Chinese fighter jets airborne close to Ladakh border
Srinagar: India is keeping watching the movement of Chinese fighter aircraft flying around 30 kilometres from Eastern Ladakh amid the tense standoff between the neighbours at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). ANI has reported that nearly 10 to 12 Chinese fighter aircraft have been stationed at the PLA Air Force bases in Hotan and Gargunsa — […]
As lockdown 4.0 ends, cautious states ease several restrictions
Several states, including those worst hit by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, announced conditional easing of curbs on Sunday, a day after the central government unveiled the first of a three-phase plan to lift lockdown restrictions in a graded manner. While most states allowed the resumption of public […]
The lockdown may ruin our protected areas and forests
During the Covid-19 crisis, people have been thrilled by the manner in which “wildlife” has re-entered the living spaces we snatched from them. Deer have gone downtown, dolphins are frolicking in touristy waterfronts, and birds are being seen and heard as never before. But was this really such a good thing in the first place? Of course, […]
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 […]