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'Not a Valid Ground': SC Says Covid-19 Cannot be a Reason to Defer Bihar Assembly Polls
The petitioner's counsel said the RP Act provides for the deferment of polls due to an extraordinary situation. To this the bench said it is for the ECI to decide and the court cannot direct the poll panel to not hold elections.
Being Safe Priority for Squash Player Saurav Ghosal as He Ponders Manchester Open Participation
Squash World No.10 Saurav Ghosal isn’t worried much about the ranking or the race to the World Tour finals as he prioritises safety in times of Covid-19 when it comes to tournament participation and travel.
Actors Under Scanner after Narcotics Bureau Busts Drug Syndicates in Mumbai, Bengaluru
The preliminary probe has revealed that the accused used to supply drugs to affluent sections of the society including prominent musicians and actors as well as to college students.
Hurricane Laura Slams Southwestern Louisiana, But Less Damage Than Forecast
Hurricane Laura ripped through southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, destroying buildings in towns across the southwestern corner of the state and killing a 14yearold girl after making landfall as one of the most powerful storms to hit the area.
Over 1,500 Police Personnel Infected, 14 Dead Due to Covid-19 in Bengaluru: City Police Chief Kamal Pant
Bengaluru police commissioner Kamal Pant said those who contracted the disease are only one per cent of the total work force. Most of the infected policemen have recovered and 1,100 have resumed their duty.
Over 12 Lakh Indians Have Returned from Abroad under Vande Bharat Mission: MEA
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Phase 5 of this mission will be completed on August 31.
DMRC Stops Phase 4 Work after Notice by Forest Department
The DMRC did not have requisite permissions to undertake work on a 5.34-km stretch of Road Number 26 between Vikas Puri and Peeragarhi Chow,k and a 1,300-meter square portion of the Najafgarh drain, which are deemed forest areas.
Air India Prescribes Strict Dress Code, Bars Jeans and T-shirts for Employees
The company said that the attire has an impact on its image. These violations may invite action.
Over 1,300 Prisoners in Andhra Jails Have Contracted Covid-19 so far: Director General of Prisons
Of those infected, only one inmate in Andhra Pradesh has succumbed to the infection, while 380 had fully recovered, said Director General of Prisons Mohd Ahsan Reza.
Trump Makes Pitch For A Second Term In Republican Convention's Final Night
President Donald Trump will make a crucial pitch for a second term in the White House on Thursday with a keynote address at the Republican National Convention highlighting his record in office and charting a path for the next four years.
Police Baton Samajwadi Party Workers Protesting Against Holding NEET & JEE in September
They detained party workers were sent to police lines, a senior police official said.
Hurricane Laura Batters Southwest Louisiana, Weakens To Category 2 After 'catastrophic' Landfall
Hurricane Laura made landfall early on Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea.
News18 Evening Digest: Pokhriyal Says 17L Downloaded NEET, JEE Admit Cards Show Students Want Exams and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering right now: Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal has defended Centre's decision to hold JEE, NEET exams, terrorists had carefully planned Pulwama attack with FATF on mind, Air India has announced additional flights from...
Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar Tests Covid-19 Positive, Asks Contacts to Get Tested
The minister of state for social justice and empowerment said he took some health problems seriously and got himself tested for coronavirus.
Onam 2020: Guidelines for Celebrations in Kerala Amid Covid-19 Crisis
These Onam guidelines are applicable to non-containment zones in Kerala. It is to be followed till September 2 to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall In Louisiana, One Of Most Powerful Storms To Hit State
Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea.