News
Spain Opens 200 Criminal Inquiries Into Care Home Pandemic Failings
Spain's public prosecutor is investigating more than 200 cases of potential criminal mishandling of the COVID19 pandemic at nursing homes, where the virus spread almost unchecked during the devastating first wave.
Macron Tells French People: Go Easy On The Criticism
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday French people had got into the habit of criticising anyone who takes the initiative and tries to move the country forward.
ECI May Increase Security Personnel in Bengal to Hold Assembly Polls Peacefully
The full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI), which is currently in the state to review preparedness for the assembly polls due in April-May, is also thinking of deploying personnel of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) on a massive scale.
IMA Announces Relay Hunger Strike of Doctors From Feb 1 Against AYUSH Ministry Notification
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is giving immediate directives to all members across the country to launch the "Save Healthcare India Movement", the doctors' body said in a statement.
Maldives Remained Popular Holiday Destination for Indians in 2020
As per the statistics of Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Maldives, by the end of 2020 India became the number one source market with 62,905 Indian tourists holidaying in the country.
UPSC to Release Notification for CSE IAS, IFS Prelims Exam on Feb 10, Check Annual Calendar Here
Candidates willing to appear for UPSC IAS and IFS 2021 prelims can apply for the same on the official website till March 2.
RBI Imposes Rs 2 Crore Penalty on Standard Chartered Bank
A notice was issued to the Standard Chartered Bank India advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for such non-compliance with the directions.
Italian Mafia Sweep Nets Centrist Leader, White-collar Workers
Italian police arrested 50 people on Thursday and placed a prominent centrist politician under investigation in a crackdown on the 'Ndrangheta mafia that prosecutors say lays bare its efforts to launder cash and buy influence.
Court Leaves In Question Date Of Forthcoming Catalan Vote
A regional election in Catalonia, initially set for next month, remains up in the air after a court took a preliminary decision Thursday against a 3month delay ordered by the northeastern Spanish regions government due to the surge of COVID19.
What is 'Bad Bank' And Why Centre May Use it as Policy Option in Budget 2021 to Revive Banking Sector
A ‘bad bank’ can act as an aggregator of all stressed assets in the system, including mounting NPAs, and work towards the resolution of these assets, whereas banks can only focus on business.
Bigg Boss 14: Nikki Mentions MeToo Allegations Levelled by Devoleena on Sidharth Shukla During Fight
During the argument, Nikki accused Devoleena of threatening Sidharth Shukla with MeToo charges in the last season of the reality show.
World Leaders Laud US Return To Climate Fight Under Biden
World leaders breathed an audible sigh of relief that the United States under President Joe Biden is rejoining the global effort to curb climate change, a cause that his predecessor had shunned.
'Goli Maaro…': 3 Bengal BJP Workers Held for Raising Incendiary Slogans at Suvendu Adhikari’s Roadshow
The workers chanted the provocative phrase as they walked behind a truck carrying the BJP leader and TMC turncoat and Hooghly MP Locket Chatterjee in the Rathtala area of Chandannagar on Tuesday.
BJP MP Gautam Gambhir Contributes Rs One Crore for Ram Temple Construction
Various saffron outfits including the RSS, VHP and others will also participate in the campaign for collecting contributions from people.
Republic Day Parade: Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory for Full Dress Rehearsal on January 23
Traffic movement on certain roads leading to the parade's route will be restricted, and no traffic will be allowed on Vijay Chowk from 6 pm on Friday till the rehearsal is over on Saturday, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Manish Kumar Agarwal said.
More Scope For Political Agreement With Biden - Merkel
There is far more scope for political agreement between Germany and the United States after Biden's inauguration, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday.