India
Bombay HC Refuses to Interfere in Mumbai University's Decision to Conduct Exams
A bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice GS Kulkarni directed two university students who had petitioned the court seeking a stay on the examinations, to instead approach the vice-chancellor for any relief that they sought.
Declare Entire State Agriculture Market: Badal To Punjab Govt
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday demanded that the Punjab government immediately bring an ordinance to declare the entire state as an agriculture market to thwart the implementation of the Centre's farm legislations. Instead of...
How Long Will India be Kept Away from UN Decision-Making, Asks Modi as He Pushes for Reforms in Body
The prime minister questioned what has the international body done for the world as it has been struggling to fight Covid-19.
CBI Files Chargesheet Against 9 Tamil Nadu Policemen in Father-son Custodial Murder Case
The policemen have also been accused of destruction of evidence in the charge sheet filed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Madurai on Friday in the alleged torture and murder of shopkeepers J Benniks and his father RP Jeyaraj, who ran a mobile phon...
No Govt Nod for Special Units in Armed Forces to Probe Rights Violation and Corruption a Year After Proposal
Indian Army Spokesperson Colonel Aman Anand was unavailable for comment about the issue.
More Institutions, Proper Lodging Facilities For Students: Delhi Youths On Master Plan
Inadequate skill enhancement institutions and lack of affordable and proper lodging facilities for students are among the top concerns for the youth in Delhi, who have offered a slew of suggestions to urban authorities for the upcoming master plan. Youn...
10 States and UTs Account for 75% of Coronavirus Cases, Total Tests Cross 7 Crore-mark: Centre
The 10 states and Union Territories from where 75 per cent of the new cases have been reported are Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Delhi, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh.
8 States Account for Over 70 percent Children in Care Homes, NCPCR Wants Their Return to Families
The eight states Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Mizoram, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Meghalaya have 1.84 lakh children in child care homes out of a total of 2.56 lakh in the country.
Maha: Hoteliers Seek Reduction In Power Tariff
Hoteliers in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district have demanded reduction in electricity charges collected from hotels in the state. They said the tariff levied on the hotels should be brought on par with other industries.
In Pics: Legendary Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam Laid to Rest at His Farmhouse Near Chennai
SP Balasubrahmanyam's last rites were performed at his farmhouse near Chennai and was laid to rest with full police honours.
Karnataka Assembly Passes Nine Bills in Just 3 Hours Including Land Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2020
The Revenue Minister, R. Ashoka tabled the Karnataka Land Reforms (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which is dubbed as death knell to farmers in the state by both Civil Activists as well the opposition parties.
3 New CNG Furnaces At Nigamnodh Ghat Will Be Ready Within A Month: Mayor
NorthDelhi Mayor Jai Prakash on Friday said 80 per cent construction work of the three new CNG-based platforms for cremation at Nigamnodh Ghat is completed and they will be ready within a month. Once completed, the crematorium's capacity to dispose of b...
Eye on China: India, US, Japan, Australia 'Quad' Discuss 'Free, Open, Prosperous & Inclusive' Indo-Pacific
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the officials reaffirmed their commitment towards a "free, open, prosperous and inclusive" Indo-Pacific region based on shared values and principles and respect for international law.
293 Fresh COVID-19 Cases Take Himachal Pradesh's Tally To 13,680; Death Toll 153
The COVID-19 death toll in Himachal Pradesh rose to 153 on Friday with seven more fatalities, while 293 fresh cases took the infection tally in the state to 13,680, according to health department data. Of the seven deaths, two each were reported from...
CSK Players Pay Tribute To Dean Jones, Singer Balasubrahmanyam
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players paid tribute to veteran singer S P Balasubrahmanyam and former Australian cricketer Dean Jones by wearing black armbands in their IPL game against Delhi Capitals here on Friday. "The Super Kings are wearing black...
BWF Postpones Asian Leg Of World Tour To January
The Asian leg of the rejigged 2020 BWF World Tour has been postponed to January due to logistical complexities, the Badminton World Federation announced on Friday. The three Asian rounds, which were earlier scheduled to be held in November, will now be...