India

The prototypes of PPE Kits are currently undergoing the second round of testing in a Chennai hospital and are expected to go into production within this week, World University of Design vice chancellor Dr Sanjay Gupta said.

Juvenile Justice Board Principal Magistrate Manavendra Mishra also directed the officials concerned to ensure that the minor's family gets housing and ration under government schemes.

The dismissal of the appeal by the High Court came as a major achievement for the agency which has been tirelessly pursuing his extradition from the UK. The then Head of Special Investigation Team of the CBI Rakesh Asthana has been regularly attending the...

In a series of tweets, the minister also said a directive was issued on Sunday to airlines, restraining them from doing open bookings since they did not heed to government's advice in the matter.

The dismissal of the appeal effectively clears the decks for Mallya's extradition to India to face the charges in the Indian courts, with 14 days for him to apply for permission to appeal to the UK Supreme Court.

India has successfully tackled public health emergencies of international concern and pandemic in the past as well, Vardhan asserted.

On Saturday night, Civil Aviation Minister Puri said the government has not taken any decision to open domestic or international flight operations so far.

Rajnath Singh said the armed forces are not lowering their guard at all while playing a significant role in the country's overall fight to defeat the coronavirus pandemic.

Steel demand in India is set to contract 7.7% in 2020 with "significant downside risks", the Indian Steel Association (ISA), which represents some of the top steel producers, said in a note.

The first flight from Bengaluru will take off on Monday, followed by another on April 23, which will fly the Brits stranded in Karnataka via Ahmedabad in Gujarat.

Singh said armed forces are taking measures like curtailing movement of troops, restricting leave and enforcing work from home to prevent spread of infection.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued directives to constitute the committee while reviewing the lockdown situation with authorities at his official residence here, a statement issued by the government said.

Sonu Kumar Chauhan and three of his friends set out on bicycles as all other means of transportation were closed down because of the coronavirus lockdown to reach home for his wedding.

The lists of such persons would be forwarded to officials concerned for maintaining a directory.

For the first time in her 68-year reign, the 93-year-old monarch has said there would be no gun salutes in the royal parks around the country or any other form of celebration.

Imam was arrested for allegedly instigating and abetting riots with his speech delivered on December 13.