Goa CM Pramod Sawant Tests Coronavirus Positive
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has tested positive for coronavirus and has placed himself under home isolation. Sawant, 47, said he is asymptomatic. In a tweet, the Goa CM said: “I wish to inform that I have been detected COVID19 positive. I am asymptomatic and hence have opted for home isolation. I shall continue to […]
Despite Talks, China Engaged In Provocative Action In Ladakh: Centre
The External Affairs Ministry on Tuesday said China again engaged in “provocative action” even as their military talks were underway two days after the PLA made a bid to change the status quo in the South Bank area of Pangong lake in eastern Ladakh, calling the attempts a reflection of “complete disregard” to bilateral understandings. […]
Atrocities Against Dalits Proof Of Jungle Raj In Uttar Pradesh: Mayawati
Lucknow: Targeting the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government over the deaths of four Dalits in two separate incidents in Agra and Raebareli, Bahujan Samaj Party President Mayawati today said such “atrocities” on members of the schedules castes show that “jungle raj”, lawlessness, prevails in the state. She said though people of all communities are suffering atrocities […]
‘Indian troops violated the consensus’ — China claims India ‘trespassed’ LAC
New Delhi: China said Tuesday that India has “grossly violated” its territorial sovereignty and “illegally trespassed” the Line of Actual Control, which goes against efforts at de-escalation. Beijing’s statement comes a day after fresh clashes between Indian and Chinese troops on the southern bank of the Pangong lake in eastern Ladakh came to light. The Indian Army […]
States can set quota for govt doctors in PG, says Supreme Court
States can provide reservation to serving government doctors in admissions to postgraduate medical courses, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday. A five-judge Constitution Bench said states may provide for such a quota after requiring candidates to serve in rural, tribal, or hilly areas for five years. The detailed order was awaited until press time. The […]
Former President Pranab Mukherjee Dies At 84
Former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday, his son Abhijit Mukherjee tweeted. He was 84. His son, Abhijit Mukherjee wrote on social media, Mukherjee was admitted to the Army’s Research and Referral Hospital on August 10 and was operated for removal of a clot in the brain. He was also tested positive for COVID- […]
Rahul Gandhi lashes out at Centre, says Modi govt has no interest in seeking truth
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday released the first part of his video series attacking the Modi government for the “economic tragedy that the country is facing for the first time in 40 years.” He launched an attack on the Centre saying “asatyagrahi” (someone who doesn’t have interest in seeking truth) are blaming God for […]
India unlock 4.0 guidelines: Metro services to resume from September 7
Unlock 4.0 Guidelines: The Union Home Ministry on Saturday issued the Unlock 4 guidelines under which metro trains, suspended since March 22 in wake of the coronavirus outbreak, will be allowed to resume services from September 7 in a graded manner, while public congregations of up to 100 people will be permitted from September 21. While the fresh […]
Number Of Coronavirus Tests Crosses 4-crore Mark In India
With more than nine lakh samples tested for the third consecutive day, the number of tests for detection of COVID-19 has crossed the four-crore mark in India, while the number of such tests per 10 lakh people has also increased to 29,280, the Union health ministry said on Saturday as the total number of coronavirus […]
Tablighi Jamaat: 1,095 Lookout Notices Deleted, 630 Foreign Members Left India, Says MEA
As many as 1,095 lookout circulars have been deleted and 630 foreign members of the Tablighi Jamaat have left India, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. On the issue of foreign Tablighi Jamaat members stuck in India for violating visa rules and pandemic restrictions, MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the ministry has been […]