India
Four SECL Officials Held Hostage, Assaulted by Villagers in Chhattisgarh's Korba
The incident occurred on July 23 night when the officials were visiting Malgaon village for carrying out pre-mining activities in the area acquired by the company for expansion of its Dipka coalfield.
WTO Members Imposed 165 Trade-restrictive Measures From Mid-Oct 2019 to Mid-May 2020: Report
WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo said the report has made it clear that a substantial share of world trade continues to be affected by new and accumulated import-restrictive measures.
Delhi Govt Asks Covid Hospitals to Ensure 'Zero Delay' in Transfer of Patients from Triage to ICU
As per the latest protocol, even suspected COVID-19 patients, in serious condition are to be given immediate medical attention as required when brought to dedicated facilities.
Nurses Dealing with Non Covid-19 Patients Cannot be Covered under Centre's Insurance Scheme, Says Delhi HC
The observation came after perusing an affidavit by the Centre stating that insurance cover is provided to 22.12 lakh workers in contact of Covid-19 patients..
Nearly 1 Million People Hit by Bihar Floods; Breach in Embankments in Two Districts
Minister Sanjay Kumar Jha, who conducted aerial survey of the flood-hit area after breach in embankments, said there is no report of any loss of life due to i.
Need to Think of Economic Revival amid Covid-19 Lockdown, Says Sharad Pawar
He added that a decision on extension of lockdown must be made after assessing the ground situation and taking people into confidence..
AAP Attacks BJP-ruled MCDs Over Non-payment of Salaries to Healthcare Workers
Doctors of NDMC's two major hospitals have been demanding salaries due to them. AAP said the Delhi government has disbursed the required amount to civic bodies.
3.5 Years, 250 Workers, PM to Lay 40-Kg Silver Foundation Stone: How Ram Temple Construction Will Shape Up
PM Narendra Modi, ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are some of the confirmed attendees for the August 5 ceremony, apart from the Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Trust and a few saints.
Odisha MLA and His Wife Test Positive for Coronavirus
Srikant Sahu, who represents Polasara in the assembly, is the fourth legislator in the state to have contracted the infection.
Covid-19 Community Spread Has Started in Telangana, Precaution Necessary as Coming Weeks Crucial: Health Official
However, he said people need not panic and appealed to them to take precautions before stepping out as the next four-five weeks would be crucial for the state.
Sensex, Nifty End Flat After See-saw Trade; RIL Hits Fresh Peak
The Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower after a highly volatile session on Friday as a global equity selloff outweighed stock-specific gains on the indice.
Jannayak Janta Party's Headquarters in Chandigarh Closed after Cook Tests Covid-19 Positive
The party's headquarters in Chandigarh's Sector 3 have been closed for the time being, he said, adding that the entire premises are being sanitised.
Senior Bureaucrat Rajesh Bhushan Gets Appointed Health Secretary in Minor Top-level Reshuffle
Bhushan, a 1987 batch Bihar cadre IAS officer, is the Officer on Special Duty in the Department of Health and Family Welfare under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. He was named OSD in April this year.
India Has Fantastic 'Vaccine Capability', Will be Crucial in Covid-19 Fight: British High Commissioner
British High Commissioner Philip Barton also said India is 'really important' to the UK in meeting the COVID-19 challenges and getting through the pandemic.
Maintenance of Peace and Tranquility along LAC Basis of Our Bilateral Relationship with China: India
MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said another round of diplomatic talks under the framework of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination is expected to be scheduled soon.
SC Terms Vacancies in NGT as 'Appalling Situation', Directs Centre to Notify in 6 Months
The apex court said it was conscious of the reply filed by the Union of India in which assurance has been given that notification for filling up nine vacancies is being issued by the end of July, 2020.