India
Sensex Rallies 548 Points; Reliance, HDFC Bank Spurt Nearly 4 Percent
After trading on a positive note through the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 548.46 points, or 1.50 per cent, higher at 37,020.14.
Militant Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in J-K
The security forces launched a search operation early Friday morning in Nagnad area following the information about the presence of militants, a police official said.
Everybody is Afraid, Scared and Ashamed, Says Mamata Banerjee on Air India's Leave Without Pay Move
She accused the central government of taking advantage of the crisis and tweaking laws and rules to keep on with their "dictator-like attitude".
Jailed Poet-activist Varavara Rao, Accused in Elgar Parishad Case, Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Rao has been in jail for about 22 months and had earlier approached the special NIA court, seeking bail on medical grounds and the prevailing COVID-19 situation.
Woman Employee of Delhi's Balak Ram Hospital Jumps from Third Floor, Dies
After first-aid, the woman was rushed to the Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital where she was declared brought dead, a senior police officer said.
Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada Dist Wears Deserted Look As Week-long Covid-19 Lockdown Begins Today
Barring people who came out to make purchases from grocery and other essential shops that were open between 8 am and 11 am, the city wore a deserted look. Public transport has been completely halted in all parts of the district.
Mayawati, Rahul Gandhi Hit Out at BJP-led MP Govt after Dalit Couple Gets Beaten up by Cops in Guna
Taking cognizance of the matter, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ordered immediate removal of Collector and SP of Guna and directed a high-level inquiry into the incident.
MP Governor Lalji Tandon Put On Venitalor Support, Health Continues to Deteriorate
Earlier, a significant improvement was noted in Lalji’s health as he was administered food via a pipe, but once again his health deteriorated and doctors had to put him on ventilator support.
Bakri Eid: Maharashtra Plans Online Sale and Purchase of Goats in View of Covid-19 Pandemic
No permission will be given to celebrate any festival in coronavirus containment zones, he said.
Karnataka Announces Incentives of Rs 5,000 for Plasma Donors for Covid-19 Treatment
Highlighting that 17,390 people have recovered in the state out of which 4,992 are in Bengaluru, medical education minister K Sudhakar appealed to the recovered patients to donate plasma and save lives.
Chalking Out Disengagement Phase II Roadmap, Meeting Between India & China Last for Record 15 hrs
The meeting held on Tuesday at the Chushul border point with Moldo began at 11 am and ended at 2 am on Wednesday. The situation at Pangong Tso and Depsang Plains was discussed.
Tamil Nadu Cabinet Approves 7.5% Quota for Govt School Students in Medical Courses
The "quota within quota" covers government seats in private colleges too, official sources said. It will be applicable for students clearing the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test.
Clock Ticking for East Bengal: AIFF Asks for Licensing Agreements from Clubs in 10 Days
East Bengal have to declare their ownership change in 10 days to AIFF or face I-League exit.
63 Moons Technologies Moves Bombay HC Seeking Speedy Inquiry against Chidambaram
The Jignesh Shah-promoted company, earlier known as Financial Technologies Ltd, in its petition filed on July 4 questioned 'delayed' action by the Central Bureau of Investigation against the senior Congress leader and bureaucrats K P Krishnan and Ramesh A...
SC Seeks BCI's Reply on Plea Seeking Nod For Lawyers Advertising For Works During Covid-19 Pandemic
Under the Advocates Act, 1961, there are several restrictions on practicing lawyers in taking up other sources of employment and empowers the BCI to frame rules regulating standards of professional conduct.
SC to Hear Pleas on Central Vista Project on July 17
The apex court had said on June 19 that any change at the ground level made by authorities for the central government project would be "at their own risk".