India
No Complaints of Inhuman Conditions on Shramik Special Trains, Says Railways
The Railways on Wednesday informed Parliament there were more than 3,000 grievances regarding the catering, cleaning, water and electricity on the trains.
Scotland Yard Steps Up COVID-19 Lockdown Enforcement
Scotland Yard on Wednesday stepped up its enforcement strategy for the latest set of lockdown restrictions imposed by the government this week to try and control a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The Metropolitan Police said that while its office...
CICA Foreign Ministers To Hold Video Conference On Thursday
The meeting of the foreign ministers of the 27-member Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) will take place on Thursday. Chinese Foreign Ministry said Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the virtual meeting of CICA for...
Two Killed, Nine Injured in Lightning Strikes in UP's Amethi District
Additional Superintendent of Police Dayaram said Lachhna Devi (50) of Benipur village was fatally struck when she had gone to graze her animals.
Three Days Of Tribute At U.S. Supreme Court And Capitol Begin For Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The United States began three days of tributes to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Wednesday, as members of the public lined up to pay their respects under the monumental Corinthian columns atop the court's front steps.
Delhi May Have 8 Months of 32 Degrees Celsius Average Temperature by 2100: WEF Study
Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia's June-August temperatures will average more than 30C (86F), while Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, can disappear under water due to rising sea levels.
Calcutta HC Division Bench to Hear Harsh Vardhan Lodha's Plea in MP Birla Group Case on Thursday
The appeals claimed that the verdict fails to make a distinction between Harsh Lodha as director of an MP Birla group company and Harsh Lodha as the proponent of the Will contrary to directions made by the same court in 2016.
Agriculture Reforms: Ignore Political Rhetoric, Embrace Prosperity Economics
APMCs are not doing what they were supposed to; they are not working in the interest of farmers. Their monopsony status has entitled the worst practices — limited numbers of traders, reducing competition, cartelisation of traders, undue deduction in the n...
Mayawati Slams Both Oppn, Govt Over Monsoon Session Chaos
BSP supremo Mayawati Wednesday hit out at the government as well as the Opposition for the ruckus and chaos during the ongoing Monsoon Session, saying their conduct has harmed the dignity of Parliament and the Constitution. In a tweet in Hindi, she sa...
Most People Infected With Novel Coronavirus Develop Symptoms: Study
Most people who are infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, that causes COVID-19, are not asymptomatic throughout the course of infection, a review of studies carried early in the pandemic suggests. While some people who contract the novel coronavirus never...
Heavy Showers Lead to Waterlogging in Several Parts of Mumbai, More Rain Predicted Tomorrow
The India Meteorological Departmemt (IMD) has predicted "generally cloudy sky with heavy rain" for Mumbai on Wednesday.
Lok Sabha Passes Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020
Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said it was a demand of the people of Jammu and Kashmir that the language they speak should be the official language.
Pune: 300 Kgs Of Marijuana Worth Rs 46 Lakh Seized, 4 Held
Four people were arrested and over 300 kilograms of marijuana worth Rs 46 lakh was seized from their tempo in Baramati area of Pune district, police said on Tuesday. The contraband was being smuggled from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and was meant fo...
Central Vista Redevelopment Project Could Become Fulcrum of Economic Revival, Says Puri
In his written reply to a question by All India Trinamool Congress MP Mala Roy, Puri said, "In the current economic scenario, the project shall generate large number of direct and indirect employment which could be an important fulcrum for economic reviva...
Bihar Teacher Recruitment 2020: Apply for Assistant Professor Posts from Sep 23 at bsusc.bihar.gov.in
Candidates applying for the posts of assistant professor have been advised to read the detailed advertisement and information available on the website before filling up the online registration form.
SC Direction To Centre & States on Distribution Of Monthly Dry Rations, Cash Transfer To Sex Workers
The Additional Solicitor General R S Suri and the counsel appearing for the State Governments are directed to get instructions regarding the modalities for distribution of monthly dry rations and cash transfer to the sex workers without insisting on proof...