India
CISF Puts on Alert Its Units Guarding Airports, Metro, Govt Buildings After Blast in Delhi
A minor IED blast took place outside the Israeli Embassy in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi on Friday evening, police said. No one was injured.
Haryana Govt Monitoring 300 'Suspicious' Social Media Handles With 'Incendiary' Posts Amid Farmers Protest
The Haryana government on Friday suspended internet services in over a dozen districts in the state due to fears that circulation of incendiary videos and statements were triggering "unrest".
Schools for Class 9, 11 Students, Colleges in Delhi to Reopen from Feb 5; Attendance Not Compulsory
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said students will attend classes only with the consent of parents, physical attendance will not be compulsory and all schools and colleges will be expected to follow the COVID-19 guidelines.
UP Man Dies After Covid-19 Shot, CMO Says Death Due to Heart Ailment
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Seema Agarwal said the deceased man had a heart ailment and the post-mortem conducted in the early hours on Friday mentioned the disease as the cause of death. According to his family members, Pratap Ram had undergone a heart s...
NGT Junks Punjab Govt Plea to Recover Penalty from Defaulting Farmers for Burning Crop Residue
The plea sought to recover the amount of environmental compensation from the payment of sale proceeds of food grains of the defaulting farmers who have burnt paddy residue.
Maharashtra Govt Extends Lockdown Restrictions Till Feb 28 Due to Surge in Infections
Till Thursday night, there were 20,18,413 coronavirus positive cases in the state, where 50,944 people have succumbed to the infection.
CBI Conducts Surprise Checks at FCI Godowns in Punjab, Haryana
The move is part of preventive vigilance to check corruption at locations where public dealing takes place
'Farmer’s Daughter, Can't Betray My Uniform': On Camera, Woman Cop Refuses to Budge During Protest
In a viral video, a woman inspector in Delhi holds her ground in the face of protests on Republic Day.
Budget Session 2021: Part One Likely to Conclude 2 Days Early on February 13
The matter was discussed in the Business Advisory Committee of Lok Sabha where leaders of various parties were unanimous to end part one of the session on February 13.
Commuters Face Hardships as Closure of Ghazipur Border Leads to Traffic Snarls
The "verbal" communication came after three farmers union withdrew their protest against the three central farm laws over the violence in Delhi on Republic Day.
Mathura Court Dismisses Nine Pleas to Have Their Say in Shri Krishna Janmabhhomi Lawsuits
There are a total of three lawsuits challenging the decisions of a senior civil judge ruling, rejecting the plea earlier for the removal of the mosque, is pending before the court of the district and sessions judge.
UP Govt to Withdraw Over 10,000 Covid-19 Lockdown Breach Cases
An order has been issued to the principal secretary of the law department to collect details of all cases lodged across the state, the minister said, adding the decision will give relief to thousands of people against whom cases were lodged.
India vs England: England Opener Rory Burns Expecting Seam-friendly Pitches in India
India’s quality pace attack, comprising a world-class operator in Jasprit Bumrah, could prompt the hosts to prepare seamer-friendly pitches in their upcoming Test series against England, feels Rory Burns.
Vaccine Diplomacy: These Pandemic-hit Nations Have So Far Received Covid Jabs from India
The World Health Organisation (WHO), which has repeatedly criticised 'vaccine nationalism' by richer nations, has praised India's efforts.
India Will Make Available More Covid Vaccines to Help World Fight Pandemic: PM at Davos Summit
PM Narendra Modi also said he wants to assure the global business community that the situation will change rapidly on the economic front and invited businesses from all over to participate in the country's growth journey.
Market Tumbles for Fifth Straight Session, Sensex Tanks 536 Points Amid Weak Trend in Global Markets
HUL was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 4 per cent, followed by Maruti, HDFC Bank, PowerGrid, IndusInd Bank, HCL Tech and Bajaj Finserv.