India
MHA, MEA Nod Must for MoUs with Chinese Educational Institutes: UGC Tells Universities
Those that have already signed memorandums of understanding with Chinese universities should not perform any activity under the agreement before obtaining the clearances, according to a Human Resource Development Ministry communication.
Saradha Chit-Fund Scam Case: Ex-Top Cop Rajeev Kumar Surrenders Before Kolkata Court, Granted Bail
The Calcutta High Court had on Tuesday given anticipatory bail to Kumar, who is currently the additional director general of the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department.
Ten New Dengue Cases in Lucknow; Total Number Reaches 296 Since January
The cases were reported from Aashiana, Khadra, Jankipuram, Kalyanpur, Tikait Rai, Sarojininagar, Chowk, Indiranagar, Gomtinagar, Aliganj and Telibagh in Lucknow.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Urges School Students to Turn 'Dengue Warriors'
The Chief Minister took a 'dengue prevention class via video conference and asked students to spread awareness about the anti-dengue campaign of his government in their locality.
'It Was Not Easy. But it Was Done', Says Pelosi Applauding Modi's Commitment to Tackle Climate Change
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi had mentioned about the climate crisis to PM Narendra Modi and thanked him for his leadership.
Over 100mn Deaths, Mass Starvation & Climate Change: Study Reveals What Nuclear War Between India, Pakistan Means
The study, published in the journal Science Advances, looked at a war scenario that may occur between India and Pakistan in 2025.
Debt of Developing Countries Jumps to $7.8 Trillion in 2018, Says World Bank
Borrowers in sub-Saharan Africa saw debt levels swell by eight percent, while half the countries in the region have seen their external debt double over the past decade.
For First Time in India, 4 Elephant Calves Die of Herpes Virus in Bhubaneswar Nandankanan zoo
EEHV causes rupturing of capillaries that leads to edema, a medical condition wherein capillaries leak fluid into surrounding tissues. Organs stop functioning due to lack of blood and the animal dies within 24 hours.
Gandhi Jayanti Function in Beijing Shifted to Indian Embassy Premises after Denial of Permission
For the last 14 years, Gandhi Jayanti celebrations were held at the picturesque Chaoyang park after a statue of India's Father of the Nation sculpted by famous Chinese sculptor Yuan Xikun was installed there.
Himachal Pradesh Starts Scheme to Buy Back Single-Use Plastic
Since October 2, 2009, there has been a complete ban on the use of polythene bags. The single-use plastic buyback scheme got the cabinet nod on September 16.
On Gandhi Jayanti, Bengaluru Wakes up to Enthusiastic Ploggers Taking Forward the Mahatma's Teachings
Joggers in Bengaluru went around with the message "IamLessPlastic" and "Go Native". The event was organised by United Way with the support of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and other NGOs.
Mumbai Suburban Train Services Hit After Bandra-Bound Train Coach Derails
Suburban train services in Mumbai were briefly affected as a Bandra-bound train derailed at around 11.30 am. The wheel of the front trolley of a coach derailed, no one was injured.
North Delhi Municipal Body Slams Kejriwal Govt for 'Taking Credit for All Dengue-related Work'
While attacking the Aam Aadmi Party, it argued that the government was putting out full-page advertisements and hoardings declaring its “dengue policy” in view of the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections.
Congress Leader's Brother Among 12 Booked for Hizbul Mujahideen Links in J&K's Kishtwar
After declaring terrorism free over a decade ago, Kishtwar district was rocked by killing of four persons, including a senior BJP leader and an RSS functionary, and two weapons snatching incidents since November last year
Loudspeakers Can be Played in Ramlilas Till Midnight, Says Delhi Govt
In a letter to joint commissioner of police (Licensing Unit), Arun Mishra, special secretary (Environment), said the noise level should not breach the permissible levels near residential areas.
Ayodhya: Made No Submission That May Disturb Communal Harmony, Hindu Parties Tell SC
They, however, claimed that arguments of their rivals bore a communal character and termed certain submissions of Muslim parties as "unwarranted".