India
45% of Total Covid-19 Deaths Post Unlock 1.0, Gujarat Worst-Hit with Highest Mortality Rate in 5 Districts
Meerut, which saw its highest single-day spike with 40 cases on June 15, has the worst MR among all districts in Uttar Pradesh. As many as 60 deaths have been reported out of a total of 666 cases resulting in an alarming MR of 9.1 per cent.
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along LoC in J&K's Naugam Sector
Pakistani troops fired mortar shells towards Indian positions, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday.
Crossing Border in Hope of Safer Life, Pakistani Hindus Find Home in Delhi & Some 'Generous Help'
In July last year, when Reuters began observing this community, there were only a few rickety huts. But now hundreds of people live beneath Delhi's Signature Bridge with charitable Hindus offering donations of food, clothes, solar lamps, and other househo...
Bengaluru to Test People in Markets and Malls, Govt Mulls Roping in Private Hospitals to Treat Covid-19
On June 6, Bengaluru reported a total of 452 Covid-19 infections. The death rate almost tripled in this period from 13 to 38 and the number of containment zones increased from 49 to 191.
PM Modi, His Canadian Counterpart Justin Trudeau Hold Talks Over Strengthening Institutions Like WHO
During their conversation, the two also agreed that the India-Canada partnership can be a force for good in the post-COVID world, including for advancing humanitarian values in the global discourse.
20 Indian Soldiers Killed in Clash Along LAC as Govt Says Chinese Troops Unilaterally Tried to Change Status Quo
The Army said both Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged at the Galwan area after the clash.
SBI Sheds 2.1% Stake in SBI Life via OFS to Comply With Shareholding Norms
The OFS took place in tranches on June 12 and June 15, 2020, the bank said in a regulatory filing without disclosing the amount raised through the share sale.
Court Staff Shirking Work 'Unacceptable', Liable to 'Disciplinary' Action, Says Karkardooma District Judge
The judge ordered that during the days of suspension of work due to lockdown, all staff officers and officials, like all judicial officers, should be on duty and ensure that they are available on call.
Decision on Resumption of International Flights Next Month, Says Civil Aviation Minister
Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said the ministry was confident that a decision on resumption of international flights will be taken by next month after taking into confidence all stakeholders and travellers.
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh Reach Agreement with Pvt Sector for Affordable Covid-19 Treatment
Amid reports of a likely shortage of healthcare infrastructure, the ministry had on Monday asked states and UTs to proactively engage with private healthcare providers to facilitate enhanced bed availability.
Sensex Surges 376 Points in Line with Global Rally
The 30-share index, however, briefly turned negative in afternoon session after escalation in India-China border tension, but managed to recoup losses and settled 376.42 points, or 1.13 per cent, higher at 33,605.22.
80 People Working in UP CM Helpline Centre Test Positive for Coronavirus
The Yogi Adityanath government had last year launched the chief minister's helpline number '1076'.
Covid-19 Situation in Country Only Getting Worse, Observes SC While Hearing Parole Plea
The bench was categorical that it does not make any sense to keep the jails overcrowded when some of the accused could be either granted bail or parole or were already out after securing such reliefs.
Going the Delhi Way? In Just 10 Days, Covid-19 Cases & Fatalities Have More Than Doubled in Several Tier 2 Cities
Gurugram has witnessed a rise of more than two and a half times in the 10-day period between June 3 and 13. Its percentage increase in cases at 161.51 per cent is by far the highest in the country, even higher than the likes of Chennai and Delhi.
India's Covid-19 Death Toll Crosses 10k as PM Modi Lays Stress on Both Life & Livelihood Amid Crisis
The country registered over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases for the fifth day in a row pushing the number of infections to 3,43,091 while the death toll rose to 9,900 with 380 new fatalities, according to the Union Health ministry data.
Maha Govt Inks MOUs Worth Rs16,000 Crore With 12 Companies to Give Impetus to Economy
The companies are from diverse sectors like automobile, logistics, banking, engineering and mobile production, a state government official said.