India
Kejriwal Interacts with Delhi MPs, Praises Contribution from Public Representatives in Covid-19 Fight
According to the government, Kejriwal in the meeting said that the 'Delhi model' of fighting COVID-19 has been possible due to the collective efforts and support from all political parties, MPs and MLAs.
Jailed Ex-priest Moves Kerala HC to Wed Minor He Raped Years Ago
When the matter came up for consideration on Wednesday, the special public prosecutor for women and children opposed Robin Vadakkumchery's plea seeking suspension of the sentence which cannot be granted as it did not warrant any special circumstance.
PM Modi Reviews Development Work at Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand
The discussions centred around furthering the divinity of Kedarnath temple and Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya's 'samadhi sthal', maintaining cleanliness and ensuring extensive development.
Meals, Masks & PPE Kits: Nita Ambani Details Reliance Foundation's Efforts in Covid-19 Fight
Talking about Mission Anna Seva she said that the initiative has provided over five crore meals to marginalised communities, daily-wage earners, and frontline workers across the country.
Maharashtra's Stand on Cancelling Final Year Exams amid Pandemic 'Fair and Just', Says Aaditya Thackeray
The Maharashtra Disaster relief department had recently reiterated its stand that conducting final year exams was not possible during the pandemic. Many college buildings are currently being used as quarantine centres.
Claiming Ram Janmabhoomi to be a Buddhist Site, Monks Demand UNESCO-monitored Excavation
The All India Azad Buddhist Dhamma Army has demanded that remains found during the excavation of the Ram Janmabhoomi be preserved.
PM Modi Greets French President Emmanuel Macron on Bastille Day
PM Narendra Modi said New Delhi is committed to further strengthening its important strategic partnership with France, and expanding cooperation.
CM Kejriwal Launches Delhi's Second Plasma Bank at LNJP Hospital, Says Therapy Really Helpful
Kejriwal inaugurated the first plasma bank at the state-run Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences on July 2. He said over 200 people have taken plasma from ILBS so far.
Wipro Q1 Consolidated Net Profit Marginally up at Rs 2,390 Crore
Total income of Wipro was almost flat at Rs 15,571.4 crore at the end of the first quarter of 2020-21 compared to Rs 15,566.6 crore in the corresponding quarter of the fiscal year 2019-20.
BJP Team Meets Prez Kovind, Home Minister Shah over Party MLA's Death, Seeks TMC Govt's Dismissal
The delegation told President Kovind that BJP MLA Debendra Nath Ray's "murder" is another one in the long series of "political killings" in West Bengal.
Govind Singh Dotasra: Once a Practising Lawyer, Now Chief of Rajasthan Congress after Pilot's Sacking
Dotasra is a three-time MLA from Laxmangarh constituency and is currently the vice-president of the state unit.
Locust Control Steps Taken in Nearly 3 Lakh Hectare Across 9 States so Far: Centre
The swarms of locusts are largely prevalent in northern states, while the UN body Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned India to be alert this month.
West Bengal Didn't Handle Migrants Issue Properly: Bombay HC
A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Anuja Prabhudessai made the observation while hearing a petition filed by Centre of Indian Trade Unions.
Biocon's Covid-19 Drug Itolizumab Approved for Emergency Use after Trial on Only 30 Patients
Itolizumab is an existing drug used to treat skin ailment Psoriasis. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved its restricted emergency use on Saturday.
Reports of Death of Gangster Vikas Dubey's Father False, Says UP Official
Vikas Dubey was killed in an encounter on July 10 after police claimed that he tried to escape from the spot in Bhauti area where the vehicle carrying him from Ujjain to Kanpur met with an accident.
Visually Impaired Couple Stuck with Demonetised Notes Get Rs 25k Aid from District Collector in TN
District Collector C Kathiravan gave the couple, who eked out a living by selling incense sticks, a cheque for the amount, Rs 1,000 higher than the face value of the scrapped notes they had saved over ten years