India
Delhi Sees Record Surge of 4,308 Cases, Conducts Over 58K Tests, Govt to Increase ICU Beds
This is the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic that over 4,300 cases were recorded in the national capital in a day.
Brexit Brinkmanship: EU Orders UK To Scrap Plan For Treaty Breach, UK Refuses
The European Union told Britain on Thursday it should urgently scrap a plan to break their divorce treaty, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government refused and pressed ahead with a draft law that could sink four years of Brexit talks.
SC Verdict on Maratha Quota: CM Thackeray Holds Meeting with Cabinet Panel
Legal options available to the government after the Supreme Court verdict were discussed at the meeting held at Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's official residence 'Varsha'.
Govt Sets Up Expert Panel to Look into Issue of Waiver of Interest During Moratorium
The announcement came hours after the government informed the Supreme Court that an expert panel has been set up to look into the issue of interest being charged by banks on instalments deferred during the moratorium.
Indian Pomegranates to Hit Australian Supermarkets for the First Time: Aus High Commission
India is 'well placed' to satisfy Australia's growing demand for pomegranates which is fuelled by their use in restaurants and on cooking shows, Australia's High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell said in a statement.
Delhi Govt Revokes Fee-hike Permission Granted to Chanakyapuri-based Top Private School
The deputy chief minister reiterated that no school is allowed to hike fees during the COVID-19 pandemic and that action will be taken against the defaulters.
EU Ponders Legal Action Against Britain Over Plan To Break Brexit Deal
Britain and the European Union held emergency talks on Thursday over Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to undercut parts of the Brexit divorce treaty, with Brussels exploring possible legal action against London.
'Why TV News Should Not be Regulated': Bombay HC Orders Press to Restrain in Sushant Case
The bench also made the Narcotics Control Bureau and the ED, the central agencies that are currently probing issues related to the case, as parties.
Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar Tests Positive for Covid-19, Opts to Self-Quarantine at Home
The 58-year old Shiv Sena leader said that her Rapid Antigen test was positive but she is asymptomatic.
EU Considers Legal Action Against Britain Over Plan To Break Brexit Deal
Britain and the European Union will hold emergency talks on Thursday over Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to undercut parts of the Brexit divorce treaty, with Brussels exploring possible legal action against London.
Sri Lankan Navy Tows Fire-stricken Tanker To Sea As Wind Strengthens
The Sri Lankan navy has towed a firestricken supertanker further out to sea to keep it off the coast of the Indian Ocean island after the wind picked up strength and changed direction, a spokesman said on Thursday.
NEET Aspirant Found Dead in TN, Father Says Exam Anxiety Led to Death; Parties Demand Scrapping Test
The boy's father said his son (19) took the extreme step over fear and anxiety about the forthcoming NEET. No suicide note has been found so far.
PM Modi Speaks to Saudi King, Two Leaders Exchange Views on Global Challenges Following Covid-19
The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the state of bilateral relations between India and Saudi Arabia, and committed to further strengthening cooperation in all areas, the PMO said.
India-China Face-off Can Take Any Trajectory, But Hasn't Reached the Threshold of War: Top Govt Sources
The Chinese deployment in eastern Ladakh right now is non-tactical, say top government sources, adding that India is "fully prepared" if talks don't work out.
See No Reason to Deny Leave to Prof for Fellowship in France: Delhi HC to JNU
The court made this remark after the lawyer appearing for JNU said that the varsity has rejected the request of professor Udaya Kumar for grant of extraordinary leave.
UAE, India Should Have Open Sky Policy Instead of Service Agreement: Envoy
The UAE is India’s trusted partner and its investment commitment is a testimony of its confidence in the economic growth story of India, Al Banna said at a webinar.