India
Introducing Private Ops in Railways a Masterstroke But Govt Needs to Pay Attention to Snags on the Way
To make a 35-year plan work, the concession agreement should be so robust that it provides for imponderables which cannot be anticipated today, and pathway must be available to handle such situations if they occur.
Railways Rethinking Plan to Convert Diesel Locos Into Electrical; to Assess Tech, Economic Viability
Addressing an online media briefing, Railway Board Chairman, VK Yadav said a high-level committee has been formed to explore the pros and cons of the conversion plan.
NIA Files Chargesheet against 6, including ISIS Terrorist, for Killing Police Officer in Tamil Nadu
Wilson, Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) of Kaliyakkavilai police station, was shot and stabbed to death on January 8 by Shameem and Thowfeek while the officer was on duty at Kaliyakkavilai market road check post, the official said.
Police Say Cattle on Road Caused Car to Overturn, Vikas Dubey Shot Dead as He Tried to Escape
The STF added they immediately took Dubey to hospital for "first aid" but the doctors declared him dead after examination.
Parliamentary Panel on Science and Technology Meets for First Time Since lockdown
The panel headed by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh held its first meeting since Parliament was adjourned on March 23, ahead of its scheduled time.
KCR Regrets Damage to Temple, Mosque at Secretariat Premises During Demolition
The BJP, meanwhile, warned the KCR government of "serious consequences and backlash from Hindus across Telangana for demolishing a Hindu temple in the state secretariat complex" and demanded construction of a new one.
Vikas Dubey's Autopsy Done, No Family Member Turns up to Collect Body
It was learnt that the mother of Vikas Dubey had refused to visit Kanpur from Lucknow to receive the body after post-mortem.
NIOS Exam 2020: Centre Decides to Cancel All Exams for Classes 10 and 12 in Wake of Covid-19 Crisis
NIOS Exam 2020: Learners will have an option to appear in the next public/on-demand exam to improve their performance, as and when the situation is conducive to hold exams, the Ministry added.
The Indian Super League Team ATK-Mohun Bagan Likely to Keep The Mariners' Green-Maroon Colours
ATK-Mohun Bagan will most definitely keep the iconic green and maroon jersey of the century-old Mohun Bagan.
Gujarat Govt Forms Panel to Check on Use of Tocilizumab in Surat Over Black Marketing Charges
The drug is in high demand, as private doctors were prescribing it to almost every COVID-19 patient, which is not advisable, principal secretary (health) Jayanti Ravi said.
NRAI Encouraged by SAI Opening Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, to Finalise Shooting Camp Venue According to Covid Situation
National Rifle Association of India is hoping to resume the camp for its Olympics core group in mid-August after weeks of inactivity due to coronavirus..
Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi Court Frees 60 Malaysians after Rs 7k Fine Each; 76 Other Foreigners Granted Bail
Metropolitan Magistrate Siddharth Malik passed the order after the Malaysians sought lesser punishment under the plea bargain process by accepting mild charges, said their lawyer.
Supreme Court Pulls up Maharashtra Govt For Claiming Everything Fine on Migrant Workers' Issue
The apex court asked the state to file a fresh affidavit listing the steps taken to mitigate the problems of migrant workers amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Seven-day Lockdown Imposed From 5pm in All Containment Zones of West Bengal
CM Mamata Banerjee has directed the police to firmly deal with those violating the norms put in place in the wake of the relentless rise in COVID-19 cases.
Gold Smuggling Case: Central Agencies Seek Kerala Police Help to Track Absconding Woman
The gold, weighing over 30kg, was seized from a "diplomatic baggage" that had landed by air cargo at Thiruvananthapuram international Airport recently. The Customs department has said it suspected a smuggling syndicate had misused the name of a person who...
High Court Directs Delhi University to Give Schedule of Final Year UG Exams
The high court also asked the varsity to explain in the affidavit as to how it proposes to conduct exams -- online, off-line or both modes, besides the complete date sheet, providing clarity to students.