India
Second Sero-survey Kick-starts in Delhi; Containment Zones Brought Down From 715 to 496
While more restrictions are being eased under Unlock 3, a fresh tussle is on between the AAP government and the lieutenant governor, this time on whether hotels and weekly bazaars should be reopened.
Days After CRPF Jawan Accused of Raping Tribal Woman, Two Chhattisgarh Camp Personnel Suspended
A woman had, on July 29, accused jawan Dulichand,stationed in the CRPF's Dubbatota camp under Dornapal police station limits, of raping her on July 27.
Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The United States has reached an agreement with two major drug companies to secure plentiful supplies of a future vaccine against the coronavirus, as cases of the disease keep rising there and in other parts of the world.
Bhumi Pujan of Ram Temple Fulcrum of National Glory, Says VHP
With construction of this temple, nationality of Indians cannot be now linked to any foreign invader and it will be defined by the inspiring narratives of the patriarchs and matriarchs of the nation such as Lord Shri Ram, VHP's central joint general secre...
Fresh Spell of Rains Keep Temperature Comfortable in Delhi
The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative figures for the city, recorded a maximum of 36.3 degrees Celsius and 6.7 mm rainfall.
Ten crushed to death in Visakhapatnam crane collapse
Ten people died on Saturday when a crane collapsed, trapping them underneath, at a staterun shipyard in Visakhapatnam, a senior police officer said.
After Karnataka Minister BC Patil, His Wife Tests Positive for Coronavirus
In a message to his family members and supporters, Patil said they need worry about he being infected as he would recover to get back to work soon.
Evening News Digest: Amar Singh Passes Away at 64 and Other Top Stories
There are the stories we are covering this evening: Amar Singh breathes his last at 64, more than 10 killed in Visakhapatnam crane crash, Donald Trump slights India’s Covid-19 testing, Hardik Pandya shares first photo of newborn son and Money Heist renewe...
DGCI Detects Evasion of GST by 2 Liquor Manufacturers in Maharashtra
The DGGI Nagpur zonal unit said that tax evasion came to light following searches conducted on July 28 and 29 at the two liquor manufacturing units.
Army Jawan Killed in Firing by Pakistan along LoC in J&K's Rajouri District
He said the Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire agreement by opening fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri sector.
Eid al-Adha Celebrated in Delhi Amid Covid-19 Outbreak
Jama Masjid and Fatehpuri Masjid in Old Delhi attracted a sizeable number of people for the early morning namaz.
24-year-old Journalist Hangs Self at Her Home in Northeast Delhi's Welcome Area
Police said the victim was depressed and she was undergoing treatment at Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS).
Nepal Claims India Didn't Respond Kindly to Its Proposal of Talks ahead of Redrawing Political Map
Nepal last month completed the process of redrawing its political map through a Constitutional amendment, incorporating strategically important Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura areas which India maintains belong to it.
Book Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur, BJP Leaders for Violation of Covid-19 Norms: Congress
Alleging that the BJP government has adopted double standards, Congress said while its party leaders have been booked for protesting the hike in bus fares, no action was taken against the BJP leaders for the violating COVID guidelines.
All Public Servants Considered for Govt Housing Whether or Not They Have Their Own House: Centre to HC
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said under the Central Government General Pool Residential Accommodation Rules 2017, every public servant seeking government housing needs to disclose whether they or any of their family members own a home at the...
Large U.S. COVID-19 vaccine trials will exclude pregnant women for now
The first two COVID19 vaccines to enter largescale U.S. trials will not be tested in pregnant women this year, raising questions about how this vulnerable population will be protected from the coronavirus, researchers told Reuters.