Silver lining as Covid-19 recoveries see big spike
The number of people who have recovered from Covid-19 in India crossed the 1.1 million mark over the weekend when over 100,000 people were declared free of the virus, the highest numbers recorded yet over two days in what is being seen as a sign of the country’s disease mitigation strategy being effective in avoiding […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to hospital
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (August 2) tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus infection and has been admitted to a hospital. Shah took to social media today to inform about his infection. Zee news
New Education Policy aimed at building job creators instead of employment seekers: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Centre’s New Education Policy stressed on building job creators instead of job seekers and emphasized that the time had come for increased focus on learning, research and innovation in the field of education. “The 21st century is the era of knowledge. This is the time for increased […]
Indian Army prepares to maintain current strength in eastern Ladakh during winter months
New Delhi: The Indian Army is preparing to maintain its current strength of troops, tanks and other weaponry in all key areas in eastern Ladakh in the harsh winter months as a resolution to the border row with China in the mountainous region shows no signs of early resolution, people familiar with the developments said on […]
China envoy pushes Pangong claim, India says pullback not over
Pushing his country’s claim to Pangong Tso where Chinese troops came in 8 km west of the point which India says marks the Line of Actual Control, Sun Weidong, Beijing’s ambassador to New Delhi, Thursday said “China’s traditional customary boundary line is in accordance with the LAC” on the north bank of the lake. He rejected suggestions that […]
Lockdown in Bihar extended till August 16; flight restrictions to Kolkata from 6 cities to continue till Aug 15
Bihar government on Thursday extended the Lockdown due to coronavirus in Bihar till August 16. The government has imposed additional restrictions, in-state headquarters, district headquarters, sub-divisional headquarters, block headquarters and all municipal areas in the state from August 1-16 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, flight restrictions to Kolkata from 6 cities, including Delhi, will […]
7 former SC judges back lawyer Prashant Bhushan, support call to withdraw contempt notice
New Delhi: Seven former Supreme Court judges have endorsed a statement by 131 activists, jurists and lawyers, expressing solidarity with advocate Prashant Bhushan, who was issued a contempt notice by the top court last week. On Wednesday, Justices Ruma Pal, G.S. Singhvi, A.K. Ganguly, Gopala Gowda, Aftab Alam, Jasti Chelameswar and Vikramjit Sen signed the solidarity statement that […]
Unlock 3: Night Curfew Ends, Gyms Allowed To Reopen, Schools And Colleges To Remain Shut
The nationwide Unlock 3 guidelines were on Wednesday issued by the government, opening up more activities outside the containment zones, but schools, colleges, metro rail service, cinema halls along with bars will continue to remain shut till August 31 and political and religious gatherings will also remain prohibited. For the first time since the coronavirus lockdown […]
Indian Air Force with Rafale has plan to take the fight to China
While the Indian Air Force (IAF) plan against the threat of Chinese Air Force remains classified, the basic strategy against People’s Liberation Army (PLA) was put to test very successfully during 2018 Gagan Shakti pan-India air exercises. The strategy is simple: Disperse, Absorb, Recoup and Retaliate. Air warriors like Air Chief Marshal (Retd) Birender Singh […]
Rajasthan cabinet meets to discuss points raised by governor for calling assembly session
The Rajasthan government is holding a cabinet meeting to discuss the points raised by governor Kalraj Mishra for convening a session of the state assembly. The Congress government has been constantly demanding that a session of the house should be called. Confident of its numbers in the assembly, the party is pushing for a floor […]