India
China Blocks Travellers From Virus-hit Britain, Belgium, Philippines
Mainland China has barred entry to nonChinese visitors from Britain, Belgium and the Philippines and demanded travellers from the United States, France and Germany present results of additional health tests, as coronavirus cases rise around the world.
Arguments and Pleadings as High Drama Marks Arnab Goswami's Arrest in Mumbai
After sometime, as Goswami kept arguing and firing a volley of questions, police officials caught him and took him out of his Lower Parel residence in Central Mumbai and put him in a waiting van. The police officers "Arnab ji" address reminded people of G...
SC Lays Down Guidelines for Payment of Maintenance in Matrimonial Cases
The apex court issued guidelines on aspects of - Issue of overlapping jurisdiction, payment of interim maintenance, criteria for determining the quantum of maintenance, date from which maintenance is to be awarded and Enforcement / Execution of orders of...
Crackdown on Crackers: States Regulate, Ban Fireworks Around Diwali to Defuse Covid-19 and Air Pollution Crisis
While Odisha, West Bengal, Rajasthan have already banned fireworks, more states are likely to join. Delhi has only permitted "green firecrackers". Traders and manufacturers in areas like Sivakasi, however, are lamenting the losses due to the restrictions.
Delhi Police Constable Run Over by BMW for Stopping Driver from Celebrating Birthday on Road
Both the accused are absconding and police teams are raiding various places to arrest them.
'Conspiracy to Halt Development': Shiv Sena Reacts After Centre Claims Land Proposed for Metro Car Shed
Centre has written to the Maharashtra chief secretary, saying the proposed Metro-3 car shed land in suburban Kanjurmarg belongs to it.
Shringla Warns Against Skewed Arrangements in Indirect Reference to China
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla stressed on India"s commitment to promote and contribute to infrastructure, connectivity, economic projects and supply chains in the region by always prioritising the needs of the host community.
US Presidential Election Result Day: Here’s What to Expect as Americans Decide Between Trump and Biden Today
The battle to achieve a majority 270 electoral votes has been so close that knowing the winner could take until into Wednesday or even longer, and lead to legal battles over the vote count.
ISBTs Open To Thin Crowd On First Day Of Resumption Of Services In Delhi
The three ISBTs which resumed services here after a gap of nearly seven months due to COVID-19 pandemic saw a small crowd of passengers and lesser number of buses on Tuesday. The Delhi government had on Monday announced resumption of the inter-state bus...
No Additional Compliance Burden on Private Cos for LTC Scheme: Finance Secretary
Finance Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey said whatever accounting and record keeping rules for LTC are there for employees, the same would apply for LTC cash voucher scheme.
HC Dismisses Omar Abdullah Plea Challenging Its Office Order on Final Hearing of Matters
Omar had contended that his matrimonial appeal against a 2016 trial court order, which dismissed his divorce petition, has been listed for final hearing since February 2017.
After 22 Years, Mining Barons Lad Brothers Resolve Ancestral Property Dispute
In 1998, Srinivas Lad, 68, a post-graduate from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and currently working in Bangalore, approached the court for 1/8th share of ancestral property.
Factbox: Deadly Attacks In Western Europe
At least one person was killed and several wounded in central Vienna in exchanges of gunfire late on Monday in what the Austrian interior minister said was believed to be a terrorist attack near the central synagogue.
Security Around Modi Gets Tightened as Ex-SPG Officers to Now Man PM During State Visits: Report
Lack of coordination and understanding the exact detailed requirement of SPG has been an issue behind the changes made in Prime Minister's security.
Bypoll for Karnataka RS Seat Vacated Due to Ashok Gasti's Demise to Be Held on Dec 1: EC
The notification for the bypolls will be issued on November 11, the EC said in a statement. As is the usual practice, the counting of votes will take place a hour after voting is completed.
Nurses of Hindu Rao, Other North Corporation-run Hospitals Go on Indefinite Strike Due to Pending Salaries
The strike led by Nurses Welfare Association (NWA) of the largest municipal hospital comes days after the resident and senior doctors of the facility called off their protest after the North Delhi Municipal Corporation released their due salaries till Sep...