India
World Bank to Give $ 750 Million Support to Small Biz, Lauds Govt's MSME Support Package
The $ 750 million support is in addition to the $ 2 billion funding that the World Bank has already announced for the social and health sector. This takes the total lending to India due to COVID-19 to $ 2.75 billion within three months.
Ban on Chinese Apps an 'Impulsive Decision', People Will Lose Source of Income, Says TMC MP
Nusrat Jahan’s statement came two days after the Union Home Ministry announced the ban 59 Chinese mobile applications in India, including popularly used TikTok and UC Browser.
Indian and Chinese Armies Identify Rapid and Phased De-escalation as Priority, Say Sources
They said the discussions at the talks reflected the commitment of the two sides to reduce tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and more meetings are expected, both at military and diplomatic levels, to arrive at a mutually agreeable solution.
Goa to Reopen to Tourists from Tomorrow, More Than 250 Hotels Granted Permission to Start Operations
The tourism department has so far granted permission to 250 hotels, which can operate in keeping with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) put in place by the state government.
UP Govt School Teacher Found Drawing Salaries from Two Schools in Separate Districts
Last month, the Uttar Pradesh police had arrested several people for using the same set of documents to secure jobs in different government schools.
6 Killed, Several Injured in Explosion at Tamil Nadu Power Plant, CM Announces Compensation
Authorities said all those injured in the Neyveli boiler blast had been moved to the hospital and investigation was underway as the plant was not functional.
China Agrees Parameters for Galwan Valley Pullback, But No Breakthrough on Pangong in Round 3 of LAC Talks
Government sources said China has agreed broad parameters for disengagement at Patrolling Point 14, 15 and 17, involving the PLA pulling back some hundreds of metres from territories claimed by India.
India, China Military Talks on Resolving Border Issue Went on for 12 Hours
It took place at Chushul wherein India has put a strong message that to China's People's Liberation Army troops have not aided by the disengagement consensus.
In Heart-wrenching Pics, 3-yr-old Cries Inconsolably on Grandfather's Body After J&K Terror Attack
A checkpost was attacked by the terrorists at around 7:30 am in Baramulla district's Sopore town where some policemen and the CRPF troops were on duty.
Ashadhi Ekadashi: Buses Carrying 'Padukas' of Saint-poets Dnyaneshwar & Tukaram Reach Wakhri, 5 kms from Pandharpur
As per tradition, all palkhis meet at Wakhri before heading towards Pandharpur to celebrate Ashadhi Ekadashi, which falls on Wednesday.
Govt Declares Entire Nagaland 'Disturbed Area' For 6 More Months Till December
The decision to maintain the status quo in Nagaland regarding coverage of AFSPA, a law slammed by many civil society groups as "draconian", came amidst reports of deteriorating law and order situation there.
IAF Team Fits Indigenous Airborne Locust Control System on Mi-17 Helicopters
Using all indigenous components, the atomised airborne spraying of pesticide has been successfully achieved in air through a configuration of nozzles mounted both sides on external trusses of a Mi-17 helicopters.
Galwan Valley Clashes: India and China Hold Marathon Corps Commander-Level Talks
In the meeting, the Indian delegation conveyed concerns over China's "new claim lines" in the region and demanded restoration of status quo ante as well as immediate withdrawal of Chinese troops from Galwan Valley, Pangong Tso and a number of other areas.
Output of 8 Core Industries Contracts 23.4% in May Due to Coronavirus Lockdown
Barring fertiliser, all seven sectors - coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, steel, cement, and electricity - had recorded negative growth in May.
Clip Showing Bodies of Covid Victims Being Dumped in Pit in K'taka Triggers Outrage, Staff Suspended
In the video, workers in PPE are seen bringing bodies in black sheets from a vehicle parked nearby and dropping one after another into the large pit, dug up with the help of an earthmover.
Man Assaults Woman Colleague with Iron Rod in Andhra after Being Asked to Wear Mask, Arrested
The horrific incident, caught on CCTV, shows the woman employee in AP Tourism Hotel Office first being held by hair and thrown to the floor and then attacked with an iron rod