India
1975 Emergency: Do You Know Why It Was Called?
On June 25, 1975 then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had called for a national emergency to curb the several “internal disturbance”. The then president Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed had signed the proclamation on this very day.
Elderly Migrant Labourer Dies in UP After Returning From Punjab, Family Suspects Coronavirus
According to his kin, Betu and his family were returning to Palhari village in a truck on Wednesday when he complained of stomachache and nausea, SHO Naraini Girindra Singh said.
Lockdown Had Ruined Plans of K'taka Man Who Killed Wife, Mother-In-law Before Dying by Suicide
Preliminary investigation in the case revealed that Amit tried to hire a snake charmer and a ‘supari killer’ for killing his wife in Bengaluru but all his efforts went in vain due to Covid-19 lockdown.
'Militants Killed are More Than Those Joining': J&K Top Cop on Kashmir's Many Firsts in 2020
When executing encounters, we take care to ensure that there are no civilian casualties, says Dilbagh Singh, the chief of Jammu and Kashmir police.
20,000 Covid-19 Tests to be Conducted Across Districts, Age Groups in Delhi Under Serological Survey
According to an official order, the exercise to be taken up with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), will be held between June 27 and July 10.
'Timelines For Housing Projects Extended to Ensure Flats Delivery'
So far, 23 states' RERA have extended registration of projects by six months and one (state) by nine months in view of the situation created by COVID-19, a letter said.
Delhi Court Seeks Response from Tihar Jail on ISIS Operative's Plea for Coronavirus Treatment
The application on behalf of accused Asif Ali submitted that 18 jail inmates, including him, have developed symptoms like cough, cold and fever.
100th Shramik Special Train Leaves Pune for Hatia Carrying Over 682 Passengers
District Collector Naval Kishore Ram said that there were 682 passengers on board the Pune-Hatia train, which was the 100th Shramik special train to depart from the city.
HRD Minister Advises UGC to Revise Exam & Academic Calendar Guidelines, Says Safety of Students & Staff Should be Key
Ramesh Pokhriyal in a tweet said he has advised the UGC to revisit the guidelines issued for intermediate and Terminal Semester examinations and academic calendar and that the foundation for new rules should be health and safety of students, teachers and...
Govt Approves Rs 15,000 Crore Infrastructure Fund for Dairy, Poultry and Meat Units
Animal Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh said that the new infrastructure fund is part of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic package announced to help those affected due to the lockdown clamped to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Over 1.26 Lakh Students Register For Delhi University Undergraduate Courses
The admission portal went live on June 20 and will remain open for aspirants till July 4.
J&K L-G Murmu Reviews Preparations for Annual Amarnath Yatra to Begin in July Last Week
The Amarnath yatra to the holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas was scheduled to begin from the twin tracks of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district on June 23 but could not take place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Housing Societies' Office-bearers Should be Brought to Book for Making Their Own Laws: Renowned Doc
Dr Jalil Parkar, who was the personal physician of late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, said housing societies have virtually locked up senior citizens who are largely dependent on domestic helps.
Monsoon Likely to Reach Delhi Within Next Two Days, Says IMD
It predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places in the city on Wednesday and Thursday.
Covid-19 Might Push 120 Million Children Into Poverty in South Asia, Including India: UNICEF
The UNICEF report, titled Lives Upended- How COVID-19 threatens the futures of 600 million South Asian Children - covers eight South Asian countries namely Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Kejriwal Writes to Shah Seeking Doctors and Nurses from ITBP, Army to Run 10,000-bed Covid-19 Facility
The chief minister has also invited Shah to visit the facility being set up on the sprawling campus of spiritual organisation Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB).