India
No Going Back on BPCL Privatisation, Says Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
The government had in November last year decided to sell its 52.98 per cent stake in Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL). It has sought expressions of interest (EoIs) from potential acquirers by July 31.
Indian Embassies in Europe Suggest Various Measures to Boost Exports
They recommended that sectors such as electronic, telecommunications, textile, garments, leather and footwear, food products and agriculture, automotive, steel, and pharmaceuticals have huge potential in European markets for Indian exporters, the official...
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain Tests Negative for Coronavirus, Set to Be Discharged from Hospital
Jain earlier this week was shifted out of the ICU of a dedicated private COVID-19 facility, days after he was administered plasma therapy.
No Coronavirus Risk for Indrani Mukerjea in Jail, Says CBI Opposing Bail Plea
Mukerjea, lodged in Byculla jail since August, 2015, had sought temporary bail in the wake of the outbreak.
Age Limit Reduced for Voters to Opt for Postal Ballot in Lok Sabha, Assembly Polls
After the coronavirus outbreak in India, Bihar will be the first state to have assembly polls. And voters of Bihar will be the first to benefit from the amended rules.
Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Stand on Plea to Extend Time for Receiving Objections to Draft EIA 2020
The petition by environmental conservationist Vikrant Tongad has claimed the May 8 notification states that the period for inviting objections has been extended by another 60 days, but it is not clear as to when the initial period of 60 days commenced.
J&K Cadre IAS Officer Becomes First 'Outsider' to Get Domicile Certificate Post Article 370 Abrogation
According to the new rule, those living in Jammu and Kashmir for more than 15 years can apply for the certificate.
Lack of Ideological Clarity is Harming Congress, Says Party Leader Digvijaya Singh
The former party general secretary, who was once close to Rahul Gandhi, tweeted on Thursday that the party should work on the ideological levels.
Alarm System Installed in Shakurbasti Rail Isolation Coaches for Covid-19 Patients
In case of emergency, as soon as the patient uses this alarm system, the red light outside the box will light up, apart from making a loud noise.
Over 3.6 Lakh Indians Returned to India After Launch of Vande Bharat Mission: MEA
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava added that more than 84,000 Indians have returned through land border immigration checkpoints from Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
Store Positive Samples of Coronavirus for 30 Days Before Destroying: ICMR to Govt Labs
In its 'Guidelines for storage of respiratory specimens collected for COVID-19 diagnosis by RT-PCR platforms in government laboratories', the apex health research body said appropriate procedures to disinfect all samples prior to disposal must be followed...
CBI Begins Preliminary Enquiry into Two Newspapers Getting Govt Ad With 'Inflated' Circulation Figures
It is alleged that these papers managed to get advertisements worth Rs 65 lakh from DAVP during 2016-19, officials said.
India Stands with Republic of Korea for Permanent Peace in Korean Peninsula: PM Modi
In a video message to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, he said India is proud to have contributed to this cause by deploying its 60 Para Field Hospital in the Korean Peninsula during the war.
5 of Telangana BJP MLA's Staff Members Test Positive for Covid-19
He alleged that the state government is making claims that the COVID-19 test result would be out in 48 hours, but even after five days, the outcome of the test done on his staff is yet to come.
Staff Member of Delhi's Rohini District Court Tests Positive for Covid-19
The official had last visited the court premises on June 19 and had come in contact with the personal assistant posted at the judge's court, said the circular.
Why Hasn't India Gained Anything From PM's 'Strange Bonhomie' With China, Asks Congress
Seeking to turn the tables on the ruling party, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said the BJP also shared bonhomie with the Communist Party of China (CPC) with several party-level exchanges taking place in the past.