India
Compulsory Covid Tests, Physical Checks Of Tourists Being Considered By Karnataka Govt
Compulsory COVID-19 tests and physical checks of visitors to tourist destinations in Karnataka are among the guidelines being considered to prevent spread of the virus, Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said here on Tuesday. "Instructions hav...
Online Platform to Track Covid-19 Vaccination, Training Modules for Vaccinators in the Works: Govt
The platform, eVIN, is being enhanced to track COVID19 vaccine administration and movement, from procurement and storage to distribution to individual beneficiaries.
Allahabad HC Disposes Of Plea Seeking Permission For Durga Puja Celebrations
The Allahabad High Court has disposed of a plea seeking permission to organise Durga Puja celebrations in the city amid the COVID-19 pandemic, directing the petitioners to make the request before the district magistrate. A bench comprising Chief Justice...
UP Cong Launches Kisan Nyay Yatra Against New Farm Laws
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu on Tuesday launched a Kisan Nyay Yatra against the new farm laws, saying the party will continue to protest against the "draconian" legislations from roads to the legislature. Lallu, who started a tractor ra...
ISL: Ashutosh Mehta Reunites with Khalid Jamil, Joins NorthEast United FC
Two-time I-League winner Ashutosh Mehta joined NorthEast United FC ahead of ISL 2020-21.
With Rise In COVID Deaths, ITO Graveyard Readies More Space For Burials
In view of the recent increase in the number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the national capital, the Muslim graveyard at central Delhi's ITO has readied 5-6 acres of extra space for burials of casualties caused by the virus. On an average, two-three buri...
Two Dead, 8 Injured As Roof Of House Collapses: Police
Two persons, including an 18-month-old child, were killed and eight others were injured as the roof of a two-storey house came crashing down on its occupants burying them all under its rubble, police said on Tuesday. The incident happened in Ba...
No Red-ball Practice Before India Series For IPL Stars, No Problem, Says Australia Test Skipper Tim Paine
Australian Test captain Tim Paine on Tuesday rejected apprehensions that the IPL stints of team's star players -- such as batting mainstay Steve Smith and pacer Pat Cummins -- would leave them under-prepared for the eagerly-awaited red-ball series against...
3 Held For Duping People On Pretext Of Exchanging US Dollars For Rupees At Lower Rates
Delhi police arrested three men who allegedly duped people of their money by promising to give them US dollars at lower exchange rates, officials said Tuesday. The men would offer US dollars in exchange for India rupees at a reduced rate but would not a...
ACB Arrests Two BMC Officials For Taking Bribe Of Rs 20,000
Two employees of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation were arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a resident of Dharavi here, claiming he was renovating his house without permission, an official said on Tuesday. The Anti-Corruption...
Amid Speculation of YSR Congress Joining NDA, Jagan Mohan Meets PM Modi, Discusses Pending Projects
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed issues related to the state, including release of pending funds for Polavaram irrigation project. Reddy's meeting with Modi comes after e...
Key Pact Signing for Rs 29,560-crore Jewar Airport on Wednesday after Covid-19 Delay
International Airport Private Limited and the Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL), the officials said on Tuesday.
FIRs Against Fake Accounts for Trolling Mumbai Police Commissioner on Social Media
Mumbai Police's cyber cell has said that most of these accounts are fake and we will be taking action against the account holders.
Delhi's Air Quality Likely To Worsen Due To Spike In Farm Fires: SAFAR
The Ministry of Earth Sciences, air quality monitor, SAFAR, said the city's air quality index (AQI) will remain in the moderate category on Wednesday and Thursday and will start deteriorating thereafter.
Carreo Busta, Djokovic Get Rematch In Paris
Paris (AP) No 17 seed Pablo Carreo Busta set up a rematch against Novak Djokovic by reaching the second French Open quarterfinal of his career. Carreo Busta was visited by a doctor after the second set but continued to play well and beat 186th-ranked q...
RLD Workers Block Traffic Near Mathura to Protest Baton-charge on Jayant Chaudhary, Team in Hathras
Chaudhary Ajit Singh-led RLD leader Yogesh Nauhar said hundreds of party workers along with the residents of various villages in the district blocked the road for several hours.
