India
DMRC Shuts Exit Gates of 4 Delhi Metro Stations to Check New Year Crowd
Passengers will not be allowed to exit from Khan Market, Supreme Court, Central Secretariat and Mandi House metro stations, however, entry and changing of lines will be permitted.
Over 4.84 crore Income Tax Returns for 2019-20 Filed Till Dec 31, Says IT Dept
An analysis of the data showed that filing of tax returns by individuals for 2019-20 has slowed in the current year, while filing by businesses and trusts have increased.
Cold Wave Continues in Haryana, Punjab, Hisar Coldest at Minus 1.2 Degree Celsius
A thick blanket of fog enveloped the two states in the morning, reducing visibility levels, Meteorological department officials here said.
Former MP Satyajit Gaekwad Allegedly Thrashed by Cops in Vadodara, Inquiry Ordered
Vadodara police commissioner R B Brahmbhatt ordered the inquiry after meeting a delegation of the city unit of the opposition party on Thursday.
Economy May Add Just 1% in Real Terms During 2021-22: Report
The economy may grow just 1 per cent in real terms to Rs 147.17 lakh crore as against Rs 145.66 lakh crore in 2019-20, at the 2011-12 prices, according to a report by India Ratings.
At Long Last, Goodbye 2020: The Lost Year and a Year of Losses
As the world prepares to turn the page on the grim year defined by the pandemic, the globe is united in one hope for 2021.
ED Seizes Gold, Jewellery Worth Over Rs 4 Crore after Raids in Bank Fraud Case
The searches were conducted under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the residential premises of K Subbaraj, chairman of Tiruchirappalli-based Cethar Ltd, its managing director K Pothiraj and director of NSK Builders Pvt Ltd N...
Tamil Nadu Beaches Barred for Kaanum Pongal Outing; CM Urges Caution Against Covid-19
Chief Minister K Palaniswami said the e-registration system would continue for those entering the state from other parts of the country, except Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Suneet Sharma Appointed New Chairman and CEO of Railway Board
He has discharged responsibilities at various levels, including zonal railways, workshops and diesel loco sheds, in his over 34 years in the Indian Railways, as per official records.
Delhi's Average Minimum Temp in December Second-Lowest in 15 Years: IMD
The IMD regional head said clear skies over Delhi-NCR, multiple western disturbances affecting the Himalayan region and the global impact of La Nina were the major reasons behind such low minimum temperatures.
Yediyurappa Rules Out Leadership Change, Asserts Will Complete Term as Chief Minister
Suggesting that the last one year had been like a "trial by fire" for his administration with natural disasters and COVID pandemic, he said his government's desire was to take Karnataka to the first place on the development map of the country, as he also...
All States to Begin Covid Vaccine Dry Run on Jan 2, Review of Oxford, Bharat Biotech’s Shots Today
Some states will also include districts that are situated in difficult terrain/have poor logistical support, while Maharashtra and Kerala are likely to schedule the dry run in major cities other than their capital, the Union Health Ministry said.
'Is This for Real?': Siberian Man's Photo of Frozen Egg and Noodles in the Air Goes Viral
The Siberian region of Russia is known for its bone-chilling winters as the region is almost a permafrost. Staying in a region like that definitely requires dedication and will to go through all the extreme cold conditions.
CM Yogi to Inaugurate Bhadohi Carpet Expo Mart, Akhilesh Attacks Govt for 'Re-Inaugurating' it Thrice
However, the Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav attacked the Yogi government and said that this project is being inaugurated for the third time and it is a sheer waste of public money.
Nearly 300 People Die of Covid-19 in 24 Hours as India Sees New 21k Coronavirus Cases
The death toll increased to 1,48,738 with 299 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 98,60,280 pushing the national recovery rate to 96.04 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fata...
2021-beginning to See Night Curfew in Mumbai as Police Issues Curbs for New Year Eve Celebrations
In a press release issued late in the night, the police pointed out that the Maharashtra government has already issued guidelines related to New Year's eve and called for low-key celebrations.