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Tamil Nadu Heirs of Those Killed in Kerala Landslide Will Get Rs 3 Lakh, Announces CM
Those who sustained serious injuries will get Rs 1 lakh, he said, adding the assistance would be provided from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund.
India Tests Over 8 Lakh Samples for Covid-19 on Second Consecutive Day
The total recoveries from Covid-19 have surged to 20,37,870 in the country, pushing the recovery rate to 73.64 per cent, according to the Health Ministry data updated at 8 am.
Congress Leadership to Decide Who Will Work in Govt and Party Organisation: Sachin Pilot
Pilot said a three-member panel has been formed by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) to find solutions to all the problems and hoped that the issues will be resolved.
Facebook Row: Tharoor and BJP MP Seek Breach of Privilege Proceedings against Each Other
While Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has moved a privilege motion notice against BJP Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey, the latter has moved a privilege motion notice against Tharoor as well as former Congress president Rahul Gandhi.
Coronavirus is Not Ready to Budge, So When Can Children in India Go Back to School?
As the Centre prepares to issue another set of guidelines to unlock India, the states face an uphill task in reopening schools amid a surge in Covid-19 cases. The challenges are many and there are no easy answers on how to return to classrooms.
Fearing Upcoming NEET Exam, 19-year-old Girl Dies by Suicide in Tamil Nadu: Police
The girl took the extreme step as she was scared of the approaching the exam, police said. The teenager was found hanging in her room on Tuesday evening by her mother, who immediately lodged a complaint with the police.
Jeweller Set on Fire by Cousin Dies in UP's Firozabad; Accused Arrested
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sachindra Patel said that Robin Verma, a shopkeeper and the accused in the case, has been arrested and being questioned.
Major Fire Breaks Out at NCPL Power Station in Greater Noida
Fire tenders were on the spot and fire fighting was underway, an official from the local Knowledge Park police station said..
Covid-19 Lockdown Fallout: Delhi Metro to Reduce Perks and Allowances of Employees by 50%
Delhi Metro services have remained on the prohibited list since the first lockdown at the end of March.
India has Largest Number of Children with Thalassemia Major, Says Harsh Vardhan
In India, Thalassemia Major and the severe form of Thalassemia Intermedia (TI) constitute the major burden of disease. Both are commonly managed by regular lifelong blood transfusions and regular iron chelation, the statement said.
Baramulla Encounter: Security Forces Kill 3rd Militant, an LeT 'commander' Who Shot Dead BJP Leader Bari
The encounter began after the LeT militants carried out the attack on a naka party of the forces at Kreeri which left two CRPF jawans and a Special Police Officer (SPO) of Jammu and Kashmir policeman dead.
Madras High Court refuses to allow reopening of Vedanta's copper smelter
An Indian court on Tuesday refused to allow the reopening of Vedanta's south Indian copper smelter, more than two years after it was closed because of pollution concerns that triggered violent protests.
Measures Will be Taken to Ensure Adequate Supply of Liquid Oxygen to All Hospitals, Says Karnataka Minister
The Minister today visited the Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, from where several patients had to be shifted to various hospitals in the city last night as the medical facility was short of oxygen supply.
IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana Takes Charge as New BSF DG
Asthana, while serving as the special director of the CBI in 2018, had a bitter feud with his senior and CBI Director Alok Verma as they both levelled allegations of corruption against each other.
China’s Soft Power: Why Confucius Institutes Are Under Scrutiny in India and Across the Globe
What makes Confucious Institutes particularly contentious is their proximity to Chinese Communist Party. Critics point out that within classrooms, there is extensive censorship on issues such as Tibet, Taiwan and historical events like the Tiananmen Squar...
Part of Vacant Building Collapses in Mumbai, Two Hurt: BMC
According to the BMC official, the fire brigade hastagged it as a level-3 incident, and along with eight fire engines, a rescue van has also been sent to the spot. A search operation is underway.