India
BJP Accuses Manish Tewari of Using Facebook's Management to Influence Politics; Congress Leader Hits Back
The allegations come in the wake of a report that claimed Facebook had refused to apply its rules against hate speech to certain ruling party politicians in India.
After NITI's Queries on Zero Fatality Claim, Rlys Says 30K Died due to 'Trespassing, Untoward Incidents' in 3 Yrs
Board Chairman VK Yadav's clarification came days after Niti Ayog CEO Amitabh Kant took note of the Railways' claim, pointing out that over thousand deaths occur in Mumbai suburban section every year.
In Setback to Opposition Unity, Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM (S) Quits Grand Alliance ahead of Bihar Polls
The Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), however, did not announce whether it would merge with any other party or become part of another alliance.
Modi Govt Destroyed Unorganised Economy in Last 6 Years, Says Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi said although the unorganised economy generates 90% of the country's employment, the government destroyed it through moves like demonetisation and implementation of "wrong GST".
26 Volunteers Who Helped Rescue Injured After Air India Plane Crash in Kerala Test Covid-19 Positive
The volunteers had been asked by Health Minister KK Shailaja to go into quarantine after one of the deceased passengers tested positive for Covid-19.
'Can't Do 10 Crimes for 100 Good Deeds': SC Gives Prashant Bhushan 2 Days to Reconsider Statement
The bench asked Bhushan to reconsider this statement, observing it can be "very lenient" only if the person concerned can show a sense of remorse from the core of his heart.
'Daylight Robbery': LDF Govt, Opposition Congress Flay Centre's Decision to Lease Out 3 Airports
Adani Enterprises had won the rights to run six airports - Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati - through the PPP model after a competitive bidding process in February 2019.
'Violation of Workers' Right to Life': Bombay HC Orders Firm to Pay Wages Withheld During Lockdown
A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and N R Borkar made the observation while ordering a company to pay the wages withheld during lockdown.
Covid-19 Vaccine May be Considered for Urgent Authorisation after Phase-3 Trial, to be a Political Call: ICMR
Top ICMR officials made a presentation on recent developments related to the virus and vaccine at a meeting of the Standing Committee for Home Affairs, headed by Congress' Anand Sharna.
Man Kills Rape Survivor Wife Out of Humiliation in Haryana's Hisar, Hangs Self
The couple's seven-year-old child, who was sleeping in the room, found his parents dead when he woke up.
Deepak Kochhar's Company Moves Delhi HC Seeking Release of Assets Seized by ED in Money Laundering Case
The ED counsel raised a preliminary objection to the petition on the ground of jurisdiction and submitted that a similar petition challenging the seizure of assets in another case is already pending in the Bombay High Court.
Bihar Govt to Provide Rs 36 Lakh, Job Each to Families of CRPF Jawans Killed in J&K Militant Attack
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans Khurshid Khan and Lavkush Sharma, who hailed from Rohtas district and Jehanabad district respectively, were killed in the attack in Baramulla district of the union territory.
Uber Auto Sees Pre-Covid Level Recovery With Highest Ridership Reported from Delhi
Over the last few months, Uber added safety screens for auto-rickshaws and implemented technology-led solutions to ensure both riders and drivers feel safer while on a trip, the company said.
Old Dhaka Hand Shringla Rushes to the Rescue as India Tries to Placate Friend Bangladesh
The latest trigger between the countries is a possible loan by Bangladesh from the Chinese for a project related to the Teesta River.
Elder statesmen, activists, rising stars make case for Democrat Biden in White House
The Democratic Party formally nominated Joe Biden for U.S. president at its national convention on Tuesday, turning to future leaders and elder statesmen to make the case for why he is the right choice to face Republican President Donald Trump in November...
Strong Immunity Key for Fighting Covid-19, Says Health Min Harsh Vardhan
People who don't focus on their food have many deficiencies, that weaken their immune system, he said, and emphasised on the need to eat right and safe food.