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MCDs Didn't Pay Required Salary To Staff Spraying Anti-dengue, Malaria Medicines Across Delhi: AAP
The AAP on Monday claimed that BJP-ruled municipal corporations have violated a high court order as they didn't pay the required salary to staffers who spray anti-dengue and malaria medicines across Delhi. Hitting back, North Delhi Mayor Jai Prakash sai...
14 More Coronavirus Deaths In Rajasthan, Toll Rises To 1,559
Rajasthan recorded 14 more fatalities due to novel coronavirus on Monday, taking the COVID-19 death toll in the state to 1,559, according to a health department bulletin. The state also reported 2,165 new cases on the day. The total number of people in...
SC Junks IRS Officer's Plea Challenging His Compulsory Retirement, Asks Him To Approach CAT
The Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain a plea by an IRS officer challenging a government order directing his compulsory retirement and said he can approach the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) for relief. A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandr...
Nitish Kumar Govt Misusing Old Phone Number to Defame Tejashwi Yadav, Says RJD
Rashtriya Janata Dal's Rajya Sabha member Manoj Jha cited a phone number which was allegedly used to demand money from aspiring party candidates for allotment of ticket in the coming Assembly elections but was not registered with anyone as per the state-r...
ISL: Kerala Blasters Confirm Signing of Ex-Premier League Forward Gary Hooper
Indian Super League: Kerala Blasters signed Gary Hooper from Wellington Phoenix for the upcoming season.
Govt to Roll Out Renewed Campaign on 'Covid-19 Appropriate Behaviour' with Further Easing of Curbs
The new campaign or to say extension of the already running public campaigns will be taken forward by all the information and communication dissemination wings of the government and various agencies.
Kvitova Reaches 1st French Open QF Since 2012
Paris (AP) Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova reached the French Open quarterfinals for the first time in eight years by beating Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-4. The seventh-seeded Czech player lost her only semifinal match at Roland Garros in 2012..
NCW Seeks Explanation from UP Police Over 'Manhandling' of Priyanka Gandhi While She Was On Way to Hathras
The NCW has sought an explanation from the UP police over the alleged manhandling of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while she was on her way to Hathras to meet the family of a woman who died after she was allegedly gangraped. In a tweet, the Nati...
Govt To Come Up With Plan To Improve Zoos In Country Through PPP Mode: Prakash Javadekar
The government will come up with a plan to improve and expand zoos in the country through public-private partnership, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Monday. Speaking at an online event 'Wildlife Week 2020', he said that funds will...
Delhi CM Kejriwal Launches Anti-Air Pollution Campaign, Says Polluted Air Can Be Life Threatening Amid Covid-19
Under the campaign "Yudh Pradushan ke Virudh", separate plans have been prepared for each of the 13 pollution hotspots in the city, Kejriwal said during a digital press conference.
Those Who 'Defamed' Mumbai Police Should Apologise, Says Sena after AIIMS Rules Out Murder in SSR Case
In an editorial of its mouthpiece Saamana, the Shiv Sena said truth finally prevailed in the actor's death case, and alleged that it was a conspiracy to malign Maharashtra's image using the episode.
Fashion Designer Kenzo Takada Dies From COVID-19 At Age 81
Paris, Oct 4 (AP) Kenzo Takada, the iconic Franco-Japanese fashion designer famed for his jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic that channeled global travel, has died. He was 81. The family said in a statement to French media Sunday that Ta...
Bypass To Be Constructed In Karnal At Rs 1,300 Crore: Khattar
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said the National Highways Authority of India has given its final nod for the Karnal Eastern bypass, which will be constructed at Rs 1300 crore, to decongest the city. The bypass will be 35 kilometres...
1 Killed, 2 Injured As Speeding Jeep Rams Into Shop In UP
A 70-year-old man was killed and his son and daughter-in-law were seriously injured after a speeding jeep rammed into a puncture repair shop in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district, police said on Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday night in Kalinjar...
COVID-19 Recovery Rate In Maharashtra Improving: Tope
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Sunday said the COVID-19 recovery rate in the state has improved and the fatality rate dropped due to changing protocol in treatment. He said the state reported nearly 14,000 fresh cases on Saturday, while over...
Police ASI, One Other Injured After Assailants Open Fire on them in Outer Delhi
The incident took place at around 6 pm on Sunday at Alipur area of outer Delhi, they said, adding that the accused were absconding.