India
Traders' Body Moves SC Against WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy, Seeks its Roll Back
The body issued a statement claiming that the new WhatsApp privacy policy encroaches upon various fundamental rights of the citizens.
RBI Remains Steadfast to Take Any Further Measures to Support Growth: Das
Delivering the 39th Palkhivala Memorial Lecture, the governor said the principal objective during the pandemic period was to support economic activity; and looking back, it is evident that policies of the RBI have helped in easing the severity of the econ...
Indian Army Has Boosted Country's Morale During Border Standoff with China: Rajnath Singh
Singh said this while addressing a gathering here during the 'bhoomipujan' and foundation stone laying ceremony of a new Command Hospital.
Resident Doctors at RML Hospital Want Covishield, Not Covaxin Shots Due to 'Lack of Complete Trial'
Covaxin, the Covid-19 vaccine produced by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, is still undergoing stage-III trials. India approved the vaccine for emergency use on January 3 but the nod has come under criticism for lack of efficacy data, typically obtained fr...
Pakistan Resorts to Firing, Shelling of Mortars along International Border in J&K's Poonch, Kathua
The Pakistani troops resorted to mortar shelling along the LoC in Mendhar sector of Poonch district late in the evening, they said.
Schools for Classes 5 to 8 to Reopen from January 27 in Maharashtra, Says State Education Min
Local authorities including district collectors, municipal commissioners and district civil surgeons will have to assess the ground situation before taking a call on reopening schools and colleges, Gaikwad added.
Chartered Accountant Arrested for Issuing Fake Bills of Rs 79.5 Crore: Delhi CGST Officials
The syndicate was being operated by Nitin Jain, a CA who floated three firms — M/s Anshika Metals, M/s N J Trading Co and M/s A J Enterprises — using the identity of his family members, with the intent of passing of inadmissible ITC, it said.
Govt Notifies Over 3,500 Jobs for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities notified 3,566 posts on January 4 in central government establishments as suitable for persons with benchmark disabilities (disability of 40 per cent and above) under the Rights of Persons with Di...
News18 Evening Digest: Next Round of Centre-Farmer Talks on Jan 19, Nepal Approves AstraZeneca Vaccine & Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this evening: Next round of Centre-farmer talks on Jan 19; Covid-19 vaccination drive kicks off tomorrow; prosecutors say US rioters sought to 'capture and assassinate' lawmakers at Capitol; BJP picks Modi's aide A...
Finance Ministry, NITI Aayog Objections Overruled Before Adani Group Won Bids for 6 Out of 6 Airports
In less than two years, Adani group has become India’s largest private developer in number of airports handled; and the second largest in terms of passenger traffic.
BS Yediyurappa Govt Shaken By 'CD Affair' And Threat of Blackmail, A Day After Cabinet Expansion
Allegations of an ‘obscene CD’ featuring the chief minister has put his future at stake.
As Mayawati Turns 65, Her Biggest Challenge Remains Reviving Party and Facing Contenders
BSP won the last state assembly elections in the state almost a decade ago. Since then, the party has stayed out of power. It will be interesting to watch how the party evolves for the upcoming 2022 state assembly elections.
Hyderabad Kidnapping Case: Ex-Andhra MP Bhuma Akhila Priya Ordered Back to Jail
Police produced her before a magistrate after medical examinations was conducted at the Primary Health Centre in Begumpet and Gandhi Hospital.
CP Yogeshwar's Induction in Karnataka Cabinet Raises Eyebrows as Discontent Brews Over Expansion
There are speculations that Yogeshwar is being rewarded for being the backbone during the alleged operation Kamala and for successfully luring the JDS-Congress MLAs.
Tejas More Advanced than China-Pakistan's JF-17 Fighter Jets, Better Equipped for Airstrikes: IAF Chief
The Tejas Mk-1A will be equipped with active electronically scanned array radar, beyond visual range missile, electronic warfare suite and air-to-air refuelling.
News18 Evening Digest: Farmer Leader Recuses Himself from SC-formed Panel, Ban on Sale of Chicken Stocks Lifted in Delhi & Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this evening: Farmer leader recuses himself from SC-formed panel; Delhi govt lifts ban on sale of chicken stocks; here's what happens at a vaccination site; Saina Nehwal crashes out in 2nd round with loss to Busana...