India
India Nears Lockdown, Prohibits Entry from Europe and Turkey; Delhi, Mumbai Ban Large Gatherings; Schools, Colleges Shut Across the Country
After a meeting of the Group of Ministers on coronavirus, the government has proposed a set of social distancing measures to be in force till March 31, health ministry officials said.
UP Man Held for 'Objectionable' Facebook Post on CM Adityanath
A complaint was made against the accused by a Bajrang Dal member here in which he alleged that an edited picture of the chief minister has been posted on Facebook.
Ajanta-Ellora, Siddhivinayak and Tuljapur Temples Closed as Precautionary Measure to Contain Coronavirus
Entry restrictions to Mantralaya, the state secretariat in south Mumbai which sees thousands of visitors daily, will also be in force, Public Health Minister Rajesh Tope said.
'Don't Have Space for Likes of Him': Road in JNU Gets Named After VD Savarkar, Students Union Calls it Shameful
The decision to name the road was taken in November 13 last year. The same meeting — that took place out of campus — had also decided to hike the hostel fees for students.
Constable, Driver Arrested for Raping Woman, Extorting Money from her Friend in Vadodara
The constable raped the woman after he sent her boyfriend with the van's driver to get bribe money, said a Lakshmipura police station official.
Congress' Abhishek Singhvi to Introduce Private Member Bill on Enforcing 2-Child Norm
The Population Control Bill, 2020 has monetary implications and therefore it required the President's permission for its introduction in Rajya Sabha. President Ram Nath Kovind has granted the permission.
PM Modi to Lead India at Video Conference of SAARC Nations on Sunday: MEA
PM Modi's proposal for a joint strategy by the SAARC nations to fight coronavirus got a prompt response from Sri Lankan, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, with Pakistan responding late in the night.
'Suit-Boot' Modi Govt Looting People: NCP-Cong's Jibe Over Petrol, Diesel Excise Hike
With the drastic reduction in international oil prices over the last week, it was widely expected that the benefit would be passed on to the consumers.
Delhi Riots: Five More Arrested in IB Staffer Ankit Sharma Murder Case
The arrests of Feroz, Javed, Gulfam and Shoaib from Delhi’s Chandbagh area and Anas from Mustafabad come after Delhi Police took former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and another man into custody in connection with the case.
India's Private Airports Need 'Reality Check', Says IATA On New Levy Proposal Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The global body's suggestion comes at a time when passenger demand is plummeting on account of the coronavirus outbreak.
Infosys Vacates Bengaluru Building After Employee Comes in Contact with Suspected COVID-19 Patient
The Infosys development came on a day when the Karnataka government advised all the IT and biotech firms across this tech hub to allow their employees to work from their homes for a week.
GATE 2020 Results Declared on Official Website, Direct Link gate.iitd.ac.in
The GATE 2020 answer key was released by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on its official website. Candidates, who appeared in the examination, can check GATE Result 2020 via direct link.
Slashing of Interest Rates on SBI Savings Bank Accounts to Fund Yes Bank Revival, Alleges Cong
The SBI on Wednesday cut interest rates on savings bank accounts to 3 per cent and also waived the minimum balance requirement.
CBSE Class 12 Economics 2020 Exam Paper Analysis by Students
CBSE Class 12 Economics exam was conducted on March 13. The Economics paper is divided into two parts – Theory (80 marks) and Practical (20 marks).
Bannerghatta National Park's Buffer Zone in Karnataka Reduced by 100 sq kms
The central government has published notification reducing the area from 100 meters to 1 kilometer around the national park in Bengaluru and Ramanagara districts as eco-sensitive zone (ECZ). This was earlier 100 meters to 4.5 kilometers.
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan Releases LSS/USS Scholarship Results at keralapareekshabhavan.in
The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has declared the results of Lower Secondary Scholarship (LSS) and Upper Secondary Scholarship (USS) 2020 examination on its official website at keralapareekshabhavan.in.