India
Centre 'Lets Down' Puducherry without Sanctioning Funds to Battle Covid-19, Says CM V Narayanasamy
Narayanasamy said he would bring to the notice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the hardships caused by the Centre without sanctioning funds to tackle the pandemic situation, during the video conference scheduled with CMs of various states on June 16.
S&P to Weigh Labour, Agri Market Reforms and Improvement in Financial Sector for Future Ratings
S&P Global Ratings had retained India's rating at lowest investment grade 'BBB-' for 13th year in a row, saying risks to India's long-term growth rate are rising, ongoing economic reforms, if executed well, should keep the country's growth rate ahead of p...
Failing to Get Treatment in Delhi, Pregnant Woman Gives Birth in Punjab; Then Tests Positive for Covid-19
The Punjab government on Saturday said several symptomatic people were coming to the state to get tested for coronavirus after failing to find treatment in Delhi.
Fresh Out of Med School, This Doctor Signed up for Covid Duty and Hid Job from Mother for a Month
Shabeeha says she feels fortunate to serve amid a pandemic and adds that the challenge is to handle patients who are depressed, even though many of them are stable or asymptomatic.
In Fresh Acrimony, TMC Accuses Bengal Guv of Peddling 'Fake News' over Video of Decomposed Bodies
The state home department in a tweet said attempts to 'decontextualise the incident' and project it as a part of the pandemic despite the explanatory communique to the Governor 'adversely affected the social mind'.
Covid-19 Pandemic: Delhi Disaster Management Authority to Discuss Capping Hospital Charges, Testing Cost
Besides the LG and the Chief Minister, the revenue minister, chief secretary, General Officer Commanding (HQ) Delhi Area, Delhi Police Commissioner and other top bureaucrats will attend the meeting.
Delhi Records Over 2,000 Coronavirus Cases for Second Consecutive Day, 57 More Die
The death toll from coronavirus now stands at 1,271 and the total number of cases at 38,958, according to the latest Delhi health department bulletin.
Jio Platforms to See Rs 1,894.50 Crore Investment by Catterton in 10th Deal in Seven Weeks
RIL, the oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate, has now sold a 22.38% stake in Jio and raised Rs 1,04,326.65 crore from some of the world’s leading technology investors in the largest continuous fundraising by a company anywhere in the world.
Accusations of Profiteering on Covid-19 Treatment Completely Wrong: Max Healthcare
The clarification from the healthcare chain came as the rates charged by the private players have come under the public scanner on the micro-blogging site.
Not Tenable, Says India as Nepal Escalates Boundary Row With Approval for Revised Map
Nepal's Parliament unanimously voted to amend the Constitution to update the country's new political map, laying claim over the strategically key areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura along the border with India.
Security Guard Kills Another, Sets Body on Fire in Delhi's C R Park Area
Police said a local called them around 1.25 pm on Friday, after seeing smoke billowing from the basement of the building where the accused guard lived.
Maharashtra Govt Reduces Rates of Private Covid-19 Tests from Rs 4,500 to Rs 2,200
State Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the decision was taken as the cost of kits has fallen, so it was imperative to cut rates.
BHEL Reports Rs 1,532 Crore Loss in March Quarter, Cites Lower Revenue And Deferred Tax
Total income in the quarter review stood at Rs 5,193.51 crore, down from Rs 10,489.11 crore in the same period last year.
UP Reports 20 New Coronavirus Deaths, Over 500 Cases; Tally Reaches 13,118
There are 4,858 active cases in Uttar Pradesh and 7,875 have been discharged from hospitals after treatment. The recovery rate in the state continues to be over 60 per cent.
West Bengal Prepares White Paper on Cities in Post-coronavirus World
West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation chairman and managing director Debashis Sen said his department has come out with the document on "Reconfiguring Cities in the New Normal".
45-year-old Poisons Husband and Teen daughter in Haryana Village, Commits Suicide Later
The complainant alleged that his daughter-in-law was having an extra-marital affair with a man and this used to result in quarrels between his son and her.