India
Govt Slashes IGST on Oxygen Concentrators for Personal Use to 12%
The reduced IGST rate for imports of concentrator for personal use shall be applicable up to June 30.
UP Panchayat Elections: Counting of Votes to Start at 8am on Sunday, Here's How it Will be Done
State Election Commission Commissioner has also directed against any kind of crowding or gathering outside the counting centres.
SC to Examine Validity of Sedition Law After PIL Calls it Unconstitutional, Seeks Centre's Response
The petition claimed that section 124-A infringes the fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression, guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.
Panchang, May 1, 2021: Check Out Tithi, Shubh Muhurat and Other Details For Saturday
Aaj ka Panchang: The day will also mark the end of Gandmool at 10:16 am. As per Drik Panchang, this period began on April 29 at 2:29 pm
Bhopal Cops Perform Last Rites of Railways Employee as Neighbours Stay Away Over Covid Fear
While their sons live in different cities for their jobs, the neighbours chose to distance themselves for fear of contracting the infection.
Sensex Plunges 984 pts, Ends Below 49,000; Financial Stocks Lead Sell-off
Stock Market: The 30-share BSE index sank 983.58 points or 1.98 per cent to finish at 48,782.36
News 18 Afternoon Digest: Delhi HC Directs Authorities to Take Steps for Release of Seized Oxygen Concentrators; Mahakumbh Saw 91 Lakh Pilgrims Amid Raging Covid-19 Infections and Other Stories
Here are the top stories: Coronavirus News Live Updates: Delhi HC Directs Authorities to Take Steps for Release of Seized Oxygen Concentrators; Mahakumbh Saw 91 Lakh Pilgrims Amid Raging Covid-19 Infections in the Country, 60 Lakh Gathered in April; Exit...
Those Below 45 May Have to Wait, Shortage of Vaccines May Delay Roll out of 3rd Phase in Delhi
The Arvind-Kejriwal government hasn’t received its first order of jabs and private hospitals may get consignments weeks later.
India Like Covid Storm Could 'Happen Anywhere': WHO Tells European Countries to Not Relax Measures
The so-called Indian variant -- or B.1.617 -- is sweeping the country, but the WHO has not yet confirmed whether it is more transmissible or more deadly than other strains of the virus.
US Fines Software Company SAP $8M Over Iran Sanctions
Washington, Apr 29 (AP) US prosecutors said Thursday that software giant SAP will have to pay $8 million in penalties in acknowledging allegations that it illegally exported its products to Iran. The US said the German company would have faced stiffer p...
FC Goa Lose 0-2 To Al Wahda, End Maiden ACL Campaign On Disappointing Note
Indian club FC Goa suffered a 0-2 defeat at the hands of UAE's Al Wahda in the final group stage match to end their maiden campaign in the AFC Champions League on a disappointing note here on Thursday. Already out of reckoning for a place in the knocko...
4,192 Covid-19 Cases in Mumbai, Lowest One-day Rise in 37 Days
There are now 64,018 active cases, the BMC said. As many as 38,484 coronavirus tests were carried out, taking the tally to 53,80,473.
Kerala Samastha Public Exam Results for Classes 5, 7, 10, 12 Announced
By using their registration number, the candidates who have appeared in the public examinations can now check the result on the official website -- samastha.in.
Explained: Difference Between Antibody and RT-PCR Tests & How to Read Covid-19 Reports
The government and health experts have reiterated on several occasions that testing, apart from tracing and vaccinating, are important to help break the chain of covid-19 infections.
Health Ministry Issues Revised Guidelines for Home Isolation of Mild Covid-19 Cases, Check Here
The guidelines stated that systemic oral steroids are not indicated in mild cases.
Delhi Doesn't Have Sufficient Vaccine Doses for 18-44 Age Group: Health Minister
Delhi recorded 368 more Covid-19 deaths and 25,986 cases with a positivity rate of 31.76 per cent, according to the latest bulletin issued by the city health department.