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Under-reporting, Young Population: The Mystery Behind India's Low Covid-19 Death Rate
The figures have baffled experts, with explanations ranging from the young population to immunity given by other endemic viral diseases and under-reporting.
Bangladeshi Woman and Her Indian Husband Held for Luring Women, Forcing them Into Prostitution
Her Indian husband has also been arrested. He has been accused of getting her an Indian voter identity card on a fictitious name and a similar card for her son in his original name by furnishing fraudulent documents, the police said.
1,795 New Coronavirus Cases Reported In Pune District, 40 Deaths
Pune district reported 1,795 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking its total case count to 3,05,144, a health official said on Saturday evening. The death toll in the district reached 7,114 with 40 COVID-19 patients succumbing to the infect...
Will Seek Account Of 54 Years From Congress: Khattar On Baroda Bypoll
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday said the BJP will seek from the Congress "an account of 54 years" as it remained in power in Haryana on most occasions after it was carved out of Punjab as a separate state in 1966. Khattar also said the BJP...
Railways Aims to Achieve 20% Share in Transportation of Automobiles by 2020-21
The total loading of automobiles through the railways was only 429 rakes in 2013-14, which has increased to 1,595 rakes in 2019-20.
Farm Laws: Leaders Of Punjab's AAP Unit To Stage Protest At Delhi's Jantar Mantar On Oct 12
The Punjab unit of the Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday said it will hold a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 12 to support farmers who are opposing the new farm laws. Speaking at a gram sabha here, AAP state unit president and Sangrur MP Bh...
Noida: Teen, Man Killed In Separate Road Accidents
A teenage boy and a 30-year-old man were killed in two separate accidents in Uttar Pradesh's Noida on Saturday, police said. In another incident, a man died after falling from a train in Greater Noida, they said. Milnan Bharadwaj, 14, was standing wit...
DDCA Elections Cancelled: Electoral Officer Issues Order After "Interference" From Gen Secy Tihara
The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA)'s elections, scheduled from October 17 to 20, were cancelled by electoral officer Navin B Chawla on Saturday due to alleged "interference" from general secretary Vinod Tihara. The decision was taken in the...
Progressive Society will Not have Law that Inflicts Punishment Without Guilt: IIM Director on UAPA
Persecuted Prisoners Solidarity Committee as mentioned in the tweet of the director was founded with the motive of fighting for the adivasis and marginalized in the armed conflict zones of central and eastern India.
Rajasthan Governor Speaks to CM Gehlot on Phone Amid Protest Over Temple Priest's Death
Expressing worry about such incidents, Kalraj Mishra spoke with Gehlot at length and also discussed a minor's rape case reported from Barmer. He voiced his worry about the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.
Dalit Panchayat Chief in TN's Cuddalore Forced to Sit on Floor by Vanniyar Board Members; Two Held
In viral visuals, Rajeshwari S, the dalit president of the Therku Thittai panchayat, can be seen seated on the floor, while five other members on chairs. She has accused the panchayat members, who belong to the Vanniyar community, of harassment and discri...
Delhi Govt Orders Shifting of Covid-19 Patients to Own Facilities Amid Doctors' Strike in Hindu Rao Hospital
Hindu Rao Hospital is the largest municipal hospital in Delhi with 900 beds, and is currently a dedicated COVID-19 facility.
Drones Stand Out Among Other Threats in Their Destructive Potential: Army Vice Chief Lt Gen SK Saini
Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen S K Saini was addressing the webinar titled "Force Protection India 2020" during which various issues pertaining to requirements for armed forces' protection were discussed.
RBI Appeals To Supreme Court To Allow NPA Classification
The Reserve Bank of India has appealed to the country's top court to let banks classify loans as nonperforming, saying a ban imposed to help borrowers in the COVID19 pandemic could greatly harm the nation's financial system.
Petrol, Diesel Prices Remain Unchanged for Over a Week Amid Stable Global Oil Rates
Diesel price has stayed at the same level since last Saturday, completing one full week when the fuel did not see any revision. Petrol prices have been stable for a longer period, completing 18 days on Saturday.
13-Year-Old Missing Child From UP Rescued Through Telangana Police’s Face Recognition App, Video Goes Viral
Differently-abled Soni, was eight-year-old when he went missing from Uttar Pradesh's Handia district on July 14, 2015. A week later, he found his way to Assam's Goalpara district where he was rescued by the local police.