India
RBI Delays Till Next Week Final Merger Scheme for Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS India
While placing LVB under a moratorium and then issuing a draft amalgamation scheme on November 17, the RBI had said it would issue the final merger scheme on November 20.
'Iritty Accepts Me as its Daughter-in-law': Assam Girl to Take on CPI(M) Veteran in Kerala Local Body Polls
Back in Assam's Lakhimpur, Munmi Gogoi never had any inclination towards politics. However, it was a phone cross-connection seven years ago that changed her life completely.
Forex Reserves Surge $4.277 Billion to Record High of $572.771 Bn
In the previous week ended November 6, the reserves had risen by a massive $ 7.779 billion to $ 568.494 billion.
Intracity and State-wide Bus Services to Remain Suspended in Ahmedabad during Weekend Curfew
Making an official announcement, Bhavsar said that buses to and from Ahmedabad, which connect 300 places in Gujarat, will be suspended during the curfew. The intracity bus service will also be closed from 8pm.
Some Russian Hospitals Face Shortages Of COVID-19 Drugs
Some Russian hospitals are experiencing serious shortages of drugs used to treat COVID19 and cannot restock because of panic buying, high demand and problems with a new labelling system, officials, distributors and doctors said.
Delhi HC Seeks CBI Stand on Maneka Gandhi's Plea Against Order for Probe in Graft Case Against Her
According to the graft case lodged against the Maneka Gandhi and two others in 2006, they had allegedly sanctioned Rs 50 lakh as a grant to a trust in a fraudulent manner.
Mental Health Break Put Maxwell In Good Shape To Cope With Pandemic
Glenn Maxwell's break from cricket a year ago to deal with mental health issues proved timely in helping him build the tools to handle the stresses of the COVID19 pandemic, the Australia batsman said on Friday.
WHO Advises Against Remdesivir to Treat Covid-19 Patients, Says No Proof It Improves Survival Rate
The advice is another setback for the drug, which grabbed worldwide attention as a potentially effective treatment for COVID-19 in the summer after early trials showed some promise.
In a First for India, Signs of Covid-19 Herd Immunity Seen in Small Pune Population: Report
The Directorate of Health Services had last week warned that the second wave of the pandemic is likely in January- February and asked officials concerned to ramp up testing in the state. While residents have been guided to protect themselves.
Delhi's 'Lifafa' Gangs That Posed as Policemen to Dupe People Busted, 8 Arrested
Police recovered gold jewellery, three communication devices, 100 envelopes, Delhi Police masks from their possession and impounded three cars.
Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine to Cost Maximum Rs 1,000 for 2 Doses, Says Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla
Serum Institute of India's CEO Adar Poonawalla said the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine should be available for healthcare workers and elderly people by around February 2021 and by April for the general public.
Cricket - Good Idea To Leave Boult Out Of T20 Matches: Bond
Pace spearhead Trent Boult needed a small break to catch up with his family and get ready for the test series against West Indies rather than play the three Twenty20 matches that start next Friday, according to former New Zealand quick Shane Bond.
India Will Be Worst Affected Among Major Economies Even After Coronavirus Pandemic Wanes: Report
Oxford Economics has revised downwards its India growth forecast over the medium term to an average 4.5% over 2020-25, from its pre-pandemic projection of 6.5%.
Gold Smuggling Case: Central Agencies Being Used to Target LDF Govt in Kerala, Alleges CPI(M)
The CPI(M) said the four central agencies -- NIA, Customs, ED and CBI-- probing the gold smuggling case are "using it as a springboard to extend their inquiries into various government projects and schemes".
Birju Maharaj, Jatin Das and Other Artistes Protest Against Eviction Notices For Overstay in Govt Houses
The notices issued in October by the ministry of urban development, amid the pandemic, have asked the artistes to move out of their accommodations by December 31 and clear all dues.
NCP Leader Eknath Khadse Tests Positive for Coronavirus, to be Admitted to Hospital
He will be treated at a city hospital as per the doctor's advice, the sources said. On November 15, Khadse's daughter Rohini had said that she had contracted the coronavirus infection.