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COVID-19: India records 42,625 cases and 562 deaths in a day

NEW DELHI: With 42,625 people testing positive for the coronavirus infection in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,17,69,132 and...

Rise in Covid cases, R number in some states worrying, but premature to declare third wave: Scientists

New Delhi: The rise in fresh Covid cases and the effective reproduction number—an indication of how fast an infection spreads—in many states is worrying,...

680 personnel killed themselves in CAPFs in last six years: MoS Home Nityanand Rai in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: A total of 680 personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) like the CRPF and the BSF have committed suicide in...

India reports 30,549 coronavirus infections, active cases fall after six days

NEW DELHI: India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 3,17,26,507 on Tuesday with 30,549 more people testing positive for the disease while the active caseload declined...

Government of India allocated science budget for COVID-19 related research: Dr Jitendra Singh

New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions,...

Minorities have to be treated as “weaker sections”: NCM to SC

New Delhi: The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has told the Supreme Court that minorities have to be treated as the “weaker sections” in...

States responsible for implementation of 2015 judgement scrapping Section 66A of IT Act, Centre tells SC

New Delhi: As 'police' and 'public order' are state subjects under the Constitution, the primary responsibility for implementing the 2015 judgement which scrapped Section...

Assam to withdraw FIR against Mizoram MP in border row

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said he had ordered the police to withdraw the FIR against Mizoram MP K Vanlalvena. Sarma,...

Boundary dispute: Northeastern states’ borders to be demarcated though satellite imaging

New Delhi: The Centre has decided to demarcate boundaries of the Northeastern states through satellite imaging to settle inter-state border disputes that are often...

Centre asks states, UTs to conduct special vaccination sessions for destitute, beggars

NEW DELHI: The Centre has urged states and union territories to conduct special vaccination sessions for the destitute, beggars and vagabonds who may not...

Language of intimidation won’t be tolerated: Thackeray warns opponents

MUMBAI: In a veiled attack on the BJP, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the language of intimidation will not be tolerated...

Samyukta Kisan Morcha says BJP’s ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Haryana plan to instigate, defame farmers

NEW DELHI: Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Sunday appealed to Haryana farmers not to oppose the 'Tiranga Yatra' of the state's BJP unit claiming...

Alkem Laboratories says USFDA inspection at Taloja facility ends with ‘zero’ observations

New Delhi: Drug firm Alkem Laboratories on Thursday said the US health regulator has conducted an inspection of its Taloja facility in Maharashtra, and...

COVID-19: India records 41,649 fresh cases, 593 more fatalities

New Delhi: With a single-day rise of 41,649 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 3,16,13,993 on Saturday, while the death toll due to...

India set to take over as President of UN Security Council for month of August

United Nations: India will take over the Presidency of the UN Security Council on August 1 and is set to host signature events in...

India records 44,230 new Covid cases, 555 more deaths

New Delhi: With a single-day rise of 44,230 cases, India's Covid tally climbed to 3,15,72,344 on Friday, while the death toll due to the...

Easing of lockdown, non-adherence to COVID norms behind surge in infections: Centre

NEW DELHI: Easing of lockdown combined with pandemic fatigue, lack of community adherence to Covid-appropriate behavior, and circulation of more transmissible variants of SARS-CoV-2...

Govt not allowing opposition to discuss issues of national importance in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday asked the government not to waste more time of Parliament and let the opposition raise issues...

New NEP major factor in ‘mahayagna’ of nation building: PM Modi

New Delhi: As the new National Education Policy (NEP) completed one year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it is one of the...

Active Covid cases register increase in India for second consecutive day

43,509 new cases, 640 more deaths reported New Delhi: India logged 43,509 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid cases to 3,15,28,114, while...

‘United’ Opposition wants Parliament to discuss Pegasus row, Rahul rejects disruption charges

NEW DELHI: The opposition on Wednesday hardened its stand on the Pegasus spyware issue with 14 parties unitedly demanding a debate in Parliament in...

There are few relationships globally that are more vital than one between US, India: Blinken

New Delhi: In reflection of growing bilateral ties between India and the US, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony...

Over 2.18 crore balance, unutilised Covid vaccine doses still available with states: Centre

New Delhi: More than 2.18 crore balance and unutilised Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and union territories and private hospitals to...

No proposal to grant full statehood to Lakshadweep: Govt in Parliament

New Delhi: There is no proposal for granting full statehood to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, the government informed Parliament Wednesday. Minister of State for...

Government’s stimulus package for economic revival ‘inadequate’: Parliamentary panel

NEW DELHI: The stimulus package announced by the government for the revival of the pandemic-hit economy has been found to be "inadequate", according to...

Guidelines for ex-gratia payment to kin of Covid victims under consultation: Govt

New Delhi: Preparation of guidelines for providing ex-gratia assistance to the family members of Covid-19 victims is “under consultation” with all the stakeholders, the...

Unity of opposition parties will take shape on its own, says Mamata Banerjee

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the unity of opposition parties will take shape on...

At 29,000, India records lowest new Covid cases in 132 days

New Delhi: India recorded less than 30,000 fresh Covid cases after 132 days while its active caseload fell below 4 lakh after 124 days...

Home minister has ‘failed’ country, Rahul Gandhi says on Assam-Mizoram border violence

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the violence at the Assam-Mizoram border, alleging that he...

Won’t take elitist view of banning beggars from streets, says SC on plea for their rehab amid Covid-19

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday made clear it will not take an “elitist view” that no beggars be allowed on the streets...

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