India
Foreign Banks Expressing Concerns Over RBI's New Current Account Norms: Senior Banker
As per the latest RBI guidelines, a bank opening a dedicated current account of any company with Rs 50 crore or more in debt must have at least 10 per cent loan exposure in the concerned business entity.
1 in 4 Adults Globally Doesn't Want Covid-19 Vaccine over Side-effect Fears, Effective Concerns: Survey
The proportion of such people is much less at about 13 per cent in India, a new survey by the World Economic Forum-Ipsos has found.
New Protests Break Out In Belarus As Opposition Squabbles
Thousands of students boycotted the start of the school year in Belarus on Tuesday and signs of a possible rift appeared in an opposition alliance that has led weeks of rallies and protests against veteran President Alexander Lukashenko.
Would Have Considered Performing His Last Rites in Bengal if Covid-19 Curbs Were Not in Place, Says Pranab Mukherjee's Son
Mukherjee, who had tested positive for coronavirus and had been in coma after a brain surgery last month, passed away Monday evening at the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi at the age of 84.
Consider More Legally Viable Options for Providing GST Dues to States: Kejriwal to PM Modi
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said the GST Council should consider authorising the Centre to borrow on its behalf and extend the period of collection of cess beyond 2022.
August Receives 27% More Rainfall, Fourth Highest in 120 Years: IMD
June had recorded 17 per cent more rainfall than normal while July ended with a 10 per cent rainfall deficiency.
EU Lending Institution to Invest 650 Million Euros in Kanpur Metro Rail Construction
This is the second metro rail project supported by the EIB in Uttar Pradesh, following the 450 million euros investment in the development of a metro rail system in the city of Lucknow.
Spike in Covid-19 Cases in Delhi Worrisome, Govt to Re-strategise Testing: HC
The high court also asked the Delhi government to set up within a week COVID-19 testing camps at Inter-state bus terminals (ISBT) like Anand Vihar, Kashmiri Gate and Sarai Kale khan for migrants who are returning to the capital in large numbers from diffe...
Accused Not Entitled to Acquittal Just Because Complainant Probed Case: SC
A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra was not in agreement with the previous judgement and held that those were the views confined to the facts of those cases only.
India's Foreign Minister Says Favourable U.S. Visa Policy Would Be Good For Both Countries
India's foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, said on Monday a U.S. visa policy that supported Indian talent would be beneficial for both countries.
Block Development Officer Succumbs to Covid-19 in Bengal, CM Mamata Pays Tribute
The state government has said that it would provide job to a family member of each of the frontline workers who succumb to COVID-19.
Locked Out By COVID, Refugees' Lives On Hold
When Michelle Alfaro left her office at the United Nations in Geneva on March 13, her job finding homes for the world's most vulnerable refugees was under control.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee's Health Declines, in 'Septic Shock', Says Hospital
Pranab Mukherjee is in septic shock due to his lung infection and is being managed by team of specialists. He continues to be in deep coma and on ventilator support.
Gujarat's Covid-19 Death Toll Crosses 3,000, Cases Rise Above 95,000
The state currently has 15,390 active cases, out of which 84 critical patients are still on ventilator.
JNU Student Union Write to Delhi CM Kejriwal, Urges Him to Facilitate Phased Return of Students to Campus
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) had advised students to return to their homes in March after the commencement of the lockdown and closure of all universities.
Chhattisgarh Govt to Arrange Free Travel for JEE, NEET Candidates
The CM also directed that district nodal officers be appointed to coordinate with Regional Transport Office (RTO)and District Transport Office (DTO) to arrange buses, vans and other vehicles, he said.