India
RBI Says Money Safe in Banks as Yes Bank Crisis Shocks Depositors, Blames 'Flawed' Analysis for Concerns
A day after imposing a 30-day moratorium on Yes Bank and capping withdrawal limit at Rs 50,000, the RBI on Friday evening had issued a draft reconstruction scheme for the private sector lender.
Mason, Centenarian Athlete & Lady Tarzan Among 15 Women Conferred Nari Shakti Award
The government confers the Nari Shakti Puraskar every year to recognise the relentless service of women towards the cause of women empowerment and social welfare.
Franchising IPL, Reducing Pay Gap: India's Win at T20 WC Finale Can be A Watershed Moment for Women's Cricket
It is needless to say that Sunday’s final match is a definitive moment not just in the history of cricket, but also in women's sports. However, for women of the Indian cricket team, this moment also comes laden with the responsibility to prove their worth...
Muslim Groom Sports Turban to Honour Sikhs for Their Help in Delhi Riots
'A Muslim is not identified only by his cap but also by his thoughts. Likewise, a true Sikh's identity is not only his turban but also his Gursikhi,' the groom's father-in-law said.
Delhi Riots: Disappointed That Issue Not Debated in Parliament so far, Says Chidambaram
Former union minister P Chidambaram also criticised the government over the ban imposed on two Malayalam news channels, which were later revoked. He said the reasons cited for the ban were "atrocious".
NCPCR Seeks Explanation From MP Board for Mentioning PoK as Azad Kashmir in Class 10 Paper
In a letter to MPBSE secretary, the Commission's chairman, Priyank Kanoongo, said prima facie this seems to be a criminal offence.
IndiGo Waives Cancellation, Rescheduling Charges on Bookings till March 31 Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Also, there will be no fee charged for date change for flights booked between March 12 to March 31, IndiGo said in a statement. The waiver, however, comes with a rider.
Ellyse Perry to Undergo Surgery, Ruled Out for Six Months
Perry, 29, has remained with Meg Lanning and Co. and said she would provide support or advice to her teammates in the all-important final against India.
Delhi Breathes Cleanest Air This Year as Overall AQI Settles at 42
The weather office has predicted rains on Saturday as well. 'The sky will remain generally cloudy with light rain or drizzle expected during the day,' the India Meteorological Department said.
Modi Govt Backs Press Freedom, Says Javadekar After Lifting 48 Hours Ban on 2 Malayalam Channels
The 48-hour ban was imposed on Asianet News and Media One on Friday for reportage that could 'enhance communal disharmony' across the country.
Rabindra Bharati University VC Resigns After Photos with Vulgar Distortion of Tagore's Lyrics Go Viral
Earlier in the day, RBU authorities filed a police complaint after young men and women, who took part in a spring festival on the varsity campus, posed with 'vulgar' words written on their bodies. Their photos went viral and raised a storm.
683 Cases Filed, 1,983 People Detained or Arrested: Police on Northeast Delhi Violence
The communal violence in northeast Delhi, which was sparked by protests over the amended Citizenship Act, has left 53 dead and over 200 injured.
Southwest Delhi DM Orders Govt, Pvt Hospitals to Reserve 10 Percent Beds for COVID-19 Patients
Southwest Delhi District Magistrate Rahul Singh on Friday issued the order, asking all government and private hospitals to create such facility for COVID-19 patients.
After Wife Denies Money For Liquor, Andhra Man Drowns Their 3 Minor Daughters
The accused, a labourer, took his three daughters to a lake and allegedly drowned them in it before fleeing from the scene, police said.
HC Seeks Response from Delhi Govt & Police on Plea to Make Public List of Arrests in Delhi Riots
Terming the violence as a 'pogrom', Brinda Karat has sought a direction for the police to upload over 500 claimed FIRs in connection with the violence.
Coronavirus Dampens Holi Gatherings in Noida: RWAs Cancel Public Events Amid Health Scare
The Associations had cancelled scheduled programmes, joint lunches and celebration events like rain dance that was expected to be attended by thousands across Noida.