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Lockdown Extended in Manipur till August 31 amid Rising Coronavirus Cases
A state government directive also asked deputy commissioner to issue orders imposing curfew from 5pm to 6am.
Gunmen kill son of legendary Mexico drug capo Amado Carrillo
Prosecutors in northern Mexico say that gunmen have killed a son of legendary drug lord Amado Carrillo Fuentes.
Q&A: What's happening at the US Postal Service, and why?
The U.S. Postal Service is warning states it cannot guarantee that all ballots cast by mail for the Nov. 3 election will arrive in time to be counted, even if ballots are mailed by state deadlines. That's raising the possibility that millions of voters co...
4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Nepal, Tremors Felt in Kathmandu
The quake was felt around 4.06 pm with the epicentre located in Sankhuwasabha district, 300 km east of Kathmandu, according to National Seismological Department.
Bahrain prime minister travels abroad on 'private visit' - royal media adviser
Bahrain's Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa left the kingdom for a private visit abroad, the King of Bahrain's media adviser said on Twitter on Saturday.
TN Govt Has Spent Rs 6,650 Crore in Combating Covid-19, Says CM Palaniswami
The government has appointed around 1,800 new doctors and 7,000 nurses in its measures to contain the spread of the virus, Palaniswami said.
Taiwan's China-friendly opposition routed in mayoral by-election
Taiwan's main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT), which traditionally favours close ties with China, was routed in a key mayoral byelection on Saturday, a vote overshadowed by turmoil in Hong Kong and tensions with Beijing.
'Pandemic Has Halted All of Us': PM Modi Rues Absence of Children at Red Fort During I-Day Celebrations
Children are vulnerable to the coronavirus infection and so, in view of the containment measures adopted for the event, they did not take part in the celebrations this year.
Covid-19: Delhi HC Plans Gradual Reopening of Courts from September 1
The Delhi High Court directed that subject to complete availability of public transport and the situation in Delhi remaining stable, a plan be evolved for a gradual opening of physical courts from September 1 onwards.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot Urges People to Counter Divisive Forces to Keep Democracy Intact
During his Independence Day address at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium,Gehlot said the chief minister said it is imperative for democracy to exist for the survival of the country.
News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi's I-Day Warning to Pakistan, China and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering this evening: PM Modi warns China and Pakistan, wins hearts online for speaking about menstrual health in Independence Day address; Pranab Mukherjee continues to be on ventilator support; DNA test confirms Kabul g...
Abhay 2 Review: Kunal Kemmu Returns with More Vigour to Counter Supervillains
Supercop Abhay Pratap Singh, played by Kunal Kemmu, packs a solid punch and does not let down going into season 2. Three episodes are out, more to come in September.
PM Modi Announces Plans for Environmental Protection in I-Day Speech; All You Need to Know
Talking about giving a push to the country's biodiversity, Modi announced a 10-year project to conserve the Gangetic dolphin, which was declared the national aquatic animal in 2010.
In a First, Women CRPF Personnel Deployed for Security Duties on I-Day in Srinagar
Police and other security personnel were deployed on high rise buildings in many places of the city to keep a hawk-eye vigil on any suspicious movement.
President Kovind's Speech Insightful, Will Show the Path Ahead: PM Modi
On Friday, ahead of India's 74th Independence Day, President Kovind spoke about 4 tough lessons learnt from 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The President saluted India's corona warriors and paid rich tributes to those who laid down their lives at Galwa...
German union IG Metall backs four-day week to save jobs
Germany's largest trade union, IG Metall, on Saturday proposed negotiating for a move to a fourday week to help secure jobs against economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis and structural shifts in the automobile industry.
