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MCD Councillors, Officers Living Like Lords, While Covid-19 Workers Don't Get Pay: Delhi HC
The high court directed the civic bodies to give details of expenses incurred on top officials saying that if anyone in these corporations has to take a hair cut on their salaries, it has to be them, starting with the councillors.
Major Shot in the Arm in Boosting Domestic Aerospace Sector: HAL Chief on Tejas Deal
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the muchawaited deal worth Rs 48,000 crore to procure 83 indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas from the HAL to boost Indian Air Force's combat prow...
Pollution-free Water Fundamental Right, States Bound to Ensure It: SC
The top court, which directed its Registry to register the suo motu case as 'Remediation of polluted rivers', said it would first take up the contamination of the Yamuna river and asked Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to submit a report identifying...
Election Commission, Home Secy Discuss Requirement of Central Forces for Assembly Polls in 5 States/UT
The terms of the legislative assemblies of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry are coming to an end on different dates in May and June this year.
Sharad Pawar Welcomes SC Order to Stay Implementation of 3 Farm Laws
Farmers have been protesting at various border points of Delhi for more than a month now, demanding a repeal of the three laws.
India's Active Covid Cases Dip to 2.16 Lakh, Maha & Kerala Account for More than 50k Infections
While India recorded 12,584 new cases of coronavirus in a day, the lowest in around seven months, a net decline of 5,968 cases has been registered during the same period.
Airtel Appoints Pradipt Kapoor as Chief Information Officer
In his new role, Kapoor will drive Airtel's overall engineering strategy and be a key player in helping realise the company's digital vision, Bharti Airtel said in a statement.
Yediyurappa to Visit Delhi Amid Renewed Buzz About Cabinet Expansion or Reshuffle in Karnataka
According to the Chief Minister's tour plan shared with the media, Yediyurappa will be travelling to Delhi on Sunday morning and is scheduled to meet Union Ministers.
ISL 2020-21: Chennaiyin FC Playmaker Rafael Crivellaro Ruled Out for the Season
ISL 2020-21: Chennaiyin FC No.10 Rafael Crivellaro has suffered a season-ending injury.
India's Fuel Demand at 11-month High in December Amid Resumption of Economic Activity
The total demand for petroleum products in December 2020 fell to 18.59 million tonnes from 18.94 million tonnes a year back, according to provisional data published by the oil ministry's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell.
Number of Indians Infected With UK Covid-19 Strain Rises to 90, Says Health Ministry
According to the ministry, all the 90 persons have been kept in a single room isolation in designated healthcare facilities by the respective state governments. Their close contacts have also been put under quarantine.
International Cooperation on Covid-19 Vaccination with Neighbours is India's Duty: MEA
Asked about the issue of supply of vaccines to neighbouring countries and other nations, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said India has been at the forefront of the global response in this common fight against the COVID19...
SC Says Concerned Over Attacks on Forest Rangers, May Order Providing Arms to Them
The top court was hearing interim applications filed in a 25-year-old PIL of one T N Godavarman Thirumulpad. It took note of the submissions of senior advocate Shyam Divan that India accounts for 38 per cent of attacks on forest officials.
India Conducts Second National Dry Run of Covid-19 Vaccination Today. Here's All You Need to Know
The largest such drill undertaken till now, 33 states and Union Territories (UTs) will be covered under it.
Have Given About Rs 33,000 Crore for Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: JICA
The remarks by Katsuo Matsumoto, Chief Representative, JICA India, came at an event at which Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the 306km New Rewari New Madar section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) to the nation.
Covid-hit Economy Estimated to Contract 7.7% in 2020-21: Govt Data
As per the first advanced estimates of the national income released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Thursday, there was contraction in almost all sectors with the exception of agriculture.