India
Efforts on to Prevent Second Wave of Covid-19 in Maharashtra, Says CM Uddhav Thackeray
Thackeray also said hospitals will be set up in all districts of the state to control the epidemic, according to an official statement.
J&K Congress Seeks Probe into 'Encounter Killing' of Three Rajouri Youths in South Kashmir
The Army has already initiated an inquiry into the alleged encounter carried out by its troops after the complaints were received from the families residing in Jammu region's Rajouri.
Acclaimed Urdu Poet Rahat Indori Dies of Heart Attack after Testing Positive for Coronavirus
Rahat Indori, 70, who was quite active on social media, had written about his infection on Twitter on Tuesday morning.
DGCA Bars Use of Wide-body Aircraft at Kozhikode This Monsoon after Air India Crash That Killed 18
The decision was taken four days after a narrow-body B737 aircraft of Air India Express with 190 people on board overshot the runway and crashed at the Kozhikode airport amid downpour.
No Parade during Independence Day Celebration in Odisha This Year
A letter written by the Home Department to the district collectors said, the state government is in favour of discouraging large gatherings to contain the spread of the disease.
Toll in Idukki Landslide Rises to 52 as Three More Bodies Recovered
Personnel of NDRF, Fire, Forest and police departments have expanded their search operations to the downstream of river in their efforts to trace 19 more people who were still missing in the August 7 tragedy near Rajamala, officials said.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee's Health Worsens, on Ventilator Support after Brain Surgery
The 84-year-old was admitted to the military hospital around noon on Monday, and had also tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the surgery.
Gangster Out on Bail for Medical Treatment Found Partying in Delhi's Dwarka
The gangsters are members of Naveen Khatti gang of Village Mitroan, Najafgargh, police said.
Pay Charges Daily And Operate Flights From Airports: AAI Puts GoAir on 'Cash & Carry' Basis
An airline has to pay various charges -- air navigation, landing, parking etc to AAI, which works under the Civil Aviation Ministry, to use facilities at any of its more than 100 airports.
SC to Hear on August 13 Plea by Shourie, Ram and Bhushan against Provision of Contempt
A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra, who is already dealing with two separate contempt cases against Bhushan, will hear the fresh plea on Thursday.
Militants Hurl Grenade at House of BJP Panchayat Member in Kashmir
The grenade exploded outside the house of Singh, who is a BJP worker and a panch, the official said adding there was no damage caused by the blast.
Kozhikode Plane Crash: Air India Express Hires US-based Firm to Recover Baggage
Air India Express said in a statement that Kenyon International specialises in recovery of baggage in case of a major accident.
Kerala Gold Smuggling Case: NIA Court Denies Bail to Swapna Suresh, Says Charges Require Deeper Probe
The court that while there is nothing on record at present to show that the proceeds of the gold were used or intended to be used for terrorism, the matter required deeper probe by the NIA.
FM Sitharaman Launches Online Dashboard for National Infrastructure Pipeline
The National Infrastructure Pipeline Online Dashboard is a one-stop solution for all stakeholders looking for information on infrastructure projects in the country.
Locust Control Operations Done so Far in Over 5.22 Lakh Hectares Area in 10 States
The control operations are being done by both Locust Circle Offices (LCOs) and state governments.
Distressing to Note Bengal Farmers Being Denied PM-Kisan Scheme Benefits, Governor Dhankhar Tells Mamata
Dhankhar expressed displeasure over the TMC government not implementing the Centre's PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, which, he said, would have benefited at least 70 lakh farmers in the state.