergraduate engineering and architecture courses, includ...
Temp Dips in North India after Snowfall in Kashmir, Himachal; 3 Southern States Brace for Cyclone Nivar
In south India, authorities prepared contingency measures to deal with the severe cyclone "Nivar" that is expected to hit the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry between Tuesday and Thursday.
UP BJP Expels Former Saharanpur Chief from Party Ahead of State Legislative Council Polls
The expulsion is for a period of six years, a statement issued by the party said. Uttar Pradesh BJP's general secretary JPS Rathore said Pundir is contesting against the party's official candidate Dinesh Goyal.
Amit Shah Launches Mobile RT-PCR Lab for Cheap Covid-19 Testing in Delhi
The Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) testing mobile laboratory, a joint initiative of the SpiceHealth and the government, came up after Shah stepped in to fight the recent spurt in the number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi with a close coordinatio...
I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar Criticises 'TRP-centric' Journalism, Says Media Has No Time for Constructive Stories
TRP-centric journalism is not good. The meters installed in 50,000 houses cannot measure the opinion of 22 crores.
Momentum of Economic Reforms Will Continue to Make India Hostpot of Global Investment, FM Sitharaman Assures Industry
India has turned the crisis created by COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity to push the economic reforms, which remained pending for decades, she said while addressing the National MNC's Conference 2020 organised by the industry chamber CII.
No Harsh Lockdown in MP, Says CM Shivraj as State Sees Steep Rise in Covid-19 Cases
The state government recently announced night curfew (10pm-6am) in Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Vidisha and Ratlam in view of the soaring COVID-19 cases. The same was imposed in Dhar on Sunday.
Delhi's Air Quality Remains in 'Poor' Category as Pollution Scourges Capital
According to Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB) mobile app, SAMEER, the city's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 281 on Monday morning. It was 274 on Sunday.
Kejriwal Govt Orders Closure of 2 Delhi Markets for Violating Covid-19 Norms, Withdraws it Within Hours
The officials and the police even visited the markets to ensure that the shops were shut but the order was revoked soon afterwards.
Congress, SP, BSP Looted Vindhyachal, Bundelkhand Regions: UP BJP Chief
In his statement, state BJP chief Swatantradev Singh said that the Congress party had looted in the name of the Bundelkhand package, and its senior leaders had grabbed land of tribals in Sonbhadra and Mirzapur.
Two Evening Markets in Delhi Ordered Shut for Violating Covid-19 Norms
quot;The government directives for wearing face mask, maintaining physical distancing and other such COVID-19 safety measures were being flouted both by the vendors and shoppers in the two rehri-patri (street side) markets despite repeated instructions an...
'Love Jihad' Laws Attempt to Divert Public Attention, Says AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi
Asaduddin Owaisi alleged that unable to solve the problem of growing unemployment, arrest joblessness and economic crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the BJP was resorting to theatrics.
TMC's Days Are Numbered: Dilip Ghosh Reacts to Party Leader's 'Biggest Virus in Bengal' Remark Against BJP
At a programme on Saturday, the Birbhum chief of the TMC invited Ghosh to "meet my booth-level workers" and subsequently join the ruling party, to which the BJP leader said that he would ensure Mondal's "fury" remains under check.
Colleges May Be Shut Again if Coronavirus Cases Rise in Karnataka, Says State Health Minister
The Minister's statement came ahead of Karnataka government's crucial meeting on Monday to decide reopening of schools. Sudhakar conceded that the schools have not been reopened yet in the state for the fear of coronavirus.
'Almost Like Tsunami': Uddhav Sounds Virus 2nd Wave Warning for Maha, Ajit Mocks Diwali Shoppers
Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray expressed displeasure over residents not taking precautions, warning that a second wave of virus would 'almost be like tsunami'. Ajit Pawar said that the government will review the situation for the next eight to 10 days an...
Ayurveda, Yoga to Help Deal with Post-Covid-19 Problems: Union MoS for AYUSH Shripad Naik
In a series of tweets on Saturday, Naik said a new model of healthcare delivery with more emphasis on preventive measures is needed for effectively countering such a crisis in future.