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Air India to Acquire Six Lakh PPE Kits To Ensure Passenger Safety Onboard
The first batch of 50,000 kits will have to be delivered to the carrier within 15 days of the award of the contract, Air India said in a statement.
Galwan Valley: Top Army Veterans Give a Peek Into ‘High-Altitude Snow Desert’ & the Deadly Shyok River
Former high-ranking army officials say Indian Army has unbeatable expertise and acclimatisation process, but there was no way to survive a fall into the icy cold waters of Shyok river, in which Indian soldiers fell during confrontation with Chinese soldie...
KVIC Taps Indian Palm Industry: New Jobs, Organic Products in Offing
The project aims at promoting Neera as a substitute for soft drinks while creating self-employment opportunities for Adivasis and traditional trappers.
Happy Birthday Leander Paes: Remembering When the Tennis Star Won Olympic Bronze in Atlanta 1996
Happy Birthday Leander Paes: Leander Paes won the bronze medal at 1994 Atlanta Games to end India's 44-year wait for an individual Olympic medal.
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along LoC in J&K's Naugam Sector
Pakistani troops fired mortar shells towards Indian positions, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday.
Trinamool Congress Readies One Lakh 'Youth Warriors' ahead of 2021 Bengal Battle with BJP
After the idea was proposed by political strategist Prashant Kishor, the party is preparing a team of 'Jubo Joddhas' to take on the 'misinformation being spread' by the BJP in the state.
1,859 Fresh Covid-19 Cases in Delhi Take Tally to Over 44K; Death Toll Climbs to 1,837: Bulletin
Ninety-three fatalities were recorded in the last 24 hours, the Delhi Health Department bulletin said, adding the cumulative figure included all pending deaths reported to and audited by the Death Audit Committee.
Allahabad SSP Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Admitted to Hospital
Senior Superintendent of Police Satyarth Anirudh Pankaj was on Tuesday evening shifted to Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital's COVID-19 ward after the test report came in, Chief Medical Officer G S Bajpai said.
India Summons Pakistan Charge d' Affaires over 'Abduction and Torture' of 2 Indian Mission Officials
The External Affairs Ministry said these two officials of the Indian high commission were 'forcibly abducted' by Pakistani agencies on Monday and kept in 'illegal custody' for more than 10 hours.
Madras HC Orders Notice to Centre on Plea for OBC Quota in Medical Admissions
Petitioners alleged out of 8,800 seats surrendered by states, OBCs was not given even a single seat and that all were transferred to General category 'which is unjustified and unconstitutional'.
Sensex Surges 376 Points in Line with Global Rally
The 30-share index, however, briefly turned negative in afternoon session after escalation in India-China border tension, but managed to recoup losses and settled 376.42 points, or 1.13 per cent, higher at 33,605.22.
CAF Jawan Kills Self with Service Rifle in Chhattisgarh
On hearing the gunshot, the deceased's colleagues rushed to the scene, where he was found lying in a pool of blood, the official said, adding that Khan was rushed to a hospital, but was declared dead on arrival.
Former Goa Minister Achyut Usgaonkar Dies at 97 Due to Age-related Ailments
He is survived by three daughters, including noted film actor Varsha Usgaonkar. Before serving as a minister, Achyut Usgaonkar was the deputy speaker of Goa during the Dayanand Bandodkar-led government.
Lab Facilities under Centre in Delhi Being Extended to Us for More Testing, Says Satyendar Jain
Interacting with reporters, he also asserted that Delhi was doing 'maximum testing earlier' and will continue to do more testing with whatever resources are at its disposal.
Declared 'Out of Bounds on May 30, Kathua PS Resumes Operations after Cops Recover from Covid-19
A police officer said the woman police station in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir handled public complaints after three policemen tested positive and the PS had to be closed.
Bombay HC's Nod for Flyers on Middle Seats, Asks Airlines to Comply With DGCA's Covid-19 Guidelines
DGCA, had in its May 31 circular, said that if possible, passengers from one family or those travelling in one group could be allotted seats along with the middle seat.