India
Uttar Pradesh Govt Revises Lightning Strike Death Toll to 30 as Monsoon Gathers Pace
On Thursday, the government had said 24 people died in lightning strikes in the state.
Former CEA Arvind Subramanian to Join Ashoka University as Professor of Economics
Subramanian is currently visiting lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Congress Leader Abhishek Singhvi and His Wife Test Positive for Covid-19, Say Sources
After Singhvi tested positive, his son and other family members and staff are also being tested for the virus.
100% FDI in Coal Sector Contradicts Very Essence of 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat', Mamata Tells PM Modi
The West Bengal chief minister also urged the Prime Minister to advise the ministry of coal not to go ahead with the decision to wind up the subordinate offices of Coal India Limited (CIL) in Kolkata.
Indian Embassies in Europe Suggest Various Measures to Boost Exports
They recommended that sectors such as electronic, telecommunications, textile, garments, leather and footwear, food products and agriculture, automotive, steel, and pharmaceuticals have huge potential in European markets for Indian exporters, the official...
Yusuf Memon, Tiger Memon's Brother and 1993 Mumbai Serial Blasts Convict, Dies in Prison
While Tiger Memon was allegedly the mastermind of the conspiracy along with Dawood Ibrahim, Yusuf was accused of allowing his flat and garage for terrorist activities. A special TADA court had sentenced him to life imprisonment.
14-Day Complete Lockdown in Guwahati from Monday as Assam Sees Surge in Coronavirus Cases
Guwahati, the gateway to the northeast region, has reported 762 coronavirus cases since June 15, and 677 of them have no travel history, though many had come in contact with those returned to the state from outside, the minister told reporters here.
Delhi, TN, Maharashtra Questioned Feasibility, Says CBSE as it Cancels Class 10, 12 Board Exams
In response to Supreme Court's question on safety of conducting the exams in July, the board informed that the competent committee held deliberate discussions with a number of states that have "communicated that the conduct of exams during this period wil...
CBSE Exam 2020 LIVE Updates: CBSE to Declare Classes 10, 12 Results Based on Assessment Scheme by July 15
CBSE Exam 2020 Live Updates: During the hearing on Friday, the Supreme Court refused to fix a deadline for Class 12 students to decide whether they want to sit in the optional exams. CBSE may even decide not to hold the optional exams if the situation is...
Home Isolation of Coronavirus Patients in Delhi Decided on June 21, Clarifies MHA
This clarification came in the wake of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's claim that the central government's order regarding the requirement of COVID care centre visit by coronavirus-positive persons has been withdrawn.
Indian Money in Swiss Banks Down 6% in 2019 to Rs 6,625 Crore, Third Lowest in Over Three Decades
This marks the second consecutive year of decline in aggregate funds of Indian clients with all Swiss banks, taking the figure to the third lowest level in more than three decades since 1987 when the Swiss National Bank began compiling the data.
India's Sugar Output, Exports Could Rise in 2020-21, Says Trade Body
Maharashtra is expected to produce 10.13 million tonnes, up from 6.16 million tonnes this year as the cane area has expanded by about 43%, the trade body said.
Woman Stabbed to Death over Parking Dispute in Nagpur, 1 Arrested
Both the victim and the accused were residents of Nandanvan slums and would often quarrel about parking of the former's two-wheeler, said a police official.
With 700 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, Uttar Pradesh Tally Nears 20,000
Of the fresh cases, the maximum were reported from Ghaziabad- 114, followed by Gautam Buddh Nagar- 98, Lucknow- 85 cases, Varanasi- 30 and Kanpur reported 27 cases.
WATCH | 1983 World Cup Final Full Match Highlights – India vs West Indies
1983 World Cup Prudential Cup: It was on June 25 in 1932 that India played their first-ever Test match and it was June 25 once again 51 years later that India knocked West Indies off their perch to claim the World Cup - then called the Prudential World Cu...
Amid Talks, China Ramps up Military Presence in Friction Points in Ladakh, Other Areas along LAC
Chinese military is also said to have deployed a sizeable number of its troops in Galwan Valley, the site of the violent clashes on June 15 that left 20 Indian soldiers dead.