SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts docks with International Space Station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying two NASA astronauts docked Sunday with the International Space Station. “Soft capture,” the moment when the spacecraft makes first contact and latching with the target vehicle, occurred at 10:16 am Eastern Time. HT
Parts Of Taj Mahal Damaged In Thunderstorm, 3 Die In Agra
Parts of the iconic Taj Mahal were damaged due to thunderstorm on Friday night in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra district. The marble railing of the main mausoleum and red sandstone railings suffered damage due to thunderstorm, officials said on Saturday. ASI Superintending Archaeologist Basant Kumar Swarnkar said some trees on the premises were uprooted and one […]
In Maharashtra’s Mission Begin Again, shops, markets allowed to open on odd-even basis
The Maharashtra government on Sunday extended the lockdown in the entire state till June 30 and has named the extension as ‘Mission Begin Again’, according to a government statement. This comes a day after the Centre released guidelines on lockdown 5.0 which is being billed as ‘Unlock 1’. The phase will see major relaxations in […]
Exclusive: India-China talks continue without result, PLA continues military build-up along LAC
China is continuing to build up its military presence along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) by the deployment of artillery and armoured units close to the Indian territory. The areas where China is building up its military presence are the areas the country can reach close to Indian locations in a couple of hours. […]
Govt Issues Guidelines For ‘Unlock 1’: Here’s What’s Allowed And What’s Not
The Home Ministry on Saturday issued guidelines for re-opening of economic and other activities for one month across the country after the fourth period of lockdown comes to an end on May 31. However, lockdown will continue to remain in force till June 30 in Covid-19 containment zones that will be demarcated by district authorities. […]
Lockdown extended till June 30; malls to open, no to cinema halls, metro trains
The Centre on Saturday extended the lockdown in containment zones till June 30 and said all economic activities can restart in a phased manner outside those zones. The fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, was scheduled to end tomorrow. The order said there will be strict enforcement of lockdown in containment zones. New […]
Lockdown in containment zones extended till June 30, says MHA
A day before the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown ends, Ministry of Home Affairs Saturday said it will be in place in containment zones till June 30. With more than 8,000 fresh cases reported in 24 hours, India’s tally rose to 1,73,763. The death toll stood at 4,971. Releasing guidelines for Lockdown 5.0, the ministry […]
DGCA says locusts are a threat to aircraft, issues guidelines for safe flight
Recognising the highest ever locust activity in the last 20 years, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a circular Friday “strongly advising” flights to avoid flying through any known locust swarms. According to the circular, flying through a swarm can cause problems for aircraft at the time of landing and takeoff with all […]
Twin earthquakes in Haryana in one hour, tremors felt in Delhi
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in Haryana’s Rohtak district on Friday that was felt in neighbouring Delhi and adjoining districts of the national capital region. According to the National Center for Seismology, the first quake of medium intensity one of 4.5 magnitude, hit the Haryana city at 9.08 pm at a depth of 5 km. […]
Monkeys steal Coronavirus test samples in Uttar Pradesh
A troop of monkeys on Friday ran away with coronavirus test samples from Meerut Medical College in Uttar Pradesh. According to an India Today report, a troop of monkeys attacked a lab technician who was carrying samples of suspected Covid-19 patients for testing and ran away after snatching three samples. The incident occurred inside the […]