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Number of Containment Zones in Delhi Over 1K, Likely to Increase with More Testing: Officials
According to district officials, the number of containment zones might rise with the increase in the number of coronavirus screening tests being conducted and the consequent climb in the cases of the infection here.
Wrestler Deepak Punia Now Stable, Advised Home Quarantine, Says SAI
World championship silver-medallist wrestler Deepak Punia, who tested positive for COVID-19 upon his arrival at the national camp, has been advised home isolation.
Woman Alleges Harassment by Locals, Delhi Police Personnel, Officials Say She Filed False Complaint
In a video shared on social media on Friday, the girl alleged that she was harassed by an unidentified man when she was walking in a park along with her friend on Thursday.
Delhi Police Trying to 'Falsely Implicate' People in February Riot Cases: Activists
They were speaking during an online briefing convened by former JNU student leader Umar Khalid, Swaraj India leader Yogendra Yadav, student activist Kawalpreet Kaur, Delhi University professor Apoorvanand and activist and author Harsh Mander.
Conflicts Should Be Resolved by Peaceful Means and Diplomatic Engagement: BRICS
The BRICS stressed on resolution of conflicts in a declaration issued after a virtual meeting of the foreign ministers of the member nations of the grouping.
Russian Defence Minister Gets 'Sputnik V' Shot for Coronavirus on Day Initial Study Shows It is Safe
The official Twitter account of the Russian Embassy in India uploaded a video of Shoigu smiling and receiving the shot of the vaccine.
Field Commanders of Indian, Chinese Armies Hold Talks in Eastern Ladakh Amid LAC Row
Three rounds of Brigade Commander-level talks between the two militaries earlier this week remained inconclusive. Both sides have significantly increased deployment of troops around Chushul and several other areas in the last few days following the fresh...
India Proposes To Hold Online Joint Cultural Exhibition in 2021 at BRICS Meet
Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Prahlad Patel made the suggestion while virtually attending the 5th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting on Thursday through video conference under the Chairpersonship of Russia.
Parole, Furlough Not Absolute Right; Not To Be Given To Terrorists, Hardened Criminals: MHA To States
The home ministry also said that parole and furlough may not be granted as a matter of routine and may be decided by a committee of officers and behavioural experts keeping in view all relevant factors.
India's Table Tennis Coach Yin Wei Returns To China Amid Tense Relationship Between the Countries
India's table tennis coach Yin Wei was planning to return to China after Covid-19 cases in the India spiked, however the growing border tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the anti-China sentiment made him leave immediately.
IL&FS To File Bankruptcy For Two of Its Offshore Firms In Courts of UAE
IL&FS had request the Mumbai-bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to take on record its proposal to initiate the bankruptcy proceedings before the Dubai Courts under UAE Federal Decree.
AIIMS Suspends Routine OPD Admissions for 2 Weeks as Coronavirus Cases Spike in Capital
Emergency patients, who require inpatient hospitalisation in general wards or such patients who are advised private wards hospitalisation owing to emergency and semi-emergency conditions, will continue to be admitted.
CBI Arrests Govt Official, 2 Others for Rs 1 Lakh Bribery to Get Consignment Cleared by Customs
The CBI took into custody a retired deputy commissioner, custom house agent and a toy importer and booked them for allegedly conspiring to induce public servants to clear an imported toys' consignment stopped by the authorities.
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Aubameyang Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman with Black Panther Celebration
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang performed his Black Panther celebration on a day when Chadwick Boseman passed away.
Indian Football: India Among 5 Nations to Bid for Hosting Rights of AFC Men's Asian Cup 2027
India, along with Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan, have bid for the rights to host AFC Men's Asian Cup 2027.
SpiceJet Operates Its First Ever Long-Haul Cargo Flight to Frankfurt from New Delhi
Earlier this week, SpiceJet operated its maiden long-haul cargo flight with a widebody Airbus A340 freighter aircraft to the city from the Dutch capital Amsterdam.