India
NIM Mountaineers Climb Three Unscaled Peaks In Uttarkashi
A threemember team of mountaineers from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) here recently climbed three unscaled peaks during a sixday expedition. The team successfully climbed the 4,790metrehigh Naga peak, the 5,871metrehigh Ku peak and an unna...
Gujarat Consumer Redressal Body Gets New Chief
Former Gujarat High Court judge Justice (retd) VP Patel was appointed the new chairperson of the Gujarat Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. He was appointed by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in consultation with the High Court and has assumed charge,...
Violations Of COVID-19 Norms Made Compoundable Offences In TN
The Tamil Nadu government on Friday promulgated an ordinance making violations of guidelines on COVID19 lockdown and preventive measures such as social distancing compoundable offences. Governor Banwarilal Purohit promulgated the Tamil Nadu Public H...
Sarpanch, Her Son Held For Taking Bribe Of Rs 1,000 From Hand Pump Mechanic In Kota
The Anti Corruption Bureau on Friday arrested a sarpanch and her son for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 1,000 from a hand pump mechanic to sanction a bill of Rs 3,100, officials said. The accused have been identified as Kotradeep Singh gram panchayat h...
Nepal Reports A Record 1,359 Coronavirus Cases In Single Day; Tally Reaches 44,234
Nepal on Friday reported a record 1,359 COVID19 cases in a single day, taking the national tally to 44,234, the health ministry said. According to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), 464 females and 895 males tested positive in the last 24 hours...
BCI Asks Delhi Bar Council To Examine Prashant Bhushan's Contempt Case And Take Decision
The Bar Council of a state grants license to a person to practice as a lawyer and has wide powers such as suspending or taking away the right of its members in certain situations to practice under the Advocates Act.
In Presence of Chinese Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh Says Regional Stability Demands Trust & Cooperation
Both India and China are members of the SCO, an eight-nation regional grouping which primarily focuses on issues relating to security and defence.
Bhutia's Football School Launches Training App For Use During Pandemic
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday launched Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools' app, 'enJogo', to enable youngsters continue training amid the COVID19 pandemic. Launching the app, Rijiju said it has the potential to revolutionise how football traini...
BDR Pharma To Launch Favipiravir Tablets for Treating Covid-19 Patients at Rs 990
The company had received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India to manufacture Favipiravir to treat patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms.
India's Covid-19 Recoveries Cross 30 Lakh-mark, Over 60,000 Recoveries for 8th Consecutive Day
With the recovery of 66,659 patients in the last 24 hours, India has continued its trajectory of posting more than 60,000 recoveries for the eighth consecutive day, the ministry said.
Sri Lanka Tows Supertanker Away From Coast After Fire
Sri Lanka began towing a fully loaded supertanker that had caught fire off its east coast after it began drifting towards land, a spokesman for the navy of the Indian Ocean nation said on Friday.
Doctor, Aide Arrested For Giving Forged COVID-19 Test Reports To People In Delhi
A 34yearold doctor and his associate were arrested for allegedly providing forged COVID19 test reports to people in the national capital, police said on Friday. The accused have been identified as Kush Bihari Parashar, a resident of Malviya Nagar, and...
In UP, 4 Men Sexually Harass Dalit Woman, Man Attempts to Rape His 7-year-old Neighbour
The incident took place on Thursday evening when the four youths harassed the woman outside her house. This led to a clash between two groups during which stones were pelted.
Sri Lanka Tows Supertanker Ablaze Off Coast, One Crewman Presumed Dead
Sri Lanka began towing a fully loaded supertanker on fire off its east coast after it began drifting towards land, a spokesman for the navy of the Indian Ocean nation said on Friday.
Will Keep East Bengal's Legacy Intact and Bring Back Glory Days: New Investors Shree Cement
East Bengal's new investors Shree Cement assured fans of the Kolkata club that the iconic 'red and yellow' colours won't be tinkered with.
General Rawat Warns Pakistan Against Trying to Take Advantage of India's Border Row with China
The Chief of Defence Staff said Pakistan could take advantage of India's border row with China, and it may create some trouble for New Delhi, adding a strategy has already been devised to deal with such a scenario.
